Tirindrish House B&B

Rated 9.4 in 171 reviews. 3 rooms.

Tirindrish or Tir-nar-dris as this house has also been called is from the Gaelic meaning ‘house of the briars’.

Local history books mention its existence in 1610 and it is believed that there has been a dwelling on this elevated site dating back to Druid times.

In 1745 it was the home of MacDonell, the laird of Tirindrish, who launched the first skirmish of the Jacobite Rebellion on August 16th of that year. With help from the MacDonells of Keppoch he ambushed a party of Government troops who were marching to Fort William to strengthen the garrison following the landing of Prince Charlie in Scotland.

The area was then densely wooded and although the party was only twelve men strong including a piper, they tricked the soldiers into believing they were facing a much larger party and were surrounded….the soldiers surrendered.

After the battle of Culloden, government troops returned to Tirindrish and burned the house, destroying much of it. The family fled into the countryside, burying, it is said, the family valuables and silver in the grounds of the house.

MacDonell was captured and found guilty of taking part in the up-rising. He was sentenced to death at Carlisle Castle on October 18th 1746 and hanged. It is said his head was left on a spike outside the castle for many months to remind those who may rise against the Government again, what would lie in wait.

The house was very soon rebuilt and the ‘old’ part of this building is much as it was with its thick stone walls which remained after the fire.

Tirindrish House B&B has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Spean Bridge, 16 km from Glen Nevis. 32 km from Loch Linnhe and 38 km from Glenfinnan Station Museum, the property provides a garden and a tennis court. The accommodation features luggage storage space, a housekeeping service and currency exchange for guests.

At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. In colder months, guests can warm up by the in-room fireplace. All units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a kettle and an iPod docking station.

Guests are welcome to unwind in the in-house lounge, while packed lunches are also available.

Skiing and hiking can be enjoyed nearby, while a ski pass sales point and ski storage space are also available on-site.

Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery is 13 km from the bed and breakfast, while West Highland Museum is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Oban, 76 km from Tirindrish House B&B, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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  2. Highlands

    Recomendable Castillo de Eilean Dona. Cuna de los Inmortales.

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  3. Spean Bridge Mill

    You can get a Costa coffee here and there is a grassy area in the carpark you can let your dogs have a leg stretch on.

    1.1 km from hotel

  4. Whiskey Center

    If you're visiting a distillery, save your buying until then if it's a brand the distillery stocks. Cheaper than here.

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  5. SPAR

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  6. Spean Bridge Hotel

    Stop here before or after visiting the Commando Memorial. Have a hearty meal in Russell's restaurant and enjoy the free, very rare, working wifi. Very welcoming place. Certainly best hotel in area.

    1.2 km from hotel
    Fort William Rd.

  7. Spean Bridge Railway Station (SBR)

    1.3 km from hotel
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  8. Roy Bridge Railway Station (RYB)

    No train tickets available here

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  9. The Stronlossit Inn

    Nice place for good food in the restaurant

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  10. Caledonian Challenge (Start)

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  11. Nevis Range Mountain Experience

    It's fun! Skiing is great and it has great views

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  12. Letterfinlay Lodge Hotel

    Fantastic view over Loch Lochy

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