Email But n Ben enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
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Welcome!
One mile from Spean Bridge and only 20 minutes drive from Fort William, in the small crofting community of Stronaba, this gem of a cottage waits to welcome you.
Semi-detached with one Double Bedroom, But ‘n’ Ben caters perfectly for two people. Beautifully refurbished to a high standard with a Finnish BBQ Hut in the garden for the sole use of the guests ... no need to wait for the sun to come out before lighting the coals!
But n Ben Accommodation
One double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. All bed linen and towels provided. Open plan sitting-room / kitchen with cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine (dryer and freezer in lean-to store.)
TV (Freesat from Sky: 200 TV and radio channels) with DVD player and music system. A selection of DVD’s, CD’s, books and games are provided. A payphone is supplied for the use of guests as it is very difficult to get a mobile signal in the cottage.
The entrance to the cottage is to the rear where there is a small, sunny fenced garden area with open views to the surrounding countryside. Also larger, adjacent, fenced off garden area with stunning BBQ Hut for cosy “outdoor” eating even in midwinter. Off-road car parking to the back of the cottage for up to two cars. Large, locked shed for storage of bikes/sports equipment.
Eco-friendly
*We try to run But ‘n’ Ben in as eco-friendly a way as possible.
Environmentally friendly washing up liquid and washing powder/softener
are provided as well as recycling bins for bottles, cans, paper and vegetable
waste.
*Other items supplied: Tea bags, Instant coffee, Sugar, Salt & Pepper in grinders, Kitchen roll, Cling film, Aluminium foil, Liquid hand soap in kitchen and bathroom, 2 toilet rolls, 2 x 1kg bags of charcoal.
Arrivals & Departures
The cottage will be ready from 4pm and the property must be vacated by
10am on day of departure. Details of how to get to the cottage and key
collection details will be given following receipt of final balance.
Facilities:
. Electricity is included in the agreed price.
. All bed linen, and towels are provided.
. The BBQ Hut is for the sole use of guests and two 1kg bags of charcoal
will be provided.
. The cottage and BBQ Hut are strictly no-smoking areas but feel free
to use the great outdoors.
Pets
Sorry no pets allowed.
Local amenities
Farm Shop
The Lochaber Farm Shop, on the road to Aonach Mor Ski Centre, has a wide
and excellent range of local produce, wholefoods and environmentally friendly
products.
Other shops for self-catering:
There is a Spar in Spean Bridge which is stocked with basic groceries,
newspapers etc. Also a Post Office next door. There is a large “
Morrisons” supermarket in Fort William.
Attractions
At the “crossroads” of the Highlands, in the Great Glen, with
all that this area has to offer in the way of outdoor pursuits, But ‘n’
Ben is an ideal base for both action and relaxation. The wealth of outdoor
activities in the area is second to none.
There are 3 main centres providing a range of outdoor pursuits all within half an hours drive of the But 'n' Ben.
. Highland Activities: Based on the Ardverikie Estate 22 miles from Spean
Bridge
. Monster Activities: Based at Loch Oich on A82, 7 miles north of Spean
Bridge.
. Vertical Descents: 8 miles south of Fort William
Sea Kayaking
. Rockhopper
Pony Trekking
. Torlundy Riding
Fishing
. Torlundy Fly Fishing
. Fishing Roy Bridge
Golfing
. Fort William Golf Club
. Traigh Golf Course, Arisaig
. Spean Bridge Golf Course
Cruises and Steam Train
. Ardnamurchan Charters
. Seaxplorer
. Wildlife Cruises Arisaig
. Loch Sheil Cruises
. Seal island cruises
. Jacobite Steam Train
Photography
. Nevispix
. Glencoe Photography
. Rainy Days
. Fired Art Cafe
Wildlife
. Highland Wildlife Park
. Reindeer
Restaurants
. Old Pines
. Russell's
. Old Station Restaurant
. Corriegour Lodge Hotel
. Crannog Seafood Restaurant
. Ben Nevis Inn
. Loch Leven Seafood Cafe
Exploring
Being centrally placed in the Highlands you couldn’t be better positioned
to reach many of the most spectacular areas of Scotland. Ben Nevis, Glen
Coe, The Great Glen, Fort William, Glenfinnan, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness.
Even Aviemore and Inverness are within 1-1½ hours drive. A day
trip to Skye is easily possible either via the ferry from Mallaig or the
bridge at The Kyle of Lochalsh.
Walking
From a quiet, easy stroll up the side of the Caladonian Canal to a 12
hour marathon expedition round the “The Ring of Steall” there
is every conceivable level and type of walk locally. There are many beautiful
woodland tracks such as Killiechonate Forest & Leanachan Forest in
Spean Bridge and Glen Garry Forest walks to name but a few.
For serious mountain climbers there are over 30 Munros within ¾ of an hours drive of the cottage, some quiet and remote others a little busier. Ben Nevis, the tallest and most well known tends to be a popular target. All are a major challenge and worthy of a big fat steak in the BBQ hut as a reward.
Biking
This has got to be a cyclist’s heaven!
Miles of fabulous off-road tracks from the downright dangerous (World-cup
downhill) to easy meandering forest routes and plenty in-between. No need
to strap your bike to the car as you can easily hire one locally.
Relaxing
You are allowed to relax for some of your holiday even though you are
in such an action hot-spot!
There are some wonderful cruises within easy reach run by local people
with a wealth of knowledge about their area and the wildlife living there.
You also have one of the best railway journeys in the world right on your
doorstep!
On a sunny day you have beaches at Morar with sands as white as any tropical island! Spread your towels and gaze out to Rhum and Eigg, a heavenly view!
Dining
Self-catering means that you have the convenience of being able to cook
for yourselves, if you wish, but it doesn’t mean you can’t
treat yourselves to a fabulous meal out....if you can drag yourselves
away from the BBq Hut.
We are very spoilt in Spean Bridge with many excellent places to eat and if you wish to go a little further I cannot rate The Ben Nevis Inn highly enough, especially if you manage to hit an evening when they have live music.
DIRECTIONS
Just 12 miles from Fort William. But 'n' Ben is situated on the A82 and
is also only around one hours drive from Inverness to the north. Approaching
from the south, it is about 1 1/2 miles from Spean Bridge and is the first
cottage on the left after the Commando Monument.
Email But n Ben enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
