The Old Lock keepers cottage a deceptively spacious holiday home with four bedrooms and situated in one of the most idyllic places we have ever seen! As the name suggests it was formerly the home of the lock keeper on the Caledonian canal four miles from Fort Augustus a picturesque village nestled at the southern end of Loch Ness. The cottage is situated on a stretch of canal between Loch Ness and Loch Oich.
The Old Lock Keepers cottage is a listed building dating back to 1800 the original cottage has been extended and refurbished to provide comfortable and spacious self catering accommodation with much character in a unique location, most rooms looking out to the Cullochy lock gates. Fort William and Inverness are both about forty minutes drive away.
The gardens are enclosed and landscaped with colourful plantings and a large decked area is furnished with picnic tables and loungers. There is plenty of interest to be had simply watching the boats, large and small, passing through the lock gates. The Caledonian Canal tow path is actually used in parts as the route of the Great Glen Cycle and Walkway which passes in front of the cottage, so making this is the perfect choice for outdoor activity holiday suitable for all ages and abilities.
The cottage is also an excellent central location for exploring the Highlands with easy access to Inverness, Fort William and Ben Nevis, Eilean Donan Castle, Plockton and the Isle of Skye. Fort Augustus is only 4 miles either by road or all the way to the village along the towpath. There is a good mix of shops, pubs and restaurants, a golf course and cruises on Loch Ness. A rare breeds farm and a heritage centre offer more interest. At Drumnadrochit there is an award winning Loch Ness Monster exhibition which provides a great day out for the family
Facilities
Downstairs
Upstairs
Included in the price
Pets welcome
Two pets are welcome at the property and the garden is fully enclosed.
Good Housekeeping Deposit
A Good Housekeeping Deposit of £200 is required at the property.
Best Features
STL Licence No: HI-51376-F EPC RATING: E
Guests rate Old Lock Keepers Cottage: Excellent from 69 reviews About Reviews
Our 4th stay since 2023 in this wonderful cottage which is full of character and authenticity. Marvelous location to explore the area or take advantage of the cottage and its situation to rest and recuperate. It's so good we've already booked another week in August 25
Wow, what a gem of a cottage ! Set in a stunning tranquil spot on the Caledonian canal by Cullochy lock. The cottage felt like home from home, so comfortable and the best equipped kitchen in any rental we've stayed in. We spent many an hour in the sun room watching the many different crafts on the canal from canoes to Large cruisers. Every morning we spotted deer in the garden or on the tow path just outside the cottage. An abundance of different birds visited the bird table and feeders. We saw 3 different pine martens visiting the bird table daily. They even visited in the afternoons too ! Lots of choice for outside seating in the front garden and on the decking, spoilt for choice! Thanks to mark for sorting the heating for us. Weather was fab, high teens, sun and no rain. Lovely to speak to owner Michael who rang to see if everything had been ok during our stay. Special thanks to the ladies at Wilderness cottages, always so helpful. We hope to return again soon. I could quite happily live here ????
We had a wonderful holiday in a stunning location. Wilderness cottages were great, in particular Judith who dealt with our booking mostly. She was so helpful and so professional, she helped out with a few challenges I had and was absolutely incredible. Everyone I dealt with was equally lovely, but I just noted that Judith really did go above and beyond. I would highly recommend this company to anyone wishing to book a holiday in this area. This was our first holiday and a new family of 6 and having a company be so helpful and wonderful made this whole experience more memorable and special and I'm so grateful. We will definitely be back. Thank you Wilderness Cottages!
This gem of a cottage was a pleasant surprise. We knew it had age but did not expect the comfort and warmth it gave us. Our time here flew past as there was so many attractions and things to do nearby. Boats galore on the canal and everyone had a smile and wave. Given the chance we will return again soon.
That's our 5th time and have next year booked already. Absolutely stunning location and the cottage is out of this world. So clean and has everything you'd need for a comfortable stay. Absolutely love our time there.
A great week spent in this cottage.
Old Lock Keepers Cottage
