Guests say
Jack Strawbale House offers a peaceful and relaxing retreat in a stunning location, with beautiful views over Loch Sunart. Guests consistently praise the well-equipped, eco-friendly property, its accessibility features, and the abundance of local wildlife, including daily visits from pine martens and a variety of birds. The hot tub and outdoor spaces are especially appreciated after days spent exploring the scenic surroundings. The property is described as comfortable, unique, and thoughtfully designed, with attentive hosts ensuring a memorable stay.
While not explicitly mentioned, the consistently positive feedback about comfort and the overall experience, as well as the lack of any negative comments regarding cleanliness, strongly suggest that the property is kept to a high standard.
The location is repeatedly described as stunning, peaceful, and ideal for wildlife watching and outdoor activities, with beautiful views and easy access to local walks and attractions.
Guests highlight the comfort of both the living and sleeping areas, the spaciousness, and the thoughtful adaptation for guests with mobility needs, all contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
The property is praised for its excellent facilities, including a hot tub, log chiminea, solar power, accessibility features, and well-equipped kitchen and living spaces. Maintenance is noted as prompt and attentive, with the owner quickly resolving any issues.
Guests appreciate the attention to detail, such as printed local walks and the advice to leave out biscuits for pine martens. While gifts are not specifically mentioned, these thoughtful touches enhance the guest experience, though such gestures cannot be guaranteed.
About this property
For those seeking the ultimate getaway, look no further than Jack Strawbale House. Offering spell-binding views, in this beautiful two bedroom Scandinavian-inspired, cruck-framed lodge.. This modern property with a ’minimalist’ style, emanates charm and style but perhaps one of the most endearing features, is a rare chance to offer those who are unable to climb a hill themselves. This property is the ’perfect perch’ to enjoy the breath-taking views afforded at this elevation, with disabled facilities and wheelchair access throughout. To fully appreciate these spectacular views, expansive balconies can be found on each level, as well as floor to ceiling windows which are all south facing and make the most of the daylight. The lower deck includes a sheltered hot tub, an outside seating area, a BBQ, and a chimenea (with loungers) to sit around. Guests won’t feel the need to go far, with Loch Sunart and the Morvern Hills acting as a backdrop, whilst enjoying some al fresco dining, or in the evenings a spot of stargazing under a clear sky.
The spiral staircase leading up to the first-floor balcony which is adjoined to the extensive open plan living space which occupies the entire first floor. This area is the perfect place to entertain, with a large kitchen with lowered worktop for accessibility, a selection of board games and even a telescope to study the stars or local wildlife. Both stairs and a wheelchair lift provide access between floors. There are two spacious en-suite bedrooms downstairs with the master bedroom specially fitted with a walk-in shower, a remote-control toilet and a hoist for disabled guests to manoeuvre comfortably. The second bedroom can be either twin or kingsize and has a wet room bathroom complete with a walk-in shower and separate bath. This eco-friendly property, powered by a 10kw hydro and heated with a ground-source heat pump, truly has something for everyone. The design to be inclusive for all shines through with the attention to detail the owners have given in all aspects. Those who come and stay at Jack Strawbale House will have a wonderful escape and most definitely come back feeling refreshed after retreating to this Highland hideaway. Beach 12 miles. Shops, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.
Jack Strawbale house can be booked with Jill Strawbale House (UKC2935) to accommodate up to 8 guests..
Lower Ground Floor:
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Toilet, Hoist
Ground Floor:
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 2: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed, Patio Doors Leading To Decking
Ensuite Wet Room: Bath, Walk-In Shower, Toilet
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview Smart TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Freeview Smart TV, Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Wine Cooler, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Patio Doors Leading To Decking.
Air source heat pump heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Welcome pack. Decked area with chimenea, barbecue, loungers and garden furniture. Balconies with outside furniture. Hot tub (private). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: This property has a security deposit of £100.
Free WiFi
EPC Rating = A
There is a security deposit of £100 to be paid 2 weeks prior to arrival, please pay by BAC's directly to the owner.
Scottish Letting Licence No: HI-40404-F
The community-owned Longrigg Woodland beside the strawbale houses will be undergoing small-scale timber harvesting throughout much of 2026. Modern harvesting machinery will be used, with no chainsaws, and the loudest noise guests are likely to hear is the harvester’s reversing beeps from the vehicles. To minimise disturbance, felling closest to the properties has been scheduled for the period when the houses are unoccupied (January to mid-March). For the rest of the year, any work near the accommodation will take place only on weekdays between 10am and 5pm, while activity further away in the woodland may run from 7am to 7pm on weekdays. There is no weekend working, and only a small number of timber lorries up to four per day are expected. We do not anticipate any significant impact on guests’ stays, but we are sharing this information so visitors are fully informed. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
Reviews (9)
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Audrey Mackie
Absolutely beautiful property in a stunning location. Every little detail thought through so well, so very comfortable throughout.We enjoyed the hot tub every day after a day of exploring the surrounding area and visits to the Isle of Mull, Fort William and the Ben Nevis range.Also a privilege to meet the Pine Martins everyday, so very beautiful. So many birds to see also.Thank you Robert and Justine, we have had a fantastic week.
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Darren Needham
What a stunning location. The view from lounge and balcony is fantastic. "Jack" has everything you need for a wonderful holiday in the beautiful Scottish countryside. It's perfectly adapted for disabled visitors, without compromising on the comfort for those of us lucky enough to not require those facilities.The open-plan upstairs living area means that no matter where you are, you are still be enjoying the views over to Loch Sunart. The downstairs bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious and comfortable. Both upstairs and downstairs provides access to sit outside and relax. The hot tub is a welcome addition after a day of exploring the surrounding area.We had a problem with no hot water one afternoon. A call to the owner, Robert, who also built the property, and he was there quick as a flash to make sure it was sorted for us.For all the property has to offer, the star of the show has to be the frequent visits of the pine marten. Just leave out a couple of digestive biscuits and wait. We saw it at least once a day for 5 of the 7 days we were there. The 2 days we didn't see it, we didn't have digestives, so be sure to have some ready.The village of Strontian has a small but well-stocked supermarket, cafe, hotel, a couple of craft shops and a post office that also sells groceries and petrol/diesel (expensive).There are numerous walks for all abilities in the local area and many of them have been printed out for guests to enjoy during their stay, a really nice touch.For slightly further afield, there is Glencoe, Fort William (which has a major supermarket and more reasonably priced fuel) and Ben Nevis. Glenfinnan viaduct will be loved by Potter fans.
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Confirmed Guest
Beautiful property with stunning views.