Birchbrae Highland Lodges
Birchbrae South Corran Onich, Fort William PH33 6SE Scotland
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Seven luxury self catering Scandinavian style holiday lodges set in a peaceful and secluded woodland clearing midway between the home of Ben Nevis - Fort William and the majestic mountains of Glencoe in the Highlands of Scotland. All of our Lodges have three bedrooms sleeping up to 6 guests in 5 beds: one king size bedroom and two twin bedrooms. There are two bathrooms: one with a large, glass sided walk in shower and the one with a quadrant shower. The kitchens are modern, fully fitted and fully equipped and the large lounges have leather sofas, matching furniture and a 50 inch/127cm Smart TV with sound bars. A DVD library is available on site. One Lodge is fully inclusive with ramp access, wet room and wheel in shower. Outside, you can sit or dine on the veranda in the midge reduced environment created by the Calor Midgeater. Dogs are welcome in all of our Lodges. For guests who book a full price stay directly with us we offer a 10% Low Occupancy discount for 2 guests staying, a Multi-Lodge discount and our returning guests receive a welcoming 10% discount too. We're currently rated 4.9/5 by our 1.4k Facebook Followers. Holidays at Birchbrae luxury self catering lodges include all electricity, linen, towels and wi-fi. We have also secured a 20% discount on local leisure and adventure activities. In addition to this luxury self catering accommodation, you are in a perfect location to explore the Scottish Highlands in Lochaber, 'The Outdoor Capital of the UK'. Whether it be ancient castles, famous Whisky distilleries, Ben Nevis (the highest mountain in the UK), the stunning Isle of Skye, mystical Loch Ness, or the Highland capital, Inverness, Birchbrae is the ideal spot for your Highland holiday.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free internet
Hiking
Canoeing offsite
Children's television networks
Highchairs available
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Non-smoking hotel
Electric vehicle charging station
Car park
Wifi
Fishing
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
24-hour check-in
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
Clothes dryer
Self-serve laundry
Washing machine
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Allergy-free room
Soundproof rooms
Additional bathroom
Dining area
Fireplace
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Seating area
Sofa
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Clothes rack
Iron
Private bathrooms
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Flatscreen TV
On-demand films
Radio
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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Languages Spoken
English
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Grade: 38 out of 100
15Restaurantswithin 5 miles
11Attractionswithin 5 miles
Birchbrae South Corran Onich, Fort William PH33 6SE Scotland
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We visited for 2 nights a family of 5 adults we stayed in the Eriska chalet. Parking is close to the chalet. Beautiful chalet, lovely and clean. You can see that the owners have thought about everything, it really is home from home. Nice walks in the local area. Just a pity we couldn’t stay longer!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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We visited for 2 nights on our way north. The accommodation was immaculate and very comfortable. Very pleasant owner who was so welcoming. We slept incredibly well and bought an amazing seafood platter from the nearby loch leven seafood restaurant which we enjoyed on the patio with some nice wine. We took a 5 minute walk to the Corran ferry for a walk on the next peninsular. Amazing views. The cabins are great for dog owners with walks straight out from the site. A perfect break from the long drive north. We will be back.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Accommodations itself was fine. But the staff specially Pauline is very rude to us. She needs to be more considerate not a rude person. She’s dealing with different people from different part of the world and sometimes she’ll encounters some disappointments towards their clients/customers. Having said that, she doesn’t need to be rude & threatening us. By saying “ if you don’t comply/pay we will bring this in court” duh! we never said that we’ll not pay the extra fees and lastly “ Leave this premises now!!!!”(beast mode tone). As if we are not humans.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Response from Jim Drummond, Owner at Birchbrae Highland Lodges
Responded 1 Jun 2023
Interesting review, thanks for this. You booked two Lodges, each sleeping a maximum of 6 guests. You brought 18 guests. Totally illegal. You broke Health & Safety regulations, Fire Safety regulations, Insurance maximums, STL Licence regulations and several of our Terms and Conditions. These are all in place specifically for guest safety, regardless of where in the world our guests travel from. Then you checked out late from both Lodges and left one of the Lodges in a particular mess which required additional cleaning. We were glad that you paid for the additional Lodge, which you should have booked in the 1st place and the extras as it did save us having to use the legal system, which we would certainly have done in this instance, without hesitation.
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A staff there was very intimidating, threatening and very rude, speaking to a guest like that was not necessary. She could have talk if not politely then professionally, cause the people she was dealing, talking was very calm and no time for her lash out. Will never recommend , we have travelled and rented an accommodations, hotels but was never treated like that.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Response from Jim Drummond, Owner at Birchbrae Highland Lodges
Responded 2 Jun 2023
This is the same stay that 967chatom reviewed yesterday. They seem keen to let people know about their flagrant abuse of our property. Cramming 18 people into 2 Lodges which sleep only 6 each, leaving a mess behind them and leaving late. Their actions were totally illegal, breaking Health & Safety regulations, Fire Safety regulations, Insurance maximums, STL Licensing Laws, and several of our own Terms and Conditions. Nothing to be proud of. Other accommodation providers should be very wary, we certainly won't welcome them back.
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We found the lodge was very comfortable and very well equipped. Also spotlessly clean with crisp white bedding and fluffy towels. The lodges are conveniently located to explore the Glencoe and Fort William area. We had an amazing time. Will certainly book again.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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We arrived on the 28th of February from Glasgow and can honestly say the place was beautiful, very clean & had everything that you would need. We stayed in Staffa and didn’t notify Jim & Pauline that any of us had a disability although get lucky we were put there as my son has autism, he liked that he had a bedroom to himself and a bathroom as he isn’t great with sharing spaces, the bathrooms were also very clean and well decorated so he settled in really quickly. Myself my 20 y/o 15 y/o & 4 y/o all visited for 3 days and can’t praise this place enough. My little girl had fun running around outside and loved the wee stream at the back of the lodge because she got to see loads of birds etc up close. Birchbrae sits at the foot of a large hill and we did attempt it, but the 4 year old wasn’t having after about 30 minutes but from what we seen It has the most beautiful views from up there. Pauline did come around on our second day and was just lovely, she advised us of some things near the area we could do & there is loads so you’d need about a week to properly explore. We would 100% come back & probably in the summer months to experience all of it. But if you’re looking for this place don’t hesitate as it was just perfect to get away from it all. Ps- take everything you need with you as the local shop is a co op and it’s not the best, it’s pretty overpriced and not within short walking distance. It’d be ideal if there was a wee shop next to the lodges or even on site as I’d rather the money spent went back into this beautiful place, also fluffy socks or slippers in the winter months for the lodge as the floors can be cold.…
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Just back today from Birchbrae Highland Lodges. The lodges were beautiful, roomy, well laid out, comfortable and stocked with everything you'd ever need. It was also scrupulously clean. Pauline the owner popped by to check that we were happy with everything, she is a lovely lady who gave us great advice on things to do in the area. The Lodges are set well back from the main road and are in a peaceful setting. There are bus stops on the main road that are fairly regular if you want to jump into Fort William (8 miles) and leave the car behind. There is also a small ferry which can take you across to Ardnamurchan.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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What a gorgeous lodge. We went up as a family of 6 and 2 dogs. Seil Lodge is beautifully decorated and so clean! Plenty of space, all appliances worked really well, wi-fi was great (fast), shower was amazing (especially after a 12 hour drive up). We were greeted with a warm lodge- heating on. Dogs were greeted with water bowls, treats and blankets (so impressed, extra effort to make it dog friendly, it’s so lovely). Jim and Pauline were great at responding to all questions we had. They had some great recommendations with where to go and what to do. I honestly can’t recommend Jim and Pauline enough. So many little touches that made it feel like home from home. We had such a lovely family experience, lots of happy memories were made. We hope to come back again soon.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Birchbrae is doubly blessed as not only is it located between Glencoe/Ballachulish and An Gearasdan (Fort William), but the lodges are perched in a forested area on the side of a hill that has super views over the 'pinch-point' of Loch Linnhe where the Corran Ferry crosses (5 minute trip!) So much is within a short walk or drive. The lodges are superb - luxury accommodation, great for all types and sizes of parties and are more than a 'home away from home'; so much so we didn't want to leave and go home! Clean, modern, warm and spacious - and the customer service is exemplary and care for the guest is apparent. Super hosts. I rarely - if ever- give a 5-star review. This is one of those very rare times!
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Date of stay: November 2022
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I would highly recommend the lodges. The owners have gone over and above to ensure that guests have a very comfortable stay. The location was fantastic. Gorgeous scenery and walks. Great value for money.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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PRICE RANGE
US$321 - US$500 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
birchbrae self catering hotel fort william
LOCATION
United KingdomScotlandScottish HighlandsLochaberFort William
NUMBER OF ROOMS
7
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Frequently Asked Questions about Birchbrae Highland Lodges
Which popular attractions are close to Birchbrae Highland Lodges?
Nearby attractions include Loch Linnhe (0.7 miles), Ballachulish Slate Quarry (4.9 miles), and Inchree Waterfalls (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Birchbrae Highland Lodges?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free parking, free internet access, and reduced mobility rooms.
Which room amenities are available at Birchbrae Highland Lodges?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
Is parking available at Birchbrae Highland Lodges?
Yes, free parking and a parking garage are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Birchbrae Highland Lodges?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Laroch Restaurant & Bar, The Holly Tree Seafood Restaurant & Captains Bar, and The Inn at Ardgour.
Are any cleaning services offered at Birchbrae Highland Lodges?
Yes, self serve laundry and a clothes dryer are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Birchbrae Highland Lodges?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Birchbrae Highland Lodges?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Glencoe Folk Museum (5.5 miles) and Dun Deardail fort (7.6 miles).
Is Birchbrae Highland Lodges accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.