Guests say
Glen Dessary is a well-regarded holiday lodge, praised for its cleanliness, peaceful location, and friendly owners. Guests appreciate the comfortable and homely atmosphere, with many finding it an ideal base for exploring Fort William and the Western Isles. The presence of animals adds to the charm, though some guests noted the basic facilities and the coin meter for electricity as drawbacks.
The majority of guests have reported the lodge to be immaculate and very clean, suggesting high standards of cleanliness are maintained.
The lodge is frequently described as peaceful and well-situated for local amenities and exploring the area, with beautiful views and a quiet setting.
Many guests found the accommodation comfortable, with special mentions of comfy beds and a homely feel, although a few had concerns about heating and the coin meter system.
Facilities generally met guests' needs, but some found them basic and there were comments about the lack of certain amenities like a dishwasher and central heating.
While the reviews reflect positively on the owners' hospitality, there is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches that could be guaranteed for future guests.
About this property
Fort William 3 miles.
A cosy and compact detached chalet, in a lovely position amid lawned grounds near the village of Corpach, three miles from Fort William. Set with five other chalets, this charming property offers simple, comfortable open plan accommodation. Ideally placed for exploring the great outdoors, there is a wealth of walking, biking and climbing in the area, with Ben Nevis visible from the site. The mystical Isle of Skye is within reach (via a drive through spectacular scenery or even by steam train!), or visit Fort William and its shops, pubs and restaurants. A great base from which to explore the beautiful Western Highlands! Note: This cottage is next to Ref. 28289, together they sleep 8.
Fort William and the surrounding area offers literally hundreds of different walking and cycling routes with varying levels of difficulty so whether you are a rambling pro or a novice bike rider they'll be something for you to try your hand at. The United Kingdoms tallest mountain Ben Nevis is also close by along with the Nevis Range Ski resort, which has a mountain gondola. If you're not keen on outdoor sports there are more leisurely pursuits to enjoy, including a tour of Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery, which of course comes with a complimentary whisky sample!
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath with shower over, basin & WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire.
Electric panel heaters in bedrooms with electric fire in sitting room.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, TV, radio.
Laundry facilities on site (£1 coin meter).
First £7 of electricity included in rent, remainder by £1 coin meter.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot & highchair on request.
Off road parking in car park 50 yards from property.
Shared lawned garden area.
Sorry, no pets.
Shops, pub and Post Office 10 minutes' walk.
This property accepts a minimum of 3 night bookings.
Nearby points of interest
- Great Glen Way
- Ben Nevis
Reviews (36)
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John
As promised, the keys were in the door, and our surname was on the window. The meter showed £7.13. We had a marvellous few days here. The whole area is spectacular. Glen Dessary was always welcoming when we returned. Despite cooking on several nights, have a bath, several showers, lights on, TV on, charging various devices, we failed to use all the credit. Admittedly, we don't like where we live to be too warm, but it was certainly warm enough for us. All in all, we had a great time here and would happily come back.
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Steven
You obviously either didnât record this holiday, or just didnât listen. If it hadnât been for extremely helpful chap who lived at the same location, weâd have been travelling back another 8 hour drive. He managed to get in touch with the owners, who organised a cleaner so that we could stay in the property. We tried to contact you on multiple occasions on the Saturday, all ending in failure, and to top it off, you didnât even return our calls when we selected a call back. Shocking service, and I wonât be using or recommending Sykes Cottages again.
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David
Perfect base for exploring the area. It has all the essentials, as listed in the booking info. The area is quiet, which was lovely. The animals are an added bonus, it was lovely to see the dogs after a 5 year gap. We can't wait to visit again.