Guests say
Aonach Cottage offers a warm, comfortable, and well-equipped retreat in a truly stunning and peaceful location amidst the Glencoe mountains. Guests consistently praise the breathtaking views, cleanliness, and the friendly, helpful hosts. The cottage is ideal for those seeking tranquillity and outdoor pursuits, with scenic walks from the doorstep. While the access road is bumpy and there is no WiFi or mobile signal, most guests found this added to the charm and relaxation. Occasional thoughtful touches, such as welcome treats, were appreciated, though not guaranteed.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as very clean and well maintained, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The location is widely described as stunning, peaceful, and idyllic, with beautiful mountain views. The only drawback mentioned is the bumpy access road, but most guests felt the scenery outweighed this minor inconvenience.
Guests frequently mention the cottage as warm, comfortable, and cosy, providing a restful environment after outdoor activities.
The cottage is praised for being well-equipped and having all necessary amenities for a self-catered stay. The lack of WiFi is noted, but some guests appreciated the digital detox. One review mentioned issues with the access road affecting their vehicle.
Hosts are described as friendly and attentive, and some guests received welcome treats such as shortbread biscuits. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Aonach Cottage is wonderfully situated in a hidden valley off one of Scotland’s finest, most magnificent, and historical glens close to the popular Highland village of Glencoe. A perfect base for exploring the Scottish Highlands.. 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. . Picnic table and BBQ. Enclosed rear garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture (shared with other properties on-site). Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are steps and a small wildlife pond in the grounds. This property has a natural water supply from a spring.. Aonach Cottage offers complete tranquillity in a truly peaceful setting. Only 3 miles from sea lochs and the amenities of Glencoe village, the cottage has all the comforts and flexibility of home, among the spectacular and dramatic mountain scenery of Glencoe. It sits below some of Scotland’s highest mountains, and enjoys panoramic mountain views, including a stunning view of the Aonach Eagach Ridge and towards Bidean Nam Bian. There are numerous walks from the door, including to the Corbett Meall Lighiche and the lesser-known Munro, Sgor na h-Ulaidh. The views from the windows are just stunning. With no light pollution, you can enjoy star gazing across the dark night sky. From the front door you can wander further up the peaceful glen alongside a mountain burn and enjoy beautiful scenery and a feeling of being in the hills, even if you are not a hill walker.
Sharing a completely enclosed deer-fenced area of the mountain with its sister cottage Bidean Cottage (UK41933) and the owners’ farmhouse, Aonach Cottage is accessed by a 1-mile hard surfaced farm road off the main route through Glencoe. Glencoe is a lovely highland village with many amenities including a mini-market, café, hotel, pub, filling station, church and dentists and there are some fabulous restaurants, cafés, and pubs nearby, all serving good, local food. The nearby village of Ballachulish has a small supermarket, doctor’s surgery, tourist information with coffee shop and a bar/restaurant. Steeped in history, Glencoe is surrounded by the most breath-taking scenery of mountains and lochs and the area offers a large range of sports and outdoor activities, including winter sports, hill walking, climbing, mountaineering, fishing and water sports, mountain biking and golfing. The town of Fort William is 18 miles or 30 minutes’ drive, from the cottages and offers shopping and a wealth of activities. Oban, known as the ’Gateway to the Isles’, is only 36 miles away. Glencoe Mountain Resort, with skiing, mountain biking and other activities is a 20-minute drive through the glen.
The cottages can be booked together to accommodate up to 12 guests.
EPC Rating = D
There are steps or steep slopes in the garden.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Please note that there is no WiFi in the cottage (and mobile phone signals are weak and patchy at best). However, there is access to WiFi in the main house porch which you are welcome to use and at various locations in Glencoe village, approximately 2 miles down the glen.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (14)
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Confirmed Guest
We rented cottage for my daughter getting married at Loch Lochan. It was such a magical experience cottage was beautiful in a very peaceful location couldn’t have asked for more.
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Megan McConnell
We stayed at Aonach Cottage in late June and early July of 2026. The cottage is beautiful and surrounded by mountains. The road to the cottage is about 7 minutes long and bumpy, but worth it to be in such a beautiful location. Here are some details about the cottage. In the picture shown, the Aonach cottage rental is the right half of the building. The left half is another cottage. Inside the cottage, there are two bedrooms on the first floor. The first bedroom has a queen bed, the second has twin bunk beds, and upstairs there is a loft with two twin beds. Everything inside the cottage is clean and set up well. There is no wifi here at the cottage, and I didn't have any mobile service either because of the mountains. You can go to the owner's porch and use their wifi and on the road to the cottage our phones worked until we close to the cottage. It's just part of being in a beautiful place. The sheep were so much fun to watch especially when they went up the mountain. We were able to visit Glencoe, Eilean Donan Castle, Urquhart Castle, Oban, and go on a Staffa tour from this location. We enjoyed the place so much and would definitely come back and recommend in the future. Thank you for sharing your lovely cottage with our family.
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Fiona Graham
An absolutely stunning location and our cottage was perfect, well appointed and very clean and comfortable. It was such a joy to wake up to that view every morning!