Lying in the shadow of Ben Nevis, Fort William is the capital of Lochaber and one of the major resorts of the Highlands. 'Fort Bill' lies at the heart of Lochaber and is the area's natural capital. In addition, the town commands an important position - being easily accessible from Glasgow and the central belt, and in turn providing good access to the Highland and Islands. Indeed, the town's importance - both to local people and the visitor - is underlined by the wide range of accommodation, shops, restaurants, essential services and recreational facilities.
Email Smiddy Bunkhouse and Blacksmith's Hostel enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
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Smiddy Bunkhouse is a excellent standard of Alpine Style Bunkhouse Accommodation,
Sleeps 12 - Fully Self Catered
Open Plan Kitchen Area
This is a fully fitted area with storage units and shelving. Completely
equipped with crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils, pots & pans. There
is a separate fridge & freezer, toaster, kettle and urn (if needed)
& microwave. Excellent cooking facilities - all electric with 2 full
ovens, 2 hobs, & hoods with 8 cooking rings and 2 grills.
Open Plan Living / Dining Area
In The Smiddy they have two long pine dining tables & benches plus
a new settle and table to more than comfortably seat 12 adjacent to the
kitchen area. There is an easy sitting area with a coffee table provided
to chill out and chat in front of the "fire".
There is no television in the Smiddy - novels, magazines and games are provided. The interior of the Smiddy is almost completely pine clad with Scandinavian light pine, which gives a comfortable cosy interior.
Shower Rooms
There are 2 shower rooms in the Smiddy. Shower Room 1 is en-suite with
a small bunkroom for 4. It is fitted with 1 full electric shower, WC,
2 wash hand basins, shaver point, and heater. Shower Room 2 has 2 full
electric showers, WC; 2 wash hand basins; shaver point and heater. There
is no extra charge for showers
Bunkrooms
There are 2 alpine style bunkrooms with bunk beds. One bunkroom sleeps
4 on 2 platforms ~ this has an "en-suite shower" room. This
is an ideal family room. The other bunkroom sleeps up to 8 in bunk beds.
They will provide:
All bedding - mattresses, mattress covers, pillows, pillow slips, duvets
& duvet covers which are changed with freshly laundered linen with
each change over. All cooking and eating utensils to accommodate all 12
persons in the Smiddy - this includes all pots & pans, cutlery and
crockery. There is always a supply of tea towels, dishcloths, washing
up liquid and pan scourers.
Blacksmith's Backpackers' Lodge Accommodation
Excellent standard of independent hostel accommodation, Sleeps 14 - Fully self catered
Open Plan Kitchen Area
Fully fitted kitchen area with storage units & shelving. Completely
equipped with crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils, pots & pans. Fridge
& microwave. Excellent cooking facilities. All electric - full oven,
hob with 4 rings, hood, and grill. Kitchen available at all times.
Shower rooms
There are 2 separate shower rooms in Blacksmiths. Each one has a full
electric shower, wash hand basin, WC, shaver point and heater. There is
no extra charge for showers.
Open Plan Living / Dining Area
2 long pine tables with fitted settles & benches to comfortably seat
& feed 14 people altogether adjacent to cooking area. Comfortable
easy seating on sofas and chairs provided in living area alongside dining
area. There is no television in Blacksmiths.
The interior of the Hostel living area is almost completely pine clad
with light pine, which gives a light airy feeling ~ but is comfortable
& cosy.
Bunkrooms
There are 3 bunkrooms in Blacksmiths, which sleep 4 (2) or 6 (1) persons
with plenty of space. These are in full sized adult bunk beds.
They will provide:
Mattresses; mattress cover and clean under sheet; pillow & pillowslip,
duvet and duvet cover. All bedding is freshly laundered after each change
over.
Bedding: -There is no extra charge for this bedding
The Smiddy Bunkhouse and Blacksmiths Hostel Facilities
Garden
Bed Linen Provided
Bunk Beds
Central Heating Throughout Property
Electric Central Heating
Electric Cooker
Electric Shaver Point
Ensuite Bath/Shower Room In Unit
Family Rooms Available
Flush Toilet In Unit
Flush Toilets On Site
Fridge
Ground Floor
Heating Throughout Property
Hot Water Shower/ Washing Facilities
Hot water In Unit
Iron Available
Ironing Facilities
Kitchen
Linen Provided
Lounge
Mains Electricity
Microwave
No TV
Parking
Property Heated Throughout
Sea/Loch View
Shared Bathroom
Shower
Shower EnSuite
Towel Charge
Tumble Dryer
WC EnSuite
Wash Hand Basin
Wash Hand Basin EnSuite
Washing Machine
Location:
Getting There by Railway
From Corpach Railway Station- a few yards from local station. Coming from
South stay on train in Fort William connecting to Mallaig - get off 2
stops out. Coming from Mallaig get off 2 stops before Fort William.
Please Note:
No Pets Allowed
No Smoking Permitted
Visa cards
Covered Drying Facilities Available
Drying Facilities
Fax/Email Facilities
WiFi
Email Smiddy Bunkhouse and Blacksmith's Hostel enquiries & reservations:
bookscotland@madbookings.com
