Springwell Croft Cottages

When the weather is dreich, it can sometimes seem as if your only destination is the sofa, remote control in one hand and chunky Kit Kat in the other.

‘But what’s the alternative?’ we hear you cry.

How about an 18th century croft cottage overlooking Loch Linnhe, with plenty of modern comforts inside?

Immerse yourself in some Highland magic with this Big Deal on a stay at Springwell Cottages near Fort William. You will have a choice of cottage sizes, meaning up to eight people can enjoy this getaway together.

Available until March, this would be perfect for a cosy adventure with your other half, family celebration or reunion with friends (and would also make a thoughtful Christmas gift).

Lochside cottage stay

Perched on a secluded hillside plateau leading to a private beach on Loch Linnhe, Springwell Croft Cottages offers three and four star self-catering stays.

Whether you fancy autumn strolls, winter sports or even catching the first glimpses of spring in the Highlands, Loch Linnhe is a great choice.

Active type? There are two skiing destinations nearby, should you fancy a winter sports break. And as an added perk, you will get a 20% discount on all leisure and adventure activities booked online at Glencoe Activities.

The site is also a photographer’s dream, as you can enjoy panoramas of the Ardnamurchan Peninsula, Sounds of Mull, Argyll Mountains, Loch Leven and Glencoe. That’s quite the view.

And if you don’t fancy cooking, there are plenty of restaurant options in the area.

Choice of accommodations

Available until the end of March, this Big Deal is very flexible and has various options, so you can either make it a romantic escape for two or a getaway with family and friends.

Choose from:

A two-bedroom cottage for two, three or four nights.
A three-bedroom cottage for two, three or four nights.
A four-bedroom cottage for two, three or four nights.

This offer is available seven days a week until the end of March.

There will be a £30 supplement for stays that fall on Fridays and Saturdays. You can bring up to two dogs for a £30 charge per dog, per stay. Supplements are payable on arrival.

Plenty of comforts

Each cottage has a different layout and features, but facilities include a sitting room, fully equipped kitchen, central heating, TV with Freeview, DVD player and CD player.

All electricity, linen and towels are included, as well as various other useful items such as a torch, clothes airer and hairdryer.

The site also has a small building with two automatic washing machines, two tumble driers, an iron and an ironing board.

Autumn charms and winter wonders

At Springwell Croft Cottages, you will be staying on a Site of Special Interest that even has its own private beach on Loch Linnhe.

You will also be surrounded by seventeen acres of native woodland with designated walks around the hillside (the higher up you go, the more dramatic the scenery becomes as the views of lochs and islands widen out before you).

Bring your binoculars too as the area is teeming with wildlife, including roe deer, red squirrels, pine martens, foxes, badgers, eagles, buzzards, woodpeckers, chaffinches, blue tits, goldfinches and song thrushes.

Nearby activities include munro bagging, hiking, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, island hopping and whale watching.

Happy guests

Visitors to Springwell Croft Cottages have had enthusiastic things to say on TripAdvisor, including these reviews, edited for length:

‘Beautiful views. Our family of 7 stayed in the Oransay cottage and loved every bit of our stay. House had the perfect view of the mountains, close to many places such as Fort William and Ben Nevis. Pub literally within walking distance. House was well equipped and heaps of information on what to do and where to go. Couldn’t have asked for a better place in the highlands.’

‘Springwell Croft Cottages are in a great location overlooking Loch Linnhe. They are clean and quiet, a great place to relax. The seating and beds are comfortable and car parking is right outside the door. There are several good eating areas nearby and you are nicely placed for exploring the area. We love the place.’

‘Amazing place. We stayed at Springwell Croft Cottages at the end of July 2018 and we had a fantastic time…we immediately felt comfortable and relaxed in our cottage (Oronsay)…the cottage itself is lovely & spacious (it looks like it has been modernised under the current new owners), clean, well equipped with everything you need for your stay…we also appreciated the quietness and great level of privacy…the owners, Jim & Pauline, are lovely & very friendly people…they were always quick to reply to my emails and happy to help. I can’t truly praise the place enough, my family and myself had a wonderful time and we definitely come back again, to the area and to Springwell Croft Cottages.’

Experience lovely Loch Linnhe

Your two, three or four night mini-break to Springwell Croft Cottages can be as tranquil or as action-packed as you prefer.

Whether you want to ski at a choice of two resorts, explore nearby Fort William or simply cosy up in your cottage with board games and wine, this Big Deal is a fantastic alternative to hibernating on the sofa.

Plus as it is available until late March, it would also make a very romantic Christmas present.