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Glentower Lower Observatory

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

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Travelers enjoy ocean views from Glentower Lower Observatory while savoring freshly prepared breakfast. The property features a peaceful garden, complimentary WiFi, a welcoming reception hall, and convenient luggage storage for hassle-free arrivals and departures.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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 - 4.2 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

  • ‪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

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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?

Checkout 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. 67 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 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 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
We stayed in the tower room facing the water
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicest people we’ve ever encountered at a B&B. This place is a gem.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Close to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Torsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

8/10 Good

Kassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

soravit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean and elegant property breakfast is nice and feel luxurious
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views of the Loche beautiful well maintained property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place and service - five stars

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 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel very friendly,clean and excellent accommodation. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. Close to the downtown. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Margaret A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Glentower Lower Observatory

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 Excellent

lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, clean comfortable room, great breakfast, very friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel in ideal location overlooking the sea and only minutes walk to the town centre
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts and very good breakfast with clean and tidy room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Front of B&B
View from the front door
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loving FW and this lovely B&B!

Beautiful building right on the loch - lovely hosts who made our stay just great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

MikeH, Pontypridd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

John&Frances, Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020