Local amenities
Farm Shop
The Lochaber Farm Shop, on the road to Aonach Mor Ski Centre, has a wide and excellent range of local produce, wholefoods and environmentally friendly products. See their website for opening times. Visit their website
Other shops for self-catering:
There is a Spar in Spean Bridge which is stocked with basic groceries, newspapers etc. Also a Post Office next door.
There is a large “ Morrisons” supermarket in Fort William
Opening times
Monday 0800-2000
Tuesday 0800-2000
Wednesday 0800-2000
Thursday 0800-2100
Friday 0800-2100
Saturday 0800-2000
Sunday 0900-1800
Cosy with every comfort
Indoors
One *twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet.
*FROM THE WEEK BEGINNING 28TH AUGUST 2010 THE TWIN BEDS WILL BE REPLACED BY A DOUBLE BED
Open plan sitting-room / kitchen with cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine (dryer and freezer in lean-to store.) TV (Freesat from Sky: 200 TV and radio channels) with DVD player and music system. A selection of DVD’s, CD’s, books and games are provided.
A payphone is supplied for the use of guests as it is very difficult to get a mobile signal in the cottage.
Outdoors
The entrance to the cottage is to the rear where there is a small, sunny fenced garden area with open views to the surrounding countryside. Also larger, adjacent, fenced off garden area with stunning BBQ Hut for cosy “outdoor” eating even in midwinter. Off-road car parking to the back of the cottage for up to two cars. Large, locked shed for storage of bikes/sports equipment.
Numerous nearby walks.
Free range eggs can be supplied from the neighbouring But ‘n’ Hens.
*We try to run But ‘n’ Ben in as eco-friendly a way as possible. Environmentally friendly washing up liquid and washing powder/softener are provided as well as recycling bins for bottles, cans, paper and vegetable waste.
*Other items supplied: Tea bags, Instant coffee, Sugar, Salt & Pepper in grinders, Kitchen roll, Cling film, Aluminium foil, Liquid hand soap in kitchen and bathroom, 2 toilet rolls, 2 x 1kg bags of charcoal.
