Warm and Welcoming B & B / Self-Catering in Fort William
About Balcarres
Located in a peaceful, elevated position at the end of a cul-de-sac, Balcarres enjoys stunning views of Loch Linnhe and the Ardgour Hills, but is just a 15 minute stroll along the Loch to the Town Centre with its shops, bars and restaurants.
We are perfectly placed for enjoying all that the Highlands have to offer, be it sightseeing, walking, the local wildlife or adventure sports.
We look forward to welcoming you into our home and are more than happy to advise you on the many things to do and see in and around Fort William.
Click on the link ‘nearby’ above for some of our suggestions.
Andy and Carole
What We Offer
Accommodation
Balcarres has 3 Guest Rooms – a King, a Double, and a Twin, which are all ensuite, in addition we have 2 well equipped self catering apartments, with their own private entrances.
Breakfast
For our breakfast we offer: cereals, fruit juices, yoghurt, porridge, poached eggs, scrambled eggs and smoked salmon, tea, coffee and toast, and of course our full cooked breakfast.
Amazing Views
Relax and enjoy the views over Loch Linnhe and the Ardgour Hills, with the boats sailing by and the stunning sunsets.
Our Accomodation
Linnhe View
1 Double Bedroom – Kitchen/Diner – Shower Room – from £94 per night based on a minimum 3 night stay
Loch View
1 Double Bedroom – Kitchen/Diner – Shower Room – from £94 per night based on a minimum 3 night stay
Bed & Breakfast
Our Breakfast
We offer our guests a great start to the day. On offer is cereals, fresh fruit salad, fruit juices, yoghurt, porridge, scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, tea, coffee and toast, and of course our full cooked breakfast.
Self catering
Our Welcome Hamper
Just to get you settled in, we leave a welcome pack in our apartments. Included is tea, coffee, sugar, cookies, bread, butter, jam and milk
Hear From Our Happy Guests
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Our Blog
Glencoe Lochan
Glencoe Lochan this evening, with the Pap of Glencoe behind, it’s an enjoyable stroll, all level with lots of seating around, to relax and take
Garbh Eilean Wildlife Hide
A lovely circular drive to the wildlife hide today at Loch Sunart, managed to see common seals, heron, oystercatchers and a little grebe.
A wander along the Caledonian Canal today
We went for a stroll along the Canal today, with views to the Nevis range and lots of wildfowl to look out for, it’s a
Inchree Falls
A New Years Day walk today, parking at Glen Righ Car Park (a red squirrel viewing wall is here), then walking up through the forest
Frequently Asked Questions
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A small, non refundable deposit is taken at the time of your booking, and the remaining balance is due 30 days before your arrival. Any cancellation due to mandatory Covid-19 orders or instructions will be rescheduled free of charge, but any other cancellations will incur a charge equating to full payment if within 30 days of the arrival date. Please see our terms and conditions for full details.
We do not allow dogs
Yes, all major cards are accepted
A deposit is taken at the time of reservation by our payment system. This is £50 for B&B, or the first night’s value for Self Catering. The balance due is taken 30 days before your arrival.
Check in is from 4pm – 10pm. Our check out is by 10am, check out time is not flexible as we need to clean the rooms.
The Railway and Bus Station is 1.5 miles away, with a taxi rank outside.
Yes, there is free onsite parking available for the duration of your stay with us.
