Holly Cottage

Disappointed.

Stylish eh no.High standard again no.This cottage is tired and in need of some maintenance and decoration. Shower door won’t close and sealant needs replacing. Can’t open the bathroom window as handle is missing so mould now on roof. Rest of room needs attention. Bedroom window still not replaced ( it’s blown ). Lounge ceiling still has the stains from leakage above. We have been to many cottages over the years and this is the first time we had no welcome pack. Overall 5 out of 10. Shame.

Clean warm and well appointed

Holly cottage is homely and cosy.

The log burner is an added bonus. The beds in the property are very comfortable. The view from the front garden of the bridge and surrounding hills is amazing. Ideal base for Munro baggers.

This is a very lovely cottage.

It is accurately described and very well equipped. Location is superb with a great view of an iconic bridge and a hotel bar and restaurant just down the dead end road. The whole area had a power cut for 24h due to Storm Amy the day we arrived and the owner came round to give us some emergency lights and check on us which was great. Some reviewers have complained about it being cold but we found it very warm and there were clear instructions on how to increase the heating if required. There is a good Co-op a couple of miles away across the bridge which is very handy. I would advise to bring slippers due to the wood flooring and bikes if you like cycling because there is some lovely cycling on cycle route 78 to the south of the cottage.

We absolutely liked our stay at the Holly Cottage.

Despite the proximity with the bridge and the road, we don't hear the road noise from inside. The cottage was clean and the beds are comfortable. The kitchen is complete (I would have liked more large plates and glasses so not to have to clean them in between each meal - but it is a minor problem). The location is convenient - not far away from Fort William but not in the town. Glencoe is very close and there are nice walks from the cottage.

This property is in the perfect location.

We visited so many places and the whole area is stunning. We had the best week. There were only four of us and we were fine, however the property is for 6. I think 6 people might struggle a little bit. Beds and bathrooms were fine. But there is only really comfy seating for 4. The inside of the property was exceptionally clean, the outside could do with updating. From the property you can get to the shores Loch Leven, which was beautiful and nice for an after dinner stroll. Glen Lochlan, the three sisters, Kinlochleven Signal Rock and the Glencoe visitor centre are all just a short drive away. Ben Nevis starting point is half an hour away. The view from the house, of Ballachulish bridge and Loch Leven, were lovely. Especially first thing in the morning and at sunset. The owner was lovely, gave good information and was available to answer any questions we had. We had a wonderful time here.

Over all the property is tired, and not very cosy with the wooden laminate the whole way through.

The bedding is quite old and the cleanliness of the mattress throughout we thought were not representing a four star cottage. There were plenty of pots pans, cutlery throughout but no oil, salt, pepper. The front and back gardens are not as advertised, I don't think you'd want to sit out in either of them. We didn't find the house cosy and it was very cold even in the middle of summer we had the heating on. We were disappointed with money we had spent on the lodge, we should have paid a little bit more and stayed in a guest house down the road.

Cottage in excellent condition, clean and well maintained.

Very well equipped and good parking. Excellent location and plenty of really good places to eat nearby, lots to see and do.

We did enjoy our stay, however, I don't think it matched up to a four star Sykes' rating that we've previously stayed at.

Holly Cottage was comfortable and warm, it just seemed a bit tired and needed some tlc, I certainly don't think it could accommodate six people in the living area, it would need more seating. Everything you needed in the kitchen was in place, cutlery, crockery etc. the outside area, both front and rear, didn't lend itself to wanting to sit there, even if the weather had been better,the rear of the property needed a good clean, the windows,frames etc, the unit in the front double bedroom had blown, so the view from it was limited. Situated in an ideal location, we will be returning to the area, hopefully in the not too distant future.

A lovely cottage overlooking the water and views of the mountainside.

Unusually we had 7 days unbroken sunshine. Ideally situated for visiting other locations.

Lovely comfortable, well maintained cottage.

No issues, everything necessary was provided. Only very slight observation was that it would have been nice to have a tray to put toiletries on, in the shower, as I struggle to bend down to pick things up off the floor, due to arthritis in my hip, but that was purely a personal issue. It was a fabulous place to stay, every comfort was thought of. Would definitely come again. Thank you.

A wonderful cottage, well located close to Glencoe & Fort William and with cracking front seat views of Munros's - Sgorr Dearg & Sgorr Dhonuill on Beinn a'Bheithir & the Bridge crossing Loch Leven.

Very roomy accommodation, well equipped and with excellent Fridge/Freezer space, ample wood & kindling for wood burner, sadly we didnt get the time to use it as very busy with Munro bagging and cooking, but the cottage was warm & cozy with central heating. Good sized bedrooms, one with en-suite. The only issue we had was the lights in fan extractor over the hob weren't working and the fan appeared to be blowing air out from the fan towards hob rather than sucking it up. I did text Heather, the owner, who advised she would get the electrician in, so hopefully it will be in full working order for the next guests, also it would have been nice to have extra blankets available for the beds as having heating on through the night isn't comfortable for everyone so it would be on low setting and therefore those who are feeling a bit cold can add a blanket. All in All though, we had an absolutely great time. Definitely would return again

The cottage is great, very well equipped and laid out, the rear entrance vestibule is perfect for changing out of wet clothing and storing stuff.

Some really great design features make the property perfect in use - for example the rear vestibule seats are made from skis is just brilliant. The location is perfect for Glencoe walking and Fort William for visiting. There are plenty of walks in Ballachulish without the need to take the car, in fact the area is very cycling friendly too with most roads having a cycle track alongside. My only moan is the internet speed which is pretty slow but I don’t realistically expect fibre broadband in this location, it is useable, just slower than we are used to. Would I go back to this cottage? Absolutely

Located at N Ballachulish this was anipxp bb Hp ideal centre for day trips.

Loch Leven Hotel literally next door with a public bar and food. Holly Cottage proved to be quiet and yet next to the main road (100 metres) Having stayed in over 30 other types of accommodation as a regular visitor, this faired very well and I will return.

Holly Cottage is brilliantly situated for access to the best mountain scenery in the UK.

If you love hillwalking, this cottage is ideal. The living area is generously sized, comfortable and affords great views to a couple of Munros just across the Ballachulish bridge. The cottage is well-equipped and the utility room is a real bonus for drying out wet coats. A most enjoyable week. Thank you.

The cottage was lovely had everything we needed for our stay, nice and cozy which was a good job as we had storm Isha and Jocelyn whilst we were there!

Parking easy and the cottage was well situated. The short walk to the loch at the end of the road was a true delight as we spent hours watching otters playing and various birds from the small island, well worth a wander. We would stay again.

All in all the cottage was extremely comfortable and very clean.

However several items which needed attention spoilt the overall experience. Firstly inside the front door the plaster board has been damaged but the door handle and not repaired. The shower in the en suite produced little more than a trickle Also the fitting that hold the actual shower head is cracked and fails to adjust. Other than those items we really enjoyed our stay and foundnthe owner to be extremely helpful.

Comfortable stay at Holly Cottage, great location and view.

The cottage is brilliant for a family and in a superb location.

The only thing that would have made things better for us would be a tumble drier. Highly recommended

Beautiful cottage in a fabulous location.

Patio needs repairing but other than that we couldn’t fault it. Really comfortable and cosy with stunning views.

Very comfortable stay at Holly cottage.

Great location and views. Would stay again.

We had a few issues with this cottage which we felt was not up to the standard of previous properties rented via Sykes.

The stainless steel top of the toaster was completely black with burnt on residue and looked as though it should have been changed. On the one occasion we decided to use the dishwasher we could not get it working and suspect there is a fault with the controls. There was black mould on the the wall behind the cistern in the bathroom which was not a good look. The couple using the ensuite room felt that the size of the sink and the position of the tap made it very difficult to wash in. These comments have been passed to the owner on the feedback form in the cottage. Other than the points above, the facilities and equipment within the cottage were good and the location idea for exploring that region of Scotland.

lovely place to stay very comfy we hope to be back for third time

We loved Holy Cottage!

So clean and tidy with everything we could possibly need to make our stay comfortable.

A great cottage with fantastic views of the immediate surrounds and perfectly situated to give easy access to a number of places of interest in the area.

An ideal location for most types of holiday in the beautiful Glencoe area

Lovely cottage in a fab location with great views too.

It was really comfortable and had everything we needed. Thanks so much for having us!

Lovely cottage.

Clean. Comfortable. Wood burning stove a very lovely touch. Good showers. Location great as well if you want to be around Glencoe area. Very Comfortable beds with warm duvets. Bring your own pillows if you prefer skinnier or even medium height as there will be one option for pillows only and it's about 20cm in height.

Wonderful location , lovely cottage.

Everything we needed. Lovely clean bedding and towels . Would highly recommend to anyone.

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely property, which is ideally situated to explore the surrounding interesting areas.

We particularly enjoyed the outstanding views and local walks

We had a wonderful stay at Holly Cottage.

Beautiful location with an amazing view. We had a great week exploring the local area and a bit further afield. The cottage had everything we needed and we loved the decor. Highly recommended and we will definitely be back.

Great location, everything you need for your holiday is in the Cottage, owner responses very quickly to any questions, perfect little place for a holiday.

Lovely cottage, beautiful views and owner really helpful.

Lovely cottage, great location, superb views.

It was perfect for a family of six.

Nice spot but more comfy chairs or settee would be good, bor enough comfortable seats for 6 adults also,also showers desperately difficult to regulate.

Otherwise very good, thankyou.

I had a very nice week at Holly Cottage during March 2022.

The whole cottage was very clean and comfortable. I felt at home there during my stay. My only slightly negative comment would be how cold it was. The central heating needed to be on and all the internal doors closed to keep the heat in. However, there were plenty of small electric heaters available too, so I could have used them if it got too bad. The cottage has lovely views, is located next to a pub and a very nice art gallery. It’s a perfect base for exploring Glencoe and the Scottish Highlands.

We had a lovely stay at the Holly cottage and Heather is a great host!

The communication with her was second to none. The location is perfect for the Glencoe ski resort and the views from the living room floor-to-ceiling windows are absolutely captivating. The property was clean and comfortable, the kitchen was well stocked with pots/pans/utensils and I especially appreciated the large fridge as we cooked a lot ourselves rather than eating out. The cottage is tastefully decorated (wood-burning stove was definitely a highlight) and the bedding is great quality. We all slept really well! The only let down was the fact that the bathrooms looked a little tired and in need of updating. Nonetheless, we had a really great holiday! Thank you :)

Absolutely stunning place, with an incredible views!

!!Would definitely come back again!

Excellent accomdation in Glencoe.

The house was very clean when we arrived.

There was a lovely welcome pack in the kitchen. We had everything we needed for our week's stay. The 2 showers are electric so not what we are used to but adequate for a holiday. The stove was very welcome for a rainy November. There were plenty of logs and we were happy to buy our own kindling and fire lighters. The owner contacted me during week as they had received delivery of kindling if needed.There is a large Co-op store 5 minutes away in Ballachulish which should have pretty much anything you need for your holiday. The area is outstanding and perfect for walking and enjoying the outdoors. I would recommend the property to anyone.

The cottage needs manuals for operating the dishwasher and the cooker otherwise everything was self explanatory.

The owner did say on there post that a log fire was available but the logs didn't arrive until the day before we were leaving. There is nothing to light the fire with, so perhaps a warning to bring fire lighters. The view is excellent from the front of the cottage and it is in a reasonable position for local areas. Also required are directions to any local shops as we couldn't find any and had to travel to Fort William for any supplies.

There was just one problem we found with property and that there were no instructions left or we could find to explain how to use cooker etc.

Also on leaving property.

Spacious and comfortable bungalow, nicely furnished and with all the facilities we could wish for.

Owner was very friendly and helpful. It's the most beautiful location right in the heart of the mountains - even on rainy days it was a joy to wake up here.

Excellent property and fantastic interior.

Perfect location for long weekend and very comfortable stay. I would highly recommend.

House is located at a stunning location.

We Very much enjoyed the home. Kitchen had everything we needed for the days we cooked. Very cosy. I would definitely recommend friends and family. If I come again, I'd definitely stay here again.

Holly cottage is in an ideal location for visiting the area.

It’s located only 11 miles from Fort William. There is a Co-op only a 5 min drive away. The cottage itself provided ample room for us as a family of four. The views from the front of the cottage are stunning. The cottage is well equipped with everything we needed for a week away. There is a lot to see in the surrounding area. We would definitely recommend this cottage as a great base.

Absolutely loved the place, the house was lovely and clean, the area was nice and quiet, the views out the patio doors was spectacular.

Would highly recommend this

Holly cottage, was a beautiful location, had everything u needed.

We had lovely weather and Heather the owner was very helpful and very responsive when you needed anything.

Little bit far from Fort William as the road to it is a slow one that takes about 30 mins.

not many eating places in the area, all hotels so booking early is recommended. Cottage had all the facilities you needed, plenty of room.

Everything, the cottage had everything you would need, super comfy, beautiful views,

Lovely fully equipped cottage only downside was no shops nearby but would stay again.

Holly Cottage is nicely situated to get out and about for hiking, more gentle walking and sight-seeing.

Located just off the main road and near the bridge over Loch Leven, I was a bit concerned about traffic noise...... however very little could be heard. Overall the cottage was probably in its correct comfort / amenities category, though the covid pandemic meant a number of seful things were removed by the owners, but there was an online link provided, offering info etc. Clean and tidy, large comfortable sofa, TV a bit too small. There were only the two of us and though its 3 double bedroomed property, I think more than four would feel crowded. For the price we paid it was certainly good enough and we weren't disappointed. The outdoor table with the view is in the front garden and as such you do hear all the traffic going over the bridge.

A lovely week in in North Ballachulish.

The house was clean, comfortable, quiet and well equipped. Our host Heather was friendly and helpful. We hope to return to Holly Cottage before too long.

The house was lovely, very comfortable and clean and the owner was very pleasant and helpful.

The scenery and views were absolutely amazing (in general and from the cottage) and the cottage is smack bang in the middle of some of the best scenery in the UK. The approach through the snow topped mountains of Glencoe, on the approach to the cottage, was spectacular. I would definitely recommend and I would hope to return at some point. 10/10.

Cottage was in a great location with fantastic views.

Hotel with pub nearby . Great wee wood stove and kitchen facilities met our needs well. Bedrooms were comfortable . Electric showers but I know this is standard in the highlands and worked well. All enjoyed the holiday

The windows in the en-suite bedroom were black and mouldy and not cleaned very well ,there were no shelves in the en-suite for toiletries,no slip mat in shower cubicle, towels had bleach stains, toilet roll holders were rusty , furniture uncomfortable settee had food and dirt between the cushions ,for 3 bedroom property the seating in the living area was poor,the rear garden was like a rubbish tip an old double sink with taps sticking up left in the garden not child friendly,in the parking area the hedge needed trimming back, when getting out of the car there is not a lot of room between the hedge and car, this property could do with improving ,a very disappointing holiday

Well situated, tastefully decorated, extremely comfortable cottage.

A real home from home. Had the best nights sleep in ages! Although the weather wasn’t the greatest we were incredibly cosy. We loved our first visit to the highlands!

We had a fantastic holiday, everything we needed was in the cottage.

All one level which was good for my in-laws who can't do a lot of stairs. Breathtaking view from the living room and beautiful scenery. I met a couple and recommended Holly Cottage plus, i gave them your website to have a look at other cottages including Orme View LLandudno which we stayed in December that was just as lovely as Holly Cottage. We would stay again without a doubt 10/10!

Very nice accommodation, well placed for local sights with excellent facilities.

Recommended

Lovely cottage, lovely location and if we holiday in Scotland again we would contact Heather.

Thank you.

Excellent property just suited our needs to the ground.

Lovely decor and welcome pack. Great location to see wildlife and local attractions. Many thanks!

The Owners had added personal touches with the décor, furniture, crockery etc that just made it feel more home from home

Loved the cottage.

Great location for getting about. Furnished to a high standard. Would definately be high on my list for rebooking should we visit area again. Particulary liked the morning when we looked out of the window in the early morning and saw a roe deer in the garden!

The cottage was larger than expected and very well equipped.

The location is perfect for exploring the Highlands, the base for a super holiday!

Very happy with the cottage.

Tidy and tastefully decorated and in a beautiful location.

The pictures on the website are exactly how the property currently is.

A great touring location for various parts of the highlands. Good local pubs, restaurants and services nearby. Will be back again.

We had magnificent views lovely weather for time of year and everywhere was in easy driving distance.

A beautiful area to stop for a week especially to celebrate our pearl anniversary .

Holly Cottage is perfectly situated near Glen Coe, and is a great base for a mountaineering holiday.

Spacious bedrooms, comfortable lounge and well equipped kitchen , as well as two bathrooms . Perfect for our group of 5 people.

The owner was very helpful with the problems we had, and we are very grateful.

The cottage is beautiful, very clean and well looked after.

The owner is extremely friendly and helpful. There was a welcome basket and a well equipped kitchen, everything we needed to cook real homemade meals for six. The views of the mountains are amazing and there is a lot to visit and see nearby. We really enjoyed our holiday.

The cottage was lovely and clean, and in a excellent location to visit surrounding areas, we have already decided that we are going to book Holly cottage again for next year, around the same dates as this year.

Fabulous cottage in excellent location.

Great layout. We felt very at home and will recommend to friends & family.

Great location for walkers and cyclists.

Very clean cottage, really comfortable beds and well-stocked kitchen and utility/drying room. Would definitely stay again.

Really good cottage, ideal location.

..we loved looking at the view of the mountains from the living room. Nice and comfortable with everything we needed for our stay. Lots of things to do in local area too and amazing scenery. Many thanks!

General location, pleasent views.

Cottage facilities easy to use.. owner very helpful. Good atmosphere. This was the second time we have been and it felt like a home from home

Great cottage , spotlessly clean , 3 spacious bedrooms and an excellent location close to many munroes !

Excellent cottage, well furnished and set in a beautiful location.

The log burner is such a great feature, perfect after long days up in the mountains. I will certainly book again on my next Scottish adventure.

A superb cottage in all respects.

The best so far I've rented in the Highlands. Spotlessly clean; beautifully refurbished; great location for the mountains I was climbing and also for goodblocations to visit more generally, e.g. Oban, Fort Willliam, Glencoe and so on. Hotel with pleasant bar and excellent food within 50m. Another booking is a certainty.

Location of property for us was great, loads of munros, great cycling and coffee stops, bars and food stops plentifull.

Even the weather was good.

Lovely cottage with a very helpful owner.

Comfortable and furnished to a high standard. Highly recommended.