Guided Walking at Glen Coe

Alltshellach has 37 bedrooms, all located in the main building. Many of the rooms enjoy excellent views of the loch and the surrounding mountains. 

Standard en-suite rooms    

Our standard rooms offer comfortable accommodation and an en-suite bathroom.

All standard rooms have:

• En-suite bathroom with WC and shower or bath
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Television
• Hairdryer 

Premium rooms

Premium rooms are available at just £5 extra per person per night. 

All premium rooms have:

• Extra space or exceptional views
• En-suite bathroom with WC and shower or bath
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Television
• Alarm clock with iPod player
• Hairdryer
• Enhanced toiletries
• Towelling robe and complimentary slippers
• Room available from 12 noon on arrival day  

Single rooms

Standard single rooms are available for an extra £8 per night. 

Family rooms                                   

If you are travelling with your family, we have large room that can sleep up to three people.

Our family rooms have:

• A double bed or full-sized twin beds for adults
• Occasional beds for children
• En-suite bathroom with WC and shower or bath
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Television
• Hairdryer

All our Country Houses are tailored to walkers and outdoor enthusiasts and have excellent boot and drying rooms, laundry facilities and a mini-shop for essentials such as maps, poles, socks, gaiters, rucksacks, sit mats, postcards and a range of toiletries.

There are three lounges, one of which was once a chapel when the house was lived in by the Bishop of Argyll.

The multi-purpose ballroom can either be used for dancing, as a painting studio, or as a games room with table tennis.

Free internet access offered on a dedicated PC and Wifi is available in some public rooms.  There is also a range of board games and books.

Our Highland bar is always well-stocked with whisky and local beer and there is always a social buzz after a hard day on the hills.

The heated indoor swimming pool and spa, including changing rooms and swim jet, is also very popular with our guests.

Alltshellach is surrounded by extensive gardens that slope down to the shores of Loch Leven.

Arrival & car parking facilities

• There is ample free car parking available at the house
• The surface of the car park is level, gravel in the car park with tarmac in front of the entrance
• It is possible to load and unload cars directly at the front door
• Assistance can be provided with luggage

Main entrance

• There are 2 steps at the main entrance (10cm and 6cm high)
• The front door can open double to 145cm wide
• There is a permanent wheelchair ramp into the new west wing. The width of the ramp is 135cm and it leads to a 90cm wide door. Having gained access via the ramp, all facilities are available without encountering any steps
• The floor surface is short pile carpet
• There is no lift 

Public areas - hall, stairs, corridors etc

• All public areas are carpeted
• The minimum corridor width is 150cm. The main staircase is carpeted and 6ft wide
• There are 8 bedrooms on the ground floor (4 doubles, 3 twins and 1 twin specially adapted for wheelchair users)

Public Rooms - lounges / conservatory

• Various public rooms, all on the ground floor
• West wing lounge, which measures approximately 5m x 14m, has variety of sofas, chairs and coffee tables. Wide doors (173cm) leading to the pool and patio. Door leading to the chapel / main lounge is 130cm wide
• The small lounge has sofas and arm chairs
• Ballroom has two access doors (100cm and 148cm wide). Doors to the patio are 110cm wide 

Public WCs

• The unisex toilet on the ground floor is next to the bar. Access is via two steps (14cm high). Door width 36 inches
• Wash basin height 85cm
• There are 2 additional toilets (1 male, 1 female) in the swimming pool changing rooms

 Dining room & bar

• Dining room is on the ground floor with a combination of round and square tables, all 71cm high, each seating 8-10 diners
• Seats are without arms, 46cm high, with 56cm high backs
• Waitress service at all meals 
• Bar area consists of 2 high tables and 10 bar stools. 2 access doors, 130cm and 110cm wide
• During dinner, bar drinks and wines available to order in the dining room  
  

Laundry

• Located outside next to the west wing, accessed by using a permanent ramp
• Laundry room has coin operated washer & dryer
• Boot room has ample drying space, seating and toilet available

Leisure Facilities

• Indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi located in the west wing, access from the west wing corridor
•  Flooring is a mixture of tiled and compressed rubber
• Within the pool area, there are 2 alarms, first aid post, a rescue hook and a life buoy
• The size of the pool is 6 x 12m
• A 40cm step to gain access to the jacuzzi

Bedrooms

• All the bedrooms are en-suite
• The bedrooms are a mixture of singles, twins and doubles 

Room 26: (designed for wheelchair users)

• On the ground floor of the west wing approx 15 m from permanent wheelchair ramp
• Two single divan beds, both 60cm high
• Available floor space beside the beds approx 3m x 4m
• Door width 95cm
• All furniture movable
•  Alarm call button by bed, sounds alarm and flashing light in the corridor and outside the manager's office
• Touch lamp bedside

Bathrooms

• All rooms are en-suite

 Room 26: 

•  Door width 92cm. Level entry
• Bathroom area 195cm x 270cm (not incl shower area)
•  Level entry shower designed for wheelchair users, 115cm sq with support rail and lowered manual shower controls. Shower chair available
• Toilet seat height 46cm, support rails on both sides
• Support rails for wash basin. Taps are lever / turn
• Pullcord alarm in the bathroom sounds an alarm & flashing light in the corridor outside the bedroom and manager's office
• Tiled floor

Grounds and gardens

• 6 steep steps leading from patio to lawn and 6 shallow wide steps leading from another patio to the croquet lawn 

Additional Information

• Fire procedure is displayed in each room and explained to guests on arrival. Guests requiring assistance at an evacuation are identified at this time and door hanger cards are issued on request
• A small fridge is available for storing medication
• Good signage for fire escape routes
• One bedroom key issued per room (second key available on request)
• Assistance dogs accompanying visually or hearing impaired guests are welcome; dogs must be kept on a lead or harness at all times
• Information can be provided in large print
• Staff has had disability awareness training   
  

All holidays at our Country Houses are Full Board with breakfast, picnic lunch and evening meal included.

Breakfast                            

Start your day with our extensive breakfast. Select from our cold buffet and/or a full cooked breakfast.

Cold buffet

Fruit juices, cereals, fresh fruit, yoghurts, croissants and pastries

Hot dishes

Porridge, sausages, bacon, eggs (scrambled, boiled, poached or fried), tomato, baked beans and mushrooms

Regional dishes including black pudding or kippers

Served at the table

Tea, coffee, toast and jams

Picnic lunches

Choose from our self-select picnic lunches. 

Your own choice of sandwiches, prepared to order

Crisps and snacks, fresh fruit, dried fruit and nuts, chocolate bars, sweets and biscuits

Dinner                 

The relaxed dinner is a highlight of any stay at our Country Houses - with tables seating up to 10 and no seating plan, it offers a great opportunity to get to know fellow guests.  There is always a choice of dishes for every course, featuring good British cooking and often local specialities. Vegetarian meals are always available.

Alltshellach sample dinner menu

Drinks  

All our Country Houses have a well-stocked bar serving beer, wine and spirits.

Guided Walking

Enjoy a drink in the Highland bar before hearing about the next day's walks. After dinner there will be an activity or entertainment which you will be welcome to join. These vary from week to week but could include a talk from a representative of the National Trust for Scotland or the John Muir Trust.  You could relax in our lounges, have a whisky from the well-stocked bar, or you may even be entertained by a Scottish piper.

Leisure Activities

Many of our Leisure Activities holidays continue into the evening with programmed sessions.  Other holidays will have the evenings free, and you will be welcome to join in any social activities that may be happening in the house.

Family holidays

On Guided Walking for Families the evening activities will be geared towards children of all ages. 

Unmissable Britain

We offer a range of evening options focusing on the local area, including a meal in Oban and a talk about the area.  On other evenings, you could chat with the other guests and leaders in the bar, or perhaps venture further afield to local favourite, the Clachaig Inn. 

Freedom Breaks

There may be evening social activities happening in the house during your holiday, and you will be most welcome to join in.  However, not all Freedom Breaks will have evening activities available – if these are important to you, please check before booking.

Guided trails

Depending on your travel dates, there may be activities on offer in the house in the evening which you are welcome to take part in.