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Glentower Lower Observatory

4.0 star property
Adults-only guesthouse by sea in Fort William
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View
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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View | View from room
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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Reception hall
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bath or shower

Room options

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Superior Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Superior Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (737)
The price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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About the area

Map
Achintore Road, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 6RQ

What's nearby

  • West Highland Way - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Great Glen Way - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Inverlochy Castle - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Ben Nevis Distillery - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Ben Nevis - 10 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 120 min drive
  • Banavie Station - 7 min drive
  • Corpach Station - 9 min drive
  • Fort William Station - 14 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Great Glen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ben Nevis Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ben Nevis Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Glentower Lower Observatory

Glentower Lower Observatory puts you within a 15-minute drive of Ben Nevis. Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and cooked-to-order breakfast daily between 8 AM and 9 AM.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 7 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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 cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • Caters to adults only
  • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8 AM–9 AM

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ski area nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 10 October 2024 to 3 April 2025 (dates subject to change).

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Glentower Lower Observatory Guesthouse Fort William
Glentower Lower Observatory Guesthouse
Glentower Lower Observatory Fort William
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Glentower Lower Observatory Guesthouse
Glentower Lower Observatory Fort William
Glentower Lower Observatory Guesthouse Fort William

Frequently asked questions

Is Glentower Lower Observatory currently open?
This property is closed from 10 October 2024 to 3 April 2025 (dates subject to change).
Does Glentower Lower Observatory offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Glentower Lower Observatory does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Glentower Lower Observatory?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Glentower Lower Observatory?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Glentower Lower Observatory?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Glentower Lower Observatory and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as skiing and return when the snow melts for cycling and hiking. Glentower Lower Observatory also has a garden.
What's the area around Glentower Lower Observatory like?
Glentower Lower Observatory is a short 1-minute walk from Loch Linnhe and 6 minutes' walk from West Highland Way.

Glentower Lower Observatory Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nicest people we’ve ever encountered at a B&B. This place is a gem.
Barry, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place. Close to downtown
Wendy, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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.
Helen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Donald, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Susan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great views
Kassandra, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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
S, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

C, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

very clean and elegant property breakfast is nice and feel luxurious
soravit, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning views of the Loche beautiful well maintained property.
Cheryl, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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.
Jorge, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Superb hotel very friendly,clean and excellent accommodation. We will definitely be back.
Alexander, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot. Close to the downtown. Friendly staff
Luke, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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.
Robert, 3-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

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.
Margaret A, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Vandana, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, clean comfortable room, great breakfast, very friendly hosts.
lucy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Shan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous hotel in ideal location overlooking the sea and only minutes walk to the town centre
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hosts and very good breakfast with clean and tidy room.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Front of B&B
View from the front door
Marion, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loving FW and this lovely B&B!
Beautiful building right on the loch - lovely hosts who made our stay just great!
Rosie, 1-night family trip
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