Croft Lochyside

From £100 For 1 night, 2 adults
Outside space (added by manager 13 Feb 2024)
Front of the cabin (added by manager 13 feb 2024)
Patio area (added by manager 29 jan 2024)
Beinn bria (added by manager 29 jan 2024)

  • Stay at a family croft in Caol at the foot of Ben Nevis
  • Self-contained cabin accommodation with kitchen and bathroom
  • Friendly owners with extensive local knowledge
You'll likely have a lot of love for Croft Lochyside, near Fort William in the Scottish Highlands. Why so? Well, look at the pics – how could you not? The location here is lovely: on the family croft of Nicky and Donald, in the village of Caol (with local amenities), at the foot of Ben Nevis and on the shores and of Loch Linnhe with constantly changing views. Nicky and Donald are always on-hand to divulge information on the local area, including things to do and places to visit. And the accommodation is lovely and comfortable too, in the croft's cabin, which has been set up for glamping guests who enjoy being in the remote outdoors but who also want some cosy comforts. It has its own spacious, modern bathroom, a TV and heating – and mains electricity. The kitchen is fully-equipped with all electric appliances and cooking utensils. And you'll likely have a lot of love too for the private, enclosed space just outside the cabin, which has seating and a firepit area (with firewood provided) to make toast over the fire or have a barbecue – all with direct views of Ben Nevis and spectacular sunrises. The high fencing also gives the outdoor area extra privacy.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Croft Lochyside

105 Lochyside

Caol

Inverness

Highlands and Islands

Scotland

PH33 7BA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

56.83563°N
-5.09898°W

Nearest transport

Rail
0.5 mi Banavie Rail Station
1 mi Corpach Rail Station
1.1 mi Fort William Rail Station
Ferry
1.1 mi Camusnagaul Ferry Landing
1.4 mi Fort William Ferry Landing
9.4 mi Nether Lochaber Ferry Terminal
Airport
28.1 mi Oban (North Connel) Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

There's lots to do near, especially if you ask Donald and Nicky for tips: they're keen walkers and canoeists, and are more than happy to share their knowledge of these and other activities in the area like cycling, diving, fishing and skiing. One of the prettiest walks in the area – admittedly quite a high bar – starts straight from the croft to the shore front of Loch Linnhe, and from there all the way to Corpach along the shore. If the tide is out, walk out to the island and back along the river at the estuary. The Caledonian Canal with Neptune's Staircase is also within walking distance, as is the gondola of Nevis Range and a treetop climbing course for when Ben Nevis has been tackled. When you're in this area, a trip on the steam train to Mallaig is a must for its spectacular views: if you've seen the Hogwarts Express steaming north in the Harry Potter films you'll know how it spectacularly looks... Donald's also pretty knowledgeable on local history – Lochabar is steeped in it from the Jacobite uprising to the training of the commandos – and will be around to whet appetites for anyone interested in the same. And speaking of appetites, plenty of places are nearby for food, drinks and occasional live music, like the Lochy Bar, the Moorings Hotel and the Trade Winds Bar within walking distance and the Achintee Inn at the start of the Ben Nevis footpath, for nosh and a pint after your hike up the Ben.

Must see

Ben Nevis Distillery 1 mi

Nevis Range Cable Cars 1 mi

Treasures of the Earth 1.2 mi

West Highland Museum 1.3 mi

Glencoe Visitor Centre 11.1 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Ben Nevis via the Mountain Track 2.7 mi

The Lower Falls of Glen Nevis 5.1 mi

Glen Nevis - The Lower Falls to Steall Falls 5.1 mi

Glen Nevis Gorge and Steall Waterfall 5.5 mi

The South West Shore of Loch Lochy 8.3 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Want to know more about camping in Highlands and Islands?

  • Does Croft Lochyside have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Croft Lochyside dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Croft Lochyside? There's lots to do near, especially if you ask Donald and Nicky for tips: they're keen walkers and canoeists, and are more than happy to share their knowledge of these and other … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Croft Lochyside?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  5 p.m. –  11:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  5 p.m. –  11:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Croft Lochyside? From £100 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.