Fisher Family Diary 2nd-15th August 2008

Here is the diary of the Fisher family who stayed with us at Loch Leven Holidays (www.glencoeselfcatering.co.uk) for 2 weeks.

We've had a fantastic 2 weeks here! From the start it felt like home and we really don't want to leave. Ian & Sharon are so friendly and we felt that Ian was our 'Guru holiday guide', with his advice on where to go and the best cakes shops to visit!! We've now put on a few pounds.

We have visited some geat places - Landmark nr Aviemore (www.landmark-centre.co.uk), a bit of a drive but worth it and great fun. Ben Nevis Distillery, Anoch mor cable car & chairlift - fantastic views. We drove to Glenfinnan and then on to Arisaig on the coastal route and we discovered the golden sands and empty beaches.
We drove down to Mamore lodge and parked in their car park (£3 for all day)and walked up to see fantastic views of the valley with the Pap of Glencoe and the Loch -beautiful!
We visited Robins Nest Tea rooms in Taynuilt and then drove up through Glen Orchy where the waterfalls are amazing.

We went on the National Trust (www.glencoe-nts.org.uk) Landrover Safari from Glencoe (you have to book in advance). The kids loved this and Scott our driver was so full of tips and information about the history of Glencoe. He took us off track and on old roads it was great.

We have seen loads of buzzards, seals in the loch, red squirrels on the bird feeders, a weasel who popped his head up to say hello on the beach and midgies. Well they weren' too bad thanks to Ian & Sharon's Midge Magnet.

The seafood restaurant next door is out of this world (www.lochlevenseafoodcafe.co.uk), Cafe Chardon (next to the Rod & Gun shop in Fort William), Glen Nevis restaurant, the cafe at the Gondola (nice soup)!!

Weather was good considering the forcast wasn't......Everything was perfect, we are definitely coming back...... Thank you.

This picture was taken by the Fisher family looking down the Loch towards Ballachulsh Bridge.