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Glencoe - Fort William - Lochaber
BALLACHULISH (about 15 minutes drive from Fort William)
The village is surrounded by magnificent scenery.
The Ballachulish Visitor Centre explains the history of the old slate quarry which you can now visit on a 500 metre safe path. The centre is open daily (except Christmas Day) and includes
a coffee shop, gift shop, Internet access, fishing tackle, etc. Tel: 01855 811 866
Across the bridge, you can visit the local confectionery factory which
has a visitor centre where you can sample 24 flavours of the Scottish delicacy
called tablet, plus items such as Great Glen Chocolate Truffles and Coconut
Ice. Open daily all year round (except Sundays in the winter). Nearby is
The Scottish Speciality Food Shop which has the largest range of Scottish
foods in the world.
Just before you reach Ballachulish went travelling south from Fort William, you will pass the
Corran ferry which takes passengers and vehicles to Ardgour and is a useful short cut to getting into Morvern and Ardnamurchan.
The ferry runs across the Corran Narrows about every half hour from around 7am to 9pm (8pm in winter).
At the other side you reach The Inn at Ardgour which has a good restaurant and bar, plus 12 rooms for B&B.
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GLENCOE
Here you will find some of Scotland's best mountain scenery. Whatever
the weather and time of year, it always appears spectacular.
Glencoe is sometimes known as the Glen of Weeping or the Valley of the Shadow of Death.
Glencoe is an excellent place for rock climbing and hill walking
during the summer. Why not follow the trails to the Lost Valley and the
Devil's Staircase? Make sure you are well-equipped for being in the mountains
and know where you are going.
The Glencoe Mountain Resort offers winter snowsports and summer activities and is located 12 miles south of Glencoe Village.
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Lochaber Water Sports at North Ballachulish has yachts, small dinghies, canoes, rowing boats, and a RIB. Tel: 01855 821391.
Visit GlencoeScotland.com
for information about the area, accommodation, bike hire, etc.
Additional local info can be found on Glencoe-Scotland.net
which includes an interesting section on Gaelic place names.
Glencoe walks
Donnie Montgomery has numerous photos of Glencoe and area for sale on his
Highlandscapes web site.
1692.
The Visitor Centre run by the National Trust for Scotland includes a
gift shop and video explaining the historical background to the infamous
massacre of the MacDonalds by the Campbells and British Army on 13th February
1692.
For opening times of the centre, see the
NTS web site.
Telephone 01855 811307 or 01855 811729.
To read a detailed
history of the Glencoe Massacre,
click here for Electric Scotland's info.
For more places in this area, visit the pages on Fort William and Oban
Local Accommodation
Hotels / Inns / Guest Houses
Ballachulish Hotel
Ballachulish
Onich
near Fort William PH49 4JY
Tel: 0844 855 9133
Fax: 01855 811629
Email: reservations.ballachulish@foliohotels.com
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Ballachulish Hotel
Traditional Highland hotel on Loch Linnhe near Glencoe.
18th century listed building with a turreted baronial style old wing
and a stylish new wing with a friendly atmosphere.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.
Golf, watersports, walking available close by.
12 miles from Fort William.
Free access to leisure facilities at nearby hotel:
pool, sauna, and exercise room.
Bar & Bistro with log fire & daily changing menu.
Wood-panelled lounge where traditional afternoon tea is served.
Free WiFi Internet access.
Licensed for civil wedding ceremonies.
Catering for up to 100 guests.
Facilities for conferences & meetings for up to 70 delegates.
54 ensuite bedrooms (single, double, twin, family).
Many with views overlooking the loch.
All rooms have telephone, TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee.
6 luxury rooms include 5 foot feature bed,
bathrobes, toiletries, fresh fruit, home baking, etc.
Extras can be arranged including flowers, cakes,
chocolates, champagne, wine, etc.
B&B prices from £45 per person.
Spring offers from £39.50 per person until 31 May.
Frequent special offers and short breaks.
Child rates available.
Dogs welcome (small charge).
Open all year including Christmas & New Year.
Instant online booking.
Click here for online brochure
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Onich Hotel
Onich
Near Fort William PH33 6RY
Tel: +44 (0)1855 821 214
Email: enquiries@onich-fortwilliam.co.uk
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Onich Hotel
Situated on the shores of Loch Linnhe
with attractive gardens extending to the water's edge.
Stunning panoramic views across the loch to the mountains
of Glencoe, Morvern and Mull.
Located on the A82 midway between Glencoe and Ben Nevis.
9 miles south of Fort William.
AA 3 Stars. Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.
Award-winning restaurant perfect for candlelit dinners. AA Red Rosette.
Bar meals also available. Cocktail bar, sun lounge and
'Deerstalker Bar' with wide range of whiskies, ales and spirits.
Licenced to hold civil wedding ceremonies (catering for up to 50).
25 individually decorated bedrooms all with own bathroom,
telephone, satellite TV, hospitality tray, radio and hairdryer.
Superior bedrooms with a balcony also available.
Wine, champagne, chocolates, flowers and fruit
can be ordered for your arrival
Web site includes Virtual tour.
B&B prices from £45 per person.
Child rates. No smoking.
Dogs welcome in some rooms.
Check web site for Special offers.
Instant online booking.
Click here for online brochure
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Guy and Edward Daynes
The Clachaig Inn
Clachaig
Glencoe
Argyll PH49 4HX
Tel: +44 (0)1855 811252
Fax: +44 (0)1855 812030
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Clachaig Inn
Traditional, comfortable and inexpensive accommodation.
Situated in the heart of Glencoe, surrounded by mountains on all sides.
Renowned for its warm hospitality, excellent food
and extensive range of high quality cask ales.
Excellent base for outdoor activities such as hillwalking,
climbing, sailing, skiing, snowboarding and mountain biking.
Restaurant, 3 bars and a beer garden.
Food served throughout the day.
Packed lunches available.
Live music every Saturday night.
National Winner of 'Les Routiers' Real Ale Pub of The Year 2004.
Also featured in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide
and Trail Magazine's 'Best Outdoor Pub in the UK'.
23 ensuite bedrooms (single, double, twin, family)
all with TV and tea/coffee.
Traditional hearty Scottish breakfasts.
Member of the Scottish Tourist Board.
Wi-Fi broadband access.
B&B prices from £39 - £45 per person.
Discounts for 3 or more nights.
Child rates available.
Dogs permitted in some bedrooms.
Special offers sometimes available.
Beer festivals in February, May and October.
Credit cards accepted.
Open all year except Christmas.
Self catering also available.
Click here for online brochure
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Allt-nan-Ros
Onich
Fort William PH33 6RY
Tel: +44 (0) 1855 821210
Fax: +44 (0) 1855 821462
Email: info@allt-nan-ros.co.uk
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Allt-nan-Ros
Originally built as a Victorian country house on the shores of Loch Linnhe.
Large guest house in a spectacular setting with views
across the loch to the hills of Appin, Ardgour and Morvern.
Situated 11 miles south of Fort William.
Ballachulish Bridge 2 miles. Glencoe 5 miles.
Convenient for touring (by the A82 road).
Ideal location for walking, golf, outdoor activities, etc.
The coffee lounge (overlooking the loch)
serves speciality teas, coffees & homebaking all day.
Home-cooked evening meals available from 6.30 - 9.30pm.
Choice of 15 well appointed bedrooms.
All with quality furnishings, private bathroom/shower,
central heating, TV, radio, tea/coffee making facilities.
Several loch view rooms, including one with a romantic 4-poster bed.
4 ground floor rooms are suitable for disabled guests.
B&B prices from £45 per person (based on 2 sharing).
Special offers available on 2 night packages.
Open all year including Christmas and New Year.
Instant online booking.
Click here for online brochure
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The Isles of Glencoe Hotel and Leisure Centre
Ballachulish
near Fort William PH49 4HL
Tel: 0844 855 9134
Fax: 01855 811770
Email: reservations.glencoe@foliohotels.com
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Isles of Glencoe Hotel and Leisure Centre
Family-friendly informal hotel overlooking Loch Leven & Glencoe.
11 miles from Fort William.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Star Hotel.
Watersports, golf and walks nearby.
Free access to leisure centre facilities:
pool, Bio-sauna, hydro seat & exercise room.
Lochside restaurant/bistro for lunch & dinner.
Free WiFi Internet access.
Licensed for civil wedding ceremonies.
Facilities for conferences & meetings.
57 ensuite bedrooms (double, twin, family).
Some with French doors opening onto the lochside.
Family rooms include bunk beds & a second TV in a separate area.
Luxury rooms have floor to ceiling windows & king size bed.
Extras can be arranged including flowers, cakes,
chocolates, champagne, wine, etc.
Some rooms with disabled access.
B&B prices from £39.50 per person.
Frequent special offers and packages.
Child rates available.
Dogs welcome (small charge).
Open all year including Christmas & New Year.
Instant online booking.
Click here for online brochure
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Tailrace Inn
Riverside Road
Kinlochleven PA40 4QH
Tel: +44 (0)1855 831 777
Fax: +44 (0)1855 831 291
Email: tailrace@btconnect.com
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The Tailrace Inn
Situated in the scenic village of Kinlochleven
30 minutes drive from Fort William.
Ideal stopover for hikers on the West Highland Way.
Hill walking, fishing, canoeing nearby.
Lounge bar with good food and traditional live entertainment.
Pool table & big screen TV with Sky & Setanta Sports.
WiFi Internet access available in the bar and bedrooms.
6 ensuite rooms all with TV, DVD, hairdryer, midge screens on windows:
3 rooms with 1 double and 1 single bed,
2 double rooms,
1 family room with 2 single beds and a set of bunks.
B&B prices from £35 per person.
Single occupancy supplement. Child rates.
Online booking by credit card.
Click here for online brochure
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The Inn at Ardgour
Ardgour
Fort William PH33 7AA
Tel: +44 (0) 1855 841225
Fax: +44 (0) 1855 841214
Email:
theinn@ardgour.biz
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The Inn at Ardgour
Stunning lochside position looking across Loch Linnhe
towards Fort William and the mountains beyond.
Next to the Corran Ferry 9 miles from Fort William.
Easy access to Ardnamurchan and the Road to the Isles.
Glencoe 7 miles. Castle Tioram 30 miles.
Mull ferry 44 miles. Skye ferry 53 miles.
Walkers & Cyclists Welcome.
Family-run inn with traditional Highland welcome.
Voted 'Inn of The Year 2000, 2004 & 2006'
by customers of Discover Travel and Tours.
Recently modernised. Wi-fi access.
The oldest part of the Inn dates from 1746.
Cosy, intimate restaurant. Guest Lounge.
Bar with extensive choice of malt whiskies and its own library!
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars Small Hotel.
12 individually decorated ensuite bedrooms (double, twin, family)
with TV, tea-making facilities, hairdryer, central heating, etc.
All have stunning views of the mountains and Loch Linnhe.
Honeymoon suite with kingsize bed.
B&B prices from £30 per person.
Special offers often available.
Instant online booking.
Click here for online brochure
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Self Catering Accommodation
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Carefree Hoildays Glencoe
Clachaig
Glencoe
Argyll PH49 4HX
Tel: +44 (0)1855 811252
Fax: +44 (0)1855 812030
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Carefree Self Catering Holidays
Choice of self catering properties in and around Glencoe.
Convenient for local shops, hotels and amenities.
All graded at least Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Special offers & short breaks sometimes available.
Online availability calendars.
Clachaig Lodges and Chalets (sleeping 4 - 5)
Set in the grounds of the award-winning Clachaig Inn
with magnificent mountain views in all directions.
Choice of 4 properties with 2 or 3 bedrooms.
Each property also has lounge, central heating,
kitchen with cooker, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, etc.
Rental prices from £299 - £825 per week.
Quarry Cottages (sleeping 4)
Purpose built cottages in Ballachulish village.
2 twin bedrooms. Bathroom with shower over the bath.
Large open plan lounge/dining area with adjacent kitchen.
Facilities include electric cooker, fridge, microwave,
washing/drying machine
Rental prices from £285 - £685 per week.
Riverbank Holiday Cottages (sleeping 4 - 6)
Quiet riverside location, spacious grounds alongside
the river with magnificent mountain views.
5 minutes walk from the centre of Glencoe Village.
Choice of properties with 2 or 3 bedrooms all ensuite.
Each property has lounge, central heating, kitchen with
cooker, microwave, dish washer, washing machine, fridge freezer, etc
Rental prices from £325 - £825 per week.
Hawthorn Cottage (sleeps 6)
Scottish Tourist Board 5 Stars.
3 ensuite bedrooms (1 double, 2 twin).
Large lounge with stone fireplace.
Dining area with mountain views.
Sun lounge and fully equipped kitchen.
Rental prices from £430 - £1060 per week.
Arivonie (sleeps 6 adults)
Converted croft cottage now a modernised, detached family home.
Just outside Glencoe Village on the shores of Loch Leven.
3 bedrooms with mountain views.
Lounge/dining room with real fire. Private garden.
Kitchen with electric oven, microwave, washing machine/dryer.
Rental prices from £325 - £810 per week.
Click here for online brochure
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Glencoe Hostels:
- Glencoe Independent Hostel
- choice of accommodation in the hostel, bunkhouse, cottage, log cabins, caravans, camping, etc. Tel: 01855 811906.
Grid reference NN. 116577.
- SYHA Glencoe Hostel with 56 beds. Map Ref: O.S.41 (GR 118577)
Tel: 01855 811 219.
For more places in this area, visit the pages on Fort William and Oban
More accommodation in Lochaber and the Fort William area
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