Garbhein is 6 miles from Glencoe, nestled above picturesque Loch Leven, with stunning 360-degree mountain views. A 10-minute walk from friendly Kinlochleven, this lovely nineteenth-century deer stalker's cottage combines traditional charm with modern luxury, total peace with local amenities. The cottage is perfect as a romantic getaway, retreat, or base for outdoor sports and sightseeing, offering comfortable, cosy, flexible accommodation to suit solo travellers, couples, families and friends.
The space
The decor is light and bright and the views surrounding the cottage are beautiful.
Wild deer can sometimes be seen grazing on the hillside and in the pasture at the front, especially during winter when they come down the mountain to sleep.
The cottage contains two bedrooms, each with a king size bed, and two bathrooms, one on each floor, the one for the second bedroom is ensuite. The cottage comfortably accommodates 4 people. By prior arrangement a single bed can be brought in to the downstairs bedroom to add flexibility to the sleeping arrangements.
There is a log burning stove, gas central heating and a combination boiler that provides instant hot water.
The well-equipped kitchen includes an oven, microwave, fridge, separate freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.
The internet connection is excellent and there is a TV, DVD player and Bluetooth music system, which you can connect to other devices to play your own music. We also provide a selection of DVDs and CDs for your use.
We love this cottage and hope that you will enjoy staying here.
This is a place to come if you are looking for a peaceful holiday in a snug retreat amid the spectacular beauty of the Highlands.
Guest access
You’ll need a car to tour the area, although you can get essentials down in the village, 10 mins walk away (the walk is along the road, although it isn’t a busy road and people seem to drive with care). There is parking beside the cottage for one car, and more off-road parking near the entrance gates at the bottom of the track. The track is gravelled and well drained, accessible to all domestic vehicles.
Other things to note
Garbhein Mountain Cottages have been a very popular holiday let for 10 years now, and I am dedicated to making sure that all guests have a wonderful stay. I have learned that the Highland weather can be tough on an old property so I have an ongoing programme of maintenance. However, things do crop up between my visits sometimes, especially in the busy season when the cottages are fully booked. Please do tell me straight away of any issues so I can resolve as quickly as possible. I employ some lovely local people and we are able to be very responsive.
Please note, although the house itself is fine for babies (we have a travel cot you can request) and children, they should be supervised at all times in the unenclosed garden. Similarly, dogs can easily be roam beyond the garden, and there are deer in the area.
Please get in touch if you can’t see the dates you wish to book, we may be able to offer flexibility.
If you will be bringing a dog with you, please let us know when you book.
We provide a starter supply of logs/kindle, and you can buy more of both locally as required. Logs can be used in the wood burning stove in the lounge, and in the fire pit outside (both are wood only).
You will be staying in the midst of stunning and wild scenery, and will see lots of wildlife - including the odd mouse in the house, looking for a nice warm place to shelter! This sort of visitor goes with the territory, but do let me know if you see them as we do discourage house sharing!
Registration details
HI- 41254 -F
