Guests say
Bidean Cottage offers a peaceful and secluded retreat in a stunning glen, perfect for those seeking tranquillity and beautiful scenery. Guests consistently praise the cottage’s cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped facilities. The location is ideal for walking and enjoying nature, with dog-friendly features and breathtaking views. While the lack of WiFi and phone signal is noted, many find this adds to the charm, though it may not suit everyone. Access via a rough single-track road is mentioned, but most guests find it manageable. Overall, the cottage provides a welcoming and restful escape from busy life.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as immaculately clean and very well maintained, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The setting is repeatedly described as stunning, peaceful, and spectacular, with guests appreciating the isolation and natural beauty. The only minor drawback mentioned is the rough access road.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, warm, and well-equipped, with positive remarks about the power shower and suitability for families and dogs.
The cottage is praised for being well-equipped, with a good kitchen and shower. The main facility drawback is the lack of WiFi and phone signal, though this is clearly communicated in advance.
A welcome pack including fresh milk is mentioned, which is a thoughtful touch, though it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Wonderfully situated in a hidden valley off one of Scotland’s finest, most magnificent, and historical glens, Bidean Cottage is 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, Bluetooth Speaker, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
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 heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack and doggy extras. . Picnic table and BBQ. Rear garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture (shared with other properties on-site). Bike store (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.. Enjoying complete tranquillity in a truly peaceful setting, Bidean Cottage is only 3 miles from sea lochs and the amenities of Glencoe village, and offers 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 stunning views from every window and 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. There are numerous walks from the door, including to the Corbett Meall Lighiche and the lesser-known Munro, Sgor na h-Ulaidh. Bidean Cottage is accessed by a one-mile hard surfaced farm road off the main route through Glencoe and shares a completely enclosed deer-fenced area of the mountain with its sister cottage Aonach Cottage (UK41932) and the owners’ farmhouse.
Glencoe is a lovely Highland village with many amenities including a minimarket, 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 (8)
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P. Guis
We had a wonderfull time in Bidean cottage. The environment is fantastic, the cottage is well equipted, very quiet... wifi is only in the room nearby the house of the owner, but that was known in advance; nice and quiet 😀Little point of attention; we valculated we had a bath in the house, because of the pictures. Unfortunatally is was replaced by a good shower. Not a big problem, but a minor disappointment...
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Pricilla Parrott
There was only one down to an amazing 10 day stay no wifi
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Confirmed Guest
If you fancy staying in a fairly isolated glen we would certainly recommend this comfortable cottage. There is no WiFi in the cottage (but available at the owners house) and no phone reception either. It’s in a beautiful area and very dog friendly.