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Glentower Lower Observatory

4.0 star property
Adults-only guesthouse in Fort William with free breakfast

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Superior Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

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
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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
  • Great Glen Way - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Inverlochy Castle - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Ben Nevis Distillery - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Neptune's Staircase - 7 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort William Station - 14 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 120 min drive

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

Upscale guesthouse by the sea
Glentower Lower Observatory provides amenities like free cooked-to-order breakfast and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a reception hall
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 10 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 10 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 6
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Guests under 10 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Glentower Lower Observatory pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Glentower Lower Observatory?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Glentower Lower Observatory?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Glentower Lower Observatory?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Glentower Lower Observatory located?

Situated by the sea, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Loch Linnhe, West Highland Way, and Lochaber Geopark Visitor Centre. West Highland Museum and Great Glen Way are also within 15 minutes. Fort William Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Glentower Lower Observatory Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Nicest people we’ve ever encountered at a B&B. This place is a gem.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

very clean and elegant property breakfast is nice and feel luxurious
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Great place with beautiful facilities and excellent service. A five star boutique hotel with a very reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10

Lovely place. Close to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

Great views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Excellent stay, very friendly and warm welcome, the hotel was spotless and the breakfast was excellent thank you we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

Stunning views of the Loche beautiful well maintained property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Unglaublich schöne Unterkunft. Persönlich mit einer sehr privaten Atmosphäre. Tolles Frühstück. Es lohnt sich die etwas höheren Zimmerkategorien zu wählen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Superb hotel very friendly,clean and excellent accommodation. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10

Great spot. Close to the downtown. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10

The breakfast was fabulous. They were very accommodating and in a great location within walking distance to the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10

Lovely hotel, clean comfortable room, great breakfast, very friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10

Fabulous hotel in ideal location overlooking the sea and only minutes walk to the town centre
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

Great hosts and very good breakfast with clean and tidy room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10

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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020