Laxdale Cottage, Corpach

I have stayed at laxdale cottage several times and have loved every visit. It is a home from home. Very cosy and comfortable. Well equipped with everything you could need. Bathroom is excellent with underfloor hearing, good sized bath and powerful shower. Brilliant location at Neptunes staircase. Hope to make our visit to laxdale cottage a yearly tradition!

Laxdale Cottage is very welcoming and there is everything you could need or want for a snug Highland holiday. The kitchen could not be better equipped, the lounge is a great place to chill out and the lovely big bath is luxurious! Massive, sumptuous towels were provided and I felt like I was sleeping in a cosy cloud bed. Neptune’s Staircase was literally outside the back gate but the house was still quiet and private. Banavie station was a few minutes walk along the canal and is a great place from which to explore the Highlands and Islands. Wonderful holiday had by all!

Very comfortable and well equipped property with some nice touches . Ideally located for Highland exploration and close enough to everything with out being in the middle of it .

The bungalow belies first impressions. From the outside it looks rather old fashioned but as soon as you get inside you see it has been refurbished to a high standard. I have some minor mobility issues due to arthritis so the wet room was a major factor in my choice. It was far better than I expected the only down side was that I realized I missed a trick when my own was fitted. It never occurred to me to fit underfloor heating. The kitchen was well equipped with plenty of pots and pans and crockery while the Sky entertainment package on the TV was welcome for the couple of wet days we had. Location was perfect for my trips to Mallaig , Aviemore and the Scottish Sea Life Centre and watching the boats lock through Neptunes Staircase was relaxing

We spent a week in this bungalow in the third week in August. With our two children in their late teens, this was an excellent location for a number of reasons. Step out of the back gate and you are immediately on the tow path of the Caledonian Canal with the engineering wonder of Neptune’s Staircase in front of you. Turn left and you have a lovely walk along the canal which ends at the picturesque waterside village of Corpach (1 ¼ miles away but sadly no facilities there) or turn right to head inland along the canal. If you’re looking to climb Ben Nevis, it is a 10 minute drive to the Visitors Centre which is the best starting point. The bungalow is just off the A830 for the drive westwards towards Malaig. In terms of scenery, this is a superb drive, not only to take in the Glenfinnan Monument in front of Loch Shiel and the small village of Arisaig, but also the drive itself beside the various lochs. The Lochy pub is 10 minutes walk away in Caol. It was busy both evenings we visited and we end up eating in the public bar. Locals a little noisy but friendly. Service very good and the Mongolian Beef Curry was excellent. Caol also has a good fish & chip shop (Sammy’s) and a couple of doors way is a Co-op which provided us with all the food and drink we needed for the week. The bungalow itself was outstanding. Everything we needed was there (including Wi-Fi) and it's far more clean and modern inside than the outside would suggest. It had a nice big kitchen table for meals, a large wooden-floored hallway, cosy lounge, an adequate main bedroom, a good-sized twin-bedded room and a spacious, contemporary bathroom with walk-in shower. There is also a small utility room as you enter the back door for dirty walking boots and coats. From the lounge window Ben Nevis looks down on you. Plenty of garden front and back, although the former is quite steep. However, there is a small patio area outside the front door. We would have no hesitation in staying here again.

This was one of the best Cottages we have stayed in.

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Laxdale. It's a lovely cottage in a brilliant location. We are hoping to return one day and would definitely recommend.

The Cottage was really superb and the views are spectacular. Laxdale Cottage has everything we could wish for. Hope to return one day.

The cottage was one of the best cottages we have ever had.

What an amazing surprise when we opened the property door - we expected a small cottage, but it was much different to our expectations. The whole property has been extended which gives you so much room. We booked Laxdale as our base to Ben Nevis ski area, expecting it just to be a base, but thankfully this became our home for the week!

Excellent location, home from home, everything you want from a holiday cottage. Ideal for discovering the area and relaxing at the end of the day.

The house was perfect, it had everything we needed and was in the perfect location. When we return next year we will definitely be wanting to stay there again.

The position next to the canal was great as was the surrounding countryside.

A comfortable cottage; very clean, comfortable and well equipped, it is in a lovely position by the canal and locks. There are lots of activities nearby and easy access to Fort William etc.

A excellent property. Appearances can be deceptive. The outside looked a bit tired but the inside was great. Everything you needed was there the bathroom was simply luxurious We had a slight problem with the heating but the wonderful housekeeper had an electrician round within an hour Who fitted a new component which had us up and running in double quick time. This was by far the cosiest place we have ever stayed in. Most of them seemed to take a couple of days to warm up.We did not need to use the wood burner at all. The views were great and you only had to walk out of the back gate and you were on Neptune's Staircase. Across the locks was the Moorings hotel where the bar meals were top class and a reasonable price (the rice pudding was a rice pudding to die for) . We most definitely would stay at the bungalow again if it is available.

Plenty of space, warm and welcoming; especially on cold November days. Fantastic views of Ben Nevis.

It was so welcoming coming home in the evening after a long walk or strenuous climb or ride. It was lovely and warm, and the bathroom with both a walk in shower and a deep bath were great. The space was great.

The situation of the property was excellent. It was in a very convenient position for everything that you would need for an enjoyable holiday. There was nothing at all that we did not like about our holiday.

Really good location, cottage had everything you could want, including coffee, teabags, sugar and a cupboard full of all the extras you would never remember to pack. I was travelling with my mum and the cottage was excellent for her as it was all on one level with a walk in shower. However, the drive was very steep and there was no way she could walk down it, but the access to Neptunes staircase, through the garden was good. The pub across the water was ok too, but not really excellent (only our opinion!!). Really enjoyed feeding the local free range chickens too.

Lovely bungalow in quiet location with excellent views over to Ben Nevis and the added bonus of the locks of Neptunes Stairway on the Caledonian Canal being immediately outside the garden gate. Excellent base for drives to Isles of Skye and Mull, Fort Augustus and Loch Ness, and many other attractions like the Gondola chairlift up the Nevis Range and the Jacobite steam train to Mallaig. The facilities in the bungalow were great. Can't wait to return again.

Breathtaking views, quiet location, and property exactly as described in brochure.

The property was an excellent base for what we wanted to do.

This cottage is outstanding, and we were made very welcome!

Very central location. Liked the views. Much appreciated the welcome gift of bread milk and eggs.

Location was very good, walk in shower excellent and the warm bathroom floor was delightful.

Peaceful location and good value. The inside of the property was very comfortable.

The view of Ben Nevis from the windows was spectacular.

The accommodation provided us with everything we needed for our stay near to Fort William. Very enjoyable, a home from home.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The milk, bread and eggs left ready for us were very thoughtful and helpful.

Loved the view of Ben Nevis and the Caledonian Canal at the end of the garden. This property was better than described on your site. We fed the neighbours' chickens when they appeared at our door and in return they left us a couple of large eggs on the driveway! We went in the winter and experienced not only good weather but because the trees were bare we had an undisturbed view of the mountains. Cosy central heating and underfloor heating in the bathroom. Spacious kitchen too. Loved it!

Lovely views, excellent hospitality. This accomodation is simply perfect.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay despite the dreadful weather, A lovely spot - very convenient for all areas near Fort William. Could not get closer to Neptune's Steps. Excellent wifi and superb bathroom.

A good holiday where one always felt one could relax in the evening and 'chill out' in the cosy warmth of the bungalow. Great views through the lounge windows and lovely underfloor heating in the bathroom.

A nice roomy property, well looked after and well appointed. The owners really are concerned about the enjoyment of the guests. We would say it was the best property we have stayed in over many years of self catering.

The location close to Neptune's Staircase was very good and very quiet, with a nice garden and no traffic. The connection to Fort William was good and the property was in a very good location for sightseeing.