Vacation rentals with lake access in Fort William

We have just got back from a fantastic week at The Barn in Ardfern. Cameron’s dad Phil lives nearby and he gave us lots of good tips for places to see. He was also a lovely friendly person to chat to. The Barn is very private and peaceful. Inside it is fantastically designed, comfortable, with everything we could need - a beautiful kitchen, crisp white bed linen, lovely bath and shower, and nice milk, biscuits and wine to welcome us. Places not to miss are Arduaine garden, Crarae garden, Ardmaddy garden and Crinan canal for walking or cycling. Lucy’s in the village was lovely for breakfast, lunch or coffee & cake. Just five minute walk up the hill near The Barn is a splendid view on the surrounding Lochs. We also went to Iona (book ahead with CalMac or West Coast Tours) - it was great getting the bus between ferries rather than driving. The ferries get very booked up at this time of year. Altogether we could not have asked for a lovelier week- thanks so much Phil Abi and Cameron.

Excellent communication from Sharon & Mary. They are so responsive and considerate. The view from the house is absolutely stunning. The house is well maintained and quite clean. Had a wonderful stay.

A truly wonderful property set in serene, tranquil surroundings. The atmosphere is calm and refreshing—perfect for relaxing and unwinding. Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully designed. Highly recommended for a peaceful getaway.

This was an absolutely magical place to stay! The view is of the firth is amazing, the house cozy & comfortable, and there is a castle view just out the window. It’s so peaceful, the area so authentic & truly a special place! The bedrooms were roomy & comfy, living areas as well. Kitchen was well stocked & the bathrooms have great showers! We just loved everything about it! We hope to return!

The promise of the view was fabulous and we were not disappointed. If you are looking for a peaceful and secluded place, this is the place. It is not perfectly placed if you are looking for tourist places to visit but the place is enough for itself for a few nights and it is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the calm. The bedrooms and living rooms are very beautiful and well decorated. Thank you for providing a beautiful home like this.

Duncan was a most friendly and communicative host. The photos do not adequately represent the beauty and serenity of the area. The home is beautifully decorated. Every need one might have was met. The kitchen was perfect for cooking up a feast. And, the offer for a scotch tasting was an added perk. So sorry we didn’t get the opportunity to meet Duncan.

Our week at The Stables is one of the best holidays we've ever had. Laura and Ronnie we're so welcoming and the accommodation is idyllic. It was such a relaxing week in a stunning area. There were plenty of walks to do with our boys (dogs) and resident Bertie made them feel right at home. We're still missing Bertie now!! I think I asked Ronnie for local recommendations everyday and he was always so happy to help. We'd highly recommend Nick Nairn's for a meal and takeaway pizza! The Stables was impeccably clean, perfectly equipped for our stay and an all round great spot. We'll definitely be visiting again.

Rock Cottage was a great ‘study camp’ for my daughter in the run-up to her exams. The house was immaculate and very much a home from home. The beds were very comfortable. The highlight, though, is outdoors - the wild garden is enchanting and full of bird life - we loved sitting in the sun room watching the swallows outside, followed by the bats at dusk. It’s in a very peaceful location but only a short drive to Kenmore or Aberfeldy for shops and restaurants. We’d love to be back!

First of all, thank you Fiona for having us in your place. You have been such a great host and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The place is lovely and comfortable. Home away from home. We love hearing the birds in the backyard and just relaxing.

Pristine and super comfortable hideaway in beautiful surroundings. The place is better than the photos portray. Very very comfortable bed and lovely & bright living space. Very private including a lovely little outdoor area to relax in the sunshine. The shed with freezer and dryer was very useful for storing bikes. Leanne & Darrin were very responsive and helpful. The location is superb for exploring right from the door or for going further afield. We loved it so much we’ve booked for next year. Such a restorative place to stay.

The staff on site and host were very responsive in all the messages. I love taking an evening walk around the lake where it’s peaceful and quiet. Thank you so much for hosting us.

We loved our stay in Inverness at Rebecca's apartment. Amazing location right on the river and easy walking across the footbridge to centre of town. Free parking on the street was a bonus and good communication to make check-in easy. Bed was comfortable and kitchen had all the necessary items to cook. We even managed a load of washing! Highly recommend.

Sarah’s cozy, clean home was so comfortable and practical! The beds were so comfy! Our hostess was very responsive to any inquiries we gave her. Having the crib/ cot already set up for us was such a hospitable touch. We loved taking our morning coffee in the cozy window seat and soaking in the stunning views!

Nice apartment with fully equipped kitchen. Easy check in and check out, easy communication with Ruarie. Recommend.

We had a great stay here. It was so cool to be able to stay in a castle. The view and grounds were amazing! Katrina was a great host and very responsive.

Brilliant stay in a fabulous location, Having stayed in the area for over 10 years on fishing trips this is the best, absolutely spotless lovely and cosy with views to die for, be it wildlife or weather watching (seen otters on the last day) it’s hard to move from the sofa or even put the tv on looking out the big picture window also it has the comfiest bed ever. The location is also excellent being close to Oban for restaurants, shopping etc but also for a lovely drives north to Glencoe etc also 2 mins away from the fabulous beach at Ledaig with its amazing views. Lovely little touches too, flowers and welcome pack with shortbread, tea, coffee milk and sugar to get you started. Will definitely be returning If I can loved it x.

We absolutely loved Julie and Kenny's cottage. It was very clean and exactly what we had hoped, based upon the listing. We knew we would arrive late, but ended up getting there after midnight. Kenny made it easy to get into the cottage. We loved being a little remote. This was perfect. Just far enough out without making it difficult to get back to a restaurant or grocery store. It was the perfect home base for everything we did on Skye. The only difficulty we had was locating the cottage upon our arrival in the dark. We couldn't see the cottage from the road. In daylight, it wouldn't be a problem. We were greeted each day by various farm animals. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook breakfasts and dinners. We used the washer and dryer while we were there. The shower was wonderful. We enjoyed getting to know Kenny, and he was quick to respond to an issue we encountered with the TV. We only wished we could bring the cottage with us for the rest of our trip.

This was a lovely peaceful cottage beautifully equipped with everything you need. Welcoming hosts clean and tidy in a lovely location with a view to die for. We enjoyed every minute of our stay and wish we could have stayed longer

This garden cottage was straight out of a romantic fairytale! The gorgeous garden surrounding the cottage and the view of the water and misty rolling hills framed perfectly by a stone wall and ivy were just breathtaking (especially while sitting in the wood fire heated hot tub). The cottage itself was incredibly cozy. We had nearly gotten stranded on Islay with car issues and we weren’t even sure we’d get to enjoy this stop on our holiday. By the time we arrived, we were completely exhausted from the chaos of the previous 24 hours so this relaxing and welcoming space was exactly what we needed to decompress. ☺️ The cottage was well equipped and very clean! We had everything we needed and then some. Caroline was an exceptional host. She was remarkably responsive and lovely to interact with both prior to our stay (when we weren’t sure we’d be able to make it) and during our stay! Anyone with the opportunity to stay here, should absolutely do it! Thank you for everything, Caroline!!

There is not enough space in this box for me to express how lovely Fiona and her cottage are! Everything is exactly as pictured (actually even more beautiful than pictured) and Fiona is lovely, incredibly responsive to any messages and happy to go above and beyond for any questions that I had. Everything in the cottage is clearly labeled with helpful instructions for use, and Fiona reviewed everything with me at check-in as well. I was traveling alone, and she checked in with me several times to make sure I was comfortable and ensure that everything was going well. A minor repair was needed while I was there and Fiona's husband quickly addressed it and was very considerate with ensuring the repair was done at a time that I would be out. The surroundings are peaceful and incredibly beautiful. I will absolutely be back!

Ideal location for hiking and cycling, we had a great time exploring the hills around Glenfinnan. The accommodation had everything we needed - Ingrid was a great host! Hotel just down the road serves good food but Fort William was an easy drive if we needed bigger shops. Would definitely recommend staying!

Words cannot express the wonderful week we have had on Loch Katrine. Old Smiddy is ideally located for hiking the mountains, lochs and woodland and Carole has thought of all you need to make it feel like a home from home. Having our morning tea watching the Barn Swallows and House Martins catching their breakfast on the lake in the sunshine was very special. Aberfoyle has all you need for food and cute shops and fantastic Doone Hill walk from the town - Free Parking!!! A ferry trip on the Sir Walter Scott from the pier over to Trossachs Pier is a MUST and the Primrose Hill hike was stunning. The Pier Cafe is outstanding, definitely worth a treat and just a short walk away. Thank you Carole for sharing your amazing house, we will be back to enjoy the hot tub and sauna 🤞

We had a very lovely week - the perfect holiday, relaxing, but lots to see and do. The cottage worked very well for the three of us.

Our family of five loved Linda’s cottage! The view of the river, mountains snd surrounding farmland is absolutely beautiful. The kitchen was well-stocked and we ate in both nights-one warm evening on the back deck overlooking the river and the other drizzly night in the lovely dining room (with fresh flowers that were there when we arrived!). We went for walks in the evenings and saw sheep and horses, wildflowers and the river. We enjoyed relaxing and reading in the living room and sunroom that both had large windows to view the beautiful scenery. Linda is a wonderful, friendly and responsive host. We appreciated her attention to detail, including toiletries, board games, book cabinet and crisp linens (the bedding smelled so good!). I highly recommend this hidden gem! Thank you for a wonderful stay!