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Self Catering Apartment with Unrivalled View over Town and Loch

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Self Catering Apartment with Unrivalled View over Town and Loch

The Old Harbour Master's house in Fort William was built in 1895. Its Gaelic name is An Caladh, which translates as haven or harbour, a place of calm. That is how you feel when you look out from the alpine style balcony with one of the best views of Fort William and Loch Linnhe of any property in the town. This two floor self-catering apartment in the centre of Fort William has all the facilities you need to enjoy everything The Outdoor Capital of the UK has to offer. Your Highland experience could include: climbing, walking, cycling, mountain biking, canoeing, sea kayaking, sailing, diving, mountaineering, shopping, family heritage, historical attractions, water activities, railway interests...Old Harbour Master's in Fort William caters for all these interests and more all of the year.

Property manager

Nick Ferguson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski lift privileges

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

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Exterior

Fort William Central Self Catering House#

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
7.0 out of 10, Good, (2)
The price is €745
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Fort William Central Self Catering House#

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
Note from host: By prior arrangement and payment of extra £30.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number FS-Case-550069148

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Fort William, SCT

What's nearby

  • West Highland Way - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Great Glen Way - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Inverlochy Castle - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Ben Nevis Distillery - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Ben Nevis - 10 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Fort William Station - 9 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Great Glen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ben Nevis Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ben Nevis Inn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Self Catering Apartment with Unrivalled View over Town and Loch pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Self Catering Apartment with Unrivalled View over Town and Loch?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Self Catering Apartment with Unrivalled View over Town and Loch?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Self Catering Apartment with Unrivalled View over Town and Loch located?

This family-friendly Fort William apartment building is located on a lake, just steps away from Loch Linnhe and Lochaber Geopark. West Highland Museum and West Highland Way are also within 5 minutes. Fort William Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Self Catering Apartment with Unrivalled View over Town and Loch Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Poor communication
We never got an email with the code for the key safe. Contacted VRBO and was on hold for ages. I was given the phone number for the owner who we phoned and he contacted us back after some time. He gave us the code and was apologetic but still waiting for up date from yourselves. We got into the property some 2 hours late which wasn't a good start to our break. Communication had been good to this part. Accommodation suited us and great location. Would use again for a group of lads
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim M., Carluke Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness
We would return
Loved the apartment and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location with proviso...
Excellent location of house with the best view but difficult to access living room when there is only a curtain to shield the top bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal. Great place to stay
Found this accommodation very well situated. Could not ask for more in the house. Everything you could ever need and views amazing. Five adults and so much room to move around. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Venue
Exactly what we needed for a 3-Night trip to cover places on the West Coast Easy to drive to Skye, Glenfinnan, Shipwreck of Corpach, Eilean Donan etc and an easy walk to both Tesco Express and Morrison’s House was well stocked with everything we needed and was perfectly located for walking around Fort William View from the balcony was stunning
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rudy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent for large families
We had a wonderful time here. The view is tremendous and the place was perfect for our needs. Thank you for making this place available.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large home for our family of 7 people.
Great location, short walk into main street and train station. Easy parking and access. Great lounge area and views. Well equipped kitchen. Beds were a little firm for some. Bunk room would not be suited for older kids. Was perfect for our family group.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane Dickinson

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place to stay
What a fabulous place to stay, could not fault this place. Excellent location in Fort William, comfy beds, fabulous views, will be recommending this place to friends and family.

6/10 Okay

Terry M.

We were surprised at the lay out of the apartment - more information and photos required
It was okay - more dilapidated than we It was okay - could do with freshening up - we would give it 3 stars

10/10 Excellent

michael h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Base Camp for a lovely outdoors vacation
Really good stay. There are a lot of stairs. Best views in town from upper deck. Super convenient location to walking area, train, library, supermarket, pubs, etc. Ample easy and safe parking. Slightly hard to locate. It might help to send a picture or put a flag on the hedge or something. Downstairs Entry holds an odor of past wetness but the upstairs apartment is fine. I am very sensitive and concerned at first but up the steps it isn’t noticeable. I love all the doors on all the rooms-even the kitchen. It allows you to change temperatures for each area quickly. Kitchen is well stocked for all needs. 3rd floor den has a treasure trove library for the area which was really helpful. Bedrooms were plentiful and comfortable. Wish our party was bigger, we didn’t use 2 of the bedrooms. We noticed the long counter upstairs in den with power outlets which would make a great place to do work if you need to work while you are away. We were very satisfied with our stay, our communication with Nick, check in, cleanliness was great, value and especially the view. We were only sad our stay wasn’t longer. 2 days weren’t enough for all the outdoors activities. Steal Falls were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liam K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great base in fort willam
Group of four men found this place perfect for our needs.. the views from balcony and amount of space was perfect for our needs! Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patrick O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday
Great location with lots of room

8/10 Good

Jan W., Charlotte, NC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Casual retreat
This is a difficult review because my family had such varying opinions. This would be great for a youth group. The previous reviewers pointed out many of the features such as great location, plenty of cooking supplies, and an awesome view. We were looking for a break from hotels in our journey. The property allowed us to spread out, cook some meals, and wash clothes. This is not a fancy place, but more improved than the pictures show. It’s clean, but does have a strong mildew smell that you can quickly eliminate by opening windows. There was no clothes dryer, which was a huge disappointment for us. But 2 issues genuinely need resolution and hopefully will be addressed quickly. The master bed was comfortable. But the beds in the twin room were not usable, maybe a box spring and not a mattress? Our daughter ended up in the sofa so she slept neither night. The hot water heater for shower was also broken and required a game of chance as to what temperature would come out. There is a bathtub on the top level which helped. My son had his own cozy nook so he lived his stay. The WiFi, TV and cable were excellent. There are interesting displays and area information available. Parking is easy. I would recommend this place with caveats hoping that the beds and hot water are fixed soon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicola H.

Ideal location with excellent views
Stayed here for 2 nights so we could walk up Ben Nevis. Great location both near Ben Nevis and Fort William. Property very clean and well equipped. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Neville P., LEIGH

Apartment with a view
Great spacious clean accommodation with a well equipped kitchen and super top balcony
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey J.

Ft William
Location was OK, house was sub par
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Great accommodation and excellent value for money
Lovely place in a great location, we had a really good stay, everything there that you need, brilliant group or family accommodation, definitely recommend it and will use it again next time we’re up there
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

LAURA M.

The views are unbelievable and it was warm and spacious. A fantastic place for our stay.
This is a spacious and lovely place. Kitchen has all you need and the roof lounge is spectacular. Within walking distance to the train if you're going on the Jacobite train. Shops nearby and all activities at your door step. Good parking and lots of space in rooms. I would recommend this as a place for families or groups on holiday plus a romantic getaway using the ensuite bedroom in the lounge. We have had a fabulous stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Well appointed house in a great location
We can recommend this accomodation as it had everything we needed, easy access to the high street and train station with easy parking off the street. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Peter D.

An enigma
The view from the top floor is wonderful. The accommodation is some what strange. 4 places for beds ,yes , 4 bedrooms ,no. Upstair lounge is also a bedroom and although super for socializing is not exactly suitable for anyone but last to bed and first up. Equipment is fairly good but the whole place is tired, shabby upholstery and windows and balcony doors that either do not open or do not shut. Having said that its great for the town centre pub ect. Shame it just shabby.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

tracy p.

There was 8 of us on a short break we have had an amazing time .The house was well equipped .
We have loved our stay at the harbour masters house so spacious and very comfortable. We will certainly book this property again .in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

melissa f.

Spacious,great location.
Great location. Met all the basic needs of our party.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Manfred B.

The price is very fair, Location is great... just a bit run down
We had a great stay and the location was perfect. I would recommend this for every budget traveller. The price was very fair, which made it easier to oversee that some things, like the much-used sofas and some of the beds, are very run down, especially the two single beds could do with a new mattress, as they didn't smell very nice, even with a new cover over it. But altogether we would recommend a stay here when you are fine to have a great view, great location, with a hostel standard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Duncan L.

Spacious, well-equipped and with amazing views
This is an excellent property for a large group - it has 8 beds and a fold out sofa bed in the lounge. All the rooms are of a good size. The upstairs lounge is amazing - it is huge and the views it gives down Loch Linnhe and across to Loch Eil are fantastic. The kitchen is well equipped and the dining room seats 8 comfortably. The dishwasher is a real bonus - it does the dirty dishes whilst you go out. The position in the town is excellent too - only 3 minutes walk to the High Street but completely quiet. There is ample parking too. You don't come to Fort William to stay inside - but for those times when you are inside the Old Harbour Master's Apartment offers you everything you want. The only very minor niggles are that there isn't a decent tin opener and the tap in the kitchen drips - I am sure that it just needs a new washer. Notwithstanding these minor issues this is definitely a 5 star place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Tracy M., Williamsburg

Great view.
There was plenty of room for the 3 of us. The apartment just kept on going there was so much room. The view from the balcony was amazing. It was close to the city center to walk to restaurants and shopping. There was plenty of parking space. Loved the upstairs loft, sitting up there at the end of the day and seeing the harbor view. The only negative would be the air and room fresheners used in the apartment were very strong. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017