Nova Spero is situated in Fort William, 21 km from Glenfinnan Station Museum, 23 km from Loch Linnhe, as well as 3.7 km from Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery. The property has mountain and lake views, and is 6 km from Glen Nevis. The accommodation features full-day security and a shared lounge for guests. Featuring a shared bathroom, units at the boat also feature free WiFi. At the boat, units have bed linen and towels. Guests at the boat will be able to enjoy activities in and around Fort William, like fishing and hiking. Guests at Nova Spero can enjoy skiing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. West Highland Museum is 7 km from the accommodation, while Steall Waterfall is 16 km from the property. The nearest airport is Oban Airport, 67 km from Nova Spero.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bo
    China China
    Staying on the ship was a very special experience, the facilities were better than expected, cosy and clean, I especially liked the fireplace which kept me warm. The captain was young and capable, warm and happy and very hardworking, served a...
  • Kirsty
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I had a wonderful stay here; so friendly and welcoming! The cabin was comfy and super clean and the facilities were really great. The breakfast was fab and I really enjoyed it.
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful cooked breakfast. Very friendly and helpful staff.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The unique experience of staying in the boat cannot be matched by anywhere else in Fort William. Also the hosts were very welcoming and couldn't do enough for me. The view from my room (Glen coe room) was stunning every morning. Also the breakfast...
  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was soooo good! Lovely living room area where you can play games and meet other people. Rooms are small and not ideal if you have limited mobility, but you can store anything in the living room area. Absolutely exceeded all expectations. Great...
  • Frances
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What an awesome experience exceptional from start to finish will be back for another stay soon better than any 5 star hotel crew are amazing make you feel so welcome made it special for my son and I x
  • M
    Belgium Belgium
    Staying in a comfortable boat is very pleasant. The cabin was well equipped and the breakfast delicious. The boat is docked in a quiet spot near the marina. A must do!
  • Ian
    Belgium Belgium
    A really nice experience, everything was spotless and there were many facilities available to us. Breakfast was very nice and the hosts were really friendly and welcoming. Also it being next to a (calm) train station is good when relying on public...
  • Wilson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quirky place to stay, hosts were very friendly, lovely breakfast and beautiful location.
  • Tyler
    Canada Canada
    Unique location, friendly staff, clean, nice common space

Property surroundings

Facilities of Nova Spero
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Nova Spero takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that our B&B is based on a converted wooded trawler boat with a large shared guest lounge and shared bathroom. Unless you have booked all 7 cabins, there will be other guests on board in the shared area during your stay.

Please inform Nova Spero in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Nova Spero

  • Nova Spero offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • The prices at Nova Spero may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Nova Spero is 1.8 miles from the centre of Fort William. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Nova Spero is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.