Cool, Unusual and Unique Hotels in West Highland Way
We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in West Highland Way, UK. We have also included accommodation in apartments, guest houses, chalets, villas, boats, country estates, romantic hotels, holiday homes, country houses and historic buildings. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated November 2023.
Chalet.Charming. Situated in Fort William in the Highlands region, Bluebell lodge features a balcony. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 7.6 km from Glen Nevis. The chalet is located on the ground floor and comes with 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven, a microwave, a washing machine, a toaster and a fridge. A private entrance leads guests into the chalet, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. The property has an outdoor dining area. In the warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and dine on the private patio. Guests at the chalet can enjoy fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden. Glenfinnan Station Museum is 20 km from Bluebell lodge, while Loch Linnhe is 25 km away. The nearest airport is Oban Airport, 68 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Home.Charming. Great location. Popular among couples. Situated in Fort William and only 4.6 km from Glen Nevis, The Old Post House features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. Housed in a building dating from 1900, this holiday home is 23 km from Glenfinnan Station Museum and 2.3 km from Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery. The property is non-smoking and is located 22 km from Loch Linnhe. The holiday home has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a patio with mountain views. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. West Highland Museum is 5.6 km from the holiday home, while Steall Waterfall is 15 km from the property. The nearest airport is Oban Airport, 65 km from The Old Post House.Show full description
Country House.Highly elegant. Great bar. Set amongst the beautiful Scottish West Highlands scenery, 19th-century Inverlochy is an award-winning luxury hotel and restaurant. Fort William town centre is just 6.4 km away. All of the individually designed rooms have sumptuous decor, with a TV, CD player and a private bathroom. The Menu features modern British cuisine which is internationally recognised by all major guides. We have been awarded AA 3 Red Rosettes. A DVD player and Play Station 2 are available on request. Striking mountainside views may be enjoyed. Leisure activities at Inverlochy include tennis, fishing and clay pigeon shooting. Free WiFi internet access and free parking are available.Show full description
This is the most elegant and historic country house in West Highland Way. It also has an amazing hotel bar.
Apartment.Very cosy. Gorgeous surroundings. Boasting garden views, Birch Hollow, Fort William with outdoor fire pit features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 6.3 km from Glen Nevis. Featuring private check-in and check-out, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The spacious apartment with a terrace and mountain views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Skiing, cycling and fishing are possible within the area, and the apartment offers ski storage space. Loch Linnhe is 23 km from Birch Hollow, Fort William with outdoor fire pit, while Glenfinnan Station Museum is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is Oban Airport, 67 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This might be one of the most cosy, lively and relaxing apartments in West Highland Way! WOW!
Guest House.Elegant. Great bar. Popular among women. Located in Fort William and only 4.3 km from Glen Nevis, Torlinnhe Guest House provides accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking. It is situated 14 km from Loch Linnhe and offers a housekeeping service. Guests can make use of a garden. The guest house features some units with garden views, and every unit has a private bathroom. At the guest house, certain units are equipped with a coffee machine and chocolates or cookies. Glenfinnan Station Museum is 30 km from the guest house, while West Highland Museum is 3.1 km away. The nearest airport is Oban Airport, 57 km from Torlinnhe Guest House.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Lovely property. Great bar. Popular among women. Located between Drymen and Gartocharn, Kilmaronock Manse B&B offers free WiFi, and free onsite parking. This listed Georgian property is surrounded by mountain scenery and overlooks Loch Lomond. With mountain or garden views, each room is individually designed with a theme suited to the house's period. The property also has an electric vehicle charging station provided free of charge for guests. All include a flat-screen TV, a work desk, a seating area, and tea and coffee making facilities. The en-suite bath or shower rooms have a hairdryer and free toiletries. Kilmaronock Manse B&B offers a garden and barbecue facilities. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities and a shared lounge. The area surrounding the Kilmaronock Manse B&B is ideal for golfing, with Buchanan Castle Golf Club just 10 minutes' drive away and Strathendrick Golf Course within 2 miles. Guests can also enjoy scenic walks throughout the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Kilmaronock Manse B&B is next door to Kilmaronock Church.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Great value. Popular among women. Buccleuch Guest House offers a beautiful Highland setting, on the shores of Loch Linnhe and just 5 minutes’ walk from Fort William. This charming guest house has a lounge and free WiFi. The surrounding hills are ideal for hiking, and the beautiful Great Glen with the famous Ben Nevis is approximately 3 miles away. Each bright, attractive room at Buccleuch Guest House combines Victorian features with high ceilings, wooden furnishings and modern décor. All rooms have a TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a private bathroom. Continental breakfast is available. You can enjoy tea and coffee in the lounge, where there is also a collection of books. Fort William Railway Station is just 2 minutes’ drive from the Buccleuch. Inverness is less than 70 miles away, while the West-Coast town of Oban can be reached in just over an hour by car.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Delightful property. Great views. Nestled within 3 acres of gardens and woodland, Torbeag House boasts magnificent views of Ben Nevis and the Great Glen. With free WiFi and free onsite parking, the property is just 5 miles from Fort William and a 5-minute walk from the Caledonian Canal. Featuring views of the mountains, each spacious room features a flat-screen TV, a seating area, storage and tea and coffee making facilities. All rooms are en suite. Breakfast is served in the guest lounge, which offers a full picture window looking out to Ben Nevis and the Nevis Range Ski resort on Aonach Mor. Breakfasts include full Scottish or lighter alternatives on request. Torbeag House is ideally located for visiting the Island of Skye, Glen Coe and Loch Ness. The Jacobite Steam train, as seen in the Harry Potter films, is a 15-minute drive away. Wildlife tours leave daily in season from Fort William or guests can relax on the many West Coast beaches. A number of historic Castles and Whisky Distilleries are a short drive from Torbeag House.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most beautiful bed and breakfasts in West Highland Way.
Chalet.Romantic. Great views. Situated in Fort William and only 16 km from Glenfinnan Station Museum, Chalet Blaich features accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 15 km from Glenfinnan Monument, 16 km from Glenfinnan Viaduct and 27 km from Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery. The property is non-smoking and is set 29 km from Glen Nevis. The chalet features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. The property has an outdoor dining area. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. Guests at the chalet can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. West Highland Museum is 30 km from Chalet Blaich, while Steall Waterfall is 39 km from the property. The nearest airport is Oban Airport, 72 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Apartment.Beautiful. Lovely interior design. Offering a garden and mountain view, tulips is situated in Fort William, 13 km from Loch Linnhe and 31 km from Glenfinnan Station Museum. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. The property is non-smoking and is located 4.6 km from Glen Nevis. The property offers lake views. The apartment complex has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. West Highland Museum is 3.4 km from the apartment, while Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery is 6.2 km away. The nearest airport is Oban Airport, 57 km from tulips.Show full description
Villa.Hip. Superb interior design. Offering a garden and garden view, Blair Cottage is set in Rowardennan, 31 km from Lake of Menteith and 35 km from Glasgow Botanic Gardens. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. University of Glasgow is 36 km from the villa, while Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is 36 km away. The property is non-smoking and is located 27 km from Mugdock Country Park. This villa is equipped with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa. The property has an outdoor dining area. The nearest airport is Glasgow Airport, 46 km from Blair Cottage.Show full description
This is likely the coolest, most creative and well designed villa in West Highland Way. WOW!
Bed and Breakfast.Unique. Popular among couples. Situated 5 miles away from Fort William, Torcastle House Bed and Breakfast is accessed via a 20-metre tunnel under the Caledonian Canal. The family-run bed and breakfast with 2 rooms offers free parking and easy access to the nearby Ben Nevis Mountain, only 10 miles away, where guests can enjoy mountain biking, trekking, and skiing. The Ben Nevis Distillery, 10 minutes’ drive away, arranges guided tours around the whisky distiller, established nearly 180 years ago. The spacious rooms feature free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and en suite bathroom with luxury toiletries and bathrobes. Some rooms have an iPod docking station and a separate dining room. In the living room, with its far-reaching views of the countryside, guests can enjoy breakfast and spot the local flora and wildlife. Cafés and restaurants serving Scottish specialities can be found in Fort William. With stunning views of the surrounding mountain and countryside, guests at Torcastle House can also enjoy excursions by boat to the nearby islands of Skye, Eigg, Canna, Rum and Muck. Fort William Golf Club is only 10 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
Apartment.Great location. Boasting river views, Highland Self Catering Retreat With Stunning Views offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 5 km from Glen Nevis. Featuring sea and mountain views, this apartment also features free WiFi. The spacious apartment is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Fort William, like fishing and hiking. The property is non-smoking and is set 22 km from Loch Linnhe. Guests can take in the views of the lake from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Glenfinnan Station Museum is 22 km from Highland Self Catering Retreat With Stunning Views, while Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery is 2.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Oban Airport, 66 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Apartment.Popular among couples. Situated in Fort William and only 3 km from Glen Nevis, Corrieview Barn features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has river and garden views, and is 20 km from Loch Linnhe. Outdoor dining is also possible at the apartment. The 1-bedroom apartment features a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven, and 1 bathroom with walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking. Skiing, cycling and hiking are possible within the area, and Corrieview Barn offers ski storage space. Glenfinnan Station Museum is 25 km from the accommodation, while Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery is 600 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Oban Airport, 64 km from Corrieview Barn.Show full description
This is a popular apartment among couples travelling to West Highland Way.
Guest House.Elegant. Great bar. Situated in a quiet location on the hillside above the town of Fort William, Lochview House has panoramic views over Loch Linnhe and offers cooked breakfasts and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is served in the Garden Room from 8:00 until 09:00. The Lochview cooked breakfast is mainly sourced locally, and lighter options such as cereal and fruit are also available. Each room at Lochview has an en suite bathroom or shower room. Other amenities include a flat-screen TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The Garden Room has panoramic views of the loch, and the guest lounge has a range of games, books and information on what to see and do in the local area. There are also secure facilities for bikes and free parking at the property. Only 10 minutes’ walk from Fort William town centre, Lochview House is a short drive from Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain.Show full description
Guest House. At the start of Glen Nevis, 10 minutes’ walk from Fort William town centre and 1 mile from Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, this guest house offers Scottish breakfasts and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is served in the conservatory and includes porridge or a hearty cooked option. The eggs are locally sourced and if you need to leave early, a packed breakfast can be requested. Each room has en suite bathroom facilities with soap and a hairdryer. Other facilities include a flat-screen TV with DVD player and tea/coffee making facilities. Ben Nevis Distillery is less than a 5-minute drive from Ben Nevis Guest House and guests can also try canoeing, diving, sailing, climbing, hiking, canyoning and skiing in the area. There is free parking and a secure undercover area for bikes at the property.Show full description
Holiday Park.Lively. Nice surroundings. Popular among women. Portnellan offers award-winning self catering accommodation situated in the northern region of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, a 90-minute drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Portnellan's holiday lodges and cottages are located 2 km from the village of Crianlarich within a privately owned family estate with the famous Ben More mountain towering above. The Portnellan Estate boasts a selection of traditionally built stone cottages and timber framed lodges overlooking Loch Iubhair (pronounced Ewar), Loch Dochart, Glen Dochart and the surrounding mountains. There is a small visitor's centre offering local organic meat and local produce. The location benefits from sensational views across the lochs, mountains and glen. The properties vary in size from 1 to 8 bedrooms and can sleep from 1 to 16 people with fully fitted kitchens, sumptious hotel grade bed mattresses, Egyptian cotton bed linen, towels and soaps. Open plan living areas lead to large deckings which feature garden furniture to enjoy the stunning true, rugged, Highland landscape all around you. On-site activities and facilities rowing boats, wild salmon and trout fishing on the estate lochs and river, kayaks, paddle boards and much much more. There is also a games room offering table tennis, pool table and table football. Recently introduced on site is a "BBQ hutte" available to hire that seats up to 16 people. Perfect for all year round, regardless of the weather, real fire BBQing experience for family and friends to enjoy. There is an extensive DVD library, selection of board games and information on local events, activities and attractions.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Lively. Great interior design. Located in Fort William and only 3 km from Glen Nevis, Ashburn House provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The 4-star bed and breakfast features lake views and is 15 km from Loch Linnhe. In good weather, guests are welcome to sit outside. At the bed and breakfast, all units have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast features certain units with mountain views, and each unit has a kettle. The units include a wardrobe. Guests can also relax in the garden. Glenfinnan Station Museum is 29 km from the bed and breakfast, while West Highland Museum is 1.2 km away. The nearest airport is Oban Airport, 59 km from Ashburn House.Show full description
Apartment.Cool. Popular among couples. Offering a garden and garden view, Sea Breeze Pod is set in Fort William, 18 km from Glen Nevis and 44 km from Glenfinnan Station Museum. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. This apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, and a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a fridge. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.3 km from Loch Linnhe. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Fort William, like fishing, canoeing and hiking. Massacre of Glencoe is 11 km from Sea Breeze Pod, while West Highland Museum is 17 km away. The nearest airport is Oban Airport, 45 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Apartment.Very stylish. Great location. Offering mountain views, Springbank Apartment - Sleeps 4 - Pet Friendly is an accommodation situated in Fort William, 43 km from Glenfinnan Station Museum and 11 km from Massacre of Glencoe. Located 800 metres from Loch Linnhe, the property provides a garden and free private parking. This apartment comes with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is set 17 km from Glen Nevis. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Activities such as fishing, canoeing, hiking can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. The apartment complex has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. West Highland Museum is 16 km from the apartment, while Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery is 19 km away. The nearest airport is Oban Airport, 45 km from Springbank Apartment - Sleeps 4 - Pet Friendly.Show full description
This is one of the most STYLISH apartments in West Highland Way.
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