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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 47 Reviews
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Toronto, Canada
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Staff was very helpful, room was immaculate and breakfast was excellent. We were in the turret part of the hotel and loved the view, even if it was rainy. Owner was helpful in fixing an internet problem and gave advice on the Jacobite train which was very useful.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

My husband and I stayed here for one night and it was wonderful! Trevor was very nice and helpful. He was always around when we needed him. The room was very spacious as well as the bathroom. The overall atmosphere was just beautiful. The view outside the window was breathtaking. The breakfast was ordered off of a menu with plenty... More

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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 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 7 cities Reviews in 7 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

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UK
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 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.

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Norfolk
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 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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9 reviews 9 reviews
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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.

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Innisfil, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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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

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Auckland NZ
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 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 5 cities Reviews in 5 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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Achintore Road, PH33 6RQ, Scotland
Price range (per night):* 125 AUD - 247 AUD

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