10/10 Exceptional
Nicest people we’ve ever encountered at a B&B. This place is a gem.
Barry
Barry, 1-night trip
Glentower Lower Observatory
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.
9.8
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Free breakfast
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking
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
$262 nightly
$315 total
May 4 - May 5
Total with taxes and fees
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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Showing 5 of 5 rooms
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
10.0Exceptional
1 review
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View
10.0Exceptional
2 reviews
- Sea view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Superior Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub
- Partial lake view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood
Achintore Road, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 6RQ
What's nearby
- 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
- 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
- The Great Glen (Wetherspoon) - 6 min walk
- Black Isle Bar - 6 min walk
- McDonald's - 17 min walk
- The Wildcat - 9 min walk
- The Tavern Restaurant - 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 cooked-to-order breakfast daily between 8 AM and 9 AM.
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 available
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 10 AM
- Contactless check-out available
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
- 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 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.
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 6-minute walk from West Highland Way and 9 minutes' walk from West Highland Museum.
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Glentower Lower Observatory Reviews
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10
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.8
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
BreakfastViewTownsWelcomingLocationRoom10/10 Exceptional
very clean and elegant property
breakfast is nice and feel luxurious
soravit
soravit, 2-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
Jorge, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Great views
Kassandra
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
S, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Lovely place. Close to downtown
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
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.
Peter
10/10 Exceptional
Stunning views of the Loche beautiful well maintained property.
Cheryl
Cheryl, 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
Susan, 1-night trip
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!
David
David, 5-night trip
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
Helen, 2-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
Torsten, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Superb hotel very friendly,clean and excellent accommodation.
We will definitely be back.
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great spot. Close to the downtown. Friendly staff
Luke
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
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
Margaret A, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Lovely hotel, clean comfortable room, great breakfast, very friendly hosts.
lucy
lucy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Fabulous hotel in ideal location overlooking the sea and only minutes walk to the town centre
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great hosts and very good breakfast with clean and tidy room.
Verified traveler
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
Marion
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.
Verified traveler
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
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
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
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
John&Frances, 1-night trip
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