Rockpool House

Rockpool House Self-catering holiday accommodation that sits only a few metres from the shore of Loch Sunart on the

Rockpool House offers lovely self-catering accommodation that sits only a few metres from the shore of Loch Sunart on the beautiful Ardnamurchan Peninsula in a west highland coastal setting that is blessed with a stunning view south, across the loch, to the mountains and glens beyond. At the heart of Ardnamurchan, close to the villages of Strontian, Salen and Acharacle, it is the ideal base for wa

lking, cycling, nature-watching, fishing and touring. The road by it leads to the most westerly point on mainland Britain, passing through Glenborrodale where there is a RSPB reserve and a new distillery. About 7 miles to the north is the Ariundle Oakwood Nature Reserve with ancient moss-covered oaks; a remnant of the Atlantic oak forest that once covered most of the west coast. The apartment’s design makes the most of its magnificent situation, with a floor to ceiling window facing the loch to provide breath-taking views and from where guests can relax and watch the ever-changing scene unfold before their eyes. Wildlife abounds in the area, with otters, seals, porpoises, eagles and other sea birds spotted most days from both apartment and the area nearby.

A great trail to follow if you’re visiting the Peninsula and want to find a bit about it….
11/06/2024

A great trail to follow if you’re visiting the Peninsula and want to find a bit about it….

Ardnamurchan is known as one of Scotland's most beautiful areas - and there's even more reason to visit now because of The Real Wild West project, which 'adopted' 10 historical and archeological sites chosen by the local community. Funded by the Natural and Cultural Heritage Fund, projects ranged from improvements to the Wander West Ardnamurchan Heritage Trail, an early Neolithic cairn and a Viking swordle to reconstructing two blackhouses and a 19th century jetty. https://orlo.uk/hnI2P

Samalaman Bay, just along the Glenuig Inn, is a great place to stop for an evening view of the Small Isles. We do enjoy ...
20/05/2024

Samalaman Bay, just along the Glenuig Inn, is a great place to stop for an evening view of the Small Isles. We do enjoy the midsummer sunsets from there.

The bluebells are in full swing here. A beautiful sight that’s made even more special by finding a “whitebell” bluebell.
15/05/2024

The bluebells are in full swing here. A beautiful sight that’s made even more special by finding a “whitebell” bluebell.

We love a wander in Ariundle Oakwood during May. The place just comes alive with wildflowers…
09/05/2024

We love a wander in Ariundle Oakwood during May. The place just comes alive with wildflowers…

You know that spring is here when the gorse comes out in bloom at Castle Tioram…
13/04/2024

You know that spring is here when the gorse comes out in bloom at Castle Tioram…

Perhaps the best view from any phone box in the UK. Do you know where it is?
05/04/2024

Perhaps the best view from any phone box in the UK. Do you know where it is?

The ideal spot to watch the ever-changing views of Loch Sunart…
03/04/2024

The ideal spot to watch the ever-changing views of Loch Sunart…

A grey 1st day of the month but great to see it brightened up by the daffodils in the apartment garden.
01/04/2024

A grey 1st day of the month but great to see it brightened up by the daffodils in the apartment garden.

Our favourite bench by the River Shiel and a great place for some quiet reflection.
18/03/2024

Our favourite bench by the River Shiel and a great place for some quiet reflection.

Want to do some wildlife spotting while you’re here? Then head for the Garbh Eilean Wildlife Hide, only two miles along ...
05/03/2024

Want to do some wildlife spotting while you’re here? Then head for the Garbh Eilean Wildlife Hide, only two miles along the road from us….

One from a February morning wander at Kentra Bay to catch a sunrise 🌅
26/02/2024

One from a February morning wander at Kentra Bay to catch a sunrise 🌅

Some February sunshine out at Sanna. Good for the soul.
24/02/2024

Some February sunshine out at Sanna. Good for the soul.

Late winter snow on the hills above Camasnacroise. A great place for a wee wander.
22/02/2024

Late winter snow on the hills above Camasnacroise. A great place for a wee wander.

Does anyone else’s dog love the water? If so, a visit to the Dorlin at low tide is a great place to take them 👍🐶
19/02/2024

Does anyone else’s dog love the water? If so, a visit to the Dorlin at low tide is a great place to take them 👍🐶

A February sunrise over Ben Resipole, the mountain we’re at the foot of…
12/02/2024

A February sunrise over Ben Resipole, the mountain we’re at the foot of…

We just love an evening walk down to Sàilean nan Cuileag to watch the Sun go down at this time of the year….
01/02/2024

We just love an evening walk down to Sàilean nan Cuileag to watch the Sun go down at this time of the year….

We had the company of an otter for about an hour today, before it disappeared into the woods to the side of the house….
30/01/2024

We had the company of an otter for about an hour today, before it disappeared into the woods to the side of the house….

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Rockpool House, Resipole, Strontian
Acharacle
PH364HX

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Opening the curtains this morning to see the calm after yesterday’s storm. We hope everyone stayed safe…

An Afternoon of Winter Sunshine out at Sanna.
An Afternoon of Winter Sunshine out at Sanna.

We had a brief and very welcome respite from all the stormy weather out at Sanna yesterday afternoon. Absolutely marvellous…..

Rockpool House snowy morning view 28 November
Rockpool House snowy morning view 28 November

Even after being here for six years, morning views from our window still blow us away….

Summer Tranqulity, Ardtoe, Ardnamurchan
Summer Tranqulity, Ardtoe, Ardnamurchan

We had the pleasure of watching a rather beautiful end to the day out at Ardtoe in Tuesday night. Here’s 30 seconds of what we were treated to…

Just the slightest hint of colour in the sky and the slightest hint of a dawn chorus in the air by the loch side this morning. Spring is definitely springing....

Yesterday morning’s sunrise was pretty special here. How was it where you were?

If you go out for a walk in the hills at dusk at the moment, it seems that you are surrounded by roaring stags. An absolutely amazing and eerie sound to be surrounded by as darkness falls....

We had a really low tide the other day and it revealed a part of the shoreline at the Bay of Flies where loads of Hermit Crabs were busy going about their business. It was fascinating to watch them.

We had a bit of a windswept time out at the Lighthouse yesterday afternoon.....

Nothing beats starting the day with a quiet minute sitting on a rock by the side of the Loch outside the house. Sheer bliss....

We had a caller at 04:00 am this morning. She’s been a regular visitor during lockdown, what with everything being so quiet.

This week it’s TASTE for West Coast Waters #immerseyoursenses. What’s your favourite taste from the West Coast of Scotland? One of ours must be freshly cooked crab claws. They taste great and provide hours of endless fun with a hammer as you make your way through them 😉

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Rockpool House offers lovely self-catering accommodation that sits only a few metres from the shore of Loch Sunart on the beautiful Ardnamurchan Peninsula in a west highland coastal setting that is blessed with a stunning view south, across the loch, to the mountains and glens beyond. At the heart of Ardnamurchan, close to the villages of Strontian, Salen and Acharacle, it is the ideal base for walking, cycling, nature-watching, fishing and touring. The road by it leads to the most westerly point on mainland Britain, passing through Glenborrodale where there is a RSPB reserve and a new distillery. About 7 miles to the north is the Ariundle Oakwood Nature Reserve with ancient moss-covered oaks; a remnant of the Atlantic oak forest that once covered most of the west coast. Completed in 2011, the apartment’s design makes the most of its magnificent situation, with a floor to ceiling window facing the loch to provide breath-taking views and from where guests can relax and watch the ever-changing scene unfold before their eyes. Wildlife abounds in the area, with otters, seals, porpoises, eagles and other sea birds spotted most days from both apartment and the area nearby.