Ard Daraich Garden Studio, Ardgour, Fort William, The Highlands ,Scotland (Ben Nevis,Glen Coe,Ardnamurchan, Mull & Iona, The Highlands, West Coast of Scotland,)

One of The Observer's 50 Essential Travel Websites

Quick search

Inspire me

Browse maps

Special Escapes: Self-catering in the UK

Ard Daraich Garden Studio

Ard Daraich Garden Studio, Ardgour, Fort William, The Highlands, Scotland

Cross Loch Linnhe on the Corran ferry and you shed a layer of stress. On to Ard Daraich (Gaelic for 'the house beneath the oak') and relaxation begins. The open-plan Garden Studio, next to the former holiday home of Constance Spry, has had former lives already – as a potting shed and, not so long ago, as an artist's studio. Now stylishly refurbished, it embraces charm and originality in equal measure. On the walls, pop art prints by Gerald Laing create an exciting alternative to the natural world framed in the picture windows: the Studio sits at the foot of a magical hill garden renowned for its rhododendrons and acers, resplendent in late spring. Climb to the top and drink in the views from Ben Nevis to Mull, sit still on the beach or tramp the old drove road that passes your door. Or walk to the village pub – it's two miles. Come home to a romantic soak in the double-ended bath upstairs, before plucking a good book from the library and sinking into a sofa in front of the wood stove. At night, climb up into your bed under the eaves, absorb the silence and look up at the stars. Heaven.

Check in after 3.30pm, check out by 10.30am.

Next steps

Details

Ard Daraich Garden Studio

Contact: Norrie & Anna Maclaren

Tel: +44 (0)1855 841384
Sleeps: 2
Rooms: 1 double with bathroom.
Price: £350 – £550. Short breaks available out of season.
Closed: Never

Checklist

Dishwasher
Electricity included
Washing machine
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
BBQ
Beach within 3 miles
Cooked meals available
Restaurant nearby
Short breaks possible
Extra bed/cot available
Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

Perfect for Garden Lovers
Easy access for Outdoor Pursuits being close to Ben Nevis & Fort William(Outdoor Capital of UK) as well as Glen Coe
Romantic setting with views of Ben Nevis and great solitude
Spectacular Highland setting very close to the sea
Eco Friendly
Collect from Station or Ferry.

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of Ard Daraich Garden Studio and are not verified or endorsed by ASP.

Help

Show symbol explanations ↓

: Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
: Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
: Working farm or vineyard.
: Wireless internet access available for guests.
: No smoking anywhere in the property.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
: Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
: Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
: Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.