Self-Catering Glen Dessary in Fort William

Paul S

August 2023

Maybe not the best situated though not badly situated .. there’s more than Ben Nevis in the area.. And maybe, at first glance not the most aesthetically pleasing either … But again it has its own unpretentious charm which I sort of associate with my few visits to Scotland.. But it’s sort of unique in my own mind .. The owners are cool, just ask if you want anything, leave you alone if you don’t… They’re friendly enough without being overbearing.. But from a personal perspective it’s one of the few places I’ve been in my life and felt that sort of calmness where you’re completely blank in thought through lack of stress.. I’ve been wild camping on many occasions throughout my life and have felt that peace in isolation but never in a populated place.. Would definitely stay there again if it didn’t take 10+ hours to drive.. All the best to the owners..

Mrs Tudor

September 2020

Lovely comfortable cabin with everything needed for a peaceful away from it all holiday whilst being close enough to to amenities of Fort Wm.. Maybe just a couple of notes to say where the bins are located and any recycling bin/s.

Mrs Tudor, September 2020

September 2020

This lodge was perfect for our needs.. First I should start by saying there is Wi-Fi, which was a pleasant surprise as it states on the website there is no Wi-Fi. The lodge was cosy and comfortable. It's in a tranquil setting, with 5 lodges set around a big, neat grass area. This is where we could watch the owners friendly dogs play and the hens pecked. It was so relaxing and peaceful we could pretend there was no pandemic! Also we could hear the steam train and see it's steam. From our back windows we had a great view of Ben Nevis. There is a co-op in walking distance and most hikes and walks only a short car ride away. The £1 coin meter was preloaded with £7, which we didn't actually all use up. We had fine weather for September.

Mrs Hunter, September 2020

September 2020

Very greedy electric meter, dog mess in car park

Mr Toal, September 2020

August 2020

Everything was fine.. Would stay there again.

Mrs Rowlands, August 2020

September 2019

Lovely cabin, well equipped, homely decoration.. Great location & quiet And a warm welcome was given by Mrs Campbell

Mrs Johnson, September 2019

June 2019

Lovely and peaceful, hosts delightful.. Rabbits, dogs and chickens a change from the norm. The dogs were great as my daughter missed our own pooch. A fabulous time had by all, only thing missing was a dryer but not missed that much. Great for Potter fans as the train goes under the bridge at the end of the lane( yes that steam train that goes over the viaduct). A super stay!

Mr Gordon

April 2019

The chalet was very comfortable and immaculate inside, an excellent location to explore the Western Highlands and the owners are two of the outstanding people.. We did not want to leave.

Mr Southwell

October 2018

The cottage met all our needs.. Mrs Campbell was very helpful and had prepared the cottage ready for our late arrival.

Mr Otto

September 2018

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Mr Bignell

August 2018

It was good to discover an M and S Food Hall nearby!

Mr Benson

August 2018

Really nice landlady who was very helpful.. It was a pity that building work behind the chalet woke us earlier than normal and went on all day. In addition the floodlight shining directly into the bedroom all night prevented me from using the main bedroom. Was able to use one bedroom and the lounge wasn't too bad so slept on the floor in there behind the sofa. Nevertheless the chalet was clean and nicely decorated. The local shops were good and friendly and did not mind us requesting all our change in pound coins. Overall a nice break and Fort William is a good centre from which to explore that part of the Highlands.

Mr Kellenaers

May 2018

Friendly people.. Nice cottage. No stress.

Miss Murdoch

May 2018

The owners of the house couldnt have been any more helpful and it wasnt too far from fort william

Mr Creasey

May 2018

Real home from home.. Great location. Exceeded expectations. Would gladly stay again

Mr Cowan

March 2018

This is really a wonderful place to go we were treaded like a family member .... This is really a wonderful place to go we were treaded like a family member there were always chickens rabbits and even a deerpass by our door it is a great place forhill walkers and famiilysi would recommened it to everyone

Mr Jalal

March 2018

There was no central heating and coin meter system was extremely annoying, cottage got freezing cold during the night time and electric heaters provided would consume units within minutes.. Nobody keeps enough coins in their wallet( 30-40) all the time. we spent nearly 50-pound coins and all night long our only concern was to keep the cottage warm for two kids, who slept in their jumpers with the warm bottle for the first time in their life

Mr Smith

September 2017

Most enjoyable and relaxing

Mr Golding

September 2017

Very good value for money, great location, very helpful staff, well fitted out cottage

Mr Martinez

August 2017

Very comfortable place, Our family enjoyed the hospitality of the Cambell's.. Although the weather in Scotland was rainy, Ms. Campbell recomends us a lot of activities to do with children, and maked our stay very agradable. I would recomend it!!

Mr Martinez, August 2017

October 2016

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here at glen dessery and the surrounding area is absolutely stunning, a stone’s throw away from Ben Nevis Mountain and the supermarket.. The house was lovely and peaceful, for animal lovers there are animal’s onsite and they are very friendly these included dog’s cats rabbits and chickens, and didn’t hear them at all. All the facilities in the house were working the cooker had only 3 working rings which made cooking a bit more difficult but for those who only cook for a few nights this is no problem. Also the people in the area are lovely and very welcoming including the animals  Overall I would highly recommend staying at glen dessery, I know we will be in the future

Miss Robins, October 2016

September 2016

Very welcoming owner.. ...nice property....good value for money.....lots of animals around and all are people friendly.....i would recommend this property.

manglais2016

August 2016

Un endroit très cher, sans confort. Très peu d'ustensiles (une petite poêle vieille par exemple) pour cuisiner, pas de machine à laver le linge, pas de wifi alors que le propriétaire habite tout à côté. En outre il faut souvent mettre une livre écossaise ou anglaise dans le compteur électrique pour avoir de l'electricité, or c'est vraiment très très cher. Dommage la région est magnifique, toutefois le propriétaire a du venir nous chercher car c'est mal expliqué.

Jainsley01

February 2015

Due to an unforseen event we weren't able to stay at Glen Dessary on our start date. Jennifer Campbell made every effort to find a replacement for us until we could move in. Whilst walking up Ben Nevis on the Saturday I even had a text message asking if we were OK? I would recommend this place to anyone wanting a stay in the area not too far away from First William itself but a nice setting.

Mr MacKinnon, September 2016

February 2015

Had a great holiday - location and people were lovely..

Mrs Mason

July 2014

An ideal place that is very central for visiting other locations. A very quiet and peaceful location with a lovely view from the chalet.

Miss Hair

July 2014

Had a great holiday - location and people were lovely.

Miss Hair, July 2014

June 2014

An ideal place that is very central for visiting other locations.. A very quiet and peaceful location with a lovely view from the chalet.

Mr Ewing

October 2013

Great accommodation. Nice people. Very peaceful.

Mrs Mason, June 2014

September 2013

Great accommodation.. Nice people. Very peaceful.

Mr Lees

August 2013

Excellent comfortable chalet in the heart of the most breathtaking mountains in Britain. Great amenities and security.

Mr Ewing, September 2013

August 2013

Excellent comfortable chalet in the heart of the most breathtaking mountains in Britain.. Great amenities and security.

Christensen

June 2013

The location was excellent. It was very quiet, we enjoyed watching the animals on the site and there were views of the mountains. We were able to walk to several interesting local places. Our host was helpful and friendly. The property contained everything we needed.

Mr Lees, August 2013

May 2013

The location was excellent.. It was very quiet, we enjoyed watching the animals on the site and there were views of the mountains. We were able to walk to several interesting local places. Our host was helpful and friendly. The property contained everything we needed.

Mr Gould

March 2013

Felt right at home in chalet, very friendly and kind owners.

Christensen, May 2013

February 2013

Felt right at home in chalet, very friendly and kind owners..

Guest

December 2012

really friendly clean with every thing required within log cabin.central to all things off interest . With Fort william closs bye for eating out etc. Really enjoyed our time there.

Guest

December 2012

Good friendly people in a relaxed and happy environment.. Central area for trips and commutes, loved it.

Mr Buick

November 2012

Good friendly people in a relaxed and happy environment. Central area for trips and commutes, loved it.

A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

November 2012

Beautiful setting with chickens, ducks and geese to greet you and freshly laid eggs in the mornings were delightful. The owners of the property were extremily helpful and catered our medical needs, taking delivery and storing some medial equipment prior to our arrival. The location of the property is excellent for exploring the west highlands and the islands.

Mr Loeffler

September 2012

Nice and friendly host family, very helpful.

Mr Buick, September 2012

August 2012

Nice and friendly host family, very helpful..

Mr Lewins

July 2012

The scenery was wonderful and there were so many lovely places to go, the people were lovely too.

Mr Robertson

July 2012

The Chalet was excellent, far better than we expected for the price and it had everything we needed. The location was also perfect, quiet enough to relax but close enough to Fort William to do your shopping or go for a meal.

Mr Loeffler, August 2012

June 2012

The Chalet was excellent, far better than we expected for the price and it had everything we needed.. The location was also perfect, quiet enough to relax but close enough to Fort William to do your shopping or go for a meal.

Mr Robertson, June 2012

June 2012

The scenery was wonderful and there were so many lovely places to go, the people were lovely too..

Mrs Nelson

October 2011

A great location with brilliant views.

Mr Lewins, June 2012

October 2011

A great location with brilliant views..

Guest

September 2011

Had a fantastic time plenty to do. The family that run the site were very friendly and helpful.The chalet was clean & comfortable with eveything you needed.

Guest

September 2011

Had a fantastic time plenty to do.. The family that run the site were very friendly and helpful.

Mrs Thacker

July 2011

Had a fantastic time plenty to do. The family that run the site were very friendly and helpful.

Mrs McLeish

June 2011

Very quiet location but good base for visiting the surrounding countryside.

Mrs Thacker, July 2011

June 2011

Very quiet location but good base for visiting the surrounding countryside..

Mr Egels

September 2010

Cosy cottage, very quiet, and in a good location. Clean, well insulated, easy to heat up. Pleasant lounge and open space, lots of light. Friendly owners.

cda1982

September 2010

the location is awesome, at the foot of ben nevis. the gym membership is a welcome addition, especially if you climb the hill. remote, in a good way. Not for Dog or animal lovers tho. (I'm a fan of dogs!)

Mrs McLeish, June 2011

September 2010

Cosy cottage, very quiet, and in a good location.. Clean, well insulated, easy to heat up. Pleasant lounge and open space, lots of light. Friendly owners.

Mr Lees

August 2010

The chalet was on a small secure site with friendly helpful owners also on site. Great base for exploring the best landscapes in the UK.

Mr Badenhorst

August 2010

Peaceful, great surroundings, hospitality exceptional, adequate parking.

Mr Egels, September 2010

August 2010

The chalet was on a small secure site with friendly helpful owners also on site.. Great base for exploring the best landscapes in the UK.

Mr Lees, August 2010

July 2010

Peaceful, great surroundings, hospitality exceptional, adequate parking..

Guest

December 2009

it was out of season but was treated well the cabin was clean and homely, the people were very friendly and helpful in any concerns will not hesitate to go back there again

Guest

December 2009

The owners were extremely welcoming and helpful and made us feel very much at home. The chalet was comfortable with a good range of equipment. The only real complaint was a slight lack of storage space for luggage. Location was good as there were shops and restaurants within easy reach for everyday shopping and meals out in the evening. All in all we had a very enjoyable week.

Guest

December 2009

The cottage was in a good location and good value..

Mr Stayt

October 2009

The cottage was in a good location and good value.

Mr Deafley

August 2009

An excellent property in an excellent location!

Mr Wilkin

June 2009

We had Ben Nevis across the road. Very quiet. All you could want. The people who looked after us were very nice. We will be back for more with you - well done.

Mr Hitcham

May 2009

We enjoyed the animals and birds in the gardens and surrounding areas.

Mr Blance

May 2009

Scotland at its very best - right outside the door. I only booked for a week, I should have stayed at least two weeks longer.

Mr Cave

May 2009

The area was nice, the owners were very helpful and on hand if needed, the atmosphere was friendly. It was quiet and we had plenty of freedom.

Mr Wilkin, May 2009

May 2009

Scotland at its very best - right outside the door.. I only booked for a week, I should have stayed at least two weeks longer.

Mr Blance, May 2009

May 2009

We enjoyed the animals and birds in the gardens and surrounding areas..

Mr Deafley, July 2009

May 2009

We had Ben Nevis across the road.. Very quiet. All you could want. The people who looked after us were very nice. We will be back for more with you - well done.

Mr Hitcham, May 2009

April 2009

The area was nice, the owners were very helpful and on hand if needed, the atmosphere was friendly.. It was quiet and we had plenty of freedom.

Mrs Eastland

August 2008

The location and area was superb, lots to do and see, did hill walking, fishing, exploring and enjoyed the Scottish hospitality. The property owners were excellent and weather was fantastic, would like to go back.

Miss Tipton

June 2008

We received a very warm welcome from the owner who was very helpful throughout our stay.

Mr Cave, April 2009

June 2008

We received a very warm welcome from the owner who was very helpful throughout our stay..

Mr Baird

January 2008

The location was perfect, surrounded by beautiful scenery and never more than 20 minutes (or less) to tourist attractions such as the Ben Nevis range, national park walks and town centre being Fort William.

Miss Tipton, June 2008

January 2008

The location was perfect, surrounded by beautiful scenery and never more than 20 minutes (or less) to tourist attractions such as the Ben Nevis range, national park walks and town centre being Fort William..

Mrs Mcclurg

November 2006

Very quiet and peaceful.

Mr Baird, January 2008

July 2006

Very quiet and peaceful..