Balcarres Bed and Breakfast

Seafield Gardens, Fort William, PH33 6RJ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>173</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
172 reviews
a bathroom with a shower with a toilet and a sink at Balcarres Bed and Breakfast in Fort William
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Balcarres Bed and Breakfast

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Balcarres Bed and Breakfast features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Fort William, 3.3 km from Glen Nevis. This recently renovated bed and breakfast is located 15 km from Loch Linnhe and 29 km from Glenfinnan Station Museum. The bed and breakfast has family rooms. At the bed and breakfast, all units are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available daily at the bed and breakfast. As an added convenience, Balcarres Bed and Breakfast offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. West Highland Museum is 1.6 km from the accommodation, while Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery is 4.9 km away. The nearest airport is Oban Airport, 59 km from Balcarres Bed and Breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.5
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  • J
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Very good breakfast, nice conversations and good advice on things to do.”
  • Yvan
    Belgium Belgium
    “Nice comfy room, splendid breakfast, friendly host and a splendid location to go on a hike on Ben Nevis”
  • A
    Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Hosts, Andy and Carol, were very welcoming and very helpful with local information. Breakfasts were excellent and hosts were very attentive.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Andy & Carole

9.9
9.9
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Host review score
Andy & Carole
Balcarres is situated on the edge of town, which is just a 15 minute walk away. Set up off Seafield Gardens at the end of a private road in a peaceful location, we have stunning views across Loch Linnhe and the mountains behind. All our rooms have been redecorated and their en-suites modernised, and now offer a cosy space from which to explore the area. We have a Guest Lounge with a comfy suite so you can relax after your adventures and plan your next day.
We originally planned to holiday in Fort William, but fell in love with the area, the people and Balcarres, so now we welcome guests into our home and enjoy sharing our enthusiasm of Lochaber. We have travelled extensively around the area and in our guest information folders have provided walks and drives you might like. Andy likes photography and has captured the area in pictures displayed around Balcarres to help you plan your visit. We enjoy chatting with our guests at breakfast, offering suggestions of what to do, if required.
In Town you will find numerous pubs and restaurants with many offering fresh local produce and there is also a lovely museum, which tells the story of the region and it's history. Local attractions include Ben Nevis (the UK's highest mountain), Glen Nevis and Steall Falls (the 3rd highest waterfall in Scotland) the Caledonian Canal with the magnificent Neptunes Staircase and the Jacobite steam train. Fort William is also at the start/end of the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way. Glencoe is just a 20 munute drive away. Just ouside of town on the Mallaig road is Treasures of the Earth, a museum that has one of Europe’s largest collection of Crystals, Gemstones & Fossils. Carrying on along that road will lead you to the Glenfinnan Viaduct and Memorial and then lead you to the beautiful beaches at Arisaig, Camusdarach, and the silver sands of Morar.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Balcarres Bed and Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Mountain view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Packed lunches
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 22:00

    Check-out

    From 09:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Balcarres Bed and Breakfast accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    License number: HI-40077-F, D

    FAQs about Balcarres Bed and Breakfast

    • Balcarres Bed and Breakfast is 0.9 miles from the centre of Fort William. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Balcarres Bed and Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • À la carte

    • Balcarres Bed and Breakfast offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • The prices at Balcarres Bed and Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Room options at Balcarres Bed and Breakfast include:

        • Double
        • Twin

      • Check-in at Balcarres Bed and Breakfast is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.