Castles · Scottish Highlands
Inverlochy Castle Hotel
In or near Spean Bridge.
Inverlochy Castle Hotel — country house, now hotel, in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Banavie · 2.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Inverlochy Castle Hotel is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station being Banavie, which is 2.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PH33 6SN. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Inverlochy Castle Hotel is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "country house, now hotel, in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.8444°, -5.0540°.
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Heritage listing
Inverlochy Castle Hotel, formerly known as Inverlochy Castle, is a 19th-century baronial mansion near Fort William, Scotland. It is located about two miles away from the 13th century Inverlochy Castle, after which it was named. This is a baronial mansion was built in 1863 by William Scarlett, 3rd Baron Abinger, soon after succeeding his father as Baron Abinger in 1861. Queen Victoria spent a week at Inverlochy during an 1873 visit to Balmoral, remarking "I never saw a lovelier or more romantic spot". The house and estate were sold in 1944 to a Canadian entrepreneur, Joseph Hobbs, the owner of the nearby Ben Nevis distillery. Upon inheriting the estate, Hobbs' son converted the house into a hotel, which opened for the first guests in 1969.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Inverlochy Castle Hotel is a luxurious 19th-century castle located near Fort William, offering a sophisticated atmosphere with tasteful decor and storied antiques. Visitors can enjoy exquisite dining experiences, including afternoon tea, and partake in various activities in the beautiful Highland setting.
From the Wikipedia article
Inverlochy Castle Hotel, formerly known as Inverlochy Castle, is a 19th-century baronial mansion near Fort William, Scotland. It is located about two miles away from the 13th century Inverlochy Castle, after which it was named. This is a baronial mansion was built in 1863 by William Scarlett, 3rd Baron Abinger, soon after succeeding his father as Baron Abinger in 1861. Queen Victoria spent a week at Inverlochy during an 1873 visit to Balmoral, remarking "I never saw a lovelier or more romantic spot". The house and estate were sold in 1944 to a Canadian entrepreneur, Joseph Hobbs, the owner of the nearby Ben Nevis distillery. Upon inheriting the estate, Hobbs' son converted the house into a hotel, which opened for the first guests in 1969. It was voted the number 17 "best hotel in Europe" by Travel + Leisure magazine in 2001.
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- Coordinates
- 56.8444, -5.0540
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH33 6SN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Banavie — 2.5 km
- Official site
- inverlochycastlehotel.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q6060140 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Inverlochy Castle Hotel (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Inverlochy Castle. - geograph.org.uk - 107767.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Inverlochy Castle Hotel?
- Inverlochy Castle Hotel is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH33 6SN).
- What is Inverlochy Castle Hotel?
- Inverlochy Castle Hotel — country house, now hotel, in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Inverlochy Castle Hotel?
- The nearest railway station is Banavie, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH33 6SN.
- Is Inverlochy Castle Hotel a listed building?
- Inverlochy Castle Hotel is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Does Inverlochy Castle Hotel charge admission?
- Inverlochy Castle Hotel typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Inverlochy Castle Hotel?
- The nearest railway station is Banavie, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH33 6SN.