I recently had the good fortune of finding a Bed and Breakfast right at the foot of Ben Nevis, in Fort William.  Constantly on the lookout for great rooms at a great price, I was a bit skeptical when I saw how close this accommodation was to literally ‘everything’!

Less than 100 metres from Inverlochy Villas is the walking path for Ben Nevis, which was perfect.  The Jacobite Steam Train passes by, just a couple of hundred metres away.  Plus Inverlochy Castle (the old castle ruins, not the modern hotel of the same name) is close by as well.

Inverlochy Villas has a number of different rooms, en-suite of course, facing various directions, each with great views and a charm of their own.  I had the chance to wander about the house with the owners John and Adrian, who let me inspect the place from top to bottom.  At 25 pounds per night, the price was a steal of a deal.

Had I been so inclined, there was a large library of dvd’s which can be viewed in the room, but being more than a bit weary, I had to pass on that.  However, the offer a free dram from the local distillery was too good to pass up.  Ben Nevis 10 year old whisky hit the spot, and made a perfect nightcap.

Being a Bed and Breakfast, one expects a bed and a breakfast, of course.  What I didn’t expect was the offer to have breakfast IN bed, which was a welcome treat.  It was like staying at a luxury hotel, complete with concierge service.  Yes, before setting out for the day, I did manage to quiz John and Adrian about all the things to see and do near their property.  The list was longer than I could manage, but I must admit to giving it a good go!

If you’re ever in Fort William, looking for a good place to stay at a reasonable price, I highly recommend Inverlochy Villas.