Le Boat Laggan

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Set against the magnificent hillsides and mountain ranges of the Highlands, and surrounded by beautiful scenery as far as the eye can see, the hotel provides the perfect starting point from which to explore the Caledonian Canal which stretches between Inverness, the capital of the Highlands in the n Read more

Set against the magnificent hillsides and mountain ranges of the Highlands, and surrounded by beautiful scenery as far as the eye can see, the hotel provides the perfect starting point from which to explore the Caledonian Canal which stretches between Inverness, the capital of the Highlands in the north, down to Fort William in the south. The base point is 85 km from Inverness Airport and Glasgow Airport and Edinburgh Airport are 197 and 238 km away respectively.

Set against the magnificent hillsides and mountain ranges of the Highlands, and surrounded by beautiful scenery as far as the eye can see, the hotel provides the perfect starting point from which to explore the Caledonian Canal which stretches between Inverness, the capital of the Highlands in the north, down to Fort William in the south. The base point is 85 km from Inverness Airport and Glasgow Airport and Edinburgh Airport are 197 and 238 km away respectively.

Accommodation on board a boat provides a comfortable alternative to a hotel room. Boats offer flexibility - choose to use it as a base in one place or use it to cruise the waterways stopping at desired destinations. The boat will be supplied with diesel (payable on arrival) and a full water tank - enough for 2-3 days. Water stations can be found at intervals along the waterways.

Depending on how many cabins are booked, a further two people may sleep on a convertible bed/settee in the salon area. Cabins include wet rooms with showers and hairdryers and all have salons and well equipped kitchens with gas hobs, a cooker, microwave, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities and enough crockery, pots and pans to suit the number of people on board. Towels (not beach towels) and bed linen are provided. Life jackets are provided for every member of the crew (children are advised to wear them at all times) and a safety ring is attached to every boat. The cabins also feature a radio and hifi, as well as individually regulated heating.

Highlights include a ride on the West Highland Railway Line, a must for Harry Potter fans. Learn about Highland culture at the picturesque village of Fort Augustus. There are also championship mountain biking tracks in the area, as well as opportunities to go salmon fishing, dolphin watching and monster spotting. Why not also go shopping for a kilt in Inverness or set off on a gondola ride to the top of Ben Nevis for breathtaking views.

Two people over the age of 18 required as a minimum for all boat hires. Boat collection is from 16.00 on the 1st day of your charter at and must be returned by 09.00 to the pick up point: |Le Boat Laggan, West Highland Sailing, Laggan Locks, Spean Bridge, Inverness-Shire, Scotland GB - PH34 4EB. |A collision damage waiver is included for every charter, irrespective of whether the boat will cruise. This provides cover if the boat or any of its equipment or inventory is returned damaged or lost, or if there is any incidental damage to third parties. On arrival you will be taken out onto the waterway for a hands on demonstration and given an indepth briefing on everything. Each boat is equipped with a first aid kit, fire blanket and fire extinguishers. The boats must be returned to the base reasonably clean i.e. with all bedding stripped, all crockery and utensils cleaned and restored, floors swept, decks mopped and rubbish neatly bagged ready to go ashore.

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