The Lock Keeper's Cottage

Self Catering

Canal Cottages, Caol, Fort William, Inverness-shire, PH33 7PJ

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The Lock Keeper's Cottage

Overview

These two delightful and very luxurious self contained upper and lower floor cottage apartments are situated in a unique and peaceful location on the banks of the Caledonian Canal at Banavie Bridge on the outskirts of Fort William. The cottage has magnificent views to the front over the Canal, Neptune’s Staircase and the steam railway used in the Harry Potter films. To the rear there are stunning views of Ben Nevis and the surrounding mountains. The property has recently been renovated to a very high standard and each apartment has one double bedroom. The lower deck apartment has a grand Jacobean style four poster bed and a whirlpool bath. As well as central heating each apartment has an open fire in the lounge along with TV, a DVD player and a good selection of films, books and local information guides.

Bed linen, towels, electricity and heating are included in price.

The cottage has well maintained garden areas on both sides with stunning views over the Ben Nevis mountain range and the Caledonian canal. The Jacobite "Harry Potter" steam train can be seen on its majestic journey (May to October only) to Mallaig and the Isle of Skye ferry. With Neptune's Staircase, a series of eight working Victorian lock gates also in view the cottage is in a unique and impressive location.


The cottage has ample private off road parking.

PRICES 2012

All weeks in January and February £340
All weeks in March £365
All weeks in April £395
All weeks in May £420
All weeks in June, July and August £499
All weeks in September £420
All weeks in October £365
All weeks in November £340
Xmas and Hogmanay weeks £499
All other December weeks £340

 

Gradings

  • 4 Self Catering
4 Self Catering

Opening Times

Open All Year
2012 Opening Times (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012)

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