Lapwing Rise
Fort William, Northern Scotland
🚆 Nearest station: · 0.4 mi
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.6 mi (Open Charge Map)
- Views across Caledonian Canal to Ben Nevis and Glen Nevis
- Jacobite Steam Train passes daily in summer months
- Hot tub added for guests to enjoy
- Single-level accommodation sleeping up to eight
- Located on a working croft near the canal
Lapwing Rise is a self-catering cottage on a working croft in Banavie, a few miles outside Fort William in the Scottish Highlands. The accommodation is all on one level and sleeps up to 8 persons, and two pets, with a hot tub for relaxing after exploring. You'll enjoy wonderful views across the Caledonian Canal to the Aonach Mor ski slopes, Ben Nevis and Glen Nevis, and in summer you can watch the Jacobite Steam Train pass daily. The local shop is only 0.75 miles away, with a pub/restaurant in the local hotel a short walk off, while Fort William itself is just over 3 miles away. Neptunes Staircase on the canal is within walking distance too.
How far to…
- Shop
- 0.75 miles
- Pub
- short walk
- Neptunes Staircase
- walking distance
- Station
- 0.4 miles away
Practical details
- Pets
- Pets welcome, up to two
Accommodation on site
- Self Catering Cottage
Details taken from the operator's own website on 4 Nov 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Hot Tub
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- 🚌 Near a Bus Stop
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
- 🚆 Near a Train Station
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Where you'll be
Lapwing Rise
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