Originally a private residence for Lord Abinger, Inverlochy Castle is now one of Scotland鈥檚 most luxurious hotels, set within the wild mountain scenery of the West Highlands. Opulently decorated throughout, with grand chandeliers, antique furniture and traditional furnishings, Inverlochy nevertheless pervades a feeling of homeliness and comfort.
Located just ten minutes from Fort William, the castle鈥檚 grounds stretch down toward its own loch and it鈥檚 overlooked by the Nevis range, but it鈥檚 the dining that really makes Inverlochy Castle stand out. The restaurant is run by Michelin-starred Albert Roux and Michel Roux Jr, and serves a delectable six-course tasting menu. This can be paired with the help of the hotel鈥檚 sommelier 鈥� who鈥檚 also extremely knowledgeable about Scotland鈥檚 whiskies.
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Rooms
Each of the rooms is individually decorated, with elaborate period furnishings in-keeping with the castle鈥檚 history. Rooms vary from standard doubles and twins to suites, which tend to be much larger with their own living space, and have fantastic views. As this is such an old building, each room has a different size and layout, and some have a couple of steps leading down to the bathroom. Some bathrooms have separate baths and showers.
Location
Located just a ten-minute drive from Fort William on the west coast of Scotland, the castle is surrounded by mountains and overlooked by Ben Nevis, Scotland鈥檚 highest peak. The Nevis Mountain Gondola is just five minutes鈥� drive from Inverlochy, and there are plenty of outdoor activities possible to do in the immediate surrounds.
Food and drink
The restaurant in Inverlochy Castle is managed by Albert Roux and Michel Roux Jr. The menu combines local ingredients with a French twist, and each course can be paired with wine from around the world. The hotel鈥檚 sommelier has also created an extensive whisky menu and can talk you through whiskies from different regions. Afternoon tea can be served in either of the hotel鈥檚 lounges.
Facilities and activities
It鈥檚 possible to book various outdoor activities through the hotel: these are listed in the hotel dossier in each room. Alternatively ask one of the staff to help. Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the property.
Accessibility
The hotel has no lift, although staff are on hand to assist with carrying your luggage.
Tour ideas in Fort William
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Inverlochy Castle as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Fort William and nearby places
- Glencoe 19 kilometers away
- Oban 55 kilometers away
- Loch Awe 62 kilometers away
- The Highlands 66 kilometers away
- Loch Ness 65 kilometers away
- Isle of Jura 95 kilometers away
- Inverness 87 kilometers away
- Isle of Skye 94 kilometers away
- Loch Lomond 97 kilometers away
- The Cairngorms 94 kilometers away