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Glentower Lower Observatory

4.0 star property
Adults-only guesthouse by sea in Fort William

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Overlooking the sea, Glentower Lower Observatory offers a warm welcome with cooked-to-order breakfast and a serene garden. Connect to WiFi, unwind in the reception hall or enjoy luggage storage for your convenience.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Reception hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathtub or shower

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.

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

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

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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • West Highland Way - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lochaber Geopark Visitor Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • West Highland Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Great Glen Way - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Belford Hospital - 14 min walk - 1.2 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

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

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 check out 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

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

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

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

Property amenities

Food and drink

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

What to do

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

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • High pile carpet in room

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
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

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

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

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 to 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 check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Glentower Lower Observatory and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like 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.

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Glentower Lower Observatory Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Reviews

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place. Close to downtown
Wendy, 1-night trip

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

Unglaublich schöne Unterkunft. Persönlich mit einer sehr privaten Atmosphäre. Tolles Frühstück. Es lohnt sich die etwas höheren Zimmerkategorien zu wählen.
Torsten, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great views
Kassandra, 2-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

very clean and elegant property breakfast is nice and feel luxurious
soravit, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning views of the Loche beautiful well maintained property.
Cheryl, 1-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot. Close to the downtown. Friendly staff
Luke, 1-night trip

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 trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, clean comfortable room, great breakfast, very friendly hosts.
lucy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous hotel in ideal location overlooking the sea and only minutes walk to the town centre
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hosts and very good breakfast with clean and tidy room.
3-night trip

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
Marion, 2-night trip

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 trip

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant service, fantastic location

The staff here are extremely polite, so welcoming and seem to genuinely enjoy what they do. The breakfast was lovely (even though it doesn't have beans on!!) Haha but everything about our stay was perfect. Very quick and easy check in and check out and always someone there to help.
Emily, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice quality B&B within a short walk of Fort William, with excellent breakfast and very welcoming hosts. Plus the Cow Hill circular walk goes past the front entrance.
MikeH, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent. First time we stayed in Fort William. Both Trevor and Catriona made us feel very welcome. Room was lovely looking into garden. Breakfast, thoroughly enjoyed. COVID 19 compliant. We will return.
John&Frances, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Stay at Glentower

We had a fantastic stay at the Glentower Lower Observatory. The owners, a married couple, were so sweet. The breakfast was good, and on a day when we had an early start they offered to pack a lunch for us in lieu of breakfast. Our room was amazing - we had a Tower Room which had a circular sitting area, perfect for when we had to work during our holiday. The room was very comfortable and adequately supplied with everything that might be needed away from home. Our river view was also great and unobstructed. The location of the B&B was perfect, just a couple minutes work to the start of the main shopping street in Fort William.
Ellen, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, amazing breakfast, and a 5-star service. The owners were just lovely and accommodating of all our requests and even called restaurants and the castle to make reservations for dinner for us. Overall, a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this place.
BirthdayGirl, 2-night trip

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