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View of the exterior of the house from the garden wall
View of the exterior of the house from the garden wall
Large living room with log burner and door leading into the garden
Large living room with log burner and door leading into the garden
Large double bedroom with four poster bed
Large double bedroom with four poster bed
Larger living room with log burner and traditional hearth, with double doors leading on to the grounds
Larger living room with log burner and traditional hearth, with double doors leading on to the grounds
Large open plan kitchen with a family size dining table leading on the living room
Large open plan kitchen with a family size dining table leading on the living room
Outside seating area over looking the rolling Scottish hills
Outside seating area over looking the rolling Scottish hills
Standing on the bank of the river
Standing on the bank of the river
Waterfall surrounded by vivid green ferns
Waterfall surrounded by vivid green ferns
Twin bedroom with large windows letting in the light
Twin bedroom with large windows letting in the light
Large twin bedroom
Large twin bedroom
Bathroom with colourful floral wall paper
Bathroom with colourful floral wall paper
Bathroom with shower over the bath
Bathroom with shower over the bath
Large double bedroom with 4 poster bed and ensuite
Large double bedroom with 4 poster bed and ensuite
Large twin bedroom
Large twin bedroom
Large family bathroom with double size shower
Large family bathroom with double size shower
View of the house and gardens
View of the house and gardens
View of the property and gardens
View of the property and gardens
The Old House Scotland exterior of the house nestled into the rolling hills
The Old House Scotland exterior of the house nestled into the rolling hills

The Old House

Glen Orchy, Argyll & Bute
Self-catering
+44 (0)7508 953377
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Per night
£170 - £250
Per week
£900 - £1450

5 beds

Bedroom

3 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 6

Children welcome
Pets welcome

An old sporting lodge in Argyll renovated with sensitivity – fish in the river, gaze at the night skies, climb Ben Udlaidh

Per night
£170 - £250
Per week
£900 - £1450

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£170 - £250 per night

£900 - £1450 per week

The Experience

An extremely secret hideaway for two or up to six. You’ll feel miles from anywhere – the night skies are gloriously unpolluted – yet the sleeper train from London chugs into Bridge of Orchy, 4.5 miles away. 

This former sporting lodge sits next door to John and Erica’s house and has been sensitively renovated along green lines, with solar panels and a Micro-Hydro scheme which produces electricity from the stream. The spacious sitting room has a wood-burner for when the evenings draw in and you’ll find all you need in the kitchen plus fresh eggs from the happy free range hens.

Wander the extensive grounds to discover sculptures and installations, explore Glencoe and Glen Etive, enjoy views to the islands from the top of Ben Udlaidh. There’s a secure shed for bikes and a pretty garden; unwind in the evenings on the decking with a sundowner.

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We think you'll love

  • That Glencoe and Glen Etive are less than 20 minutes away
  • Walking and cycling in such beautiful countryside with plenty of wildlife to spot
  • Being in splendid isolation but not utterly remote
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You should know

  • There is 4G WiFi
  • You need to stock up – the shops are not handy
  • The road up is single track with passing places

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

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Pricing

Nightly price
from £170
Weekly price
from £900
Damage deposit
£100
1 House for 6
From £1705 beds3 bedrooms

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Information

Booking information

Check in
4-5pm
Check out
11am
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights. Extra £75 per additional guest (up to 6) per week. Please get in touch for early or late check out. STL licence number AR00891F & EPC rating: 08000246 / D.
Closed
Rarely.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Dogs

Biscuits, water and blankets. Expert advice on wild, carefree walks and a special welcome from Honey, a very friendly Border Terrier .

Dogs £15 per pet per week.

Secure garden, river to jump in, woodland walks surrounded by working farm - sheep, be careful!

Meals
Pub 4 miles.

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Reviews

The Old House is an ideal place for outdoor enthusiasts to stay. Walk straight the from the door and climb up your first Corbett - remember to take your binoculars to spot the amazing wildlife. I watched a Dipper catching his lunch in the River Orchy. John and Erica are next door and full of good advice on where to visit and walk. Enjoy the stars on a clear night; they are quite magical.
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Charlie & Sonia, Strathpeffer

John & Erica are the perfect hosts and have created a very special place at Arichastlich. The old house Is very homely and bright with great atmosphere. It is a very comfortable place to stay and is in a great location to explore the southern & western highlands. There is real peace and tranquility in the glen. Highly recommended.

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Deborah and Malcolm, Cambridge

We love this cottage which feels like a home from home. This was our tenth visit. Glen Orchy is beautifully quiet and unspoiled. The cottage is homely, spacious, comfortable and well equipped. We have found it an ideal centre for mountain walking. We appreciate the fact that the cottage is heated and powered ecologically. The hosts are exceptionally kind and welcoming.

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John, Darlington

This is a super place and am loth to recommend it in case we have trouble being able to rebook! Great place to stay with a Springer Spaniel as the deer proofed garden means he can wander without us worrying (luckily for us he ignores the chickens!). Always have a lovely welcome from John and Erica and next year will be 10+ visits.

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Liesbeth, Tielt

Always a great place to stay. Lovely cottage; lovely people (all thumbs up). We'll be coming back.

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Location

The neighbourhood

The Old House is one of only five houses up a ten-mile road, so traffic noise is very rare – look out for wild deer, eagles, badgers and pine-martens. The river offers seasonal salmon and trout fishing as well as canoeing and white-water rafting. The nearest village, Bridge of Orchy, is 4.5 miles; there are two excellent hotels and a railway station. Oban for day trips to islands is an hour’s drive.

Local points of interest from John & Erica Kerr

  • If you drive, there are Climbers' Inns, Tradtional Pubs and all classes of restaurants, including possibly the best Seafood in Scotland, within easy reach.
  • Kilchurn Castle, Inveraray Castle and Castle Stalker are all a short drive away.
  • Marine life and seal-watching boat trips from the Argyll coast.
  • Skiing and snowboarding, a 20-minute drive away.
  • Within walking distance of the Caledonian Pine Forest, the River path and the farm.
  • Glencoe, Glen Etive and the Hollow Mountain, are within a short drive.

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Introducing

John & Erica Kerr

John and Erica are both retired – apart from running the holiday house – and divide their time between gardening and sailing in the summer months, and skiing and grandchildren in the winter. They love living in Glen Orchy and they’re happy to advise on walks in the area as well as other local activities.

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