Berkeley Guest House
7.6
Very Good(86 reviews)
Belford Rd, Fort William PH33 6BT, United Kingdom
+44 1397 701185
Hotel Description
Berkeley Guest House, located at Belford Rd, Fort William PH33 6BT, United Kingdom, offers a charming and comfortable retreat nestled in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. The guest house is just a short walk from key local attractions, including the famous Jacobite Steam Train and the West Highland Museum, making it an ideal base for those looking to explore the region’s rich history and scenic beauty. Guests can enjoy the warm and welcoming atmosphere, which combines traditional Highland hospitality with modern amenities. The guest house provides a smoke-free, pet-friendly environment and a relaxing atmosphere, perfect for travelers seeking both comfort and adventure.
The rooms at Berkeley Guest House are thoughtfully designed to offer comfort and relaxation. Each room is equipped with essential amenities to ensure a pleasant stay, including Wi-Fi for staying connected, and a hearty breakfast to start the day. While there is no fitness center or spa, the guest house provides easy access to outdoor activities, including hiking up Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest peak, or exploring the surrounding natural beauty. The guest house does not feature a pool or air conditioning, but its cool Highland climate offers a natural respite, ideal for those seeking a refreshing escape.
Special amenities include a front desk service, parking, and kid-friendly accommodations, ensuring families have a comfortable stay. Guests will appreciate the proximity to local dining options, such as The Stables Restaurant & Grill, and The Crofter Bar and Restaurant, both within walking distance. The guest house’s location also makes it a perfect base for exploring the nearby Nevis Range Mountain Resort and the scenic Glen Coe valley.
Transportation is convenient, with several public transportation options nearby, including Fort William Bus Station, which is just a 6-minute walk away. Inverness Airport is about a two-hour drive from the guest house, and other key transportation hubs like the Fort William Ferry Landing and Belford Hospital are within easy reach. With all these features, Berkeley Guest House provides an inviting atmosphere for guests looking to experience the beauty of the Scottish Highlands, offering a comfortable and accessible location for all travelers.
The rooms at Berkeley Guest House are thoughtfully designed to offer comfort and relaxation. Each room is equipped with essential amenities to ensure a pleasant stay, including Wi-Fi for staying connected, and a hearty breakfast to start the day. While there is no fitness center or spa, the guest house provides easy access to outdoor activities, including hiking up Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest peak, or exploring the surrounding natural beauty. The guest house does not feature a pool or air conditioning, but its cool Highland climate offers a natural respite, ideal for those seeking a refreshing escape.
Special amenities include a front desk service, parking, and kid-friendly accommodations, ensuring families have a comfortable stay. Guests will appreciate the proximity to local dining options, such as The Stables Restaurant & Grill, and The Crofter Bar and Restaurant, both within walking distance. The guest house’s location also makes it a perfect base for exploring the nearby Nevis Range Mountain Resort and the scenic Glen Coe valley.
Transportation is convenient, with several public transportation options nearby, including Fort William Bus Station, which is just a 6-minute walk away. Inverness Airport is about a two-hour drive from the guest house, and other key transportation hubs like the Fort William Ferry Landing and Belford Hospital are within easy reach. With all these features, Berkeley Guest House provides an inviting atmosphere for guests looking to experience the beauty of the Scottish Highlands, offering a comfortable and accessible location for all travelers.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Walking distance to Jacobite Steam Train and the West Highland Museum
2. Pet-friendly and smoke-free property
3. Comfortable, traditional rooms with modern amenities
4. Located near top attractions like Ben Nevis and Nevis Range Mountain Resort
5. Close to excellent dining options such as The Stables Restaurant & Grill
6. Wi-Fi available throughout the property
7. Family-friendly with kid-friendly amenities
8. Parking facilities available for guests
9. No fitness center, but plenty of outdoor activities nearby
10. Great location for hiking and exploring the Scottish Highlands
9.4 Exceptional
Location rating
Top sights
Ben Nevis
4 min
Jacobite Steam Train4 min
Nevis Range Mountain Resort12 min
West Highland Museum9 min
Glen Coe28 min
Nearest locations
The Stables Restaurant & Grill, Fort William
1 min
The Crofter Bar and Restaurant1 min
The Bistro1 min
The Geographer2 min
Crannog at Garrison West2 min
The Tavern Restaurant2 min
The Grog & Gruel2 min
Sónas Restaurant2 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Location rating | 9.4 |
| Nearest airport | Inverness Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 1 hr 57 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Fri, Dec 06
Check-out: Sat, Dec 07
$73
$73
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Location
Belford Rd, Fort William PH33 6BT, United Kingdom
Airports:
Inverness Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 57 min
Transit: 2 hr 49 min
Transit:
Leisure Centre
Walking: 1 min
Fort William Bus Station
Walking: 6 min
Belford Hospital
Walking: 1 min
Banavie
Taxi: 7 min
Walking: 1 hr
Fort William Ferry Landing
Walking: 14 min
Nearby locations
9.4
Exceptional Location
Top Attractions
Top Restaurants
Amenities and Facilities
Services
Front desk
Pets
Pet-friendly
Parking & transportation
Parking
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Food & drink
Breakfast
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Children
Kid-friendly
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Rooms
No air conditioning
Reviews
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Amelia Humphreys
5/5
I'm not sure why there are so many bad reviews. This place was fine and perfect affordable value for money. There is usually only one person there at check in but that's fine. Hotel room was simple and clean and had everything we needed. Everything was tidy and worked well. I would recommend this place!
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
Asaf Ben Ari
1/5
Full disclosure: I checked in, raised my concerns, and was offered a full refund, which I accepted and left.I'm writing this because it's disrespectful to give such experience to people who pay a decent amount of money. Some basic cleanliness and maintenance are minimal expectations.Briefly, I came after a long day of hiking, went into the shower to find out the water pressure is ridiculously weak (and I've been to some cheap hostels and guests houses, but this was the worst).After a disappointing shower, I found out the two towels provided were not clean, with hair from a previous guest (luckily I had my own towel).Next I noticed the bed sheets were also stained, suggesting they hadn’t been changed.At this point I reached out to the property, they offered a full refund without attempting to resolve the issues. Fortunately, I was able to find another place to stay (much better for almostthe same price).
Mia Yi
1/5
A lot of hair found after checking in. On the towel, bed sheets, pillow, hair even from different people…Gross!!! Very limited hot water supply… Dusty… No service… awful stuff… Please don’t come, for your own good
Room 1
Service 1
Location2
Yi Luo
3/5
This place is close to the center with grocery store, shops, and train station. Rooms are small but adequate. If you want to just sleep and head out you will be fine. No AC, open the window for cooler air. no ceiling fan, you have water kettle, hairdryer. Floors will creak, you might hear your neighbors. I spent some time watching the “telly”. Free Wi-Fi. Breakfast was fine, you may not get a smile from the host.If have too much time to look around you will notice the maintenance and cleaning has been lacking. You won’t have new towels or bed made but I’m perfectly fine with that I prefer not being disturbed. The shower door can leak, has black spots in the corners where water can pool, places where caulking isn’t adequate. There is layers of “landlord special” instead of properly removing the mold mildew. The headboard has some dust. There’s stains in the carpet.You may or may not experience strange water pressure problems but they did fix it once reported. You may experience road noise since this is on a roadSuggestions: they should put an aerator on the bathroom faucet, myself and I can near neighbors turning to full laminar flow blast then try to turn it down to a more reasonable flow. Curtains are not full blackout, they should be full blackout. Add more shelves in bathroom where there is space.A PROFESSIONAL DEEP clean is needed regularly to keep the place mold free otherwise you just get more layers of mold! That means take off the shower doors!Lots of other little touchups that can be done daily.Locks got a fancy looking metal key, but it is locked from the inside as well so keep your key handy in case of an emergency- armchair home inspector
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Simon T
1/5
There are no staff. There is no breakfast. The corridors smell of cigarette smoke. The rooms were dirty. We had booked 2 rooms with our 2 children. Given the lack of any staff at all we weee worried about the security. |We did not stay for more than 10 minutes. It felt unsafe and unclean.
AT
Anna T
1/5
We picked here to stay when climbing Ben Nevis. It is ideally located with great parking. Close to amenities and a short drive to start our walk the following morning. …
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John O
1/5
No staff or breakfast, smells of cigarettes, shower dirty, very rundown and takes an age to get any hot water to have a poor shower. Very very overpriced, would have been better off in a youth hostel! So much for a bit of luxury after 7 days in a tent!
David Mischel
3/5
I don't like writing negative reviews but this one is, alas. This advertises as a bed and breakfast but notified us no breakfast. A sign at self registration said it was due to Covid. Really, in 2023 when even the town pharmacy does not require masks?There was no soap or shampoo in the shower dispenser and the towels had residual tobacco smells. Functional, cleanish, and well located. We've stayed in a lot of places in Scotland in the last two weeks. This was well below the median at this price.
Michelle Mitton
3/5
It's close to lots of things and the people who run it are very nice and helpful. The breakfast is excellent, really good, but I would recommend not getting the cheapest room like we did, which was literally 70 steps to the top floor and very, very small. We stayed there at the start of our hike on the South Downs Way and for that it was fine. But it was clean and check in was easy.
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Kris T
1/5
Before arrival couldn’t get hold of anyone on the phone. Staff were all teenagers that never left staff room. Room nothing like the pictures very very small. …