Caledonian House

Caledonian House descritpion

This B&B guest house is next to the 5 locks of the Caledonian Canal, walking distance from Fort Augustus. The village is part of the Great Glen Way.
Caledonian House was originally built in the 1860s and was used as Campbell's Tea Room in the 1900s. It has a good location for exploring the sights of the Highlands, including Loch Ness and the islands of Syke, Mull, Iona and Rhum.
There are plenty of outdoor activities and spectacular views for walkers. Caledonian House offers fishing trips and mountain bike rental.

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Facilities of Caledonian House

Pets ：Pets are not allowed.

Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking ：Free!Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Heating

Reviews for Caledonian House

Review 1：The Bothy Restaurant at the end of the road, the service was awful!

Review 2：Very friendly welcome..the room with en-suite facilities was tastefully decorated and the options and delivery of breakfast were excellent!

Review 3：Nothing

Review 4：Had an excellent stay at this b&b, been up in the scottish highlands a fair few times and we will be going back here, Carol the landlady is a legend!!, makes you feel at home instantly and nothing is too much trouble, not only is she funny and witty she is an excellent cook as well, superb breakfast!.

Review 5：Can't say really. Everything was great.

Review 6：The bedroom in which we stayed had all the amenities needed and desired. The breakfast was good. With enough options to get you energized to explore Fort Augustus. The staff is just out of this world. The hostess is nothing short of amazing. Recommended.

Review 7：There was nothing that I didn't like.

Review 8：The house is very beautiful and lady of the house (Carol) is very nice. The town itself is the small with 4-5 places to eat and drink but very lovely town. Perfect for relaxing holidays.

Review 9：Excellent location, Carol the landlady is really friendly and helpful, the breakfast was fantastic, my room was excellent,clean and well equipped. Overall a fantastic little B&B.

Review 10：landlady so friendly &helpful made our stay so special,and a breakfast out of this world,overlooking the locks at fort Augustus, few minutes walk to more great eating places i m not usually obsessed, with eating but after a long journey it was great,and a warm snug room to come back to.

Review 11：We stayed 2 years ago and it was just as we remembered it! Carol is fab she is funny and very welcoming! Cannot do enough for you and does the best breakfast!!! Would recommend and that is why we went back and took the in laws!!!

Review 12：nothing to dislike.

Review 13：Very welcoming landlady who was very flexible and allowed us a late breakfast. The downstairs room was great, nicely furnished, with good facilities, e.g. even had dvd's in the room. Bathroom was a very good size and more than met our requirements. The breakfast was plentiful and delicious. Eggs/smoked salmon, porridge and freshly baked croissants. Lovely!

Review 14：Wonderful owner. The room was not only luxuary but comfortable and quiet. The location was also good. The B&B stands just behind the river and close to Loch Ness.

Review 15：The TV could only play DVDs and the ensuite bathroom was one of the smallest I have ever seen.

Review 16：The hotel was in a quiet location, close to all amenities. Our host was very friendly and recommended places to eat and places to visit. The breakfast was also very good.

Review 17：We had a bit of a problem locating the hostess when we got locked out of our room, but we finally got it sorted out and all was fine. The bathroom needed some repairs - the hot water faucet was loose and the grouting in the shower was coming out.

Review 18：Excellent breakfast. Very friendly hostess. The canal was just below the inn and you could watch the boats go through from the deck.

Review 19：The only downside was having to book our breakfast the night before. But it was delicious!

Review 20：Clean and comfortable, Great location and a very talkative and helpful owner. Will definitely stay here again.

Review 21：The room was very small, but I knew that before going there. However it was charged at the same rate as much bigger rooms. I feel it should have been at a reduced rate.

Review 22：Breakfast was best bit of the stay, but was too much to finish comfortably. Owner could save money if food portions were reduced.

Review 23：Not discovering the guest house soon enough to book for a full week

Review 24：Its lofty position ensured that we couldn't miss Caledonian House when we arrived at Fort Augustus and the host`s warm reception ensured that we felt very welcome The en-suite room was spacious and comfortable and the hearty full breakfast kept us going till evening. In short, a satisfying stay that we would happily repeat.

Review 25：Overpriced for what we got. Lovely location on the waterfront (canal & locks) but we were in a room by the road and so was breakfast. Disappointing.

Review 26：Breakfast.

Review 27：None

Review 28：Stayed one night whilst walking the Great Glen Way. We had a wonderful welcome with tea and coffee, room was very comfortable and we had a great breakfast before setting off the next morning.

Review 29：the owner was very friendly and chatty, you did not feel like a stranger very welcoming . breakfast was great with a good choice , we were cycling and needed to leave early before breakfast but we had the room left open for us to help ourselves before we went. there is also a secure place to leave the bikes if cycling and the location is perfect just opposite the locks would certainly recommend a stay here and i will be going back.

Review 30：Could find no reason to complain about anything.

Review 31：Very warm welcome and the location was ideal next to the Locks. Breakfast was good and plentiful. Will stay there again should the occasion arise. Recommended.

Review 32：That because we were doing the great glen way, we could only stay for one night! Can't wait to return

Review 33：Carol welcomed us like old friends, very warm and friendly. Our room was fantastic, excellent facilities, shower was perfect, breakfast was plentiful! Loved everything about this gorgeous B&B, especially Breeze and Finlay!

Review 34：Bed was a bit too soft.

Review 35：Friendly hosts. Great location by the Loch and canal. Great breakfasts - huge portions.

Review 36：Great location and Carol was a very friendly host. Clean and tidy rooms and a fantastic breakfast.

Review 37：Carol was lovely and made a fantastic breakfast!

Review 38：Carol was the best, so welcoming and helpful. The breakfast was amazing!!

Review 39：Carol the landlady could not do enough for us, also the breakfast was huge

Review 40：Late breakfast times

Review 41：Access to evening meals amenities and parking out the front

Review 42：Great location Lovely owner Great breakfast

Review 43：lovely relaxed hostess, very welcoming

Review 44：Very friendly and helpful host, location perfect big breakfast no problems

Review 45：Great breakfast. Location near locks

Review 46：I can't stay there all the time ;)

Review 47：Carol's treatments for my sore throat Friendly welcome Nice bedroom and facilities Good Breakfast

Review 48：Friendly welcoming host. Great location. Huge breakfast highlighting local produce.

Review 49：Really friendly and thoughtful - made me feel at home

Review 50：Nothing to dislike

Review 51：Location just by locks and handy to restaurants and pubs. Lovely breakfast including scrambled eggs and salmon.

Review 52：nothing

Review 53：wonderful hostess breakfasts amazing overlooking the canal very central

Review 54：bathroom was down the hall, not ensuite as was thought!

Review 55：close to centre of where we were

Review 56：Decor a little tired, but nothing that would put me off staying again.

Review 57：Clean room, private bathroom, warm and inviting host, great breakfast.

Review 58：Warm friendly welcome, comfortable room, quiet and convenient location.

Review 59：Going home

Review 60：Friendly helpful staff. Bed really comfy , room immaculate . Breakfast was amazing

Review 61：very lovely place the best breakfast in the word lovely owner

Review 62：Set in a lovely location right on Loch Ness, the owner was lovely and the breakfast was massive. Room was very comfortable too.

Review 63：Pubs in village very busy and seemed to only cater for diners.

Review 64：Close to village center and locks (2 min walk)

Review 65：very friendly host, superb breakfast, comfortable, very clean room, great countryside

Review 66：Location of the hotel to everything in town. Easy parking. Great breakfast

Review 67：Bedroom on ground floor next to road and staircase, and wasn't cleaned.

Review 68：Excellent breakfast

Review 69：Friendly helpful owner. Breakfast was superb. Location central

Review 70：Location was the important thing for us and friendly welcome on arrival from Carol and her two dogs was great. Would recommend staying here.

Review 71：Great welcome . very comfortable accommodation , awesome breakfast , dog freindly. Have been before and will go again.

Review 72：Good reception Carol was very welcoming and giving lots of local info in the area Food was great and would recommend it to anyone

Review 73：Small rooms for big luggages. Some rooms without bath.

Review 74：Good location, friendly host

Review 75：We loved the staff and the location. Very cosy and welcoming place to stay.

Review 76：Cozy B&B, wonderful hostess, tasty breakfast

Review 77：Great position, we could see the canal from our room. Breakfast was delicious, our room was comfortable. Carol was a lovely host!

Review 78：Nothing.

Review 79：Loved my overnight stay here. Unfortunately it was just one night. Owner was lovely and friendly. Great location within village.

Review 80：Perfect location near the canal, restaurants and sites

Review 81：Our host was very friendly and helpful

Review 82：Great location overlooking the canal Delicious breakfast Friendly staff

Review 83：Our host was warm, enthusiastic and witty. She gave us a choice of rooms. Our room was attractive and very comfortable. Breakfast was great.

Review 84：Tele in room to wee,cold at night

Review 85：Breakfast, closeness to everything, parking fine,carol lovely host

Review 86：Rather worn, budget furniture and fittings We were a couple but the room had beds to sleep 5, so was cramped and cluttered. TV small and cheap

Review 87：Location by canal Breakfast

Review 88：Room is small, especially the bathroom. Furnishing is a little bit old.

Review 89：Staff is friendly and the breakfast is great. Good location in the city centre.

Review 90：Creaky floorboards and thin walls but then we have encountered those in EVERY place we have stayed in our 2 weeks in the UK. seems to be common and acceptable here.

Review 91：Friendly and welcoming, lovely place to stay.

Review 92：The shower was a little tricky but the overall experience of staying here was so pleasant.

Review 93：The woman who runs this place is absolutely lovely. She gave advice about where to eat and what to do and was just an absolute pleasure. She cooked an amazing breakfast too! We booked the smallest room and she called in advance just to let us know it was small and was that ok.

Review 94：Carol was very friendly & helpful. Gave our daughter her choice of rooms. The plan had a wonderful welcoming feel to it. Would definitely stay again

Review 95：Annoying light outside, maybe some darker curtains could be installed?

Review 96：Very friendly host, continental breakfast as a choice, great wifi, tv with DVD player in room, nice clean bathroom.

Review 97：It's in a lovely spot at the southern end of Loch Ness, and was very welcoming after a 4 hour walk around the Falls of Foyers. Lovely house, great breakfast and funny owner (not in an odd way)

Review 98：Fixed time for breakfast - OK for me but perhaps not ideal for some travellers.

Review 99：Very pleasant service. Nice outlook from my room towards the canal locks. Good choice of breakfast options. Overall, a very easy and comfortable place to stay.

Review 100：The size of the room

Review 101：We received a very warm welcome at Caledonian House. The view from our room overlooking the Caledonian Canal was very pleasant. Although the room was comfortable it was very small (we had been told this) and the ensuite had few places to put anything. Continental breakfast was good with home baked Croissants, cheese ham and grapes but the amount outfaced us and the second morning we opted for half portions! We noticed that the cooked breakfasts would also set you up for the day. We enjoyed our stay and found good dining at the Boathouse and Lovat restaurants.

Review 102：Loved it all.

Review 103：Location superb in a small village totally suited to a relaxing and rewarding stay. Facilities great, view delightful and host very attentive to needs.

Review 104：Ground floor nature of room made me reluctant to open window at night

Review 105：Proprietor was very friendly and helpful. Bed was large and comfortable and breakfast set us up for another long, hard walk

Review 106：Could not find fault with this guest house, would definitely recommend to other people visiting beautiful Fort Augustus.

Review 107：Carol the lady who runs the guest house was extremely friendly and helpful, as were the other members of staff we met. The guest house is very comfortable and the breakfast very good with plenty of choice. We stayed in the family room, even though there was only two of us, which had a small but perfectly formed ensuite with plenty of towels and toiletries. The bed was very comfortable, not too hard.

Review 108：Carol the proprietor was warm and efficient. Breakfast delicious. Location picturesque and convenient. Decor - warm, attractive with quirky touches.

Review 109：n/a

Review 110：Everything from check in to check out was stellar. The owner is absolutely darling and incredibly helpful. Breakfast was a true joy as it was made to order. By far this would be the best sleep we had out of our 3 weeks in the UK. All six of us highly recommend this fantastic B&B, your Ft. Augustus trip would be incomplete without it!

Review 111：We thought that Carol, the proprietor was a real character who made you feel really welcome, as did her staff. The breakfasts were awesome and the location next to the canal was central to everything.

Review 112：The location was perfect. We had a view of the locks from our room. Several restaurants within walking distance. Less expensive than the Caledonian Hotel. Don't confuse the two.

Review 113：Bathrooms a bit small.

Review 114：Very friendly and helpful owner and a superb location on the lock side in the centre of Fort Augustus. Excellent and huge full Scottish breakfast.

The Fine Print

Check-in is from 16:00 to 19:00 only. No earlier or later arrivals without prior arrangement with the owners.There are no facilities for very young children.Please note, late arrivals must be arranged in advance and may be charged an extra fee.