Glenfinnan House Hotel

The beautiful 18th century pine paneled 'Victorian Mansion House' Glenfinnan House Hotel is situated in its own grounds overlooking Loch Shiel, Ben Nevis and the Glenfinnan Monument marking the spot where Prince Charles Edward Stuart raised the standard at the commencement of the 1745 Jacobite Rising. Glenfinnan is an ideal centre for exploring Lochaber and the Road to the Isles and offers fishing, boating, hill walking and bathing. The accommodation is very comfortable and every room is individually decorated.The beautiful 18th century pine paneled 'Victorian Mansion House'...* As befits a stay at a traditional Heilan’ hame, good food and drink (even music) is order of the day. Duncan Gibson is chef and his CV worth a mention: he trained in the 1980s at 5-star Westin Turnberry before moving to the Beaujolais wine region of France for four years to study the art of classic cuisine; this was followed by periods working in Canada and Ireland. * The Bar is a popular gathering place for guests, passing visitors and locals alike. Homely pub grub too – mussels, venison sausages and mash, and apple tart, for instance, alongside soups, salads and pasta. * Whether helping to arrange your wedding ceremony, or simply hosting your reception, the staff will handle everything with an experienced, friendly and professional approach. Add to this the beauty of the hotel and surroundings, and the excellent reputation of the food and wine and you have the perfect setting for your big day. * Glenfinnan House is the ideal place for small informal meetings, workshops, birthday or Anniversary celebrations. The hotel can accommodate 2-40 guests in the public rooms. The Drawing room can also be used for private dining for up to 12 people.Glenfinnan House Hotel stands just around the bay from the tall Bonnie Prince Charlie monument on Loch Shiel, with its lawn rolling down to the beach. The famous Glenfinnan viaduct railway bridge, used as a scene in several Harry Potter films, is a 10-minute walk away through the Glenfinnan Estate where Red Deer can often be seen.* Manja and Duncan don't expect guests to require a key: the atmosphere is akin to staying in a friend's Highland home. The charming bedrooms, many with a beautiful loch view, some with a garden view, are furnished with terrific old mahogany and oak furniture, huge wardrobes and enormous chests of drawers. * Throughout are quality drapes and nice fabrics on cushions. Such a period décor and original theme suggests relaxation so you’ll find no television or telephone in the rooms: this really is like staying in a private house. (Get your fix downstairs in the TV room!)* Select from Standard, Superior, Family Room, Family Suite (with adjoining bedrooms) or the Four Poster Room, room 1.