Email Riverside House enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
Other places to stay in and around Spean Bridge
Welcome to this spectacular part of the Scottish Highlands, we offer to
you the opportunity to experience a self catering holiday in one of our
three architecturally designed lodges or stay Bed & Breakfast with
us.
There are magnificent views over the garden towards the mountains beyond Loch Lochy situated within the Great Glen.
Riverside House Accommodation
The Gold Award recognizes businesses which consistently achieve the highest level of excellence within their Visitscotland star grading and excel in the areas of care and hospitality. The owners' bungalow sits in twelve acres fronting Loch Lochy, where the river Gloy emerges from a spectacular rocky gorge. Access is from the A82 trunk road via 400m of private drive through woodland and shrubs, which lend to peace and privacy within the grounds.
The bed and breakfast room has a double bed and a single bed, and is available as a double room, as a twin room or as a family room for 3. There is TV, alarm radio, trouser press, coffee and tea making facilities for your comfort; It has an en-suite bathroom with shower.
The guest sitting room enjoys a lovely view over the garden to Loch Lochy, features include an open log fire, TV, music system, binoculars and a selection of books for your enjoyment.
We offer traditional full Scottish breakfast or other selections from a wide menu using local Scottish produce, that caters for all tastes.
Pets welcome free of charge. Open All Year. Short breaks accepted by arrangement - excluding Xmas & New Year.
The Gardens
Twelve acres of mature garden and woodlands to explore, including a Trout
Pond, dramatic river gorge and waterfalls, where the river escapes at
our private beach into Loch Lochy. When you sit on the beach you have
uninterrupted views up and down the spectacular Great Glen.
Whether it is Spring, Autumn or any other season you can be sure of stunning views and colour from the wide variety of specimen trees such as Sequoia, Spruce, Oak, Birches and Pines, combined with over 300 varieties of Rhododendron and Azalea.
Springtime brings early blooms along with spring bulbs and bluebells. You will enjoy the abundance of wildlife including Deer, Pine Marten, Ducks and Pheasants who have made their home at Riverside. They have been joined by a wide variety of birds including, Osprey, Buzzards, Gulls, Oystercatchers, Herons, Cormorants and the occasional Golden Eagle.
The Ultimate Highland Wedding Location
Riverside Lodges, the ultimate Highland location is the perfect
place for an intimate wedding group looking for a relaxed yet unforgettable
experience. Make your wedding celebration last more than just one day
– come to the beautiful Highlands of Scotland with your friends
and family and stay in just one or all three of the 4 star lodges.
The lodges each sleep six people comfortably and are set in 12 acres of magical woodland gardens with a river gorge, waterfalls and your own private beach. A truly romantic spot in the Great Glen!
Riverside is centrally located for several approved wedding venues, including excellent hotels, fine castles, a boat trip and Ciaig Waterfalls – the perfect setting for an outdoor wedding. Everything you need to make your special day is available locally from Wedding Planners, Reception Venues, Highland Piper, Ceilidh Band, Professional Photographers, Florists, Limousine Hire and Hairdressers
The atmospheric landscape, the rich culture, the colourful history, the superior local craftsmanship and warm hospitality all combine to make a Highland wedding a unique and unforgettable celebration.
Local Attractions
Invergloy is well situated for walkers and for car tours of outstanding
scenic beauty and historic interest. A dozen castles and countless lochs
are within easy reach by car. On the opposite side of Loch Lochy are forest
walks, the Great Glen Way and cycle route along with the famous Dark
Mile, used by Bonnie Prince Charlie in his escape after Culloden
in 1746.
There is a fine museum nearby, dedicated partly to the Cameron clan (this being very much Cameron country), and partly to the Commandos, who trained in this area during the Second World War.
The nearest railway station, connecting with Glasgow and all stations south, is at Spean Bridge where there is also a Post Office, general store, two churches, 9-hole golf course, and restaurants, and there are other excellent eating places even nearer.
At Fort William there are supermarkets and shops of all kinds, cinemas, library, squash courts, swimming pool, climbing wall, pony trekking, and of course Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain.
Near Ben Nevis is Aonach Mor where a modern gondola system whisks you in warm smooth comfort and perfect safety some two thousand feet up the mountainside for spectacular views, first rate meals or snacks, graded walks, or of course skiing/snow boarding when in season.
The modern facilities at this well designed ski area offer outstanding
opportunities for a wide range of abilities and a great deal of fun in
the snow. Highest run is 4,000ft and the longest run is 2km with 35 downhill
runs.
A creche is available for 3 to 7 yr olds. Full equipment hire is available.
The 'Road to the Isles' leads off from Fort William to Glenfinnan, Morar and Mallaig, or you could visit them by steam train on what is widely held to be one of the most beautiful rail journeys in the world. The recently built bridge to Skye can be reached in less than 2 hours - and crossed in just 2 minutes more!
In another direction, an easy day's drive can take in Culloden Battlefield (where Bonnie Prince Charlie was finally defeated in 1746) and Cawdor Castle (an absolute gem). Alternatively, you can go dolphin spotting at Inverness, or Nessie spotting at Loch Ness.
Summer time at Riverside!
A lovely time of year with long days and magnificent sunsets.
The lodges have fenced veranda's a perfect place to sit out and admire
the beautiful mountain scenery. We can set up a BBQ by your lodge or on
the private beach.
The wildlife at Riverside is plentiful with Pine Marten, Otter & Deer residing here. It is a bird watchers paradise with many different varieties visiting us for the summer months, including Osprey, Buzzards and the occasional Eagle.
Either relax in the comfort of your lodge or wander through the 12 acres of private grounds. Once a large Highland estate you can take in the extensive woodland gardens, river gorge & waterfalls, private beach & the Great Glen. Free fishing - either in the loch or from our stocked trout pond.
This is a very central location in the Highlands, ideal for touring- Skye, Oban, Loch Ness or Aviemore all within easy travelling distance. Excellent walks or cycle tracks for all levels - forest, hills, mountains or beaches. We have the perfect location whatever time of year, each season here very much has it's own beauty.
DIRECTIONS
Getting there from the Information Centre:
From Fort William take A82 north to Spean Bridge go through village and
continue on A82 for a further 5 miles [8 Kilometres] passing the Commando
Memorial on the way. Property entrance is on left side with 'Invergloy'
marked on the wooden fence. Where the driveway forks bear left and follow
signs to 'Reception'.
Email Riverside House enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
