Glentower Lower Observatory

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Glentower Lower Observatory provides amenities like free cooked-to-order breakfast and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a lamp, a clock, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A large, two-story house with a prominent archway entrance, a circular driveway, and a well-maintained lawn.

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

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  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair. There are curtains on the windows, and a heart-shaped decoration on the wall.

Superior Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Sea Facing

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small stool, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

  • Partial lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Fort William, Glentower Lower Observatory is near a train station and by the sea. Old Fort of Fort William and Commando Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ben Nevis and Loch Leven. Lochaber Leisure Centre and Highland Soaps are also worth visiting. Enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing, hiking/biking trails, and rock climbing, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer. Visit our Fort William travel guide
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Achintore Road, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 6RQ

What's nearby

  • A lake surrounded by mountains, small islands, and a few buildings.
    Loch Linnhe
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A stone building with a thatched roof in a grassy valley with mountains in the background.
    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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Great Glen (Wetherspoon)
    6 min walk
  • McDonald's
    17 min walk
  • The Wildcat
    9 min walk
  • Black Isle Bar
    6 min walk
  • Ben Nevis Bar
    7 min walk

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
    • A reception hall, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • 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

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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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Glentower Lower Observatory?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Glentower Lower Observatory?

Check-out is at 10:30 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Glentower Lower Observatory Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff, great location…
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location clean rooms hosts were very friendly and inviting! Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nicest people we’ve ever encountered at a B&B. This place is a gem.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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very clean and elegant property breakfast is nice and feel luxurious
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Trevor and his wife and staff keep the place immaculately. The beds are comfortable and they make you feel at home. The breakfasts are so delicious and freshly made. They are also so helpful at suggesting things to do. Such a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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Very well run Bed and Breakfast accommodation which is located close to town centre. Excellent breakfast with good choice. Would recommend to friends.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely place. Close to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Stunning views of the Loche beautiful well maintained property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Superb hotel very friendly,clean and excellent accommodation. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Great spot. Close to the downtown. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel, clean comfortable room, great breakfast, very friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous hotel in ideal location overlooking the sea and only minutes walk to the town centre
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hosts and very good breakfast with clean and tidy room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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