Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
01397-700700;
www.alstours.com
)
Taxi tours with driver-guide around Lochaber and
Glencoe cost £80/195 for a half-/full day.
Festivals & Events
UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
(
www.fortwilliamworldcup.co.uk
)
In June, Fort William pulls in crowds of more than
18,000 spectators for this World Cup downhill mountain-biking event. The gruelling
downhill course is at nearby Nevis Range ski area.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Sleeping
It's best to book well ahead in summer, especially for hostels.
HOTEL
Lime Tree££
(
01397-701806;
www.limetreefortwilliam.co.uk
; Achintore Rd; s/d from £80/110; )
Much more interesting than your average guesthouse, this former Victorian manse over-
looking Loch Linnhe is an 'art gallery with rooms', decorated throughout with the artist-
owner's atmospheric Highland landscapes. Foodies rave about the restaurant, and the gal-
lery space - a triumph of sensitive design - stages everything from serious exhibitions
(works by David Hockney and Andy Goldsworthy have appeared) to folk concerts.
Grange££
(
01397-705516;
www.grangefortwilliam.com
; Grange Rd; r per person £58-63; )
An exceptional 19th-century villa set in its own landscaped grounds, the Grange is
crammed with antiques and fitted with log fires, chaise longues and Victorian roll-top
baths. The Turret Room, with its window seat in the turret overlooking Loch Linnhe, is
our favourite. It's 500m southwest of the town centre.
B&B
Crolinnhe£££
(
01397-703795;
www.crolinnhe.co.uk
;
Grange Rd; r £120-127; Easter-Oct; )
This grand 19th-century villa has a lochside location, beautiful gardens and sumptuous ac-
commodation. A vegetarian breakfast is provided on request.
B&B
Calluna£
APARTMENTS
