This is the diary of Steve & Pauline from Worcestershire, who stayed with us for a week from 12th May 2007.

Arrived about 7pm after a 400 mile drive. Ian was friendly in his welcome and we felt so at home. This is the 5th time we have been to Scotland but this is without doubt the best setting we have ever stayed in, and the view from the balcony is magnificent! www.glencoeselfcatering.co.uk

Had a lie in to get over the journey up. Decided on a nice gentle walk to start the week off, so we walked along the road and took the footpath past Callart Cottage, signposted to Kinlochleven, climbed the ridge behind the chalets to find glorious views of the Alt Na Lairige Moir in the glen below. so, we descended down to the West Highland Way and followed down to Kinlochleven, then walked about 5 miles back along the road. so much for a nice gentle walk!!! It took us 7 1/2 hours, must try to read the map properly in future!!!

www.kinlochleven.org

Another lie in, the walk yesterday was worse than the journey up on Saturday!! But the views were well worth it.

Off to glen Etive and the Robbers Falls today. Glen Etive is breathtakingly peaceful and beautiful. The drive down the glen, following the River Etive, with all the Rhodedendrons in flower was fantastic. If you go down there drive slowly and look out for the heards of Deer, it really makes you feel back with nature, the Robbers Falls are about 1 1/2 hours walk from the car park but very pretty!

www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/glenetive

Weather reports are fine for today, so its our big walk, Buachaille Etive Beag in Glencoe at 3014 ft. Lovely sunny day, we left at 10.45am and returned about 4.30pm. It was fabulous at the top, looking across the peaks, the Ben covered in snow. The descent was quite boggy and hard going, returned to the car and home to the chalet!

Weather changed today, so we drove along Loch Laggan (Monarch of the Glen country). This is quite a long drive but worth the lovely views.

www.monarchcountry.com

Followed the directions in the book, in the chalet, and went to Mull. Again a very long drive but well worth it. www.holidaymull.org

Shopping today, we drove along the edge of Loch Linnhe to Oban. We saw the falls of Lora at Connell on the way. They are amazing!

We have really enjoyed stopping at Loch Leven Chalets and look forward to our return visit! www.glencoeselfcatering.co.uk

Thanks to Ian & Sharon