Greenwood Accomodation

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Greenwood is on the shores of Loch Sunart in Ardnamurchan, on the west coast of Scotland. It is rural and quiet.

    Our address is: Greenwood, Ardslignish, Acharacle, PH36 4JG

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    Use what three words to find us as that is more accurate than the postcode. After booking, your booking link will include exact lcoaitons for the individual cottages.

  • You can get to us via the Corran ferry or by road, going past Glenfinnan Viaduct and Lochailort.

    The Corran Ferry takes 10 minutes; last sailing is 9:30 pm. See Timetable

    We are 1.5 miles after the Ardnamurchan Distillery on the right-hand side of the road, just after a “blind summit” road sign and cattle grid.

  • Yes, We are fairly easy to reach by public transport!

    Fort William train station has regular trains coming from Glasgow, Inverness and London, amongst others. The Bus station is right outside, between the train station and Morrison’s Supermarket (a handy place to stock up on supplies for your trip).

    The Loch Shiel 506 bus, Fort William to Kilchoan, takes you right to the end of our driveway. Just inform the driver you are going to Greenwood, at Ardslignish.

    Or you can hire a car in Fort William.

  • We encourage visitors to shop local.

    There are shops in Strontian, Acharacle ,Slaen and soon to be one opening in Kilchoan!

    The nearest larger supermarkets are in Fort William.

  • Our cottages have a detailed welcome pack with lots of local information.

    Wander West Ardnamurchan - Top site of beauty, hisotry and heritage in the area

    West Highland Peninsulas - Activities, tours, local attractions. 

    Wild Ardnamurchan - walks, day trips, local produce and travel info. 

    Wild Lochaber - Wildlife, walking and travel info. 

    Heritage Ardnamurchan - The History & Heritage of the Ardnamurchan Peninsula. 

    Visit our Explore page for more

    • Kilchoan - Community Centre, Fika Coffee Shop, Gift shop, Play Park -   9 miles: 21mins 

    • Ardnamurchan Distillery - 1.5miles: 4mins

    • Ardnamurchan Natural History Visitor Centre + Cafe - 1.3miles: 3mins

    • Ardnamurchan Lighthouse + Cafe - 14.9miles: 38mins

    • Edinburgh Airport 152miles: 4 hours

    • Glasgow Airport 124miles: 3 hours 20 mins

    • Inverness Airport 129miles: 3 hours 15 mins

    • Fort William Bus station 44miles: 1 hour 40 mins

    • Fort William Train Station 43.5miles - with links across Scotland and the Caledonian Sleeper from London: 1 hour 40mins away.

      Nearest:

    • Supermarket: Fort William - Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl, Marks and Spenser Food.  

    • Petrol Station: Strontian Stores.

    • Cash Points: Kilchoan Post Office, Strontian Stores, Acharacle Shop.

    • Medical Practice:  Acharacle Medical Practice.

    • Hospital: The Belford Hospital, Fort William.

Getting there

  • Check in is 4.30pm and check out is 10.00am

    • Your stay includes bed linen, towels, electricity, hot water, cleaning supplies, dishwasher tablets and an end-of-stay clean.

    • We provide one generous basket of firewood plus kindling, matches and firelighters. Extra baskets can be purchased from us, for £10 a basket.

    • A welcome tray of tea, coffee, hot chocolate, sugar and biscuits.

    • Hand soap and Body wash.

    • Bird feeders and seed for our feathered friends.

  • 30% of the total price is due at booking, and balance due 6weeks prior to arrival. Please see our T+Cs for our cancellation policy.

    • Good outdoor footwear and wellies.

    • Waterproof clothing and warm layers.

    • Food - The cabins are self-catered. If you have particular food requirements, you may also wish to do your main food shop before travelling to Ardnamurchan.

    • A beach/swimming towel.

    • A torch - the cottages have torches; however, you may wish to bring extra.

    • Binoculars, for the wildlife!

    • An eye mask. The cottages all have lots of windows which means theya re nice and bright, but if youa r elgiht sensitve you may wish an eye mask for the mornings.

    • Midge repellent or tick spray.

    • Yeast and flour for the breadmakers

    • If you plan to swim, kayak or paddleboard, bring any specialist equipment you need.

  • Yes, all cottages have a TV with Amazon Fire Stick, DVD player and good Wi-Fi.

  • Kitchens include:

    • fan oven,

    • gas hob,

    • dishwasher,

    • fridge and freezer,

    • microwave,

    • crockery and utensils ,

    • mixing bowls and baking trays,

    • bread maker.

    • washing machine, tumble dryer, and clothe hanging facilities. With the exception of Darach Mòr - its utility room is under renovation currently, but please ask us if something is needed, we are on-site and happy to help.

  • Yes, although the suitability depends on which cottage you are staying in.

    • Camas Bàn is deal for two older children provided parents are satisfied that they can sleep on their own. A child monitor (not provided) can operate between the two buildings. Additionaly a non-mobile infant could stay.

    • Uisge Beò is only suitable for a non-mobile infant in a cot.

    • Darach Mòr has two foam Z-beds for children or youth.

    • NOTE none of our properties have fire guards or stair gates. So parents must be satisfied that children are of an age to avoid these risks. Two properties also have high decks and are near running water.

  • No. All of our accommodation is non-smoking.

  • Sorry, we do not allow guests to bring pets to Greenwood.

  • The cottages and grounds are in a rural setting, with mostly uneven ground and rough paths around the land.

    We do not have an accommodaiton that is purpose built for wheelchair access. Please see our accessibiltiy statement for more detail.

    Please contact us before booking if you have any questions about access or would like to discuss whether a particular cottage would suit your needs.

General

  • Yes. Guests are welcome to explore our 70 acres of private woodland, hillside and shoreline.

    There are paths to the shore, through the woodland and up the hill to our viewpoint. Some paths are rough and uneven, so suitable footwear is recommended.

    There is a hand drawn map of the paths in the cottages.

  • Yes. Greenwood has around 1 km of private shoreline, with sheltered bays, rock pools and plenty to explore. The shoreline is natural and can be rocky, with areas of grass and seaweed, so sturdy outdoor footwear is recommended.

  • Yes. Wild swimming is possible from the shore at Greenwood. This is especially good at high tide (Avoids the seaweed!)

    There are no lifeguards, so please take care and be aware of cold water, tides and changing weather conditions.

    There are also many sandy beaches on Ardnmurchan which are very popular with wild swimmers.

  • Yes. The sheltered waters around Camas Bàn are suitable for kayaking and paddleboarding.

  • Greenwood is home to a wide variety of wildlife.

    Depending on the season and a little luck, you may see otters, seals, pine martens, deer and red squirrels. We see a plethora of small bird varieties and white-tailed eagles and golden eagles are also often seen.

    Wildlife is unpredictable, so, naturally, sightings can never be guaranteed.

  • Yes. The woodland, shoreline, and surrounding landscape provide excellent opportunities for wildlife photography and birdwatching.

    We are also seeking to develop wildlife hides on the land.

Greenwood & The Outdoors