Guests say
Emsa House is highly praised for its cleanliness, modern amenities, and stunning location with views of the mountains. Guests consistently enjoy the comfort and luxury of the property, including the hot tub and the thoughtful touches provided by the hosts. While there are some minor maintenance issues and suggestions for additional kitchenware, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Guests frequently commend the property for its cleanliness, describing it as spotless and very well presented. The high level of cleanliness contributes significantly to the overall positive experience.
The property's location is celebrated for its quiet setting with countryside views and proximity to tourist attractions. The convenience to Fort William and the surrounding natural beauty are appreciated by guests.
Comfort is a highlight, with guests finding the property spacious and the beds comfortable. The hot tub is a particularly appreciated feature for relaxation after a day of activities.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with modern amenities and a well-equipped property. However, some guests mention minor maintenance issues and a lack of certain kitchen items, which slightly impacts the score.
The thoughtfulness of the hosts is noted through mentions of welcome gifts such as wine and chocolates. While these gestures are warmly received, it is important to note that such gifts are a bonus and may not be a consistent offering for all stays.
About this property
This delightful, detached new build resides in the village of Spean Bridge, near the bustling town of Fort William, in the picturesque Scottish Highlands. Internally, the property has been finished to a quality standard, providing a superb holiday home for a memorable family break. Curl up on the sofa in the plush sitting room, taking comfort beside the alluring woodburning stove whilst you catch up on your favourite TV shows. Wander into the contemporary kitchen, appointed with a range of integrated appliances so you can easily rustle up a hearty feast, and boasting a large dining table for all to gather during mealtimes. Open the patio doors and step out onto the lovely decking, where you can enjoy an alfresco meal as the sun sets or enjoy a soothing dip in the hot tub – just what you’ll need after a day of rambling the great Scottish outdoors! This Spean Bridge cottage hosts three bedrooms, including the master king-size which features a wall-mounted TV, spacious walk-in wardrobe and an elegant en-suite shower room. The remaining bedrooms include a double and twin, both enjoying contemporary, built-in wardrobes, and are served by the elegant family bathroom with roll top bath and walk-in shower, so you can best decide how to prepare for the day. The surrounding area is full of outdoor activities including hillwalking, climbing, watersports and wildlife watching, making this spot a real haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The Great Glen Way and West Highland Way are two long distance walks which pass through the area, whilst nearby is the Leanachan Forest which has a network of mountain biking trails and excellent views of the imposing Ben Nevis and Aonach Mor. The village of Spean Bridge has a convenience store for any essentials, or head further afield to the lively town of Fort William to delight in a choice of shops, restaurants and pubs for a variety of tastes. Esma House is an idyllic retreat for those wanting to explore the West coast of Scotland. EPC Rating: Band B
The small and attractive village of Spean Bridge is located at the southern end of the Great Glen and is best known for its iconic Commando Memorial. Promoted as ‘the crossroads of the Highlands’, the village offers an ideal touring base as it stands at the junction of roads north to Inverness and the Isle of Skye, south to Fort William and east through Glen Spean towards Loch Laggan and Strathspey.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Utility
Oil central heating and woodburning stove.
Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, 2 x TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Lawned garden and decking with private hot tub and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.8 miles and pub 1.1 miles.
Beach 10 miles.
Reviews (52)
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David
There was just a couple of small things. There was some sweet wrappers in both living room and small bedroom and a balloon in living room. The only suggestion I would make is possible someone to maintain the hot tub throughout the week. By Thursday the water had gone white and was smelling but no instructions on how to maintain the hot tub meant it became unusable the last couple of days.
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Brenda
Ideally situated to tour around the Highlands. Fort William is lovely went on 2 hour cruise which was great Oban is also lovely next time will go to mull . After travelling the hot tub was great only thing you need to bring your own towels we had to buy some bath sheets.The bath towels at property are small.
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Laura
Fantastic place to stay with all the facilities you need for a family week away and a base to all the sights the hot tub was especially enjoyed after a day hiking for waterfalls only 20 minutes into Fort William for shopping and seeing Ben / glen nevis and the surrounding waterfalls about 1/2 hour /45 mins to glenfinnan viaduct to watch the steam train go over about an hour up to Loch Ness overall a great week spent with very comfortable facilities in the property and best of all a great layout with no stairs for a week âºï¸ thank you