Award-winning five-star castle hotel and restaurant dating back to 1863, Inverlochy Castle Hotel nestles in the foothills of the mighty Ben Nevis amidst truly superb scenery.
GUESTROOMS
Each of the 17 bedrooms, all of which have private bathrooms, boast individual designs and offer spectacular views of the grounds and surrounding mountains.
FACILITIES
Michelin Star and triple AA Rosette-winning restaurant, private gardens, fishing, clay pigeon shooting, snooker and tennis. Hiking, mountain biking, cruises on Loch Ness, pony trekking, game shooting and even skiing (in season) can be enjoyed nearby.
ACCOMMODATION REVIEW
One of Scotland's finest luxury hotels, Inverlochy Castle is uniquely located amongst the glens, lochs and mountains of the West Highlands of Scotland. Nestling in the foothills of the mighty Ben Nevis; Inverlochy Castle was built in 1863 by the first Lord Abinger, near the site of the original 13th century fortress. During a trip to Balmoral Castle in September 1873, Queen Victoria actually spent a week at Inverlochy sketching and painting and she subsequently wrote in her diaries: "I never saw a lovelier or more romantic spot", a comment that holds true to this day.
Inverlochy remained a private home up until 1969 when it began its carnation as one of Scotland's finest country house hotels. As one would expect, the public rooms at Inverlochy boast some magnificent features. The frescoed ceiling of the Great Hall with its Venetian crystal chandeliers reflect the tranquil atmosphere of bygone days, while the Drawing Room with its majestic views over the private Loch, oozes an aura of understated elegance. As for the 17 beautiful guestrooms at Inverlochy; all boast private bathrooms, while each is individually designed and offers superb views of the grounds and surrounding mountains.
Dinner at Inverlochy Castle is truly an experience to savour and guests can choose from three dining rooms, each one decorated with elaborate period furnishings. The menu features modern British cuisine, which is internationally recognised in terms of quality. And though Inverlochy is not exactly the most central location from which to play Scotland's best courses; in terms of facilities, activities and nearby attractions, it is second to none. Guests can enjoy a range of activities from fishing and clay pigeon shooting on site to pony trekking and hiking nearby. One of the major merits of staying at Inverlochy, however, is proximity to some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. It's not all about golf, so be sure to take it all in.
ONLINE GOLF TRAVEL RATING
If you want a base purely from which to play golf, then Inverlochy is probably not the place. But in terms of quality, location and access to spectacular scenery, this is it! This is an ideal venue to spend a few days relaxing either prior to or after your golfing trip.
Situated on the A82 route in the village of Torlundy, about three miles north of Fort William in the southwestern Highlands.
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One of Scotland's finest luxury hotels, Inverlochy Castle is uniquely located amongst the glens, lochs and mountains of the West Highlands of Scotland. Nestling in the foothills of the mighty Ben Nevis; Inverlochy Castle was built in 1863 by the first Lord Abinger, near the site of the original 13th century fortress. During a trip to Balmoral Castle in September 1873, Queen Victoria actually spent a week at Inverlochy sketching and painting and she subsequently wrote in her diaries: "I never saw a lovelier or more romantic spot", a comment that holds true to this day.
