Inverlochy Castle Hotel

We had a wonderful two-night stay at Inverlochy Castle and loved every moment. From the moment we arrived, there was a real sense of peace and calm, with the most natural, effortless hospitality throughout. We stayed in a Small Walled Garden Room, which was actually far more spacious than we expected. The room was beautifully finished, with so much attention to detail, and felt incredibly comfortable and luxurious. The service was attentive and thoughtful without ever feeling overbearing. Everyone seemed to know exactly when to be there while still allowing us to simply relax and enjoy our stay. Dinner was exquisite. We enjoyed all five courses at a lovely table by the window, and every course was beautifully presented and delicious. We were also celebrating a birthday, which was acknowledged in such a quiet and thoughtful way. Nothing was overdone, which made it feel all the more genuine and special. Inverlochy has that rare ability to feel luxurious without being formal or forced. Peaceful surroundings, beautiful rooms, exceptional food and wonderfully warm hospitality. A very special place and somewhere we would happily return to.

A great location if you're exploring the Isle of Skye and the western Highlands. The town of Fort William itself doesn't have much to recommend it, so the Inverlochy Castle, a few miles outside of town, is a nice option. The grounds are beautiful. We stayed in one of their Walled Garden Junior Suites in the refurnished stables. The view of the gardens from our room was gorgeous. The gardens are meticulously maintained. Our room was huge with a gigantic covered patio and view of the mountains. It was dated, and could use some work...new sofa, carpeting, bedding (a duvet instead of sheets and a used blanket), etc. Pros: A beautiful, historic property. Gorgeous sitting areas in the mansion. Excellent breakfast with a small continental spread and then anything you might want from the menu. Dinner at the Factors Inn County Pub was one of the best meals we had during our 18-day driving trip through Great Britain. Cons: Lots of mold along the bottom of our shower which is a huge turn off for me. When we brought this to their attention, we returned to a shower that was re-caulked and clean. The rubber bath mat for the shower was gross. They didn't replace it. With only one person working checkin and checkout, expect a wait. We weren't made to feel very special during this process....more like a bother.

I last went to Inverlochy 17 years ago. It hasn’t changed much since. The common areas are fabulous and beautifully maintained, but the bedroom we stayed in was very tired and the bathroom was probably last touched in the 1980’s. It needs a refurb. The staff are all very professional but a little too formal for my taste. The food was lovely but I don’t like having to wear a jacket for dinner in this day and age. I guess it is perhaps a matter of personal taste. I would give it a good rating, but for the bedrooms I am afraid. I felt it was quite pricey as a result.

Inverlochy Castle Hotel delivered one of the finest stays of our entire trip. Set against the backdrop of Ben Nevis and the surrounding Highlands, it's a property that feels both grand and genuinely welcoming from the moment you arrive. The service here is truly world-class. The entire team — from check-in through every meal and turndown — anticipated our needs before we even had to ask, striking that perfect balance of polish and warmth. Nothing felt stiff or overly formal; it simply felt like being exceptionally well cared for. We stayed in the Isle of Skye room, and the view was nothing short of spectacular — looking out over the mountains, it was the kind of scene you could sit and take in for hours. Waking up to that view each morning was a highlight in itself, and the room's elegant, comfortable design made it just as wonderful to unwind in each evening. The dining, though, might be the single best part of the stay. Dinner was exquisite — course after course of beautifully composed, inventive dishes that showcased incredible Scottish ingredients, all served with real care and precision. Breakfast was equally impressive, a genuinely special way to start each day rather than a routine one. Inverlochy Castle combines an unbeatable setting, flawless service, and unbelievable food into one of the most memorable hotel stays we've ever had. An absolute must for anyone visiting the Fort William area.

Went for dinner with family and friends at the Seasgair restaurant. Last went here about 20 years ago when it was excellent. Have to say this time it was underwhelming. Food was nice and any allergies were well catered for. The starter was very average. The rest was nice but lacked colour. Taste wise it was okay but didn't wow us like it did 20 years ago. The management outside the restaurant was not great. Meeting friends for a surprise 80th birthday was poorly managed and the after dinner coffee and teas were mixed up and cold no petit fores were delivered or offered. At £145 per head plus wine I expected better.