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Glentower Lower Observatory Guesthouse

Achintore Road, PH33 6RQ, Scotland
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Glentower Lower Observatory Guesthouse
Ranked #39 of 106 Fort William B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We stayed in Fort William for 2 nights. When we arrived the owner was very friendly and gave us some advise on where to eat in the evening. We stayed in the annex with a lovely view over the lake. We had the largest room (I think) with a luxury massage shower & separate bath which was great. The room... More

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UK
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

Stayed here August to climb Ben Nevis. Room was clean, comfortable and warm. Not far from Ben Nevis and short walk from local amenities and nice views over the loch. Got a good nights sleep the night before and after the march upto the the Ben. Nice breakfast served and the staff friendly. Would stay here again and recommend More

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UK
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

Arrived late to be made very welcome by my host. Room was very large. Huge bathroom. Very clean and good, fresh breakfast. A very short walk from the town centre and off street parking. More

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Norfolk
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2011

Stayed 1 night late October. Arrived after a very wet trip and shown to and excellent sized room on the ground floor. Views to the loch through the rain. Bathroom spotless and well appointed with a spacious shower. Breakfast was plentiful and the staff friendly. Useful brochures and recommended restaurants in the room. 5 minute walk to the town but... More

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Midlands
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2011

Excellent position with spectacular views over the loch. Easy walk into the town. Very modern and up to date furnishings throughout. The bathroom really exceeded our expectations - very good size, warm floor, large shower. Brilliant breakfast and lots of information provided for trips and tours. More

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Innisfil, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2011

We upgraded to a corner tower room beautiful view, my wife did some furniture rearrangement and sat in the sun with her feet up looking out over the water. Good breakfast and a short walk to enjoy our evening meal. Very well organized clean neat and quiet had a great sleep More

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Auckland NZ
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2011

We spent two nights at the Lower Observatory in Fort William. A very comfortable B&B located close to the town centre. We had booked well ahead of visit as we were travelling in peak season. We had a good oulook of Loch Linnhe from our room. The highlight for us was the ensuite and the breakfasts. The lowlight was a... More

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Llanwrda, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2011

We arrived in Fort William on a very wet and windy day, but were warmly welcomed to the Glentower Lower Observatory by Trevor. Despite booking well ahead, we did not get a room with a view but, nonetheless, we had a very comfortable 2 night stay. We stayed in "The Grange" at the back of the house, but each time... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2011

Stayed here for just one night on a tour of Scotland. We hadn't booked and Glentower looked interesting from the road. Trevor the owner was very friendly and welcoming. The room we had was at the back of the house, very small and a bit tired looking but I understand that the rooms at the front are much larger and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2011

10 minute walking distance to Fort William rail station where Jacobité steam train sets off. Also local to Ben Nevis and other local focal points. Glentower is a wee treasure, so lovely to return to the salmon coloured house which stood out amongst the normal brown buildings of the B&B's that line Auchintore road. Lovely owners, excellent newly furbished en-suites,... More

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Achintore Road, PH33 6RQ, Scotland
Price range (per night):* RM383 - 757

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