Balcarres, Seafield Gardens, Fort William, PH33 6RJ, United Kingdom
#32 of 167 vacation rentals in Fort William
Guests' ChoiceBased on 92 apartment reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Free Wifi
6.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: June 4, 2024
Carole
United KingdomBeautiful view of Loch. Quiet location but close to A82 and can walk into town
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 29, 2024
Robert
United KingdomGreat views of the loch and Mountains
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 8, 2024
Marjolein
NetherlandsI kept hitting my leg on the bed.... the corner sticks out
Nice couple. Perfect views.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 27, 2024
Ria
United KingdomThe apartment was lovely with beautiful views, place was easily accessible from town centre, and Carole and Andy were very welcoming hosts. They had great suggestions on things to do and were overall just very warm. We had the perfect stay and would definitely recommend Balcarres :)
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 13, 2024
Louise
United KingdomGreat welcome basket.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: November 4, 2023
Diane
AustraliaNothing
The view is what sells this place. Its along the river with mountains. Very quiet. Hosts were very helpful and friendly. Apartment is small but okay for a couple. Has cooking facilities. TV. Hosts provide a breakfast hamper which is nice. Its about a 20 minute walk into town. A bus stop is at the bottom of the drive.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 25, 2023
Sandra
United KingdomNothing
We met Andy on arrival who showed us the apartment and Guest Information folder which had loads of great suggestions of a variety of things to do and places to visit. We met Carol later. They are both really friendly and informative. The apartment is really well equipped, clean and comfortable. The views are stunning, we saw deer and porpoises from the windows. We will definitely be back in Fort William as there is still so much to do and we wouldn't stay anywhere else.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 12, 2023
Beth
United KingdomThe ensuite shower is on the small side
Andy and Carole were super welcoming and helpful and went out of their way to ensure we had a perfect stay with everything we could need
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: August 29, 2023
Debarati
IndiaWhat a lovely set up. Beautiful location. Brilliant hosts. Thank you Andy and Carol. We are definitely recommending this to our friends and family once we are back.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 29, 2023
Amanda
United KingdomABSOLUTELY FAB THANK YOU
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: August 14, 2023
Chris
AustraliaNothing
Just wonderful. Hosts very helpful and showcased the area beautifully. Laundry service was very helpful and greatly appreciated. Self catering unit was brilliant, even loved the welcome pack, Ever was just great.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: June 30, 2023
Bethany
United KingdomIt was a very comfortable and cosy property! It was clean and well stocked with amenities. The hosts were very lovely and their guest book was incredibly helpful with instructions for the property as well as a big list of things to do in the area!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 24, 2023
Thorn
AustraliaNothing
Everything was good
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 23, 2023
Frances
United KingdomAs we were on foot it was a long trek from the station with suitcases
Hosts very friendly and helpful. Good amenities and comfy bed. Beautiful area with lake view with area to sit and enjoy at night time.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 16, 2023
David
United KingdomNothing all good.
Brilliant perfect superb.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: May 23, 2023
Mark
United KingdomNothing
Loved the independence that a self catering apartment gave us.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 21, 2023
Gary
United Kingdomif i was being picky a king size bed would have put the icing on the cake. nothing wrong with the double bed that was there.
excellent hosts and accomodation ideal for a couple.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: May 13, 2023
Robert
AustraliaParking was a bit tight when car park was full, but no problems getting in or out.
Accomodation was very comfortable and the views from the window were magnificent
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 12, 2023
Clive
United KingdomNothing
Fantastic location. Good facilities. Entire apartment for private use. Private setting.Perfect for a couple.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 9, 2023
Su
United KingdomNothing to dislike, only the steep hill to walk back up
Lovely couple, excellent accommodation, beautiful welcome basket, everything needed for your stay.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: April 15, 2023
Terry
United KingdomWell set up , lovely little food hamper left for us when we arrived. Location is perfect only 10 minute walk from main st and a amazing veiw from your window .would definitely come back again
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: December 23, 2022
Michael
United KingdomSelf catering, clean, tidy, cosy. Provided with a welcome hamper with the necessities. Located off the main road so quiet and peaceful, with a great view of the loch. Great location as a base for visiting the surrounding areas.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: November 2, 2022
Patrick
United KingdomEverything was fine
What a Gem!!!....A stunning apartment in a stunning location....Much nicer than the Web photos showed...Host was extremely helpful and available throughout our stay if needed, we arrived slightly earlier than planned and were welcomed in.... all rooms were clean and welcoming and well stocked for our stay a lovely welcome basket of food left to set us off...The views were amazing from both our living room and bedroom with loch views, Stunning!!!...carpark had adequate parking spaces for all guests...very well located to town centre and amenities....fab local information in the visitors welcome pack.... The hosts were a lovely couple...we would not hesitate to return and have already recommended to others... Thankyou to our hosts!!!
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: November 1, 2022
Kerrie
United KingdomPerfectly located to get into Fortwilliam Town by foot + by car to get to surrounding beauty spots, Oban, Mallaig + Glen finnan viaduct.
Stayed in October 2022
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