Glentower Lower Observatory

Property class: 4
Adults-only guesthouse by sea in Fort William

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When you stay at Glentower Lower Observatory, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Ben Nevis. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 8 AM and 9 AM.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Why we love this property

Breakfast included
This guesthouse serves complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast. Morning meals are prepared fresh upon request, giving guests a personalized start to the day.
Sleep in style
Drift off into dreamland on hypo-allergenic bedding in curated guestrooms. Each space boasts individual decor for a truly unique experience.

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a lamp, a clock, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A large, two-story house with a prominent archway entrance, a circular driveway, and a well-maintained lawn.

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair. There are curtains on the windows, and a heart-shaped decoration on the wall.

Superior Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Sea Facing

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small stool, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

  • Partial lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Achintore Road, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 6RQ

What's nearby

  • Loch Linnhe - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • West Highland Way - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • West Highland Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Great Glen Way - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Old Fort of Fort William - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 126 min drive
  • Banavie Station - 7 min drive
  • Corpach Station - 9 min drive
  • Fort William Station - 14 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Great Glen (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Wildcat - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ben Nevis Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Glentower Lower Observatory

  • When you stay at Glentower Lower Observatory, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Ben Nevis. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 8 AM and 9 AM.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
10:30am

Hotel size

    • 7 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum guest age is 10
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only
    • No alcohol served onsite

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Reviews

Glentower Lower Observatory Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

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  • Breakfast was hearty, delicious, and freshly made, served by very friendly staff. (5 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, great location…
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location clean rooms hosts were very friendly and inviting! Highly recommend
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10/10 Exceptional

Nicest people we’ve ever encountered at a B&B. This place is a gem.
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10/10 Exceptional

After a long travel day arriving at Glentower to a warm welcome from Graham was a highlight. An absolutely beautiful property, spacious and comfortable rooms, charming host, a view of the lough, easy walk to town. A perfect stay
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10/10 Exceptional

Touch of luxury

Beautiful room with a view over the loch. Great bathroom with shower and claw-foot bath. This stay was a touch of luxury in so many ways. The hosts were fabulous. I was travelling with my mum and Trevor responded to questions fast and in detail, providing a ground floor room on request and info about taxis and eating places. A great place to know about and we will definitely return.
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10/10 Exceptional

very clean and elegant property breakfast is nice and feel luxurious
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place and service - five stars

Great place with beautiful facilities and excellent service. A five star boutique hotel with a very reasonable price.
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8/10 Very good

Great views
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10/10 Exceptional

Trevor and his wife and staff keep the place immaculately. The beds are comfortable and they make you feel at home. The breakfasts are so delicious and freshly made. They are also so helpful at suggesting things to do. Such a wonderful time!
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10/10 Exceptional

Glentower Lower Observatory. Great 1 night stay

Excellent stay, very friendly and warm welcome, the hotel was spotless and the breakfast was excellent thank you we will be back
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8/10 Very good

Very well run Bed and Breakfast accommodation which is located close to town centre. Excellent breakfast with good choice. Would recommend to friends.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place. Close to downtown
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10/10 Exceptional

Stunning views of the Loche beautiful well maintained property.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a truly wonderful stay! Our hosts (attentive, informative and welcoming) have a beautifully decorated and well maintained property. Clean, comfortable, lovely, safe and with a breathtaking view of the water. The parking is close and convenient and the location is just 5 minutes walking distance away from Fort William shopping, restaurants and cafes. The location is also ideal for traveling to some incredible spots in the highlands. Parking is close and convenient. A great place to stay. Included breakfast is from 8-9 a.m. Loved our stay!
We stayed in the tower room facing the water
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10/10 Exceptional

Unglaublich schöne Unterkunft. Persönlich mit einer sehr privaten Atmosphäre. Tolles Frühstück. Es lohnt sich die etwas höheren Zimmerkategorien zu wählen.
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10/10 Exceptional

Superb hotel very friendly,clean and excellent accommodation. We will definitely be back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great spot. Close to the downtown. Friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Trevor greeted us at the front door with a smile, even though we had a late check in. Our room was very comfortable with great views out over the water. Had a hearty breakfast every morning served by very friendly staff. We left before breakfast on our last day. Trevor made us a bag lunch for our trip. Glentower was a great choice.
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10/10 Exceptional

Glentower Lower Observatory

The breakfast was fabulous. They were very accommodating and in a great location within walking distance to the town.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, clean comfortable room, great breakfast, very friendly hosts.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous hotel in ideal location overlooking the sea and only minutes walk to the town centre
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hosts and very good breakfast with clean and tidy room.
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8/10 Very good

Short break staycation

We had a 2 night stay at the Glentower B&B last weekend. The accommodation was brilliant and the owner Catriona was very welcoming. Amenities were perfect and as expected and during this period of covid 19 the cleanliness was of a very high standard which made us feel completely safe. Perfect location for walking into the town. Would highly recommend a stay here
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View from the front door
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was immaculate with a lot of attention to details. Special mention to the bathroom which has a superb shower cubicle and fantastic toiletries. The cooked breakfast was very good, and staff full of attention. The property location is also very good with a number of good restaurants within walking distance, and the pedestrian street nearby. I would definitely consider staying there again next time I am up in Fort William.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loving FW and this lovely B&B!

Beautiful building right on the loch - lovely hosts who made our stay just great!