Gowan Brae House
Gowanbrae Union Road, Fort William PH33 6RB Scotland
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#16 of 78 B&Bs in Fort William
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See why so many travellers make Gowan Brae House their bed and breakfast of choice when visiting Fort William. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a quaint setting with an array of amenities designed for travellers like you.
Nearby landmarks such as Seated Sculpture (0.1 mi) and Lochaber Geopark Visitor Centre (0.2 mi) make Gowan Brae House a great place to stay when visiting Fort William.
Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the bed and breakfast.
The property also features free breakfast to make your visit even more pleasant. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking.
While visiting Fort William, you may want to try some ribs at one of the nearby restaurants, such as The Stables Restaurant & Grill, Ben Nevis Bar and Restaurant, or Highland Star Chinese Restaurant.
Looking to explore? Then look no further than Saint Andrew's Church (0.3 mi), which is a popular Fort William attraction – and it is conveniently located within walking distance of the bed and breakfast.
At Gowan Brae House, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Fort William.
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Free parking
Street parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Free breakfast
Special diet menus
Non-smoking hotel
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Flatscreen TV
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Non-smoking rooms
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Quaint
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English
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86Good for walkers
Grade: 86 out of 100
33Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
16Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
Gowanbrae Union Road, Fort William PH33 6RB Scotland
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Stayed for one night en route to Skye. Mic house up above Fort William overlooking Loch Linhee on Union Road. The B&B is small with only 2 rooms. It is very welcoming, warm and comfortable. It's like home from home. The breakfast was ample and tasty and is served at 8.30am. I would have no hesitation in staying again and recommending to others.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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A lovely place for our 2 night stay. The room was clean and comfortable with a lovely view across the waterfront. Ann is a perfect host serving up a fantastic breakfast which set us up for the rest of the day. Highly recommended.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We were kindly welcomes by the owner. She showed us our room en told us how things work. There was a lot to choose for breakfast. We had salmon with poached eggs on toast and a veggie breakfast. All cooked fresh and tasted very well. Ont the day of our leave we had to catch an early train (7.44). The owner was so kind to make us a take-away breakfast; sandwiches cheese, sandwiches ham, fruit a mars bar and crisps. It all tasted very well.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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A wonderful two night stay at this little gem of a place. A lovely host who provides one of the most amazing breakfasts we have ever had. Spotlessly clean rooms, fluffy towels and comfy bed, you will not be disappointed if you are lucky enough to stay here and meet the lovely landlady 😊
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We work in hospitality and we took a week off before the season starts to rest up before the endless days arrive and gowan Brae was the prefect spit. 2 minutes from town, parking on site, Ann is lovely. We meet her husband briefly when he was trimming the front hedge. The rooms spotless, comfortable bed, the house is beautiful, breakfast is stunning! Thank you so much for a lovely stay we shall be back soon. Trish and Dan Hoare (room 2)
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Great hospitality during our short stay in June 2022 and I have no doubt that the hosts would have changed the weather if they could! We were both made to feel very welcome and the breakfast is fantastic - some square sausage even made an appearance :-) Rooms were very comfortable, spotlessly clean and with soft towels that would put many high class hotels to shame. This is not an expensive boutique B&B with all the 'modern' trappings that you pay extra for. It is a fair priced B&B that caters for hill walkers and tourists or people travelling on business. It is friendly, homely and the room at the front has views of Loch Linnhe. My double room was at the back and whilst situated above the kitchen and owners living area, that was never an issue re noise etc. The location is just 5-7 mins walk from the main street in Fort William and yet the road is quite. The location is potentially an issue if you have mobility problems after climbing Ben Nevis and are unable to make use of steps! There is a flatter road/pavement route to the town that takes 10 mins. We were given good advice on where to eat in the town - Old Deli - and ate there 2 nights of our stay, opting for the Spice Tandoori on night 3 (very popular with the locals). Summary - great little B&B and very friendly hosts. Would stay again :-)…
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Room Tip: Best views at front.
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We had a very comfortable stay at our 1 night here. Great location as very near to town but out the way on a quiet street. Had a great nights sleep and the towels were the softest ever! Breakfast was lovely too and had the best Scottish blueberry’s! Was very happy to stay and would most definitely recommend if visiting Fort William
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed three nights at this very welcoming and comfortable B&B. Nothing was too much trouble more like sharing a home. Breakfasts were beautifully presented and used good quality locally sources food. Poached eggs on salmon a favorite. Would be a first choice for a return visit to Fort William.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Room Tip: We chose room overlooking the loch
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Fantastic B&B. Stayed for one night while travelling the NC500. Room was spotless and cosy, bed was very comfortable. Little touches like branded toiletries and crystal glasses made it feel extra special. The breakfast in the quaint dining room was excellent. Great views.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: There is free parking onsite but there’s a long stay car park down the front as well.
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An amazing stay here. Fantastic accommodation - comfortable, clean and close to the centre of town. The owner was brilliant and very friendly. The food was outstanding at breakfast. Felt very safe here despite covid and the owner was very careful about cleaning etc. Would definitely return.
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
US$101 - US$133 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
gowan brae house hotel fort william
LOCATION
United KingdomScotlandScottish HighlandsLochaberFort William
NUMBER OF ROOMS
3
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gowan Brae House
Which popular attractions are close to Gowan Brae House?
Nearby attractions include West Highland Museum (0.3 miles), 3 Wise Monkeys Climbing (0.2 miles), and Bronze Ford Model T (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Gowan Brae House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at Gowan Brae House?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Gowan Brae House?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Gowan Brae House?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Wildcat, The Geographer, and Crannog Seafood Restaurant.
Is Gowan Brae House located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.5 miles away from the centre of Fort William.
Are there any historical sites close to Gowan Brae House?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Dun Deardail fort (2.7 miles).