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Unique riverside apartment in a historic church, central location, free parking

Riverside apartment in Inverness with kitchen

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Belltower old church and Victorian suspension bridge to historic city centre
The imposing facade of the Belltower, next to the river and suspension bridge
Comfortable living room with views of the river, church spires and castle
Cosy livingroom corner
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Inverness
  • Place, Victorian Market
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Inverness Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Inverness Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Unique riverside apartment in a historic church, central location, free parking

1 Belltower is a well-appointed, characterful home in an old church right beside the river. The flat accommodates four adults in style and comfort.

The quirky old arched windows look down onto the river's mesmerising ripples and across to the castle.

Close to great restaurants, pubs, convenient for the city centre, culture and history, all are just a short stroll across the pedestrian bridge or along the river.

There are six parking spaces right outside the building, and you may find one is available when you arrive. If not, we provide a parking permit so you can park free close by.

Our unique apartment for four has two bedrooms. One has a UK king-size bed, the other a UK double bed. Bedlinen and towels are provided. There is an ensuite bathroom with bath and shower accessed from the king bedroom. This bathroom is also shared by guests in the second bedroom, via a jack-and-jill door from the hall. There is a second toilet upstairs.

The living room is upstairs, with quirky arched windows giving unique views of the river and cityscape. The apartment is decorated with fascinating prints of old Inverness and we outline the church's history. There is wifi and a smart TV.

The open-plan kitchen is well equipped with fridge-freezer, cooker, microwave and washing machine.

This is self-catering accommodation, but we provide basic store-cupboard supplies such as condiments, tea, coffee, sugar and milk. There are supermarkets and cafes conveniently close by.

The location is ideal for exploring the city. The Victorian market, castle, museum, art gallery, theatre, botanic gardens, canal locks, local nature reserve and shops are all just a short walk away along the river banks or across the footbridge. Dolphin watching trips and the famous Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle are easily reached. Go to a beach or explore the rugged Highlands as day trips. Extensive information on local attractions is provided, and you can find out more on-line.

You need several days to make the most of all that Inverness and the wider area has to offer.

We are a short easy walk from the bus and train stations (-5 minutes)

The apartment is not suitable for children or babies.

We are on a quiet city street, not a main thoroughfare, by the river. Very little traffic at night, just occasional pedestrians passing by.

We provide fluffy extra blankets, and hot water bottles, in addition to the 13 tog duvets, so you will always be cosy.

You enter the Belltower building using the door between the pillars, up a few steps. Then through the inner door you'll find number 1 on the left. The main door of the apartment brings you in to the hall at ground level. The bedroom and bathroom are at this level. The livingroom and kitchen are upstairs.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Water view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please look after our place. We don't add a cleaning fee, so we expect guests to be tidy, considerate and respectful.
Please do all your washing up and return everything to the cupboards they are stored in.
Please return everything to where and how it was when you arrived.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please consider our neighbours and be quiet late and night.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number HI-50031-F
Property # 11982522

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Inverness

Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in Inverness City Centre, a neighbourhood in Inverness. Merkinch Local Nature Reserve and Merkinch Local Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Inverness Botanic Gardens and Wildwoodz Paintball and Lasertag Park. Tazball Paintball & Lazer Combat Arena and Campbells of Beauly are also worth visiting.
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Inverness

What's nearby

  • Victorian Market - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Inverness Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Eden Court Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 8 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny Foxes - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The King's Highway (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hootananny - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grain & Grind - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique riverside apartment in a historic church, central location, free parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Unique riverside apartment in a historic church, central location, free parking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unique riverside apartment in a historic church, central location, free parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique riverside apartment in a historic church, central location, free parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique riverside apartment in a historic church, central location, free parking located?

Located in Inverness City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Inverness Museum and Art Gallery and Inverness Castle. Victorian Market and Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre are also within 10 minutes. Inverness Station is 8 minutes by foot.

About the host

Hosted by Fiona Mandeville

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I'm from a crofting family on the Isle of Skye. I'm proud of our Gaelic culture and crofting heritage. I've done a lot of travelling myself, so I understand what guests need to have a memorable and comfortable stay.

Why they chose this property

Inverness is a vibrant city and the capital of the Scottish Highlands. It's very central for exploring the spectacular north of Scotland. We use the flat regularly ourselves, and we cherish and look after it.

What makes this property unique

Our apartment at 1 Belltower is in a former historic church, right by the River Ness. Its unique style and very convenient central location make it an ideal holiday base. You can be in the old city centre in a couple of minutes by crossing over the river on the iconic Victorian pedestrian suspension bridge right outside the Belltower.

There are lots of very good restaurants in close proximity to us, so you're spolt for choice. Supermarkets are also close by.

The views from our quirky windows are very special. You can gaze at the rippling river from one window, admire the various churches across the river from a higher window, and look over to the nearby Inverness Castle from yet another window.

There are six free parking spaces right outside. If these are all taken, we provide a parking permit for nearby streets. We're also a short walk from the bus and train stations in the town centre.

We love our place and we hope you will too. We are available by message to answer questions during the day and are very responsive. Check-in is by using a key safe.

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