Torcastle House Bed and Breakfast

11th September 2024:

Surrounded by greenery and a little hidden but very quiet. Small but very clean and tidy room. Very attentive hostess. I tried my first Scottish breakfast here, very good!!!

In 15 minutes by car you can reach Fort William by car. Not recommended if you don't have a car. It surely worth a stay, you won't regret it!

Would Recommend: Yes

27th August 2024:

Very friendly hostess and she gave us good tips

Stay longer than one night, enjoy the environment

Would Recommend: Yes

21st August 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

15th August 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

13th August 2024:

Unique place, unbelievably quiet, stunning scenery.

Stand and admire the views! Visit Mallaig. Fantastic place to go walking, although be prepared for the weather changing.

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd August 2024:

Lovely, welcoming host. Beautiful room and bathroom. Very comfortable bed. Quiet rural location with great view of Ben Nevis. Delicious breakfast.

Would Recommend: Yes

17th July 2024:

Everything is perfect as usual, having stayed there many times, Ilona is a friend now. The best bit is Ilona, she is amazing+nothing is too much trouble.

Plenty to see+do here. A trip on the gondola up Aonach mor mountain gives you stunning scenery. The Jacobite steam train is also a must or Neptune's staircase+ Corpach basin where the Caledonian canal meets Loch Linnhe is a great walk. I'd advise people to book their meals in restaurants as they can get fully booked at busy times of the year.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th July 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

4th July 2024:

We received a very warm welcome at this lovely house, set in a beautiful rural location, yet only 15 minutes from Fort William. The room was comfortable and spacious and the breakfast excellent.

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd July 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

26th June 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd June 2024:

Fantastic location Lovely friendly Hosts Fully Recommended

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd June 2024:

Extremely warm and friendly hospitality. The location whilst quite a way out of Fort William was none the less an enjoyable experience and driving under a canal was a first.

Local museum was free and full of interesting exhibits. The Highland Soap outlet was well worth a visit. The Ben Nevis had food , atmosphere and spectacular view of the mountain.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st June 2024:

Peaceful and relaxing location. Room was clean, bed comfortable.Tasty breakfast. Enjoyed positivity from Ilona. Definitely recommend to other travellers!

Would Recommend: Yes

19th June 2024:

Very Nice and cosy B&B. Very good breakfast

If you want to enjoy a quiet stay and an excellent breakfast, you should choose this B&B.

Would Recommend: Yes

16th June 2024:

The house is set in a scenic location. It is a short drive to Fort William town centre. Ilona is a very wonderful and kind host. Breakfast is very nice too.

There are several good bar restaurants in Fort William town centre, with a variety of food to choose from.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th June 2024:

The hosts were very welcoming and helpful, even managing a very early breakfast. Good location out of the way from the bustle of Fort William.

Wouldn't recommend the Moorings down the road. In the daytime, Highland Soaps is great for brunch, lunch or a drink. Lots of choice and spacious inside and out.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd June 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

30th May 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

29th May 2024:

It was a pleasure to stay also thanks to the kindness of the owner.

The "Mooring" restaurant a few minutes away by car.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th May 2024:

Lovely B&B hosted by lovely people! Breakfast was amazing!

The way to the location is actually really cool!

Would Recommend: Yes

13th May 2024:

Really friendly and made us feel very welcome. Excellent host.

Great views of Ben nevis

Would Recommend: Yes

10th May 2024:

Fantastic hosts, went above and beyond our expectations, even did our laundry for us. Ilona and her husband made us feel very welcome and the breakfast was fantastic. The location is a bit out of the way but very peaceful and close to Fort William, would highly recommend

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd May 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

30th April 2024:

Lovely quiet spot. Friendly welcome and helpful hosts. Would definitely come back.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th April 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

24th April 2024:

A brilliant stay, thank you. Quiet location with a great view. Nice room, good bed, good shower. Excellent breakfast. Good TV. Easy parking. Clunky windows.

Much easier to find than advertised. A charming little tunnel with tiny waterfall beside. An epic view of Ben Nevis by the front door. Chickens in the field beside. A very polite Labrador kept out the way. 20 mins from Glenfinnan. 5 mins form Neptune’s staircase.

Would Recommend: Yes

4th April 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd October 2023:

We really enjoyed our stay at Torcastle House. We felt very welcome and had a good breakfast in the morning. The room was very tidy and had everything you need in it. It also was very spacious. The only thing to critize was the relatively small blanket which made it difficult to sleep under with two people, without getting cold in the night. The B&B is beautifully situated, yet the travel to it by car is a little difficult obecause of the uneven roads and the small tunnel.

Fort William is not far away and has some good restaurants.

Would Recommend: Yes

28th September 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

24th September 2023:

Excellent, as always ! And the dogs !

Don't go to The Moorings ! Good chippy ? Sammy's at Caol !

Would Recommend: Yes

20th September 2023:

Great hostess very friendly

Would Recommend: Yes

18th September 2023:

We’ve stayed a number of times here and it’s always lovely to come back, Friendly, beautifully clean and well appointed with a great breakfast overlooking Ben Nevis from the dining room. One of things I love about visiting is the drive under the Caledonian canal in a tunnel built in the 19th cent.

Handy for climbing Ben Nevis and venturing onto the Ardnamuchan peninsula which has stunning scenery

Would Recommend: Yes

17th September 2023:

Lovely place, gorgeous views and you can walk for miles! Scary tunnel first time through!

Fort William is good for most things but if you have transport get into the Highlands and explore. We done the Isle of Skye, Eilean Donan Castle and Culloden,but there is so much else to do!

Would Recommend: Yes

9th September 2023:

Our host lady was just wonderful, helpful and friendly . The place is quiet with a beautiful view on the Ben Navis. Delicious full breakfast ! We highly recommend !

Moorings hotel is the nearest place for dinner

Would Recommend: Yes

4th September 2023:

The perfect idyllic location! The area was peaceful with beautiful views and only a short drive into the centre of Fort William. The room was spacious and extremely clean with lovely local bath products that smelt amazing :) Breakfast was delicious and our hosts were very flexible to timings with an early rise to climb Ben Nevis. Hosts made us feel extremely welcome and we can’t wait to return next year! Thank you :)

Would Recommend: Yes

29th August 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

25th August 2023:

Very welcoming. Lovely house in a lovely position. Highly recommended

Would Recommend: Yes

21st August 2023:

Very nice atmosphere, Ilona is very welcoming and friendly

Would Recommend: Yes

1st August 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

26th July 2023:

This was a gem of a stay! Large clean room with amazing breakfast each morning. We loved being greeted by the hens and doggies in the morning and the beautiful mountain views. Host is so sweet and very considerate. She made sure we had everything we needed!

Would Recommend: Yes

14th July 2023:

very friendly and helpful host excellent break fast

Would Recommend: Yes

7th July 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

4th July 2023:

Adventurous trip to the B&B. Magnificent surroundings. Friendly host. Excellent breakfast.

Would Recommend: Yes

1st July 2023:

Very friendly hostess Interesting location sorry we didn’t have time to explore Breakfast was excellent

The Deli on the Main Street in Fortwilliam was very good value and lovely food

Would Recommend: Yes

30th June 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

29th June 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

24th June 2023:

Very friendly and welcoming hostess. The room and the breakfast was very good as the veiw over the mountains.

Take a walk along the canal and if the weather is good you can take a swim in the river 3 min walk away

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd June 2023:

We enjoyed a peaceful 2 night stay, superb views of Ben Nevis at breakfast. Ilona is a really friendly and informative hostess, very welcoming. Would definitely recommend this as a very secluded stay away from the bustle of Fort William.

We enjoyed an evening meal at Glen Nevis hotel. Recommend a visit to Neptune's Staircase to see the enormous locks operating on the Caledonian Canal.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th June 2023:

Lovely location and welcome. Even the route to the B&B is interesting :)

Close to Banavie & Neptune's staircase, Spean Bridge, Fort William, so very convenient.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th June 2023:

Ilona is an excellent host. Great breakfast. Beautiful walks to the river and the woodlands to wind down or start the day.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th June 2023:

Very relaxing, perfect host, excellent base for walking. Wonderful views of the Nevis range.

Many munros within easy reach.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st May 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

14th May 2023:

Great couple , wonderful hosts . Area was magnificent and the accommodation was lovely.couldn't do enough t9 help. C9mfortavle bed and big bathroom either showrooms and bath . Lots of local information available and we're very open to chatting . Even washed a few clothes for us .. I'd stay again and can recommend you stay here ..

See everything ! Favourites inckudlower falls and Eileen Donon Castle. Arisaig beautiful. Glen coe can't be beaten! And 2hr biat trip from fort william was great .

Would Recommend: Yes

13th May 2023:

Absolutely superb B&B, wonderfully comfortable - I especially appreciated the great tea selection, and the snuggly bed! And of course, around the back of the shed, across the field, through the bluebells... not every B&B has its own castle.

Torcastle is close to Fort William and the Great Glen, but for walkers it's a couple of minutes off the canal and has the most superb view of Ben Nevis. And if you're like me and a bit worried about dogs, don't be! These black labs are determined to present you with fluffy toys and waggy tails, no barks or growls, just kindness.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th May 2023:

Very welcoming host. Lovely clean accommodation. The lounge/dining room is a perfect addition to the bedrooms. The cooked breakfast was excellent. Would definitely stay here again if looking for accomodation in this area.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th April 2023:

Very friendly and welcoming. We had to delay our arrival that day by a couple of hours but they cheerfully agreed. Room and facilities were quite comfortable. Breakfast was cooked to order, and included fresh fruit. Nice view of Ben Nevis from the breakfast area. We would definitely stay here again.

If possible, eat dinner before you arrive as the local restaurants close early. The tunnel access can be daunting so consider arriving before dark if that might be a concern.

Would Recommend: Yes

19th October 2022:

Lovely helpful friendly host.

Would Recommend: Yes

11th October 2022:

While the Thistle room was smaller than it appeared in the pictures, it was well appointed. The proprietor (Ilona) was so welcoming! Breakfasts were delicious! I particularly appreciate the proprietor’s willingness to offer alternatives for those of us with food allergies. The views of Ben Nevis were fantastic!

The tunnel under the canal to get to the property is low and narrow. We were concerned our car would be too wide on first go. Ben Nevis Inn was a gem of a restaurant- 10min away and highly recommend. Also, Black Isle Brewery was family (and dog) and food allergen friendly. If you love the microbrew environment, definitely check it out!

Would Recommend: Yes

5th October 2022:

It is a beautiful but quite a remote location.

Would Recommend: Yes

30th September 2022:

Excellent hosts I cannot fault my stay. Nice views, lovely breakfast and a quiet peaceful location.

Ben Nevis is a good walk if you are fit, well prepaired with the right equipment. Good low level walks at the top of Glen Nevis. The Crofters bar is good and Sammy's Chip Shop does good fish and chips. Shop around the outdoor shops as some are a bit high with prices.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th September 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

20th September 2022:

We stayed for two nights, accompanied by three grandchildren, and it was absolutely perfect. It felt a very safe environment, the children loved the animals, breakfast was very flexible (request for sausage sandwiches was accommodated!).

We travelled on the Jacobite steam train and went up Aonach Mor on the cable car, both very successful. We at at the Geographer one night, very nice but they don't take bookings in the summer so we had to wait for a table. We loved the Ben Nevis Inn, children could explore outside while waiting for food.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th September 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

15th September 2022:

Always a warm welcome, and very helpful when we ended up returning with a chip shop supper ! :)

Don't eat at the Moorings ! Check out Sammy's Fish & Chip Shop in Caol :)

Would Recommend: Yes

13th September 2022:

Beautiful location and lovely people running the b & b lovely comfy clean rooms and lovely breakfast

Prime location for travellers in ben nevis area

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd September 2022:

Very welcoming.nice atmosphere

The tunnel is quite novel

Would Recommend: Yes

29th August 2022:

Spotless accomodation..looking up to be nevis..such a lovely friendly couple made us feel so welcome..wod 100% recomend this accomodation..beautifull area

Would Recommend: Yes

21st August 2022:

Thanks to the friendly hosts for our stay in this calm, comfortable, clean B and B. Great location, great view if weather is nice. It just takes time to get to the house...it is really remote from Fort William. But really recommendable.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th August 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

6th August 2022:

We felt welcomed, the place was neat and clean and breakfast was great.

The nicest quiet place in the area.

Would Recommend: Yes

30th July 2022:

Siamo stati molto bene. Le camere sono molto confortevoli e la colazione buona. Ideale per non stare nel caos di Fort William.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th July 2022:

Great, quirky, location with great views. Loved the animals: the dogs; the horse; the mule; and the chickens. Host very friendly and obliging.

Make sure to make a reservation for dinner no matter where you go or you could end up doing an unwanted tour. If going to see the 'Harry Potter' train, the Jacobite, at the viaduct - make sure to get there at least an hour beforehand to ensure a parking spot and give you time to get to a good viewing position.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th July 2022:

We enjoyed staying here because of the surrounds, proximity to Fort William and friendly owners. Facilities were great and the breakfast was delicious. Had a separate room to sit and enjoy the view away from the bedroom which was nice.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st July 2022:

Even though we were only with you for one night, we loved our mini break. We couldnt have asked for a better, more beautiful location. Our hosts were wonderful and friendly and the groom and facilities were excellent. I 110% recommend a stay here. I hope we will be back someday.

Very close to Fort William for walking/water sports. Also not far from the wonderful Neptune’s Steps on the Caledonian canal.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th July 2022:

Absolutely loved our stay here the friendly atmosphere we felt like family breakfast was awesome cooked fresh fantastic views room was perfect clean and fresh 10 out of 10

Taxi to town or a lovely walk down the canal fantastic sites to see and plenty of fantastic views

Would Recommend: Yes

8th July 2022:

Had a fantastic time it was so nice and peaceful best nights sleep for years. Great breakfast nothing was to much trouble. Secure lockup for the bikes. I’ll be going back

Would Recommend: Yes

4th July 2022:

We loved our stay in such a beautiful place! We only wish we’d had a little more time. Accommodations were comfortable, we loved the pups, enjoyed conversation with our host, and driving through the tunnel to get to our destination. Hope we’re able to visit again some day!

Would Recommend: Yes

25th June 2022:

Very friendly and pleased to help. A pleasant location to stay at.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th June 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

19th June 2022:

Very welcoming host, good breakfast and quiet location.

Nearby Fort William, Steall Falls, Glencoe and Glenfinnan. We spent 4 nights and it was enough to enjoy the beauty of the area.

Would Recommend: Yes

17th June 2022:

Made to feel very welcome by the whole family and nothing to much trouble, would defo stay again

Would Recommend: Yes

6th June 2022:

Ilona and Gavin are the kindest people and keep a beautiful BnB… breakfast is outstanding and they go above and beyond in every respect!!! Absolutely love Torcastle BnB and HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Glenfinnan Viaduct, day trip to LochNess and Inverness, as well as Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns … amazing history in these places… don’t miss driving through Glencoe… you will not believe the beauty of the Highlands!!!

Would Recommend: Yes

4th June 2022:

Thank you for having us. We absolutely loved our stay with you and will come again if we're ever in Fort William.

5 min drive to centre of Fort William, this is an ideal place to get away from the hustle and bustle.

Would Recommend: Yes

30th May 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

25th May 2022:

Beautiful, unique location. Lovely spacious and comfortable room Hosts very welcoming and helpful Lovely breakfast. Wish we could have stayed longer

Glenfinnan viaduct worth a visit.

Would Recommend: Yes

14th May 2022:

Lovely

Would Recommend: Yes

7th May 2022:

Such warm and welcoming hosts. We got there later than expected and freezing cold, and they offered to dry out our wet clothes in front of the fire. So thoughtful. The breakfast was divine- and the eggs were freshly laid that morning from their own chickens!!

Neptunes staircase

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd April 2022:

We had a lovely stay, the house was beautiful in a stunning and great location, the breakfast was very nice.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th April 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

17th April 2022:

We had a lovely stay, a beautiful view and enjoyed it a lot!:-)

The restaurant in Fort William: "The Geographer"

Would Recommend: Yes

15th April 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

9th March 2022:

Lovely accommodation and comfy bed. Beautiful views from the breakfast room. Ilona was super friendly and helpful with printing out hiking maps! Accommodation is 15min drive from Fort William and both rooms are on the ground floor.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th March 2022:

Very friendly very comfy clean and polite and fantastic views

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd February 2022:

We absolutely loved this B & B. Such a beautiful location and a lovely set up especially if you have the two rooms. You then have the lounge to yourself and we really enjoyed that. Ilona and Gavin are lovely people who welcomed us warmly and shared about their animals etc. We really would love to go back one day, maybe even to one of their self catering accommodations. Thank you for an amazing stay! Xx

We ate at the Ben Nevis in Fort William which was really good. We were just using the stay as a stopover on way to Skye but we still had a walk about. The wee cinema looks great and we would love to have gone there. It’s worth a wee drive to see the Steall Falls. A bit of a climb where you can choose how far you want to walk as the falls seem to go on for miles. A visit to see the Glenfinnan Viaduct is a must! Enjoy!

Would Recommend: Yes

11th November 2021:

Friendly and helpful host.

Lovely isolated location with view of Ben Nevis. Good base to visit Fort William and easy access to road to Mallaig and Glenfinnan viaduct and Highlands.

Would Recommend: Yes

10th November 2021:

This was an excellent B&B, it was clean, lovely location and breakfast cooked each morning was to a very high standard. It is set just outside Fort William in a quiet location. We would love to visit again one day maybe in the summer season to take advantage of some good local walks. Would recommend.

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd October 2021:

Lovely warm welcome, very comfortable, lovely decor, and an amazing breakfast with views.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th October 2021:

Lovely big comfortable bed in a beautifully clean and well equipped room on the ground floor. The host was extremely friendly and helpful with bags of local knowledge and advice for things to see and do. Changing breakfast time each day to suit our plans was no trouble either from the Lovely Iiona. We will be back!!

The Jacobite Train is a must, but book early!! A boat trip on Loch Ness is also good fun! Great food in the Ben Nevis Inn, and also the Crofter. Bring clothing for all 4 seasons!!

Would Recommend: Yes

10th October 2021:

We had a lovely stay despite the inclement weather. The breakfast was lovely and our hosts very welcoming and kind. The room was excellent. Will definitely book again.

Thanks to Gavin for the excellent recommendation of The Geographer in Fort William for dinner- the steak was probably the best we’d ever had! The Jacobite steam train was fantastic and we had a lovely walk along the Caledonian Canal.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th October 2021:

Would Recommend: Yes

5th October 2021:

It's why we keep coming back !

Don't try to replicate the Mini sewer chase in the tunnel !

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd September 2021:

The accommodation was spotlessly clean and the owners couldn't do enough for us. Breakfast was superb set in a quiet location.

Book restaurants for evening meals as places were really busy

Would Recommend: Yes

12th September 2021:

Although the location is remote the access to the property is very exciting with the tunnel route . Owners very friendly and accommodating, beautiful family room

Would definitely recommend

Would Recommend: Yes

12th September 2021:

Iiona was very flexible when we had to change our plans which we appreciated and were delighted when we had an almost full refund of our deposit. The toiletries which are from the Highland Soap Co are fabulous ! The house is easier to find now there’s a sign at the end of the road . A brilliant location and can warmly recommend .

Would Recommend: Yes

1st September 2021:

We (my husband, son, parents and I) spent three fantastic nights at Torcastle House. Ilona is a fantastic host, making us feel really welcome and helping us with our questions. The breakfasts were delicious, particularly the black pudding and smoked salmon (not necessarily together!). The rooms were great too with comfy beds, room for our clothes, nice hot showers and tea making facilities. It was great to be able to use the communal area as a group too as our group had both of the rooms. Oh and the dogs were brilliant playing with our son. We'd thoroughly recommend Torcastle House and will be back if we're in the area again.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th August 2021:

Would Recommend: Yes

18th August 2021:

Would Recommend: Yes

16th August 2021:

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd August 2021:

Nice peaceful location , clean , nice breakfast and great hosts .

Only 10mins to town centre , easy to find b&b follow sat nav and then owners instructions ,

Would Recommend: Yes

31st July 2021:

Lovely hosts, clean and well appointed rooms, awesome views of Ben Nevis, excellent breakfast. Everything we could have wished for thanks.

Need to pre-book evening meals in local town. We hadn't done that on our evening of arrival and couldn't get a table anywhere - ended up in huge queue at McDonalds - presumably with everyone else who hadn't pre-booked a table. We pre-booked at 'The Moorings' - nearest restaurant to Torcastle House for evening meal on night two and enjoyed a fabulous meal.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th July 2021:

Wonderful place to stay. So peaceful. Lovely walks. Great welcome from three lovely labradors. Great accommodation and first class breakfast. Would highly recommend.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th July 2021:

Highly recommend, friendly staff. Breakfast was included and was good

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd July 2021:

Delightful host. Spotlessly clean. Breakfast fantastic.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st July 2021:

Lovely hosts. Very helpful. Home from home. Beautiful scenery and great for walks.

Moorings hotel lovely walk to it along the Caledonian canal.

Would Recommend: Yes

14th July 2021:

Hosts are very welcoming and friendly. The room is very spacious even the bathroom. Everything was sparkling clean. The sheets were a good quality. We slept exceptionally well. The bed was so comfortable and the pillows lovely. We loved the location and the breakfast room with a stunning view of Ben Nevis. Highly recommended.

Just 3 miles drive into Fort William. The Jacobite steam train is an enjoyable day out.

Would Recommend: Yes

10th July 2021:

Fantastic service, really friendly and a great location for Ben Nevis. Nice and remote so silence at night too. Quite quirky to get to but that’s part of the charm! Would recommend!

Easy access to Fort William for eating out.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th July 2021:

Great hosts, great food, great visit!

Would Recommend: Yes

5th July 2021:

Lovely setting with great access for walking and cycling along the Caledonian Canal. Clean and comfortable b n b.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th June 2021:

Exactly what we were looking for. Off the beaten track but close enough to the action. The b n b was impeccably clean and the host was superb. Couldn't do enough for us!! They say locals make the best tour guys, and that is the case here. We were sent on some lovely walks recommended by Ilona and she was spot on!. Breakfast was gorgeous!!!! Our room was clean and spacious and the bathroom was great! A nice soak in the tub at the end of a busy day. We can't recommend this place enough! Thankyou and we will see you again :)

The only thing I can mention would be, if you are heading to the Nevis Range, all go in the one car as it is extortionate to park and then to go up in the cable car. The food at the top is not worth the money they are asking PREP YOUR FOOD BEFORE YOU GO. £11 for hotdog and chips!!!where I come from that is not worth it. But the range facilities are great. They just need to sort their value for money out on the little things.

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd June 2021:

Beautiful little place, with a very welcoming host. Everything from cleanliness to breakfast were held to high standard, would definitely love to stay a little longer next time!

Would Recommend: Yes

11th June 2021:

The owner was very friendly. Breakfast was lovely and the bathroom toiletries smelt gorgeous. Bed and pillows were comfy

Would Recommend: Yes

18th May 2021:

Nothing is too much trouble here. Helpful and friendly. Entrance via the tunnel is shorter but loved taking the route in by the canal. Great views of Ben Nevis from the lounge.

Would Recommend: Yes

5th May 2021:

We stayed 2 nights here ( for the second time) and had a wonderful time!The drive down through the tunnel is quirky. The accommodation is spotless and the hosts are extremely helpful and kind. They went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and relaxed. The setting is stunning and peaceful yet close to Fort William and all amenities. We stayed in “Heather” a king size en-suite room which was perfect. Breakfast was delicious- a huge bowl of fresh fruit ( melon, strawberries and blueberries) followed by scrambled eggs and smoked salmon and as much fresh coffee as we wanted. I would strongly recommend a stay here!

There is lots to do in Fort William and it is slowly opening up after Covid restrictions. We had a lovely day on the Jacobite steam railway from Fort William to Mallaig. We had a good meal in The Moorings Hotel close to Torcastle and enjoyed a visit to the Great Glen. A visit to the Highland Soap Company in Fort William is a must! Brilliant shop and cafe and lovely products.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th December 2020:

A very nice welcome with genuine sincerity. We really enjoyed our 5 star experience. Thank you very much.

Would Recommend: Yes

31st October 2020:

This was our third wonderful visit to Torcastle House. We love it here and will definitely visit again. The room is large, comfortable and extremely clean. There are lovely facilities including local toiletries etc. The hosts are really friendly and helpful if you need ideas or tips where to visit or how to get somewhere. The view from the breakfast room is simply stunning and the breakfast is delicious, freshly made to our taste each day. There’s not many places you can sit eating your breakfast looking at Ben Nevis and watching a variety of animals potter about the land. We also love the unique setting and the journey through the little tunnel to get there, it still feels like a proper adventure, even though this is our third visit. Can’t recommended Torcastle House highly enough. It’s a super place and we will definitely be back to stay again.

There is so much to see and do around the local area. Trip up the cable car to the Nevis Range Isle of Syke Applecross pass Pizza jos and The bakery Glencoe Fort Augustus And Loch Ness Lots of good driving roads and stunning scenery. Advice - if you like driving take some of the smaller roads on the map, amazing views, lots of wildlife and a feeling of being amongst nature.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th October 2020:

Would Recommend: Yes

1st October 2020:

So helpful, as we got caught up in a local traffic jam, Ilona rang us back after we sent a text.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th September 2020:

We had a great stay at Torcastle, the room was big, spacious & very clean, the bed was so comfortable. Also ideal location if your climbing Ben Nevis. Would highly recommend.

Ideal location if your climbing Ben Nevis, its 20 minute drive from Glen Nevis Visitors center where we started our walk. We ate out in some good places, the first night was just the local cinema but it was very tasty thats located in fort william town center the 2nd night we ate at the Cobbs lounge bistro which was also very tasty but limited menu. I would book restaurants in advance as it was so busy we struggled to get in places.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th September 2020:

Lovely B&B with clean, well-appointed rooms and one of the best views ever, looking out into Ben Nevis. Excellent breakfast with their own free range eggs - you can watch the hens that provide them in front of the house. As a vegetarian, the specific provision for me was very well done.

Be aware that you have to drive through a magnificent but low and narrow tunnel to reach the B&B. It’s an early 19th century engineering wonder, but you won’t get through with a top box, bike rack or canoes on top of your car and anything larger than a medium SUV will struggle. I drive a Peugeot 3008 and it was a tight squeeze - but well worth the effort.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th September 2020:

Stunning location with lovely proprietors

The Geographer fir dinner is highly recommended

Would Recommend: Yes

24th September 2020:

We stayed for one night and it was just what we needed. Beautiful and peaceful location, comfortable room, delicious breakfast and a super friendly host. Would definitely come again.

Would Recommend: Yes

16th September 2020:

Well situated close enough to fort william and local sights but far enough to be quiet. Lovely house with spotless and well furnished rooms. Small, with just two rooms so very private. Very friendly host with a truly delicious breakfast. Happily recommended. Tunnel on the way to property a little unnerving but drivable even in the dark with very heavy rain.

Would Recommend: Yes

11th September 2020:

Comfortable, clean and friendly place to stay with a very good breakfast. Would definitely stay here again.

Many of the restaurants in the area have limited capacity at the moment, so it is best to book in advance.

Would Recommend: Yes

11th September 2020:

Friendly helpful host. Lovely breakfast.

Would Recommend: Yes

17th August 2020:

We had an amazing stay. The owners were outstanding and went above and beyond throughout. Breakfast was superb. Location was stunning and convenient to main town and major attractions.

Would Recommend: Yes

10th August 2020:

Very friendly and welcoming host, lovely breakfast, peaceful location, comfortable room, spotlessly clean.

Only a few miles from the Caledonian Canal, which is great for walking along. We had an excellent meal at Brown's restaurant in Fort William.

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd August 2020:

Everything about this B&B is just wonderful, from the setting, with a lovely view of Ben Nevis to Ilona's breakfasts, which are a real treat. Our 10 year old said it was the best scrambled egg ever! Ilona and her family are so warm and friendly and the animals are a joy to be around. The rooms are modern and comfortable, with all amenities needed. We really enjoyed every part of our stay.

If you want to go to restaurants to eat, make sure you book a table in advance. We struggled to get in anywhere, but this may have been due to fewer tables being available because of CV-19. We highly recommend the Geographers on the High Street, it has a really nice vibe and very friendly staff. The wood fired pizza place does delicious pizza but service was hit and miss (we think they have not quite adjusted to the CV-19 situation). The Moorings is nice but over-priced for what they offer. Highly recommended activities are the walk to Steall Falls and a trip on the Jacobite steam train is not to be missed. There are also lovely walks in Glen Coe near Clachaig Inn and around the Lochan. The Kyle of Lochalsh can be easily done in a day and Glen Shiel is a must see area.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th July 2020:

We had a wonderful time at Torcastle BnB! The hosts were very kind and made delicious breakfast, our room was cozy and comfortable and the location is magical - mountain views and friendly lambs just outside. Would highly recommend!

Beautiful hikes nearby! Enjoy the quiet and calm of the location.

Would Recommend: Yes

10th June 2020:

Fantastic location. IIona and her family couldn't have made us feel more welcomed. Room was comfortable, clean and well kept. We definitely intended on returning at some point when things get back to normal. Looking forward to seeing you all again. Fraser & Mary. Ps... Sorry about the late feedback.

Would Recommend: Yes

17th March 2020:

Really great get away area,location is right for and outdooradventurist.

We used it as a base for our walking trips and it was fab.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th March 2020:

Very wonderful and quiet accomodation. Cool and lovely animals in the paddock. Very friendly and helpful staff. PS. Interesting road leading there - tunnel :)

Would Recommend: Yes

4th March 2020:

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd November 2019:

5 star treatment wonderful service

Lots of things to see and visit a great starting point :)

Would Recommend: Yes

11th November 2019:

We had a wonderful stay for one night at Torcastle House. We were welcomed like family, enjoyed to have even an own living room and were in the morning very impressed by the wonderful view directly from our window. We could choose what we would like for breakfast (even Nutella appeared for our little ones) and at what time we would like to have it. Arriving through the „tunnel“ was an adventure but with the good description it was easy to find. We will definitely come back if there is the opportunity.

Would Recommend: Yes

5th November 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd November 2019:

Friendly and helpful hosts. Generous and delicious breakfast. Absolutely stunning location.

Just to be aware of the narrow tunnel. The Moorings Hotel had friendly staff and food was reasonably priced.

Would Recommend: Yes

31st October 2019:

Superb views, lovely host. Thanks for a wonderful stay!

Would Recommend: Yes

29th October 2019:

Very scenic location, modern property, very clean and well maintained, wonderful host. Enjoyed the breakfast before we set off.i will be going back

Nevis range, fort Williams local shops, new supermarkets

Would Recommend: Yes

27th October 2019:

Really enjoyed our stay

Would Recommend: Yes

25th October 2019:

Great stay. terrific view, terrific breakfast and wonderful hosts. Thanks

Don't be scared getting to Torcastle House through the 200 year old tunnel! Climb Ben Nevis, see the Caledonian Canal, watch the steam train cross the Glenfinnan viaduct.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st October 2019:

A really nice alternative to a face-less hotel!

Would Recommend: Yes

20th October 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

13th October 2019:

Very accomodating and friendly. Great location. Very clean. Food great. Excellent views.

Great place to stay, central to a lot of attractions. Ben Nevis, Glencoe, Loch Ness.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th October 2019:

We stayed for 3 nights and everything was wonderful from the moment we arrived. So peaceful. The house itself is really well presented, clean and very comfortable. Hosts excellent. All the animals are very welcoming. Great Place we will definitely be back.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th October 2019:

Very comfortable and a good nights sleep. Nice breakfast. Helpful Host.

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Would Recommend: Yes