Ard Daraich

A Bed and Breakfast in Fort William

Ard Daraich

  • Fort William
  • B&B
  • ££££
  • Calendar
  • 3 x Double

Ard Daraich was a stone croft lived in by the cobbler of Ardgour. It sits underneath an oak tree from which it takes its name. The connection with plant life continued when the house was bought by Constance Spry and was converted into a genteel holiday home for someone renowned for her flower arranging and cooking - for those of you who know the Constance Spry bible there is even a section of recipes prefaced with the Ard Daraich title. No doubt Mrs Spry was unable to give up gardening completely. Even when on holiday she planted the beginnings of a garden. Edith and David Maclaren bought the house in the late 1960’s and taking the Sprys as their beginning, continued to build the garden, informed by a passion for both plants and people. They were able to grow from seed, plants sent from all over the temperate world, eventually producing a collection that is still considered one of the best in this part of Scotland and visited by various International Horticultural Societies.

Guest Facilities
  • Parking on site
  • Garden
  • Sitting Room
  • Full Cooked Breakfast
Photo - Ard Daraich
Ardgour
Nr Fort William
Highland
PH337AB
T 01855 841 384

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  • Honeysuckle Room
    Type: Double
    Capacity: 2 adults
    Bathroom: Private Bath
    In Room: A Double room with a Norwegian kingsized bed, with views of the garden and a private bathroom with wooden lined walls and a free standing bath.
    Photo - Honeysuckle Room
  • Garden Room
    Type: Double
    Capacity: 2 adults
    Bathroom: Ensuite Shower
    In Room: On the ground floor, with windows onto the garden, king sized bed and adjoining bathroom with shower. Picture copywrite John Boyd-Brent
    Photo - Garden Room
  • John's Room
    Type: Double
    Capacity: 2 adults
    Bathroom: Shared Bath
    In Room: A standard double and often used by a party travelling with a single person or child. The bathroom is opposite and shared with the owners.
    Photo - John's Room

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Location

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Fort William

Fort William and the surrounding Lochaber area is the gateway to the real highlands of Scotland, served by an overnight sleeper service to London. The town itself is dominated by Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Scotland which is a worthwhile expedition to climb on good paths. The town also marks the South-western entrance to the Caledonian canal that leads through Loch Ness to Inverness. There are many sporting estates around the area with fabulous hill-walking and other outdoor pursuits, the steam-train Jacobite 'Harry Potter' railway to Mallaig and the North end of the West Highland Way.