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The Bell Tower

(Ref. 1049429)

Inverness, Highland Show on map

Customer rating 4.8

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A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • stay (8)
  • clean (7)
  • great (7)
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  • good (6)

18 Customer Reviews

  • "Great 2-week stay in an excellent location."

    No car needed with easy access to many buses and train. Loved the creative decor of this truly unique two-floor flat. Comfy beds, excellent shower, good kitchen equipment for preparing our own meals. Easy to keep clean. Everything is where it should be like towel hooks, coat hangers, coat rack and clothes horse.

    Reviewed by Sabine5.0★Jul 2026

  • "Excellent location and a good price; we enjoyed our stay"

    Reviewed by John5.0★Jul 2026

  • "Lovely central location right by the river and close to bars, restaurants and shops."

    Also had no problem parking outside the apartment. Only negative was the master bed is very uncomfortable, the mattress was very firm (personal preference)!

    Reviewed by Amanda4.0★Oct 2025

  • "Everything was perfect!"

    Only two small points of criticism: - the entrance to the house was hard to find. Should be explained better. (The third door we tried) - the stairs in the Appartement is so loud that you wake up everyone, when you have to go to the toilet in the night (whats neccessary at our age

    Reviewed by Andreas5.0★Aug 2025

  • "The Bell Tower was a great apartment to stay in and provided us with a central location in Inverness."

    Tastefully decorated and well equipped, we thoroughly enjoyed our week there.

    Reviewed by Marissa5.0★Mar 2025

  • "Property was well situated to access Inverness without the need to drive."

    Parking was easy to find, either outside property, or adjacent street with parking permit provided. It was clean, comfortable, and tastefully decorated throughout. All the appliances worked really well. Would definitely recommend a stay there, but take note there is no toilet on the upper level where the 2 bedrooms are and it is not a place for anyone who can’t manage steps. But to be fair we were told in advance about these things.

    Reviewed by Paul5.0★Mar 2025

  • "Good stay and nice property overall."

    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.

    Hello Neil, thanks so much for your review, it’s always helpful to get feedback and we will endeavour to make sure the cleaners are replenishing the toilet roll sufficiently for our guests. We hadn’t considered providing Kleenex but that’s good to know that’s useful to have for our guests! Do give us some more details about why the shower was badly designed so that we can try and improve it? We have just had the bathroom redone very recently so we were disappointed to hear you didn’t think it was up to scratch. Is it stepping out of the bath which might be a bit difficult? Or would it be better to have a thicker bath mat? Great that you enjoyed your stay otherwise and do hope you will return! Kind Regards, Alice Property Owner

    Reviewed by Neil4.0★Jul 2024

  • "We really enjoyed the place."

    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!!

    Reviewed by Steve5.0★Jul 2024

  • "Great place - loved the quite personalised style and decor."

    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.

    Reviewed by Joe5.0★Jun 2024

  • "Lovely flat."

    Clean and stylishly decorated. Close to everything

    Reviewed by Christine Kay5.0★May 2024

  • "Alice and Amy have designed the most stylish but comfortable home."

    We spent five lovely days in the Bell Tower and will most certainly return. Usually, even the nicest rental apartments have minor flaws. The Bell Tower was perfect in every way.

    Reviewed by Robert5.0★Mar 2024

  • "The accommodation was mostly good!"

    I think the biggest problem was the bathroom - it would be nice if you could fix the shower head and the bath tub was VERY clogged. (When I turned on the bath faucet trying to find the shower nozzle for the first time, a big clump of hair fell out.) The water rose to about my mid-calf while trying to take a shower, which is not very pleasant and ended up leaving the bathroom floor very wet. And maybe grease the stairs too because they are very squeaky, which is not ideal if anyone has to pee in the middle of the night because you have to go downstairs. Otherwise, the accommodation was very clean and good location!

    Reviewed by Hannah3.0★Aug 2022

  • "Excellent location."

    Immaculate property.

    Reviewed by Steven5.0★Jun 2022

  • "A great property for accessing Inverness and the Highlands."

    Very clean and comfortable with everything you need. I would definitely recommend to others.

    We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thanks so much for the kind words. From Alice and Amy. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Stuart5.0★Jun 2022

  • "We really enjoyed our stay in this well presented property and would definitely stay here again."

    Great location, close to city centre with plenty of eateries close at hand. However, on arrival it was obvious that the cleaning had not been thorough - mouldy plate of food in the fridge, dirty towel in the bathroom, broken toilet seat and a blocked outlet from the wash hand basin. This did not detract from our overall enjoyment but needed bringing to the owners attention .

    Hi Mr Struthers, I'm so sorry this happened on your stay and we are making sure our cleaners don't forget to clean in future! We are really glad you enjoyed your stay otherwise. Kind Regards, Alice Property Owner

    Reviewed by Colin5.0★Nov 2021

  • "Brilliant location, super central and could walk to lovely restaurants within a couple of minutes."

    Flat was very well appointed and comfortable. Great stay, would definitely come back. The welcome book was particularly helpful.

    Reviewed by Natalie5.0★Aug 2021

  • "The flat was ideal - clean, comfortable - good shower, quality mattresses on beds, quiet location yet still close to centre, train & bus station easy walk."

    Definitely recommend

    Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jul 2021

  • "Lovely apartment, very clean and everything you need."

    Perfect location right in Inverness City centre. Lots of places to eat near by and so lovely to walk along the river.

    Reviewed by FionaSep 2020

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Summary

  • 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 inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. 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
  • Property has a minimum of 3 nights stay.

The 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.

EPC Rating: Band C

Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: HI-51142-F

Where you’ll be staying

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INVERNESS

North Kessock 5.9 miles; Dores 9.2 miles; Tomatin 15.5 miles.

The Capital of the Highlands, the city of Inverness, is the gateway to the countless delights of the Highlands of Scotland. Towering mountains, dark lochs, great forests and precipitous sea cliffs are all within easy reach. Of particular note is the legendary Loch Ness, which is surrounded by some truly breathtaking scenery, although most visitors are usually on the lookout for something a bit more mysterious! Just outside the city is the Culloden Battlefield at Culloden Moor (National Trust). The site of the last major battle fought on British soil, there is an award-winning display depicting the battle, whilst a walk on the field serves as a poignant reminder of the clansmen who lost their lives. Inverness itself has much to offer, museums, an art gallery, fine theatre and leisure facilities, not to mention shops, pubs and restaurants. The River Ness flows through the city and both the river and neighbouring Moray Firth are home to a diverse range of wildlife and marine life including red kites, along with dolphins, which can sometimes be seen from the shore, or on trips from the harbour.

Property has a minimum of 3 nights stay.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
Flexible cancellation terms

If you cancel before midnight , get all of your money back:

  • Rent
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