Guests say
The Bell Tower in Inverness is praised for its excellent location, cleanliness, and comfort. Guests appreciate the property's proximity to local amenities and the city centre, as well as its stylish decor and well-appointed facilities. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is highly regarded, making it a recommended stay for visitors to the Highlands.
Most guests found the property to be very clean and comfortable. However, a few reports of a clogged bath, mouldy food, and a dirty towel suggest occasional lapses in thorough cleaning.
The property's location is consistently lauded for being central, quiet, and convenient for exploring Inverness and the surrounding Highlands.
Guests are pleased with the comfort of the property, mentioning quality mattresses and a comfortable environment. The presence of squeaky stairs and a smoking odour were minor discomforts for some.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-supplied kitchen and good water pressure. Points are deducted for maintenance issues like a clogged bath, broken toilet seat, and the need for additional keys.
While the welcome book and appliance manuals were appreciated, there is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
A stylish second-floor apartment overlooking the beauty of the River Ness in Inverness, The Bell Tower is wonderfully placed for those looking to be at the centre of the action whilst also benefiting from idyllic lands all around. Ideally suited to couples, or groups of friends and families, you can find everything you could need for a wonderful stay just a stroll from the property. Make your way up the communal staircase before entering into this quirky dwelling, its open-plan living space being a wonderful social space where you can relax into the leather sofas and enjoy a family film night, or sit together around the dining table with a board game brought from home as you wait for a delicious dinner as it simmers on the hob. The kitchen with its characterful curved walls is a contemporary spot hosting all the essential utensils and appliances, perfect for packing up a picnic for a fun-filled day. Take in the beautiful views of the river and city below from the windows, before running a warm bath in the gleaming bathroom for the perfect end to your day. Moving up the spiral staircase you will find the two bedrooms, the double with feature beams and the king-size with bright and airy Velux windows, each room carries its own quirk, while both offer a wonderfully snug spot to rest. Everything you could need for a wonderful holiday is just a short stroll away from a beautiful walk to the nearest park with your four-legged friend along the river, to cuisines of all kinds to celebrate a special occasion, to family-friendly attractions including its imposing castle, Victorian market, museum and art gallery and plenty more ways to unravel its history, there's sure to be something here for every taste. View Inverness from a different angle at Highland Aviation where you can take to the skies on a scenic tour or even a trail flight, or venture to Loch Ness to see if you can spot the mythical Loch Ness Monster for a day out to remember. The Cairngorms National Park is the perfect way to explore the luscious lands of Scotland, just a short drive away here you can expect to find plenty of scenic spots, nature reserves, outdoor activities and family attractions, or simply spend a day exploring the Moray Firth, home to dolphins, harbour seals and plenty more nature, it makes a fantastic day out for all. Choose The Bell Tower for your next exciting escape to Scotland.
Inverness, known as the Capital of the Highlands, is a bustling city with beautiful landscapes including mountains, lochs, forests and seacliffs all around, making it a wonderful base at any time of the year. The city centre is home to a wide range of attractions and amenities to suit all ages and tastes, with the Loch Ness being well-worth exploring. In reach of the Cairngorms National Park too, there's plenty to see and do whilst in Scotland.
Accommodation
Over the second and third floors.
Two bedrooms: 1 x third-floor king-size, 1 x third-floor double.
Second-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Second-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TV and WiFi.
Welcome pack.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Permit parking for one car and roadside parking on a first-come-first-served basis.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: The property is accessed via a set of stairs and therefore unfortunately may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.
Note: Open tread stairs, please take care.
Note: There is no garden at this property
Nearby points of interest
- The Glen Ord Distillery
- Fort George
- Cawdor Castle
- Urquhart Castle
- Loch Ness Tours
Reviews (12)
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Steve
Very comfortable, plenty of space for our family of 3. Our son loved the window seat. Kitchen had what we needed. Water pressure and hot water were awesome. It did smell like someone smoked on main floor, but did not smell that way upstairs in bedrooms. Not sure if it was a smell from no one being there. We bought air freshener spray and with window open and consistent spraying it went away. It didn't bother us as it went away. Would suggest having a hair dryer available. All the places we've stayed at had one. Being from USA, it has been helpful for my wife to be at places with one. There was also no specific shower body wash, so we just used the hand soap. It worked, but just a suggestion. I don't remember the original listing, but make sure mention stairs. It is not an issue for us, but would be concerned if someone who has challenges with stairs. I know the picture showed the spiral stairs. The above is just feedback, things that we wouldn't say turned us off. Loved having the welcome book and original appliance manuals...came in handy for the washer. Really appreciated all the info in the welcome book and recommendations. We felt this was our favorite place to stay at on our trip around Scotland. Highly recommend staying at this place to anyone. Location was perfect!!
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Neil
Great location and quiet. Kitchen reasonably well supplied with equipment and utensils. Generally met expectations. No Kleenex, and toilet paper supplies were low. Shower badly designed was very difficult to keep water off the floor.
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Joe
A second set of entry keys would have been good - there were three of us and we often were doing different things during the day, so had to coordinate our return.