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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Fort William
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ryan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cathy and Steve are excellent hosts. They knew everything and more about Fort William that helped us plan our stay. Breakfast was absolutely delicious especially being vegetarian/ vegans. Everything about the stay was exceptional.
  • Ruth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Welcoming, friendly, helpful hosts. Superb breakfast Excellent location for town + Ben Nevis
  • Zbyszek
    Poland Poland
    A very atmospheric place, with a warm, homely atmosphere created by the hosts and their ubiquitous dog. For us, staying in this place was a great rest after all-day trekking. The host is very helpful in every matter, whether it's choosing the...

Managed by Steve and Cathy

Company review score: 9.9Based on 115 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Our aim is to offer you comfortable well equipped bedrooms, a great breakfast using quality local produce served in a bright and cheery conservatory, friendly service with good knowledge of the local area of Ben and Glen Nevis. Ben Nevis and Glen Nevis are among the most beautiful scenic areas in Scotland Ben Nevis and Glen Nevis are among the most beautiful scenic areas in Scotland The Ben Nevis Guest House has an excellent location at the start of beautiful Glen Nevis, an area of outstanding Natural Beauty with Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain only 1 mile away. Fort William town centre is only a 10 minute walk with its selection of pubs, restaurants & shops, and bus/rail stations. With its superb location, look no further for Bed & Breakfast. Perfect walkable base for climbing Ben Nevis, cyclists welcome with lockable storage, great for families with multiple bedded rooms, or a cosy room for a romantic highland getaway. We offer a self drying room service with lockable storage for bikes and equipment, free Wi-Fi in rooms and have ample free parking.

Neighbourhood information

Things to do in Fort William Fort William is the Outdoor Capital of the UK; home to the country’s highest mountain, the deepest sea loch and the world’s largest ice climbing wall; with a year-round programme of major outdoor events and a large and varied menu of activities. You can try canoeing, diving, sailing, climbing, hiking, ridge walking, canyoning, ice climbing, road cycling, mountain biking, skiing and more. The ruins of Inverlochy Castle The ruins of Inverlochy Castle, one of Scotland’s most important castles Close by you can explore Glen and Ben Nevis, Ben Nevis Distillery, West Highland Museum, ruins of Inverlochy Castle and see the seals on the Seal Island Cruises. The local walks are amazing but too long to list here! Visit Nevis Range either by car or bus, and take the cable car up the mountain to capture the panoramic views or hire a mountain bike on the world class downhill track or cross country trails. In winter, it is a magnet for skiers and snowboarders. Glenfinnan Viaduct on the West Highland Line, "The Harry Potter Viaduct" Glenfinnan Viaduct on the West Highland Line, “The Harry Potter Viaduct” Take a trip on The Jacobite Steam Rail

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ben Nevis Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Luggage storage
    • Packed lunches
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Ben Nevis Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 18:00

    Check-out

    From 08:00 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.

    Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    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

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Ben Nevis Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please inform Ben Nevis Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Ben Nevis Guest House

    • Guests staying at Ben Nevis Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Buffet
      • Breakfast to go

    • Ben Nevis Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)

    • Ben Nevis Guest House is 0.8 miles from the centre of Fort William. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Ben Nevis Guest House include:

      • Twin
      • Double
      • Family

    • Check-in at Ben Nevis Guest House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at Ben Nevis Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.