We were given a very hospitable welcome from Willie when we arrived and nothing was too much trouble. We were very well looked after throughout our two days at Ashburn and anticipate returning in the future.
The staff was very welcoming and accommodating. Offered suggestions for places to visit and restaurants.
You welcomed us in to your home & went out of your way to make our stay the best. Your eye for detail is exceptional & knowledge of the local area & where to eat was appreciated.
Eating out is such an individual thing... however the food at Brown's was by far the best quality but more formal & more money than The Ben Nevis Inn. We would recommend both. Again places to visit is an individual thing, we very much enjoyed Arisaig for its quiet location & our drive home on the Glencoe route was just wonderful.
Nice restaurant the Crannog on the loch near Asburn House See the Neptunian's staircase and the Harry Potter train at Glenfinnan We did not enjoy the Ben Nevis's trails but would come back to do it
Loved the hospitality, food, views...Rooms were great. Enjoyed every minute of our stay. Great central location.
My hosts are lovely people. Christine made me excellent French toast every morning, and the view on the water was hypnotic. I've stayed at the Ashburn House several times and am always grateful for the welcome and friendly chatter. Some B&Bs still feel like a sterile hotel, but this house is like a home.
Sugar & Spice offers excellent Thai curries for dinner from Thursday through Sunday. A nice day trip is taking the train to Mallaig, where there is a Circular Walk that is good for low-impact hikers. Another good low-impact walk is the path to the Inverlochy castle ruins.
Very warm welcome. Knowledgeable about the local amenities. Lots of info in the room on what to do and visit. Lovely house and very tasteful decorated. Great views.
As all other restaurants were fully booked and could even take on a single person, I ended going to the great glen pub/red to run by Wetherspoon. It was really busy and buzzing. Against expectations food was good and staff really friendly. Good value for money.
Wonderful hospitality and helpful with suggestions for food and hikes. Delicious huge breakfast in a lovely setting. Hope to have the opportunity to come back
We loved our stay at the Ashburn. Everything was perfect. In particular, our hosts were very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. I've stayed in a lot of B&B's over the years and this was definitely in my top five.
We just asked manager who made great recommendations and did all the bookings (we were a party of 6) so no easy task to fit us all in. Really great place
This B&B ticks all the boxes. The attention to detail and excellent customer service make this the best I've stayed at in Fort William.
A warm welcome of tea & biscuits (gluten-free as requested), excellently furnished room with lovely and peaceful view over the garden. Breakfast was superb with attention to locally sourced produce. Willie & Christine were friendly & informative & everything was very well run.
What a wonderful place to stay on our quick visit to Fort William. Such nice hosts and the quality of everything was excellent. The breakfast was very nice and the view was amazing. Not one bad word to say about this place, it was perfect!!
Well Ben Nevis is only about an 8 minute drive away. We climbed it and it was very fulfilling, although my legs have only just recovered!!
If you get to drive yourself to Loch Ness, you should go using A82 to Inverness, enjoy both Loch Ness and Inverness, and try to come back using A852 (General Wade's Millitary Road). Some portion of the road is a single lane and requires attention, but it was very scenic and gave us unique experience.
This is a wonderful place to stay with kind and knowledgable hosts. Who extend themselves to make you comfortable. The house is lovely and breakfast delicious. We have been twice and would return in a heartbeat.
Great location as town is close enough for easy walking. Great location for hiking in Glen Nevis or Glencoe area. Glencoe is spectacularly beautiful. Only negative is that there is not a great deal available for vegetarians, for dinner. Hard to find a variety of dinner choices. And the Indian restaurant in the middle of town had the worst Indian food I have ever eaten. But for non vegetarians there are surely many more options.
Ashburn House is in a great location with wonderful views and within easy walking distance of the High Street. Our room was beautifully decorated with a super comfy bed and great en-suite facilities. We were made to feel really welcome by both Christine and Willie and would definitely stay here again.
It is a lovely place. The staff is very helpful and we can recommend this place to other travellers.
We had a fantastic stay and would love to come back and visit again. Breakfast was wonderful, rooms were comfortable and welcome was warm. What more could you ask for?
Very welcoming and friendly owners, comfortable rooms with a personal touch. Breakfasts are great. Well located 5 min drive from centre of Fort William. Quiet and peaceful accross the road from the Loch. Highly recommend Ashburn House.
Received a very friendly and warm reception. Beautiful room, lovely decorated and spotlessly clean. High standard bathroom. The breakfast was fantastic. Next time we will spend more time here than only one night, that we highly regret not having done!
One has to visit the restaurant Lime Tree in Fort William. We went there due to recommendation of William MacDonald. What incredible food we got to eat, culinarily surely the highlight of our 2 week holiday in Scotland! We highly enjoyed these things from the menue: -Twice cooked Belly of Duroc Porc (main) -Loch Awe River Trout (main) -Highland Cannelloni (starter) The next morning we took the Jacobite steam train to Mallaig and back - was great!
Close to both Ben Nevis for hiking and the Great Glen Way for biking/hiking. Close to town for both restaurants and shopping.
This is a wonderful place for a short stay in Fort William - the breakfast and the quality of rooms are hard to beat. The owners re very helpful and easy to help with anything.
A great base for staying in the scottish highlands. Many attractions near by,the West Highland museum in the town gives you the history of the whole area and is a must visit . Fantastic scenery,driving is a pleasure, great transport links ie buses and trains. Fort William and the surrounding area has something for everyone . Enjoy.
While we were too late booking to reserve a loch-view room, the room we stayed in (#5) had a lovely view of garden and the Border Collies playing in their yard up the hill. Hosts assigned us a loch-view table in Breakfast Room, which was a treat! Food was served graciously and promptly - was hot and cooked as requested. Entire property was beautifully maintained, and just a short walk from center of Fort William. Recommendations for restaurants were very accurate and helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Willie (Host) recommended Crannog Restaurant on City Pier for seafood - excellent!, Lime Tree Restaurant for fine dining - also excellent food, but service was a bit less than perfect; for a Pub - we went to Grog and Gruel - food was quite good, and staff very friendly. Glenfinnan Monument was shrouded for repairs, so don't plan to see it unless check ahead. Spean Bridge WWII Monument is a MUST see, and we enjoyed Old Inverlochy Castle ruins, St. Andrew's Church in Fort William, and St. Mary and St. Finnan Church - just past the Glenfinnan Monument. Drive just a mile or so more after St. Mary's Church to see a single WWI Soldier by the side of the road with a memorial plaque on the back of the monument - very moving sight! Finally, check out the West Highland Museum in middle of town - free (donations appreciated), and full of information you won't find anyplace else. Friendly volunteers run it.
lovely ！ My family had a great time staying in your B&B, easy to find,great location, nice lake view, beautiful rooms, love the colour scheme, and the breakfast ! William is very nice and helpful, recommend us to drop by a few interesting places while we are on the way to isle of skye, thank you so much. would definitely recommend ashburn house to all our friends !
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and the breakfasts were delicious (and huge!) Will be leaving an excellent review on TripAdvisor.
As on my previous visits a warm welcome, a comfortable room, excellent breakfast and convenient for the town centre.
We felt very welcome when we arrived and really enjoyed a cup of tea with homemade shortbread too! Christine was a wonderful host. Breakfast was delicious.
Welcoming hosts, spotless and comfortable rooms and first rate breakfasts with plenty of choice. An excellent place to stay and a quick and easy walk into the town.
Visit the Laggan Dam and Aviemore. Take the gondola ride up Ben Nevis and try some of the walks up there....stunning views! Look at the locks on the Caledonian Canal then take a boat ride on Loch Ness. Plenty to do in the area! Good food in the Ben Nevis pub in Fort William.
Restaurants on high street are fantastic. Go for a walk on the great Glen way, or even out to Ben Nevis!
This was a very pleasant stay. The family was very friendly and they served a very good breakfast, which was the perfect start in the day.
Lovely home with comfortable rooms. The hosts are extremely knowledgeable and helpful about the Fort William area.
Excellent B&B in a superb location on Loch Linnie. Greeted with coffee and biscuits in the conservatory. Choefrom an excellent breakfast menu; the kippers were wonderful. Would definitely stay again.
Owners were very welcoming and helpful. The room was a nice size and immaculate. The breakfast choice was good, it was served well presented and it tasted great!
You have clearly positioned yourselves to provide the highest of quality in everything, and you have succeeded in doing that. Kim and I aren't the types to go looking for criticisms, but we couldn't fault anything about our stay, even if we wanted to. Placing table 5 at the window of the breakfast room was a thoughtful touch that highlighted your attention to detail. The room itself has no loch view, so that ensured that we could still enjoy it.
It was lovely to experience a very warm welcome after having finished the Great Glen Way (mostly through rain) and walking into a warm, clean, cozy room
Perfect location and Ashburn House is kept to a high standard. Incredibly friendly and welcoming staff who made sure our stay was comfortable. Highly recommendable.
We have stayed in dozens of B&B's in Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, and Ashburn House is everything a B&B should be. Beautifully appointed, comfortable bed, super friendly hosts, and excellent food at brekkie.
Avoid the Wetherspoons franchise bar/restaurant in town like the plague! We cannot express enough how terrible the place is! The Tavern is a great place for simple, delicious food, and the service is great! Do the steam train to Mallaig,(that is the name of a bagpipe tune, BTW!) it is the "Harry Potter" train, and is wonderful a to spend a few hours. The West Highland Museum is a free exhibit that has quite the collection, and is a nice way to learn about the local events in various times of history in the highlands.
Welcoming us with tea and shortbread was a wonderful experience as we had traveled a long way. It was so appreciated that Christine took the time to visit with us for a few minutes. Willie was very attentive with breakfast every morning. We will be back and plan to bring our family and friends from the states with us.
Willie and Christine are most hospitable, the house is immaculate, and the breakfasts are well prepared and beautifully presented. The conservatory provides a wonderful place to relax and read. View of the Loch Linnhe is superb, and both Willie and Christine are very knowledgeable of "not to be missed" outings. A delightful experience!
Book the Jacobite Train to Mallaig. In town, the Crannoch House has a great selection of seafoods. Hike the Great Glen Way for some superb scenery. Take the 1.5 hour cruise on Loch Linnhe, well worth the nominal charge.
I have visited a few times now and have always enjoyed my stay.I plan to stay again in the near future. Thanks for your hospitality.
A perfect stay, it was a pity we only had one night to spend in Fort William. Christine was very friendly and even the poor weather did not spoil our stay. There was nothing that we could see that needed to be improved. It was interesting on our return home to NZ to hear from our son who is now living in Canada that he stayed at Ashburn 2 years ago and he told us how good it was then. So obviously they are maintaining their high standards.
wonderful breakfast choice, very kind and attentive, full of advice about local events and attractions. We enjoyed the welcome tea and shortbread.
If you are tired or not very good at walking, Ii's quite a haul from the station so get a taxi, quick and easy. Local restaurants we enjoyed were Crannog, Lime Tree and The Tavern, the Town Museum ws fascinating, enjoyed the Loch Cruise too. The Sunday coach service to Oban was a good way to see the loch and have a change of scene. The Jacobite to Mallaig was a wonderful experience.
1st class, friendly, thought of everything from mints in the room , fresh flowers, cotton buds, wonderful selection of breakfast foods. Beautiful location, close to town and views of the lake, Thank you for a wonderful stay
One word only to describe Ashburn House...beautiful...the property and the couple who own it exceeded all my requirements for a wonderful stay in Fort William
A beautiful B&B run by a lovely couple who can't do enough for you....the location is perfect and the views from there are amazing...the room was perfect spotlessly clean had all the facilities you could possibly require .... I filled my breakfast menu out each time the evening before .... The selection is amazing ..... Breakfast is truly amazing .. I only booked for the weekend and dearly wish I had booked longer ... Recommend this B&B to anyone ... I'll definitely return.
We were really pleased with our choice of Ashburn House. As frequent travellers we can be quite 'picky' over standards of accommodation, however Ashburn exceeded or expectations. We were delighted by the quality of decor and furnishings and how well it is all maintained. Room 1 was a real delight with it's space and views, the only improvement I can suggest is a down duvet which we had in our next 2 accommodations. Breakfasts were super, especially the kippers. I have posted a very positive review on Trip Adviser. Thank you
We enjoyed both the Lime Tree and the restaurant on the pier, do encourage guests to book as the are likely to be disappointed otherwise. We were rather disappointed with other choices in town.
CLIMB "THE BEN" Walk around the local area to see stunning scenery. Visit waterfall at end of the Glen Nevis way.
Fort William gets very busy in the tourist season so I suggest booking before you go out to eat. Oh and put the midge repellant on all the time.
I stayed for a night at Ashburn House following a walk along the West Highland Way. The facilities are excellent, our room was extremely comfortable, with a fabulous view, very tastefully decorated and with attention to detail. Breakfast was superb, great choice and very fresh - thanks for a lovely stay.
Very welcoming hostess who managed Ashburn House at a very high standard. Rooms and beds were excellent. We really enjoyed our breakfasts - the kipper on the first morning was the best I have ever had. Thank you for a really pleasant three night stay.
We enjoyed eating at both Café Mango and the Westend Hotel. On our first day we went to Mallaig via Arisaig which was all very enjoyable. On the second day we went to Glen Coe and spent time in both The Glen Coe Village Museum and the National Trust centre. A drive through Glen Coe to Buachaille Etive Mhor and back is a must.
Make sure you book a restaurant for dinner because they fill up quickly in Fort William. Particularly if you want seafood. I had an excellent meal at the closest hotel 2 minutes walk away.
Our stay at the Ashburn was the highlight of our trip! The room was impecable and felt like home. We didn't have a better breakfast anywhere else during our whole two week stay on London/Scotland. I would go back just for their oatmeal! The bed was more comfortable then one we have at home!
Perfect location near the town and Jacobite steam train. Overlooks the water and very picturesque. Loved every minute of it:)
Great place to stay .excellent facilities .owners Christine & Willie Very nice folk. Would recommended to anyone traveling in the fortwilliam area to stop here .
We loved Ashburn House. We were made to feel very welcome, our room was spacious, clean and comfortable, the location was great and the breakfasts were beautifully presented and nicely cooked.
It's very convenient for the town, about 20 minutes walk, if that. There are a variety of places to eat out and Christine and Willie will give you guidance and provide sample menus. It's a good base for exploring and lovely to head back to at the end of the day.
Fantastic Guest House. The room was spotless and well appointed. The bed was so very comfortable and the en suite facility was perfect. Christine and Willie are perfect hosts. Breakfast was superb. Will be back. Great value for the money.
Must make a point on travelling the steam service rail journey from Fort William to Mallaig, operated by West Highland Railways. This is the greatest train journey in the world.
Lovely staff, lovely rooms. The scenery is breathtaking and with all that. We could've asked for anything else.
The Guest House was excellent - rooms a good size with great facilities and impeccably finished and presented. The sun catching lounge was very enjoyable late in the afternoon, breakfast 1st class.
We stayed in Room No 1 and we couldn't have been happier with the cleanliness of the room and the view. The room was so lovely. We loved the fact that it had a tea pot and a good selection of soaps and even a thoughtful batch of cotton wool! As tiny as these details are, it does make a difference when you are away from home and shows that the B&B cares about their guests. The binoculars were also a lovely touch!
We followed your advice and went to Sugar and Spice for our evening meal which was great. The staff there were so friendly and the food was lovely. If visitors wanted to get out of Fort William for the day, we had a great drive through Loch Lomand and the Glencoe Mountain Range. All in all, we can't wait to come back!
You guest house was really lovely. A great view and the welcoming tea and coffee much appreciated, as well as the little chocolates in the room.
A beautiful place with ample parking and a not-too-far walk to town. Only stayed one night, wished we could have stayed longer.
We had a lovely visit. The accommodations were very comfortable, the views spectacular, the breakfasts were delicious and our hosts were friendly and helpful. Would love to visit again!
Ft. William is a terrific spot. We especially enjoyed our ride on the Jacobite Steam Train and our dinner at the Crannog Seafood Restaurant was fresh and delicious!
Beautiful home with a spectacular view. The owners couldn't have been more gracious or helpful. Much nicer than any of the hotels in town (and I've stayed in several). The location on the main road is a little noisy in the day but traffic shuts down completely at night and there is no noise problem that affects sleep. Breakfast was beautifully prepared and served. Try the fruit with yoghurt - you won't believe the presentation.
You need to be willing to walk just a bit to get to the main part of town (a quarter to half a mile each way depending on where you want to go) - not a problem if you have a car but could be an issue for non-walkers. The railroad station is completely at the other end of town so you'll need a taxi to get there if you don't have a car. Taxis are easy to get and cost about 3 pounds.
We booked online and were delighted to find that Ashburn House was exactly what we needed - walking distance from the town centre, easy to find, plenty of parking, very helpful owners and a wonderful breakfast. A definite b&b to recommend and revisit.
Fort William is a great place to arrive by train - we used the sleeper from London. Local car hire was readily available from Fort William Car Hire. A good place from which to explore the Ben Nevis range and western isles and to stock up on walking gear - several outlet shops. Very helpful information shop on High Street with walking maps etc for sale. All museums etc closed on Sunday - not unreasonably!
Lovely place, everything very well kempt, excellent breakfast. Everything one want from a quality B&B.
Great welcome from hosts and delicious breakfasts. Kippers fresh from Malaig were a treat rarely enjoyed these days. The Loch view is wonderful. Very comfortable rooms and beds. Highly recommended.
Spotlessly clean, well decorated and nice size rooms. Good choice of food for breakfast and friendly service. Stunning view of the Loch and added bonus of two deer on the lawn as we pulled into the car park! Would stay again and definitely recommend.
Lovely house with location overlooking the loch. Christine & Willie both friendly and helpfuL. Fantastic breakfast too.
Wonderful place to stay, owners are lovely and friendly people. When visiting Fort William, Ashburn House is top of my list of places to stay.
We really enjoyed our stay at your place. The room was wonderfull and the breakfast really good.Is there the possibility of getting the recipe for the scones?
The trip in Glen Nevis to the waterfall Christine suggested to us, was fantastic. We enjoyed the dinner in "the tavern".
Lovely B & B with fantastic views of the Loch. Host and hostess warm, friendly and accommodating. Great breakfast. Close to restaurants (could walk)! Would stay there again!
Very open and friendly welcome by Christine. Breakfast kippers were delicious, especially as my husband managed to eat three!! We were only sorry that we were unable to stay longer than one night, we hope to return sooner than later.
A boat trip on the Loch is well worth it, especially if the weather is good, we were lucky enough to have a beautiful calm sunny day.
very clean rooms. overall a pleasant stay. location in Fort William was great. A good central location for day trips. Christine and Wally are gracious hosts and have a beautiful home.
Had dinner at The Lime Tree restaurant. The food was exceptional. Venue is small and reservations are highly recommended.
Very comfortable bed and fab shower, we were sorry to be only staying for 1 night. Loved the welcome cup of tea and shortbread plus great breakfast. Will definitely go back there.
This was the best B&B we have stayed in, and we've stayed in quite a few. Despite turning up a bit worse for wear after 12 hours of cycling, we were welcomed, given somewhere secure to store our bikes then shown to our lovely room. A special effort was made to ensure my husband had something to eat for breakfast, to accommodate his restricted diet - it was not a problem. The porridge was the best I've had (and set me up for another day cycling!). The location is convenient but surprisingly peaceful despite being just off the A82. If we go to Fort William again we will be staying here!
Eat at the Crannog restaurant. Visit Glencoe. Visit the Highland folk museum at Newtonmore. Feed the herd of Reeindeers in the Cairngorm Mountain.
Very warm welcome on a rainy day. We were given lots of information regarding walks etc. Lovely bedroom room and excellent shower! Delicious breakfast and relaxed warm and friendly owners.
plenty of activities like a cuise on th eloch or a hike to glen nevis. good indian restaurant close to the pier and good seafood restaurant right on the pier.
I usually prefer to stay in hotels rather than B&B's simply because I hate to feel that I am intruding in someones home.Ashburn House however made us feel extremely welcome and very comfortable.At no time did we feel intrusive and the amenities, food accommodation etc. were top notch.
We went for a lovely sail on Souters Lass on which the skipper kept us well informed. We also took a trip on a mountain gondola up Aonach Mor - breathtaking and a visit to the West Highland museum well worth a visit.The highlight of our visit was the trip on the steam train The Jacobite from Fort William to Malaig. In short, loads to do and see and the bonus of beautiful weather.
Absolutely charming! My partner and I did enjoy our stay among you. It is a beautiful spot, with such an incredible views of the Loch, and a spacious and cosy room. Thanks a lot for the "take-away" breakfast you prepared for us! On our way back to Glasgow on the couch we enjoyed it a lot!
Try to climb Ben Nevis, if the weather is good. Go for a boat trip on the Loch, and try to spot some seals! Visit the museum, a lot of interesting stuff concerning the High Lands. And last but not least. go for a magnificent dinner at the Ben Nevis PUB, on its restaurant, right upstairs!
Had a wonderful stay. Really well looked after with excellent restaurant recommendations. Room was great overlooking the loch. Breakfasts were superb. Thank you.
Cristine and Willie were always there to help you solve any problem. The breakfast is fantastic. Thank you for receiving us!
The Ashburn House provided excellent service and provided an elegant and delicious dining experience. Everything was very nice with attention to details.
The room was spotless and had everything we needed including toiletries. The owners were welcoming and very helpful. The location was great only 10 mins from the town. I have already recommended Ashburn House to friends.
We ate at the Crannog and went on the Jacobite steam train trip from Fort William to Mallaig. We had a great weekend!
Single room was small but fine for one night. Shower room was beautiful and toiletries provided were of good quality. Breakfast was great. I can never make eggy bread so to have it made by experts was wonderful.
One of the best places for a nice lunch at a reasonable price is the one right at the top of the Main Street. Can't remember name but it has an outdoor shop and a bistro downstairs and a great cafe and shop upstairs. Moorings Hotel at Banavie is also good for a lunch or dinner.
We had a wonderful stay. The proprietors were lovely people and provided the softest bath towels in the world! The breakfast served was excellent and the view from our room was stunning. We would highly recommend the Ashburn House, you will love it.
We were not impressed with the food at the seafood restaurant down the street from the Ashburn House but maybe it's just not for us.
Beautifully decorated and spotless accommodation. A cup of tea in the conservatory when we arrived was very welcome. The breakfast choice was excellent and everything was delicious. Highly recommended
We loved our room with big open window out to beautiful view and the very nice new bathroom. Everything was very clean and comfortable. And the hosts were friendly and helpful. We would absolutely recommend this B & B.
My family and I were met with immediate hospitality. We saw a charming and beautiful home that we were lucky enough to stay in. The rooms were decorated in a clean and stunning way. The views of the garden and of the lake were perfect. Being met with coffee or tea upon arrival made the Ashburn House that much better. It is extremely close to town and to the surrounding attraction such as Glencoe and Fort Augustus. Ashburn House is a perfect location with the most incredible hosts.
Ashburn House is an excellent location for holidays. It was absolutely clean, the room was very nice, we could sleep very well, and the breakfast was great. But fthe best of all was the friendlyness of all the people there. we enjoyed our stay and surely come back anywhen
Fabulous. Tranquil. Wish we could have stayed longer, but this area definitely requires a car to get around. our hosts should give training to other B & B's!!!
Very accessible train station, but no bus service on Sunday.. We loved the meal at the West End hotel - reasonable & nice ambiance. noticed some of the locals eat there.
Christine and Willie were extremely welcoming and couldn't be more helpful. This always makes for a good experience. Wished we were staying for a longer period. Enjoyed the excellent room no.1 with loch views.
Highly recommend the Seafood Cafe at Loch Leven. Superbly fresh fish and the shell fish outstanding.
A gem of a find, arrived late afternoon to be welcomed with fresh homemade shortbread and a pot of tea. The bed was the most comfortable we had ever slept in and the shower one of the finest. Breakfast by the window overlooking the water was delicious and very promptly and efficiently served. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his kippers!
We had a lovely stay, and were very comfortable in the house. The location was absolutely perfect, and the facilities were kept to an exceptionally high standard. Warm welcome, and was very delighted to have been offered tea mid-afternoon when we arrived.
I'd recommend people use the house as a base to go out and see Steall Falls or the Nevis Range Mountain Experience, then come into town for the evening and eat, relax, etc.
This is a top notch B&B. Attention to detail was evident from small touches in the room to the common rooms for guests. Breakfast was spectacular and we especially enjoyed the view from this room of the garden.
Lovely, with a warmly welcoming hostess in Christine. We're sure Willie is great too but we didn't get to meet him!
Great location just ten minute's walk to city centre and only slightly farther to the train station where it's easy to do a day trip to Mallaig or connect to Glasgow.
Christine & Willie are the perfect hosts, they are friendly and happy to chat to you about your plans during your stay. This was our third stay at Ashburn House and it will not be our last. It is quiet, peaceful and comfortable, warm and spotlessly clean. The food is fabulous, whether you have the Highland breakfast or the fresh fruit platter, you will not be disappointed.
Local places for food in the evening, The Ben Nevis Bar & The Tavern are both worth a visit. Or you could try The Lock Inn at Fort Augustus, which was first class.
Excellent! Very warm welcome; professional, discrete, friendly service; high quality, comfortable, extensive facilities. Waterfront locatiion, easy access by car with off street parking, short walk to town centre.
An extremely warm personal and friendly welcome. Just love the peace and quiet. Easy walk into town and the views of the loch and mountains are stunning. Breakfast is excellent especially the homemade scones. Will definitely be back soon.
Plenty of choice in pubs and restaurants. Ben Nevis on the doorstep as well as other sightseeing tours.
I had a lovely stay at Asburn House. I had booked a single room but on arrival late evening on the 21st November, I was shown into a big and very beautiful double room. It was great to have so much space and the view was fantastic. Christine welcomed me warmly and did everything to make me feel good during my stay. On my departure day, the pre-booked taxi did not show up and I was late for the bus to Skye, but Christine quickly solved that problem. Ashburn House is definitely a place to return to... highly recommended.
thank you for such a lovely stay. we will deffinatley be back for a longer visit soon. the owners are very friendly and helpful, the rooms a very good size and spotlessly clean. we absolutely loved it.
The single room was snug and convenient and had a lovely view of the water. The bed was comfortable and the mattress not lumpty. Since I stayed a week, I would have liked to have a few drawers instead of piling the stuff in bags and on the desk. The closet and it's shelves are fine for a weekend, but not for longer. I understand that plans are under way to redo this room, so perhaps additional storage space is on the list. The people were friendly and helpful at all times.
The Carvery has nice sandwiches. The Sugar & Spice Cafe had lovely Thai food in the evenings. I dined there twice on my trip. I did NOT like the Food Spot at the Alexandria Hotel. The Spicy Bean sandwish was not spicy and had maybe three beans in the deep-fried patty. The staff was friendly, but there were so many that I couldn't figure out who was responsible for me.
Absolutely perfect! The room was the cleanest of all the four and five star places that we stayed in while travelling in the UK. Breakfast was yummy and made ot order. Service was impeccable! Thanks for a lovely stay and for even driving us to the train station.
The owners are friendly and welcoming. The rooms spacious and clean with wonderful views of the loch. Welcoming coffee was lovely, and the (home made, I'm sure) shortbread delicious. Breakfast was scrumptious, and more than we could eat. Thoroughly recommended.
The Grog and Gruel pub serves some superb local beers, although it's busy, and basic. The Crannog seafood is to die for, but booking almost certainly required.
A small pub in town, I think it's called 'The Tavern' has amazing food! Some of the best we have had on our whole holiday and my husband said the salmon was the best he has EVER had :) highly recommend
Great breakfasts, Christine & Willie very helpful & approachable. Only 10 minutes walk from town and view over the loch and the hillside is superb.
Lime Tree restaurant great for more expensive dining. The Grog & Gruel is one of the best pubs we've ever been to. Highly recommended. Some superb local ales, good food & fantastic atmosphere.
Our weekend stay in Ashburn House was excellent. The owners and staff were very friendly and courteous.
Do the steam train trip from Fort William to Mallaig. The evening meals we had in the Alexandra Hotel Food Stop were very good, and value for money.
The most lovely guest house I have ever stayed in. Was a wonderful surprise to our visit to Scotland. Very quite and spacious. The best breakfast of our entire trip. The Balmarol was a disappointment after staying at Ashburn.
We loved Ashburn House! Our hosts Christine and her husband were very nice and extremely helpful.. Their home is beautifully appointed with everything one could ask for at hand or fetched for one. They very kindly contacted our next host and arranged pick up for us. All in all, our stay at Ashburn House was lovely.
Christine & Willie, thank you so much for a very welcoming and relaxing stay. It was just what I needed before and after my walk up Ben Nevis. Nothing seemed too much for either of you. The room was great and the breakfast superb. Thanks for the packed lunch on the Friday morning due to my very early start. It was greatly appreciated. Once again thanks for everything. Mark.
Stay here. Did not try the restaurants but there is a good selection to suit all tastes. Tried quite a few bars. All were reasonably priced and within no more than a 10 minute walk. Information Centre on the high street will have what you need to know about walks and watersports in the area.
We thought it was lovely - really nice room, furnished well and with care. We were happy to spend a bit of time in the room as the chairs were nice, overlooking the loch and the radio, tea facilities and Tv were all used at rest times! breakfast was also great - the most lovely choice of anywhere we have stayed for a while, with particularly good scones and jam!
We liked Fort William and found plenty to do and see. We liked some of the bars in town in the evening, and particularly enjoyed an indian meal at Spice Tandoori (although we really didn't like the chinese the following night!). We really liked the multi-national feel of Fort William, with people from all over Europe in particular around after a days walking.
Wonderful water views from front rooms, ample parking behind B&B, comfortable rooms, not too far from town but far enough for quiet setting. Excellent breakfast.
Really loved our stay at Ashburn House; a warm welcome, lovely room and an excellent breakfast. Would love to go back!
Very nice guest house in a very nice place. Comfortable room, fine forniture, and a large en-suite bathroom. Excellent service and rich breakfast served in a beautiful dining room. We enjoyed the lochside view sitting room. Fiendly staff.
Close to Ben Nevis, and not so far from the Mallaig ferry quay to Isle of Skye (Road to the islands. Five minutes walk to the nice Fort William town centre.
Just back from a two night stay at the Ashburn House b & b and could not fault it lovely comfortable bed very clean throughout and lovely breakfast. hosts friendly and knowledgeable about the area and would not hesitate to return here
Excellent service, food and accommodation. A friendly welcome and delicious shortbread. Breakfast was superb!
Well located on the main street, within walking distance of the other town facilities. A clean room with all facilities that you require. Friendly staff and a good breakfast menu that was well presented and well cooked.