Bluebell Croft offers luxury 5 star self catering in Scotland with Honeysuckle House sleeping up to 8, Rose Cottage sleeping 2-4, or as the whole house sleeping 12 in great comfort or up to 16 with extra beds for children. It is separated by a huge sun room, normally used by Honeysuckle, which leads out to the giant hot tub, a marvellous place to relax with a wonderful mountain view or under the stars. Both houses share a spectacular, elevated West Coast location on Ardnamurchan, with stunning views of mountains across the Strontian glen in the West Highlands of Scotland. Well behaved dogs are welcome with care.
Special Offer - For weekend and mid-week special offers from January - March 2012 see Tariff and Availability pages.
We are half way between Nevis Range and Glencoe for a Winter ski-ing week or weekend.
The Sunday Times said in '07 'the hot tub is the best sited in Europe'
and 'the cottage and food are heavenly'
and in February '08 'staggeringly lovely fare'.
We were featured in the Sunday Times Travel Magazine
'Six of the Best Cosy Cottages in Britain'
and The Guardian in February '08.
and in BBC Olive Magazine in September '08
'one of 5 brilliant Eco holidays' and 'one of
Britain's best foodie breaks'.
In November 2011 we won the ‘Best Sustainable Tourism Exemplar’
in the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards.
Situated on a sustainable working croft, it is possible to order lots of tempting ingredients, all produced on the croft - see the Good Food pages. On arrival enjoy complimentary home-made scones and jam, Fairtrade coffee, tea and sugar and organic bread and wine.
Sukie and Bill are award winning chefs and restauranteurs who can cater for any requirement, from simple suppers to ease your holiday arrangements to catering for special occasions like a family party or even wedding.
If you wish, you are welcome to get involved in croft activities, from milking the cows and feeding the pigs to collecting the eggs from our hens and ducks.
Tailor-made courses are available throughout the year. Come foraging with us and learn about berries, fungi and other wild, free food. If you enjoy smoked food, in just two days Bill will teach you to build a smoker, brine and cure fish, meat and cheese - and eat it!
If you want your own West Coast hideaway for a week or two, with the added bonus of fresh produce grown on the croft, then it’s time to take a look at the houses.
Here are a few testimonials :-
'A real Heaven on earth. Bill and Sukie are very special hosts. The accommodation a real home from home, exceptionally comfortable and exceedingly well equipped' - Aiden, Amanda, Henry and Nina, Surrey May '08
'The only thing we lacked was someone to wipe the steam from our glasses whilst in the hot tub. Everything far exceeded our expectations' - Jill, Chris, Carole and Gavin, Feb '09.
'Our first time here and we can see why everyone returns' - Vimty and Keith, July '09 (Stayed again in July 2010, August 2011 and booked for July 2012).
'Another lovely break at Bluebell Croft. Sukie and Bill are now our extended family in Scotland' - the Kings June '09 (booked every year from now onwards!).
'Fantastic House, Fantastic Food, Fantastic Hot Tub'- Mary, Jamie, Bethan and Keir Feb '09.
'Could go on for hours singing the praises of this wonderful house, its produce and its people but we must hit the road' - the Dimmicks, USA July '08.
'Ben eating mackerel on the beach and learning how to prepare crab with Sukie will be lifetime memories' - the Lloyds/Browns July '08.
'I could repeat everybody else's praise - this place is lovely' - the Craig Wood family July '09.
'Always to be remembered - very comfy beds, salad leaves and early morning walks' - Jenny Sept '09.
Once upon a time in the summer of two thousand and nine, Three big girls and four little girls spent a week in Ardnamurchan....... Where they Laughed a lot - Paddled in the sea, Picked Ripe Strawberries – Braved the midges, Climbed over Rocks – Went up a lighthouse, Played rounders on the beach, Swam in a river – Bubbled in a jacuzzi, Felt the sun on their faces – Walked country lanes, Fed two pigs – Ate lovely picnics, And had an altogether wonderful time.
For independent reviews please see our entry in Extra Mile Scotland.
If you fancy a week in France our eldest son Tom and his wife Gill have just opened up his two gites. They are half an hour south of the Loire. There are two, each sleeping 6, which can also be booked together and a lovely swimming pool see www.gandtgites.com
Bluebell Croft, 15 Anaheilt, Strontian, Ardnamurchan, Scotland UK PH36 4JA Tel 01967 402226
