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Gowan Brae House
A warm highland welcome awaits you at Gowan...
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Tigh na Drochaid Bed and Breakfast
Tigh na Drochaid (Bridge House) is a family run...
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Burntree House Bed & Breakfast
Situated in an exclusive and peaceful...
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Acarsaid Bed & Breakfast
Our comfortable Fort William bed and breakfast...
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Beinn Ard Bed and Breakfast
Beinn Ard Bed and Breakfast offers four...
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Huntingtower Lodge
Chris and Jackie Clifford would like welcome...
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Carna Bed & Breakfast, Fort William
A great Fort William destination to enjoy and...
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Ben View Guesthouse
Ben View is a large, traditional stone villa...
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Keirlee Bed & Breakfast
Keirlee Bed and Breakfast has been providing a...
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Distillery Guest House
Distillery House is set in the extensive...
Tel: 01397 700103
The Ben Nevis Observatory ruin on the summit
Opened on the 17th October 1883, the Ben Nevis Observatory provided invaluable meteorological data for 20 years on a continuous hourly basis.
The Observatory was funded mostly from a list of private donations which included Queen Victoria.
The Observatory was managed by the Scottish Meteorological Society and the Royal Societies of Edinburgh and London. The building was manned by a superintendant and two assistants who were responsible for taking readings.
During the long dark days of winter, staff would brave gale force, icy winds and driving snow to carry out their labours. Inside heat was provided by an open cooking stove in the kitchen and a closed one in the office - fuelled mostly by paraffin coke. If you'd like to buy a copy of the book about the Ben Nevis Observatory, it is available from The Royal Meteorological Society. The Weathermen of Ben Nevis is a newer edition of the original published booklet and is packed with fascinating information about this heroic project.
Did you know?
That a Fort William hotelier established an annex on the summit which provided Victorian travellers with a fascinating experience - Dinner, bed and breakfast on the top of Ben Nevis!
Burnside Cottage Fort William |
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| Burnside Cottage is located in Fort William and is less than ten minute walk to shops and restaurants. This very comfortable self catering cottage property, accommodating 4/5, sits in it's own extensive grounds overlooking Loch Linnhe and the... click for more details... |
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Ashburn Lane,
Fort William, Fort William, PH33 6RH Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 700777 |
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Duachy Holiday Apartments |
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| Duachy Apartments offers a luxury standard of holiday accommodation in the centre of Fort William. Our two newly finished, self catering apartments each sleep two people and a double sofa bed allows the option of 2 additional guests.
Duachy... click for more details... |
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Duachy,
Argyll Road, Fort William, PH33 6LD Tel: 07920816071 |
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Glengyle Holiday Home |
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| Glengyle House is situated at the entrance to Glen Nevis and serves as an ideal base in which to discover the highlands and islands of Scotland.
We offer high quality self contained holiday accommodation ideal for 2-4 persons arranged over two... click for more details... |
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Glen Nevis, Fort William, PH33 6PF Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 708622 |
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Fingal Self Catering on The Caledonian Canal |
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| During the Autumn and Winter the comfortable holiday barge is parked near Fort William. This is an ideal location for up to 12 guests to be based while staying in the Highlands. With a waterside location there is complete privacy and adjacent... click for more details... |
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Top Lock,
Neptune's Staircase, Banavie, Fort William, PH33 Tel: 0044 (0)1397 772167 |
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Dontra Log Chalets |
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| Dontra Log Chalets provide quality self-catering accommodation in a peaceful, Highland setting which makes a perfect for a base for an active or restful holiday. The chalets have an extremely scenic and beautifully landscaped location with... click for more details... |
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Banavie, Fort William, PH33 Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 772 349 |
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Loch Linnhe View holiday cottage |
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| Loch Linnhe View is an excellent base to explore Lochaber and the Highlands. This quiet end terrace cottage style house overlooks Fort William, with views of Loch Linnhe and the Ardgour and Corpach hills. The accommodation has its own parking and... click for more details... |
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3 Ben Nevis Terrace,
Fort William, PH33 6RA Tel: 0044 (0) 141 569 6239 |
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Ramblers Rest |
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| Ramblers Rest is a detached, single floor self-catering cottage in a quiet secluded location in Fort William.
Accommodation includes sitting room/dining/kitchen open plan design leading to one double bedroom and separate toilet/shower room. The... click for more details... |
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45 Mossfield Drive,
Lochyside, Fort William, PH33 Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 702621 |
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Ben View Cottage |
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| Our recently modernised 3 bedroom cottage is fitted out and furnished to 4-star standard.Originally a traditional 'But & Ben' with turf roof, the cottage has been progressively extended and modernised over the years and now offers... click for more details... |
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Lochyside, Fort William, PH33 Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 704124 |
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Great Glen Holidays |
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| Come and stay in our self catering chalets at Torlundy Farm conveniently situated 3 miles north of Fort William with spectacular views of Ben Nevis.
Great Glen Chalets are the nearest self catering accommodation to Nevis Range skiing and the... click for more details... |
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Torlundy farm,
Tomacharich, Fort William, PH33 6SP Tel: 01397 703015 |
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Mountain View self catering |
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| Welcome to Mountain View, a clean, spacious apartment and garden for 2-4 people with a stunning panorama of the Ben Nevis range and the Mamores. Situated in Banavie, a small, quiet village three miles from Fort William, it is the perfect base for... click for more details... |
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Banavie,
Fort William, Banavie, Fort William, PH33 6NH Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 702815 |
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Cedar Lodge Self Catering Holiday Home |
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| We still have some weeks left for September and October so give us a call today for an early Autumn break !
Cedar Lodge Holiday Home is one of the closest self catering places to Fort William's downhill mountain biking tracks at Nevis Range.... click for more details... |
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Woodside,
Tomacharich, Fort William, PH33 6SW Tel: +44 (0) 1397 705897 |
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Nevis Lodge Self Catering |
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| Nevis Lodge: Our newest lodge with sleeping for 8 - 10 persons in 5 bedrooms, two modern bathrooms with showers and baths (one ensuite). The central area has a modern open plan kitchen, central log fire and comfortable seating with large picture... click for more details... |
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torlundy farm,
torlundy, Torlundy, Fort William, PH33 6SP Tel: 01397703015 |
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Nevis Croft Self Catering |
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| Finished to a high standard, Nevis Croft Apartments are situated five minutes walk from Fort William town centre at the entrance to Glen Nevis and at the end of the West Highland Way.
There are two apartments that sleep four (1 double and 1 twin... click for more details... |
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Glen Nevis, Fort William, PH33 Tel: 0044 (0) 1855 821 165 |
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Lochy Holiday Park |
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| Woodbury Lodges - suitable for up to 4 persons maximum (including babies). The Lodges are superbly built and insulated. They come with colour television, dvd player, gas water heater, hob oven and grill, fridge, living flame gas fire in lounge... click for more details... |
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Camaghael, Fort William, PH33 Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 703446 |
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Ard na Faire Holiday Cottage |
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| Due to cancellation, our cottage is free next week, 24/07/10 - 31/07/10. Enquire quoting 'OFFER'
The rosemary tiled cottage Ard na Faire, in the grounds of of the Visit Scotland 5 star rated B & B The Gantocks, has a delightful... click for more details... |
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Achintore Road,
Fort William, PH33 6RN Tel: +44 (0) 1397 702050 |
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Loch View Nest - a cosy holiday flat in Fort William |
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| Looking for seclusion & serenity, hill walking, sailing? Then come to Fort William and Lochaber. Experience the magnificient scenery and breathtaking panoramic mountain & loch views, fascinating history & Celtic culture. Plan your next... click for more details... |
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20 Zetland Avenue,
Upper Achintore, Fort William, PH33 6LL Tel: 01397 705188 |
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Birchwood Lodge Self Catering |
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| Birchwood Lodge is a perfect retreat for 2. It is a purpose built flat above our detatched garage (no noise as it's only used for storage) Everyone that has stayed with us describe it as a cosy, very well equipped apartment with everything... click for more details... |
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Lower Banavie,
Fort William, Banavie, Fort William, PH33 7NF Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 700 577 |
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The Old Byre |
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| The Old Byre is a luxury self catering cottage for two and has been converted from a traditional Highland croft byre (small stone house).
Fluffy bathrobes, luxury toiletries, rolltop bath, real log fire and underfloor heating make this cosy... click for more details... |
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Blarmachfoldach,
Fort William, PH33 Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 705516 |
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Ardmhor Holiday Cottage |
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| Ardmhor self catering holiday home in Tomacharich, Fort William can be found in a peaceful location with stunning views towards the mountains of Ben Nevis and Aonach Mor, about 3.5 miles from the town centre, and 2 miles from Nevis Range ski &... click for more details... |
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Tigh Cluaran,
Tomacharich, Fort William, PH33 6SW Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 713872 |
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Distillery Cottages |
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| Distillery Cottages are set in the extensive grounds of the former Glenlochy Distillery with its fine distinctive distillery buildings forming a backdrop to one of the most attractive areas in Fort William. The Cottages are situated on the banks... click for more details... |
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Nevis Bridge,
North Road, Fort William, PH33 6LR Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 732277 |
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Glen Nevis Cottage |
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| Located at the entrance to Glen Nevis, this very appealing, traditional cottage provides comfortable holiday accommodation for 4 plus persons. We also offer two attractive holiday caravans which can accommodate 4-6 persons each.
Every amenity is... click for more details... |
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Glen Nevis, Fort William, PH33 6HE Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 703767 |
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Tigh na Drochaid Self Catering |
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| We are now offering autumn and winter short self catering breaks.
This modern, semi-detached apartment is located near the foot of Ben Nevis and at the entrance to Glen Nevis in the heart of Britain's outdoor capital.
Attached to the... click for more details... |
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Glen Nevis, Fort William, PH33 6PF Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 704177 |
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Torcastle Self Catering Cottages |
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| The cottages are situated together in an enclosed garden next to the Caledonian Canal
approximately five miles from the centre of Fort William.
An ideal base from which to explore beautiful, historic Lochaber and beyond.
The area offers perfect... click for more details... |
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Muirshearlich, Fort William, PH33 Tel: 0044 (1) 1855 821029 |
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Rose Cottage - Garden Flat |
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| This little flat, which is part of the owners home, is perfect for a couple.
The flat is self contained. All the accommodation is at ground level with access to a small private garden. Seats and table, herbs and cottage garden plants. Enjoy this... click for more details... |
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Rose Cottage ,
Torlundy, Tomacharich, Fort William, PH33 6SP Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 705583 |
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Oak Cottage self catering |
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| **LATE AVAILABILITY** 4TH - 11TH SEPTEMBER £450 PLEASE ASK ABOUT SHORT BREAKS!
Oak Cottage is situated on the edge of Fort William with outstanding open views up the Great Glen in the East.
A home from home, it can comfortably accommodate... click for more details... |
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Alma Road,
Fort William, PH33 Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 772 210 |
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Old Harbour Master's Self Catering Holiday Home |
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| Conveniently located in Fort William town centre, with great views overlooking Loch Linnhe, this large self catering cottage can accommodate up to 8 people.
All amenities are provided and included in the price.
There is plenty of parking and... click for more details... |
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Upper Braeside,
Fassifern Road, Fort William, PH33 6QX Tel: 07774533080 |
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trailab |
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| New for 2010, trailab offers an unparalleled package for mountain bike holidays. Make the most of your days on the trails and let trailab look after the rest! Sample the best mountain biking from around Fort William, Nevis Range, and across the... click for more details... |
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Tower Ridge House,
Torlundy, Fort William, PH33 6SN Tel: 0845 519 5180 |
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Ben View Lodges |
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| Welcome to Ben View Lodges. Our superbly appointed 4-star lodges will appeal to people who want high-quality home comforts while enjoying the spectacular scenery of the West Highlands.Whether you are seeking outdoor pursuits such as climbing, hill... click for more details... |
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Lochyside, Fort William, PH33 Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 704124 |
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Linnhe Lochside Self Catering Holidays |
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| A warm Scottish welcome awaits when you visit "Linnhe".
Our luxury self-catering holiday park offers top quality accommodation overlooking the wild and dramatic scenery of Loch Eil and the mountains beyond.
Choose from a holiday... click for more details... |
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Corpach, Fort William, PH33 7NL Tel: 01397 772376 |
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Fyvie Cottage in Fort William |
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| Fyvie Cottage in Fort William is a comfortable self catering property on the outskirts of Fort Wiliam within walking distance of the village of Caol and also not far from Banavie and the Caledonian Canal. Ben Nevis almost fills the sky when you... click for more details... |
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Camaghael, Fort William, PH33 7NF Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 547 077 |
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Ben View Self Catering |
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| Our Fort William self catering holiday home is a large two-storey building which sleeps up to six people in three bedrooms, one which is a ground floor room, with separate toilet/shower room. The upstairs double room has its own bathroom.
This... click for more details... |
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Belford Road,
Fort William, PH33 6ER Tel: 01397 772017 |
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Lochview House Self Catering Apartments |
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| Lochview House is situated on the hillside in a quiet location, above the town of Fort William, with panoramic views over Loch Linnhe.
Lochview House has two non-smoking, self contained, self-catering one bedroom apartments available for rental... click for more details... |
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Heathercroft Road,
Argyll Road, Fort William, PH33 6RE Tel: 01397 703149 |
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Laragain self catering cottage |
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| Availability due to cancellation 4.9.2010 to 11.9.2010 reduced price of £295 special offer. Price inclusive of towels all linen and central heating.
Laragain Cottage is a perfect place to enjoy a relaxing and enjoyable holiday just outside... click for more details... |
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LARAGAIN COTTAGE,
Banavie, Fort William, PH33 7PB Tel: 01397 772 707 |
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Firbek Cottage, Fort William |
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| Firbek Cottage self catering accommodation is family owned and situated in a quiet area, within a five minute walk from the town centre of Fort William. The cottage is cosy and furnished to a high standard. It sleeps three comfortably comprising,... click for more details... |
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Firbek,
Argyll Road, Fort William, PH33 6LF Tel: 01397 702071 |
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Lone Pine Lodge |
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Lone Pine Lodge has a vacancy from aug. 9th - 14th ring us on 10397703015. is situated in its own grounds in a superb position overlooking fields to the Ben Nevis Range. This american log house has an open plan living/dining/kitchen with a... click for more details... |
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Torlundy farm,
Torlundy, Tomacharich, Fort William, PH33 6SP Tel: 01397 703015 |
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