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Welcome to Tirindrish Holiday Cottages, Spean Bridge!
Tirindrish House Spean Bridge for self-catering holiday accommodation in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.
Tirindrish House was once the centre of intrigue and home to Highland hero Donald MacDonell who bravely launched the first skirmish of the Jacobite rebellion in 1745.
Now the house and grounds have been transformed into a tranquil base for those seeking self-catering accommodation in beautiful surroundings. Located in the Great Glen on the outskirts of Spean Bridge village, we offer magnificent views of Ben Nevis mountain range and the Aonach Mor ski area.
We are located in 15 acres of private and secluded grounds with a tennis court for guests use, are excellently positioned for cyclists, walkers and climbers, and can pick up guests' at Spean Bridge Station (which has direct links with Glasgow and the South).
Tirindrish Cottages Accommodation
Our three self catering holiday cottages – which all have their own large garden area and are well away from their neighbours – offer plenty of parking space and secure garaging for cycles or motorbikes.
Looking for B&B accommodation in Spean Bridge? Why not stay in historic Tirindrish House.
Come and enjoy a stay in our self catering holiday accommodation in Spean Bridge. Enjoy a game of tennis then relax on the patio..
Oak Lodge is a very roomy cottage with two double and one twin bedroom. The master bedroom is ensuite. There’s also a second bathroom with bath and overhead shower. The modern fitted kitchen has a breakfast bar and there is also a dining room leading to a large sunroom with wonderful views of the Nevis range of mountains.
The kitchen is equipped with cooker, microwave and large fridge/freezer. There is also a utility room with both a washing machine and tumble dryer.
Oak Lodge is set in its own large very large garden with a small burn (stream) running through it. There is a patio area with barbecue, chairs and table for enjoying fine evenings. Guests are welcome to use the tennis court in the grounds.
The cottage has oil-fired central heating, private parking and a secure shed for bike/ski storage. Power, heating, bed linen and towels are provided.
Larch Cottage, situated in the grounds of Tirindrish House is a 2-bedroomed single-storey cottage with well-fitted kitchen. The extremely spacious sitting room and sun lounge have beautiful views and look out on the cottage’s own very large garden.
The cottage has one double and twin bedroom. There’s a bathroom with bath and walk-in shower and an additional toilet room with wash hand basin. The modern fitted kitchen is adjacent to the separate dining room. There is a cooker, microwave, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer.
The cottage has an outside patio with barbecue, seats and table for sitting out on sunny days. Guests are welcome to use the tennis court in the grounds and we can supply racquets, etc.
Larch Cottage has oil-fired central heating, private parking, disabled ramp access and secure shed for bike storage.
Power, heating, bed linen and towels are included in the rental. There are no hidden extras.
Gorrie's Lair is a traditional two-storey Highland cottage, which has been tastefully renovated to the highest standard. It offers comfortable accommodation on 2 floors with fine mountain views.
There are 2 bedrooms, one double and one twin as well as two bathrooms (one downstairs.) The modern fitted kitchen is fully equipped with everything that you're likely to need including fridge freezer and microwave. There is also a washing machine and clothes dryer.
Gorrie's Lair has its own garden with picnic bench and brick barbecue. Guests are welcome to use the tennis court in the grounds.
There is an open staircase, so Gorrie's Lair may not be suitable for younger children. The cottage has efficient electric heating and private parking with secure garaging for bikes, etc. Heating is via electric radiators. Power, heating, bed linen and towels are included in the rental. There are no extras.
The story of Tirindrish...
After Donald MacDonell launched the skirmish of the Jacobite rebellion
near here at High Bridge. He fled the vengeful Government troops and fought
bravely at Culloden. However he was captured, taken to Carlisle, and executed.
His son, Ranald, escaped to France and there is a book about his exploits
called the Diary of Ranald.
There are theories that the air Loch Lomond refers to him with the sad lines: “He'll take’ the high road and I’ll take the low. And I’ll be in heaven afore him...”
The house was burned by the Government troops but rebuilt later and subsequently was owned by a number of prominent families, with additions to the building made in Victorian times. One account in a newspaper records how the family and servants lined up under an oak tree in the garden to watch Queen Victoria drive by in her horse drawn carriage during her Silver Jubilee tour of Scotland.
The old road is opposite Gorries Lair, the oldest of our cottages.
DIRECTIONS
Travelling by Car:
From Glasgow, Mallaig and Fort William -
· From Glasgow, follow the road signs for the A82 to Fort William,
or from Mallaig, the A830 to Fort William
· Once you're in Fort William, follow the road signs for the A82
to Inverness
· Stay on this road for 9 miles until you reach the village of
Spean Bridge
· In Spean Bridge, where the road turns sharply left, turn off
to the right onto the A86, signposted for Newtonmore
· Follow this road out of the village for 1 mile and you'll see
us signposted on the left.
Note: Do not take the turning signposted "West Tirindrish"
From Inverness, Loch Ness, Fort Augustus and The Isle of Skye -
· Continue down the A82 following the signs for Fort William
· 9 miles before Fort William you'll reach the village of Spean
Bridge
· In Spean Bridge, where the road turns sharply right, turn off
to the left onto the A86, signposted for Newtonmore
· Follow this road out of the village for 1 mile and you'll see
us signposted on the left .
Note: Do not take the turning signposted "West Tirindrish"
From Perth, Dalwhinnie, Newtonmore and Aviemore -
· If driving South from Aviemore, turn off the main A9 at Kingussie
and follow the signs for the A86 and Fort William
· If driving North from Perth, turn off the main A9 at Dalwhinnie
and follow the signs for the A86 and Fort William
· Follow the A86 past Loch Laggan and 12 miles before Fort William
you'll come to the village of Roy Bridge
· Drive through the village and continue for a further 2 miles
· You'll see us signposted on the right hand side of the road.
Travelling by Train:
There is an unstaffed railway station in the village, just 15 minutes
walk from the house. Trains run to and from Glasgow in the South, and
West to Fort William and on to Mallaig regularly throughout the day. There
is also an overnight sleeper service to and from London Euston.
Travelling by Plane:
The nearest airport is Inverness (Dalcross) , 10 miles East of Inverness
and around 60 miles from the village. There are regular daily flights
to and from London by several carriers including Flybe and Easyjet.
Email Tirindrish Cottages enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
