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4* Cottage on a traditional Scottish farm with Highland Cows on your doorstep

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Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Benderloch, Scotland
  • Connel Bridge
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Oban Ferry Terminal
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Ganavan Sands
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

4* Cottage on a traditional Scottish farm with Highland Cows on your doorstep

West Ferlochan is a well appointed 4 star traditional Scottish hill farm cottage in Benderloch. Our cottage, near Oban, is in a tranquil location close to Loch Creran. It is situated by the A828 Oban/Fort William road and therefore provides excellent access to the best of the West Highlands and a whole range of recreational facilities.  Just a 20 minute drive to Oban - " the Gateway to the Isles" or a 50 minute drive to Fort William - described as "the outdoor capital of the UK".

On the first floor there are two main bedrooms, each with 6ft beds (which can be divided into twins if required) with views overlooking the farm and onto the two small lawns to the front and rear of the cottage.  Both rooms have Smart HD Ready LED TV's on the wall as well as vanity dressing tables.  Bed linen is provided along with a hand and bathroom towel for each guest.  The first floor bathroom has a bath with a shower unit, hand basin and WC.  Guests are provided with toiletries which include hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and bath soap.

Downstairs there is a smaller children's bedroom with twin 2'6" beds (which can be made into a double bed if required). There is a bathroom with a shower cubicle, hand wash basin and WC.

The kitchen/diner is fully equipped with utensils, pots and pans, filter coffee machine, electric oven and hob, microwave, sink, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. The dining table seats 6 comfortably.  There is a limited amount of tea and coffee, semi skimmed milk, salt, pepper and sugar provided.  The cottage has a filter coffee machine however guests are required to provide their own coffee for this.

The lounge sits six in comfort. There is a cosy open fireplace and a 43" Freely TV with WiFi throughout the cottage.

There is a good sized utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, twin Belfast sink, boot storage and coat hanging space, which is ideal for the Scottish Highlands. A small amount of washing powder and cleaning tabs are provided.

Guests have the sole use of the two small lawns to the front and rear of the cottage.  We have outside table and chairs and an egg chair for our guests.

There are many walks to be had on the farm from almost sea level up to the top of Sguir Mor - the owner's Mount Everest! From here you will have spectacular views of Loch Creran, Mull and mountain views towards Ben Nevis.

The accommodation will be ready after 4pm on the day of arrival and must be departed by 10am on the day of departure. 

Please note: SORRY, NO PETS, NO SMOKING OR VAPING

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please lock the door and return key to lockbox
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oban

Located in Oban, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Creran Marine Protected Area and Glasdrum Wood National Nature Reserve, while Oban War and Peace Museum and Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Benderloch, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Loch Linnhe - 1 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Connel Bridge - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Oban Distillery - 15 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Ganavan Sands - 19 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Oban Connel Ferry Station - 10 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pierhouse Hotel - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Castle Stalker View Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Creagan Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Old Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Poppies - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4* Cottage on a traditional Scottish farm with Highland Cows on your doorstep pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 4* Cottage on a traditional Scottish farm with Highland Cows on your doorstep?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4* Cottage on a traditional Scottish farm with Highland Cows on your doorstep?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4* Cottage on a traditional Scottish farm with Highland Cows on your doorstep located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Loch Creran Marine Protected Area and Lochan Dubh. Tralee Beach and Loch Linnhe are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in a beautiful location. The cottage was very clean and felt so homely. Everything that a family needed was available.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cosy cottage with highland cows at your doorstep and an introduction to them from Willie. Well located for Oban (20 minutes) and also Fort William (45 minutes). Picturesque loch across the road.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an absolutely wonderful place to stay. We had a lovely few days away and it was certainly capped off by the lovely farm that we stayed at. Thank you to Amanda who kept in contact throughout and was very helpful. All in all a brilliant place to stay and I would recommend it to anyone.Neil
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage stay for my family. It was the perfect location, a very well equipped home, and so cozy! My 2 boys, aged 8 and 10, loved the cows and the hills to explore. The back patio was a great place to relax with such beautiful surroundings. We hope to return one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Cottage

We loved this comfortable cottage. The beds were comfy and firm. We walked up the back pasture, passed the sweet cows way up to the top of the hill for a beautiful view. My kids also got a tour of the farm from Willie. This was a nice treat. Thank you for sharing this home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really lovely traditional cottage in rural location, a short distance from the village and 20 mins from Oban. Very well equipped kitchen and the owners even provided some essentials (milk etc) for when we checked in!The communication with the owners in advance and during our stay was amazing, very helpful and quick to help. The cottage backs onto a farm and we frequently saw and spoke to the farmer who was incredibly nice as well!The cottage was spacious and for our setup had 2 double rooms and 1 twin room. This means we could fit 3 grown ups and 2 children comfortably. The twin room on the ground floor is more suited for kids than adults (given its size) in our opinion.Great water pressure and plenty of hot water. Working fireplace for those chilly evenings.The kitchen was also a good size and comfortably fitted 5 of usReally nice views from the back of the cottage, with some table and chairs we could also use.It was great for our week long stay in this area
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roslyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Benderloch

Great stay, excellent hosts.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage with coos!

The location was perfect, in a peaceful and relaxing setting. Loch Creran is right across the road and behind the cottage are gorgeous green farmlands, hikeable hills, and, of course, the adorable hairy coos. Inside the cottage, the hosts have done a great job of maintaining the farmhouse feel while still having modern amenities. The cottage was well appointed and had everything we needed…we appreciated the milk and shortbreads to welcome us.Amanda, the host, was very helpful and responsive. And of course, the stars of the whole show were the hairy coos and Galloway cattle. Amanda arranged for Willie to introduce us and talk about the farm and it was a highlight of our trip. After a day of touring, a quiet evening watching the sunset over the Loch and the cows doing their thing were so relaxing. Thank you so much for sharing this lovely cottage with us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful location and retreat

We loved the rural location and chance to hike up the hill for fantastic views!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy coastal farmhouse

We had a super cozy stay. There was lots to do nearby—castles, island tours, farm tour, walking up the mountain. The house had everything we needed, kitchen all kitted out, washer/dryer, tvs, comfortable beds. The host was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tor A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful base camp to explore the beauty of the area

The cottage was a wonderful and relaxing spot for our family as we explored the region. We are animal and nature lovers so were thrilled at the proximity to the lochs, the isles, Glencoe, the trail behind the cottage to walk up the hill and, of course, the spectacular cows at the farm. The kitchen is large and well stocked for cooking. The house was cozy and quiet. We hated to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house on a beautiful farm

The house had everything we needed, and the location on a working farm was incredibly beautiful. The location was great for our daily excursions to see the sights.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property!

Had a wonderful stay at the cottage. It was clean, comfortable, and in an absolutely beautiful setting! Plenty of room for my family to spread out and the kids were charmed by the farm setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A peaceful retreat

This cottage is in a quiet peaceful location that is close enough to Oban to be convenient, but far enough to be away from the hustle of the town center. Communication with Amanda was easy, and she even contacted us after checkin, to be sure everything was ok. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a place to stay near Oban.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROmely L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful farm stay

The home and property is beautiful, clean and affordable! Everything you could possibly need is available from kitchen gadgets to shampoo and body wash. Thank you for providing a perfect holiday home for our family to enjoy while visiting Scotland.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Escape

The home is very clean and well furnished. We enjoyed the physical structure, but also the ideal location that is close to Oban and other areas that allowed us to relax most of the time. The farm setting was peaceful and refreshing from city life. The hosts were were very friendly and welcoming. I would enjoy staying at this property again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

WENDY S., South Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint cottage on a lovely farm!

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed staying at this quaint cottage on a beautiful farm, with amazing scenery from the top of the farm. The home was comfortable,.clean, with plenty of amenities. Amanda was very helpful, and quick to communicate. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice base for exploration

We stayed here for a few days while checking out the Oban area. The home was secluded and quiet. It had everything we needed. We enjoyed seeing the cows and talking to the farmer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable country cottage

Enjoyable quiet country setting. A farmhouse as a farmhouse should be. Convenient to Oban and the Isle of Mull which we found to be very well worth seeing. The farm property was beautiful and the farm manager provided a tour of the farm and a ride to the top of the mountain on the property. The views were gorgeous. We loved the cottage and the location and would definitely go back if we ever had a chance to return to that area of Scotland.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wunderful stay in a perfect equipped cottage

We had a wonderful stay in this perfectly equipped holiday home. We enjoyed our stay and as the property is ideally located we were able to explore the Oban area. All of the appliances in the house are described in great detail, leaving no questions unanswered, and the tips Amanda gave were more than welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

WHAT A FIND

From the moment we arrived we knew we had made a good choice. It was really clean, cosy, spacious. Amanda had thought of absolutely everything. We loved the situation, so very near to the loch, and very peaceful, only the cows calling when the farmer arrived to feed them. Very Highly recommended. Hope to return one day.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharif S., Buckinghamshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Host

Beautiful cottage with a beautiful view. Excellently host and friendly. Allowed us to pet the animals and walk around the farm. Clean and spacious rooms. The kids enjoyed the walk and close by shops about. Great location and not far from fort William and other beautiful sights. There is a beautiful beach 5min drive. Thank you, it was a pleasure staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy in the highlands

The coos, the loch, the piece and quite. This was so nice to just wonder into the hills or down to the lake. We will return
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abram B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Lovely!!!!!!!

This is such a wonderful home near Oban. There are 6 of us in our family and we had plenty of room to relax and enjoy the views of the farm. Amanda was very quick with communication. Would highly recommend this cottage to anyone on holiday. Cheers!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A home from home

The house is beautiful, clean and very welcoming. Amanda, your pa, Willie was very helpful and lovely to talk. Because we lived in this area for nearly 19 years it was great to come back. I knew the lady who lived here before. Thank you for making my daughter's wedding week special for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Amanda MacLean

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Father and daughter duo, Amanda and Willie MacLean

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