'The Guest Room' at Parade House in Fort William

Fort William, Scotland
$222 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
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Parade House dates from the end of the Jacobite Rebellions and nestles in a unique, secluded location overlooking the gardens of the towns historic Parade. In 2016 the current owners, local couple Nicola and Jim McCallum, architect and artist, took on the task of turning this impressive but neglected office building back into a home from which they could run their business McCallum Art House. Renovation work to form their home continues in the main house but in addition to 'The Guest Room'they have also completed the space for their Art Gallery and furniture painting studio. Fort William’s bustling town centre with a variety of shops, restaurants and bars is literally on the doorstep. Private parking is available and just a short walk away are national transport connections. Staying in the comfort of 'The Guest Room' visitors will find themselves at the heart of all that the Scottish Highlands has to offer.

The Space
'The Guest Room', a self contained En-suite Bedroom, is located on the upper floor of Parade House, accessed through its own entrance door via an external staircase to the rear of the property. The entrance door opens directly into the guests self contained area. On entering, the hallway provides access to a well appointed shower room and also the spacious, thoughtfully furnished bedroom. In addition to the king sized bed, drawers and wardrobe there is an area furnished for relaxing. Although 'The Guest Room' is let on a room only basis there would be a welcome pack of tea, coffee, sugar, milk, shortbread.... The Owner's have also provided a fridge, kettle, coffee machine and variety of glasses, crockery and cutlery so that guests are able to picnic on the abundance of fresh produce available in the immediate vicinity. The room is light and welcoming, and the Owner's artistic flair is evident throughout, from the art work on the walls to the repurposed furniture.

COVID-19
We are cleaning and sanitising The Guest Room in accordance with Government and Public Health guidance documents, and ensuring a minimum of 24 hours is maintained between bookings. Materials for hand washing, hand sanitising and for the cleaning and sanitising of surfaces within the accommodation are provided for use by Guests during their stay. We request that on entry to the accommodation Guests immediately remove outdoor footwear/outdoor clothing and leave these items on the hooks and shoe rack in the Entrance Hall, and then thoroughly wash their hands in the Ensuite before entering the Bedroom.

Contact
'The Guest Room' forms part of The Owners home but is completely self contained with its own external entrance, Contact Free check in/check out is implemented with the use of a key lock box. There are times when both Owners may not be around, on these occasions there would be the presence of a family member for emergencies and owner Nicola is always contactable by phone.

The Neighbourhood
Located in Fort William we are surrounded by impressive terrain, and in turn, have on our door step all that the outdoors has to offer. From skiing and downhill biking at Nevis Range and the mountain climbs, forest walks and bike tracks surrounding us to sailing, canoeing and kayaking on nearby lochs and rivers. For the less energetic we have in town a museum, library, distillery and a wide variety of cafes and shops, also a short drive away there are beautiful beaches, a gin school, an award winning contemporary Scottish art gallery and many historical monuments worth visiting. After returning from a days sightseeing, or adventure seeking maybe walk onto the High Street and relax at one of the bars or restaurants, many promoting locally sourced produce, and whilst eating, perhaps indulge in sampling a locally distilled gin, whiskey or local craft beer.

Getting Around
Parade house is just a 5 minute walk from Fort William Bus Terminal and Train Station. The West Coast rail line from Glasgow to Fort William is considered one of the most scenic journeys in the country. Whilst the Caledonian Sleeper provides a rail route from London Euston direct to our door, a popular way to reach the heart of the Highlands from the UK's capital. If arriving in Fort William without a car there is a regular local bus service, with direct bus routes to Oban, Mallaig, Inverness, Skye and Glasgow via Glasgow airport. But to get the most out of visiting Fort William, and the surrounding area, having an independent mode of transport is beneficial. If needed, there's car and bike hire available locally.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Paper Towels Refrigerator
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Canoeing Nearby Cycling Nearby Sailing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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Review Review

  • Carla

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 14, 2025

    Very comfortable bed, had everything we needed, a short walk to all shopping and dining..a great location.

  • William Jack

    Submitted Jun 11, 2025

    Stayed May 29, 2025

    Great location for exploring Fort William and room was lovely and quiet. Everything needed for our stay was provided.

  • Megan

    Submitted Sep 5, 2024

    Stayed Aug 28, 2024

    A very good location but it has very poor internet connectivity. We frequently lost WiFi and Tv connections and had to restart both the router booster and the TV multiple times. After a day of hiking we simply wanted to come back and watch a movie but the internet kept disconnecting which was frustrating. The room comes with full set of dishes for 2 people but does not have a microwave. This would have been very helpful to have to heat a prepared dinner or to cook a bowl of oatmeal in the morning. Not sure if I would stay here again. As I said the location was great but there are many homes close by that offer breakfast so would likely book there instead. Megan

  • Robert

    Submitted Jul 28, 2024

    Stayed Jul 10, 2024

    The property is near the bus and train terminals and near the main street with restaurants. Easy to do day trips without a car. Our room was spacious and had a comfortable sitting area. The property is attached to Nicola and Jim's home but provides full privacy. Nicola invited us into their home to see their art gallery and their home. We enjoyed having breakfast in our room as we had dishes and cutlery. Hosts provided coffee/tea and some breakfast items. We enjoyed our stay.

  • John

    Submitted Jun 30, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    We were made to feel so at home in Parade House by Nicola and Jim. Our room was very comfortable, just like being at home, as it was so well equipped. They really have thought of everything. The artwork and interesting reads were an added bonus. We got some really good nights sleep here as it was so peaceful and quiet. Everything in Fort William is walkable from this location, including an array of shops, good pubs and restaurants, and the train station. Glenfinnan Viaduct and Neptune's Stairs are both easy drives and well worth a visit.

  • Susanna

    Submitted May 27, 2024

    Stayed May 22, 2024

    Lovely and beautifully decorated room, the downtown location is convenient to restaurants and public transport. I would definitely stay there again!

  • Katrina

    Submitted May 11, 2024

    Stayed May 6, 2024

    Loved the location

  • Lily

    Submitted Nov 12, 2023

    Stayed Oct 24, 2023

    We loved our stay at the Guest Room Parade House, it was perfect! There was so much thought put into all of the extras they provided and we felt so at home there. It was so lovely to come back from a long day of walking, have a lovely warm shower in the immaculate bathroom and relax in the comfort of the beautiful room. We will definitely book again! Thankyou so much!

  • Danny

    Submitted Aug 13, 2023

    Stayed Aug 10, 2023

    We loved the area it was very close to public transport, restaurants and shopping, The unit was clean and had everything you needed. It was also very quiet.

  • Janet

    Submitted Jun 17, 2023

    Stayed Jun 14, 2023

    Very comfortable property great location within walking distance to everything

  • Jennifer A.

    Submitted May 4, 2025

    Stayed Apr 26, 2025

    Everything was clean and tidy. The bed was comfortable. There were many options for food within walking distance. I would definitely stay again

  • Sean S.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2024

    Stayed Oct 27, 2024

    We had a lovely stay at Nicola's Parade House in Fort William Great location for exploring the Highlands then catching the night train back to London Nicola is a very prompt and helpful communicator Best restaurant by far is Crannog at Garrison West

  • Deanna v.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2024

    Stayed Oct 2, 2024

    The property had so many wonderful touches and details that we did not expect. Every little thing from guidebooks, to tea, to juice in the fridge was available to us. It was an absolute pleasure to stay here and communicate with the host. I hope one day in the future we will be back in Fort William to stay here again!

  • Deanna H.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    The property is in a fantastic location; close to shopping, restaurants and less than a 5 minute walk from the train station. It was absolutely spotless with a very comfortable bed. The host provided biscuits, tea and coffee, milk, water and juice. The room was extremely quiet and we had a very good sleep each night. The only slight drawback was that the wifi was a bit spotty. We adjusted the router a few times, but it seemed to just be the way it was. As we had paid for a good data plan, this wasn't a huge issue for us, just something to be aware of. I would recommend this location and would happily stay there again.

  • Ed B.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2024

    Stayed Sep 18, 2024

    Lovely unit ,wonderful location, …Wi-Fi need to be ungraded

  • Stephen S.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    Great communication, lovely small apartmentcwhicj felt so comfortable, great location. We will be going back.

  • Antonia K.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2024

    Stayed Sep 1, 2024

    Everything was to our liking: cozy, clean and perfectly located. We can definitely recommend it.

  • Diana W.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2024

    Stayed Aug 14, 2024

    We were so impressed with every aspect of this place. The location was handy from the train, close to all places to walk, shop and eat. Best bed ever. The quality of design and decor was uplifting and beautiful. The friendly touches made breakfast (cereal, milk, tea, coffee, juice) so perfect on a rainy morning. We would love to come back!

  • Lindsey F.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2024

    Stayed Jun 30, 2024

    We were very happy with our stay at the Guest House. We were here on our honeymoon and drove up from Edinburgh. We figured out if you put in Dudley Road into the gps, it takes you pretty much right to the driveway. The room and bathroom were clean and cozy and just what we needed after exploring the area each day. We took day trips to do kayaking in Arisaig and to take the cable car up Ben Nevis. Another day, we walked around Fort William. The Guest House is in a great location to base yourself from. Loved reading the guest book of guests who stayed previously! We would definitely stay here again!

  • Elaine E.

    Submitted May 15, 2024

    Stayed May 13, 2024

    Great for train station Very well equipped Had a bit of a problem finding the way in

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