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Glentower Lower Observatory, Fort William

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  • Achintore Road, PH33 6RQ Fort William, United Kingdom - View on map
9.3 /10
Superb
Free parking on site
Wi-Fi is available free of charge in every room of our property
Property type: Bed and breakfast
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Glentower Lower Observatory is a cozy bed and breakfast that greets you with breathtaking views of Loch Linnhe and the stunning Ardgour Hills. Imagine waking up just a 5-minute stroll from the heart of Fort William!

Each morning, you can indulge in a fantastic breakfast in the dining room, where the peaceful garden adds to the charm. Whether you fancy a hearty cooked meal, some continental delights, or the classic Scottish porridge, there’s something for every palate.

The rooms here are comfy, featuring snug carpeted floors and modern flat-screen TVs, so you can unwind after a day of adventures. Plus, you’ll have uninterrupted browsing with free Wi-Fi throughout the property and ample free private parking.

If you’re into walking or cycling, Fort William is a dream come true! You can easily explore the gorgeous surroundings, with Ben Nevis—the tallest mountain in the UK—just a short 20-minute drive away.
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Important information

At Glentower Lower Observatory, hen, stag, or similar parties are not accepted.
Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. At Glentower Lower Observatory, you may use the Special Requests box during booking or directly contact the property using the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Room Types

King Room with Sea View Description, photos, price, amenities

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Room standards
  • fan,
  • waste bin,
  • cleaning supplies (e.g., for kitchenette),
  • seating area,
  • carpeted floor,
  • ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
  • hypoallergenic pillow,
  • bedside socket,
  • soundproofed rooms,
  • non-feather pillow (synthetic),
  • travel adapter,
  • iron,
  • heating,
  • clothes rack,
  • hypoallergenic room,
  • work desk,
  • wardrobe/closet
Sanitary facilities
  • toilet,
  • conditioner,
  • private bathroom,
  • toilet paper,
  • body soap,
  • hairdryer,
  • shampoo,
  • shower,
  • shower cap,
  • bathtub or shower,
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • shared toilet (outside the room)
Property technology & media
  • streaming services (e.g., netflix),
  • radio,
  • ipod docking station,
  • television (tv),
  • flat-screen tv,
  • cable tv channels
Dining & bars
  • tea and coffee making facilities,
  • outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
  • wine glasses,
  • bottled water,
  • chocolates or cookies (charges may apply),
  • coffee machine,
  • electric kettle
Paid extra services
  • alarm clock,
  • towels,
  • wake-up call/alarm clock,
  • wake-up service,
  • key access,
  • bed linen
Location & local attractions
  • garden view,
  • landmark view,
  • lake view,
  • terrace,
  • mountain view,
  • patio,
  • city view,
  • view,
  • sea view
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • walk-in shower (no step),
  • upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room)
Family & entertainment
  • board games/puzzles (in room)
Property safety & security
  • smoke detector,
  • fire extinguisher (in room/apartment)
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
  • hand sanitiser (in room)

With a king-size bed, this spacious room has a loch view.

Superior King Room Description, photos, price, amenities

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Sanitary facilities
  • private bathroom

The unit is equipped with 1 bed.

Double Room Description, photos, price, amenities

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Room standards
  • non-feather pillow (synthetic),
  • fan,
  • carpeted floor,
  • travel adapter,
  • hypoallergenic pillow,
  • waste bin,
  • hypoallergenic room,
  • heating,
  • cleaning supplies (e.g., for kitchenette),
  • ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
  • iron,
  • work desk,
  • bedside socket,
  • wardrobe/closet,
  • clothes rack,
  • seating area,
  • soundproofed rooms
Sanitary facilities
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • private bathroom,
  • shower,
  • toilet paper,
  • body soap,
  • shared toilet (outside the room),
  • hairdryer,
  • conditioner,
  • shampoo,
  • toilet,
  • bathtub or shower,
  • shower cap
Property technology & media
  • flat-screen tv,
  • cable tv channels,
  • ipod docking station,
  • radio,
  • television (tv),
  • streaming services (e.g., netflix)
Dining & bars
  • coffee machine,
  • tea and coffee making facilities,
  • electric kettle,
  • wine glasses,
  • bottled water,
  • chocolates or cookies (charges may apply),
  • outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio)
Paid extra services
  • wake-up service,
  • wake-up call/alarm clock,
  • key access,
  • towels,
  • alarm clock,
  • bed linen
Location & local attractions
  • lake view,
  • city view,
  • garden view,
  • mountain view,
  • patio,
  • terrace,
  • landmark view
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • walk-in shower (no step),
  • upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room)
Family & entertainment
  • board games/puzzles (in room)
Property safety & security
  • fire extinguisher (in room/apartment),
  • smoke detector
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
  • hand sanitiser (in room)

This small double room has a side loch view.

Superior Double Room Description, photos, price, amenities

See photos of the Superior Double Room
Room standards
  • non-feather pillow (synthetic),
  • hypoallergenic pillow,
  • wardrobe/closet,
  • iron,
  • cleaning supplies (e.g., for kitchenette),
  • waste bin,
  • heating,
  • work desk,
  • soundproofed rooms,
  • bedside socket,
  • clothes rack,
  • carpeted floor,
  • seating area,
  • travel adapter,
  • ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
  • hypoallergenic room,
  • fan
Sanitary facilities
  • shampoo,
  • shower cap,
  • body soap,
  • conditioner,
  • hairdryer,
  • shared toilet (outside the room),
  • private bathroom,
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • toilet paper,
  • shower,
  • bathtub or shower,
  • toilet
Property technology & media
  • television (tv),
  • cable tv channels,
  • radio,
  • ipod docking station,
  • streaming services (e.g., netflix),
  • flat-screen tv
Dining & bars
  • electric kettle,
  • tea and coffee making facilities,
  • outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
  • coffee machine,
  • wine glasses,
  • bottled water,
  • chocolates or cookies (charges may apply)
Paid extra services
  • wake-up service,
  • bed linen,
  • towels,
  • key access,
  • alarm clock,
  • wake-up call/alarm clock
Location & local attractions
  • city view,
  • mountain view,
  • terrace,
  • garden view,
  • patio,
  • landmark view
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • ground floor unit
Family & entertainment
  • board games/puzzles (in room)
Property safety & security
  • smoke detector,
  • fire extinguisher (in room/apartment)
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
  • hand sanitiser (in room)

With a king-size bed, this spacious room has a side loch view or garden views.

Superior Family Room Description, photos, price, amenities

See photos of the Superior Family Room
Room standards
  • wardrobe/closet,
  • travel adapter,
  • non-feather pillow (synthetic),
  • soundproofed rooms,
  • carpeted floor,
  • seating area,
  • work desk,
  • waste bin,
  • fan,
  • hypoallergenic room,
  • iron,
  • clothes rack,
  • hypoallergenic pillow,
  • ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
  • heating,
  • cleaning supplies (e.g., for kitchenette),
  • bedside socket
Sanitary facilities
  • conditioner,
  • shower cap,
  • bathtub or shower,
  • bathtub,
  • shower,
  • hairdryer,
  • shampoo,
  • shared toilet (outside the room),
  • private bathroom,
  • toilet paper,
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • toilet,
  • body soap
Property technology & media
  • streaming services (e.g., netflix),
  • radio,
  • cable tv channels,
  • flat-screen tv,
  • television (tv),
  • ipod docking station
Dining & bars
  • electric kettle,
  • chocolates or cookies (charges may apply),
  • bottled water,
  • outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
  • wine glasses,
  • tea and coffee making facilities,
  • coffee machine
Paid extra services
  • wake-up service,
  • key access,
  • towels,
  • alarm clock,
  • bed linen,
  • wake-up call/alarm clock
Location & local attractions
  • sea view,
  • lake view,
  • city view,
  • landmark view,
  • garden view,
  • terrace,
  • patio,
  • mountain view
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • ground floor unit,
  • walk-in shower (no step)
Family & entertainment
  • board games/puzzles (in room)
Property safety & security
  • smoke detector,
  • fire extinguisher (in room/apartment)
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
  • hand sanitiser (in room)

This room has one double and two single beds and can accommodate up to max 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults one child. The en-suite bathroom has a roll top bath and shower.

Choose your ideal room at Glentower Lower Observatory

Our property offers a variety of accommodation options to best suit your needs and preferences. Below you will find a list of available room types:

  • Double Room
  • Superior Double Room
  • King Room with Sea View
  • Superior Family Room
  • Superior King Room

Please note that detailed availability and current prices for individual rooms will be visible after selecting your stay dates.

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Facilities and services

General property information General property information

parking available, complimentary parking, on-site parking, private parking area, wi-fi throughout the property

On-site activities & leisure On-site activities & leisure

nearby golf course (within 3 km)

Hotel services offered Hotel services offered

comprehensive internet access, wireless internet (wi-fi), complimentary wi-fi access

Dining & bars Dining & bars

take-away lunches, special dietary menus (on request)

Transport & getting around Transport & getting around

on-street parking

Reception & guest support Reception & guest support

baggage hold, invoices available

Shared spaces for guests Shared spaces for guests

access to hotel garden, patio/outdoor seating

Cleanliness & housekeeping Cleanliness & housekeeping

regular daily housekeeping

Business & conference facilities Business & conference facilities

fax and photocopying services

Other property amenities Other property amenities

smoke-free rooms, spacious family rooms, in-room heating, hypoallergenic room options, entirely non-smoking property, allocated smoking zone, standard key entry

Property safety & security Property safety & security

round-the-clock security personnel, strategically placed smoke detectors, cctv surveillance in public areas, external property cctv surveillance, readily available fire extinguishers

Security systems Security systems

staff adherence to all local authority safety protocols, hand sanitiser readily available in rooms and key areas, comprehensive first-aid kit accessible

Social distancing guidelines Social distancing guidelines

secure cashless payment methods accepted

Disinfection & cleaning procedures Disinfection & cleaning procedures

use of who-approved disinfectants effective against coronavirus, linens, towels, and laundry sanitised per local health guidelines, guest rooms disinfected thoroughly between stays, guest rooms sealed post-cleaning for safety, option to decline room cleaning services during stay

Food & drink safety Food & drink safety

all dining ware (plates, cutlery, glasses) fully sanitised

Internet access

Free WiFi throughout! The property offers internet services with free WiFi available in all areas.

Guest parking

Free parking! Free parking is offered on site with both private and street parking options.

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Check-in, check-out, and payment policies

Check-in

From 15:00 Until 23:00 hours

Check-out

From 07:30 Until 10:30 hours

Children and extra beds

Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in. We welcome children from 10 years old.

Pets

Pets are not permitted.

Languages spoken
 
Contact methods
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Check-in starts at 23:00 and check-out is by 10:30.
Yes, there is parking for guests, ensuring convenience and safety.
Yes, guests have access to the Internet.
We offer various accommodation options depending on availability. Please check our website for more details.

  • King Room with Sea View
  • Superior King Room
  • Double Room
  • Superior Double Room
  • Superior Family Room
No, Glentower Lower Observatory does not have a pool.
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