The Whispering Pine Lodge is a tranquil Highland retreat set against a backdrop of steep forested mountains on the banks of Loch Lochy. With an enviable location, just a short drive from the town of Fort William, this pet-friendly Lodge is a perfect point for touring the area. The lodge with free parking facilities on-site has twenty-five bedrooms with attached bathroom inspired by the surroundings with accents of tartan, plaid, oak floors, and wall paneling, including a luxurious suite. The bedrooms with attached bathroom are comfortable and well furnished with super king or zip-and-link beds, soft down linen, room-service, hospitality trays and some have large balconies or patios overlooking the loch. Guests can look forward to relaxing on the hotel's deck, overlooking the waterfront, or taking a leisurely stroll along the private pebbled beach. Dining options include the outdoor Lochview Bar and Grill, ideal for enjoying sunset views while snacking on fresh wood-fired pizzas and tasty finger foods. The well-stocked bar here serves inviting cocktails. The hotel’s water-font restaurant The Lochside Brasserie, serves Scottish, International and Asian specialties. Savor a wide selection of spirits, wines, exclusive beers and a vast range of fine Scottish whiskeys, at the Burns bar. The Hotel’s spa invites you to immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the Highlands while you relax and rejuvenate. Facilities include therapy rooms a fitness center and an outdoor sauna and hot tub overlooking exquisite loch views. The lodge is ideal for peaceful, romantic weekend breaks in Inverness-shire's scenic countryside or fun activity holidays with friends and family in the Highlands. On-site activities include boating, fishing, BBQs, and access to the private pebbled beach. The local area offers a superb variety of outdoor activities, such as clay pigeon shooting, fishing, boating, farm tours, cycling and canoeing. During the winter months, guests can enjoy a gondola ride up to the Nevis Range for a spot of skiing or snowboarding and more brilliant views. For those looking for that home away from home experience, there are eight inviting mountain-style self-catering cabins on the hotel grounds. Neighborhood information • Loch Ness Cruise (Fort Augustus) 15.1 miles • Urquart Castle 31.9 miles • Ben Nevis Visitor Center 17.3 miles • Commando Memorial Monument, • Nevis Range Mountain Resort 13.0 miles • Glencoe Valley 33.7 miles • Dalwhinnie Distillery 42.9 miles • House of Bruar 63.2 miles • Parallel Roads Glen Roy National Nature Reserve 13.9 miles • Treasures of the Earth, 17.1 miles • Glenfinnan Viaduct, 30.2 miles • Jacobite Steam Train Fort William 16.7 miles • Inverness 49.5 miles • Steal Falls 22.5 miles • Silver Sands of Morar, Mallaig 52.5 miles • Oban 60.3 miles • Newtonmore 43.9 • Inverness 49.5 miles • Ben Nevis Distillery

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

  • Ski-to-door


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Robert
United States United States
Beautiful location. Food was delicious. Near enough to Fort William or Loch Ness.
Wafaa
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
من اجمل الفنادق اللي سكنت فيهاا الموقع والاطلالة جميييلة الفندق بتفاصيله حلوه جداً الموظفين ودودين ويساعدون النظافة الموقع الجمال كله في هالمكان حطوا لنا كيك لفته جميلة عشان عيد زواجنا المطعم اللي في الفندق اكله لذيذ وفيه اصناف من الاكل الهندي...
Prashant
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
Location location location. Its serene and a perfect spot for a couple of days A lot of India here, especially at food and in service. Awesome multitaskers. Yashwant had a pleasant personality and was always smiling
Angela
United States United States
Beautiful location. The room was comfortable and breakfast was very good. Ross, the bartender at the pub was great and took good care of us.
Meera
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
The restaurant and the quality of food served also having a shataf in the bathroom was a bonus for the hotel 😍
Lionel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
An outstanding location. Excellent staff, food and facilities. The loch view room was well worth the extra cost.
Lorelei
United States United States
The location is divine! Our rooms were directly on the Loch with no road or other buildings between our view and us. The spa was small and intimate.
Zahra
Oman Oman
The location and views were excellent, the staff were very friendly specially Ravi in the restaurant. It was also great to have bidets in the toilets and the availability of halal-certified chicken is also a plus.
Smith
United States United States
The location is the best but the service and hospitality is what set it apart. A huge shout out to Ravi who waited on us for afternoon tea and dinner.. his love for life and genuine care was noticeable
Just
Germany Germany
The views were breathtaking and the accommodations top notch. The restaurant was delicious. Dinner was amazing and it had the best breakfast. The staff were so patient with our family, including a three year old still perfecting his manners. It...

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Property info

Discover the beauty of the Highlands at a hotel with fantastic views of Loch Lochy and the Great Glen. Ideal for peaceful romantic weekend breaks in Inverness-shire's scenic countryside or fun activity holidays in the Highlands. Located in the "outdoor capital of the UK", rest assured that the local area offers a superb variety of outdoor activities and more brilliant views, providing a wide range of entertainment options when staying in this small but perfectly balanced hotel. Take a peaceful walk throughout the hotel's own grounds, set out to explore some of the Highland's greatest spots of natural beauty or try local sporting activities while staying at this welcoming hotel. Try your hand at clay pigeon shooting, plan a sailing trip, head into the hills for some amazing bike rides or, during the colder months, head up the Nevis range for a spot of skiing or snowboarding. Whispering Pine Lodge offers a good selection of opportunities for exciting days out and when the sun is out, guests can look forward to sitting on the hotel's sundeck and soaking up some truly memorable scenery.

Neighborhood info

Lochness Cruise, Ben Nevis, Commando Memorial Monument, Nevis Range Mountain Experience, Glencoe Valley, Whiskey tours - Dalwhinnie, Parallel roads of Glen Roy, Treasures of the Earth

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
The Lochside Brasserie
  • Cuisine
    Indian • Scottish • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Lochview Bar & Grill
  • Cuisine
    Pizza • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Romantic

Amenities of The Whispering Pine Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£50 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£50 per person, per night

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Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that, dogs are allowed but restricted to certain areas as per the hotel policy. Please check the availability of pet-friendly rooms before booking, Kindly note that pet-friendly rooms are on an additional charge of £25 for the entire stay. Please get in touch with the property for any special requests or requirements before arrival. These requests are subject to availability and are not guaranteed. After booking, the hotel will be notified of the guest's special requests and guests should receive a confirmation e-mail from the hotel. Guests who do not receive a confirmation email within 48 hours from the day that the booking was made should contact the hotel directly to confirm or to help make alternative arrangements. Rooms booked more than 05 rooms would be considered as a group and the cancelation for a group booking will be 90 days. Cancelation Policy: No cancelation fees before 90 days from arrival. 50% of the total room price prior will be charged between 89 days and 60 days. 100% retention will be charged for any cancelation made in less than 59 days of arrival.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

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