Ghillies Lodge B&B, Inverness (Inverness)

The 19th Century Ghillies Lodge occupies one of the best riverside locations in Inverness.

Summary 19th century buildings Breakfast included Free car parking (on site) No smoking Facilities Free broadband access Shared gardens Children's cots Children's highchairs Food and Drinks Continental breakfast (included) English breakfast (included)

Nearby recreations Recommended walks Beach (a short drive) Pub (walking distance) Museums (walking distance) Historic houses Gardens Golf course (a short drive) Tennis courts (walking distance) Recommended restaurants (walking distance) Theatre (walking distance)

Introduction

The 19th Century Ghillies Lodge occupies one of the best riverside locations in Inverness. There are nooks and crannies everywhere and rooms that ooze comfort and tranquility. With just 3 letting rooms the lodge is in an idyllic situation and open all year. King size double en-suite from £65 per night and twin room en-suite from £62 per night all rates include full Highland breakfast.

History to the present day

The Lodge was built in 1847 and has over the years been modernised to incorporate current facilities such as central heating and Wi Fi. The fabric of the building is very much as the original lodge was built over 150 years ago on the banks of the River Ness.

Food and Drinks

Full Highland breakfast is served daily from 7.30am to 9.00am and a Continental breakfast is available for those wishing to be away earlier. Fresh local produce is used and vegetarian and special diets are catered for if advised in advance. All rooms have tea & coffee tray with fresh milk.

There are several restaurants available within easy walking distance along the river side and the centre of the city is just 1.5miles away.

Other facilities

All rooms have TV, Radio & CD player. There is also a sun porch where you can relax and watch the river or the walkers strolling the Ness islands. Nearby (5 mins walk) is Bellfield park which has a putting green, tennis courts, outdoor keep fit equipment and play area. The park also has a bandstand with regular concerts throughout the year. Across the river is Eden Court Theatre which is open all year and provides ballet, concerts, plays and a cinema.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: The Ghillies Lodge, 16 Island Bank Road, Inverness, IV2 4QS, United Kingdom

Address: The Ghillies Lodge, 16 Island Bank Road, Inverness, Highland IV2 4QS

Check In: 4.00pm   Check Out: 11.00am

Directions: A9 from the south take first exit signposted Hilton.  Approach the roundabout and follow signs for B8082 Hilton.  Continue on this distributor road for 3 miles going straight on at each roundabout until the last roundabout offers a sign (Holm & City Centre) to the right.  Continue on this road for just over 1 mile and the lodge is on the left.

Approaching Inverness from any other direction brings you into the city centre and with the river on your right continue up river for 1 mile from the Ness Bridge and the lodge is 2nd house on the right after the Drummond junction.

Inverness Airport is 20 minutes away.

Rail & Bus Station are approximately 1.5 miles away and have taxis available.

 

 

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Sun Porch