Built in 1867 as a private residence, the 17-room Inverlochy Castle is a gorgeous luxury property adjacent to the Fort Williams Golf Club. It’s the area’s top hotel, with stunning grounds, a small private loch, an outstanding restaurant, and lavish interiors dotted with antiques and period furniture. It features individually decorated rooms and grand common spaces, including several drawing and living rooms with chandeliers and fireplaces, all with serene views of the manicured grounds. Guests have access to a wide array of on-site activities -- such as clay pigeon shooting, tomahawk throwing, archery, tennis, and rowing -- as well as to a number of high-end services and freebies including parking, Wi-Fi, and full Scottish breakfast. There's even an on-site helipad. Just note that the traditional decor may strike some as dowdy in places.
Built in 1867 as a private residence, the 17-room Inverlochy Castle is a gorgeous luxury property adjacent to the Fort Williams Golf Club. It’s the area’s top hotel, with stunning grounds, a small private loch, an outstanding restaurant, and lavish interiors dotted with antiques and period furniture. It features individually decorated rooms and grand common spaces, including several drawing and living rooms with chandeliers and fireplaces, all with serene views of the manicured grounds. Guests have access to a wide array of on-site activities -- such as clay pigeon shooting, tomahawk throwing, archery, tennis, and rowing -- as well as to a number of high-end services and freebies including parking, Wi-Fi, and full Scottish breakfast. There's even an on-site helipad. Just note that the traditional decor may strike some as dowdy in places.
The 36-room Clan Macduff Hotel is a simple mid-range property on the banks of stunning Loch Linnhe, a short drive from Fort William. Basic rooms are traditionally decorated and cozy -- and some have balconies offering panoramic loch views -- but a few units feel dated and have limited views. All rooms have flat-screen TVs and electric kettles. The restaurant serves excellent regional cuisine with fresh, local ingredients in an airy dining room with expansive loch views, and the bar is known for its wide selection of whiskies and cozy atmosphere. Freebies include parking and breakfast (and Wi-Fi in the common areas only). Rates are fair; the more upscale Nevis Bank Inn is significantly pricier.
The 36-room Clan Macduff Hotel is a simple mid-range property on the banks of stunning Loch Linnhe, a short drive from Fort William. Basic rooms are traditionally decorated and cozy -- and some have balconies offering panoramic loch views -- but a few units feel dated and have limited views. All rooms have flat-screen TVs and electric kettles. The restaurant serves excellent regional cuisine with fresh, local ingredients in an airy dining room with expansive loch views, and the bar is known for its wide selection of whiskies and cozy atmosphere. Freebies include parking and breakfast (and Wi-Fi in the common areas only). Rates are fair; the more upscale Nevis Bank Inn is significantly pricier.
