The 'beautiful' Scottish city hotel near castle you can book for £56 off
A hotel in a picturesque Scottish city is currently available to book for more than 40 per cent off. Previous visitors have called the accommodation "lovely" and "beautiful".
The Columba Hotel is located in the city of Inverness, which is known as the capital of the Scottish Highlands. The hotel is within walking distance of Inverness Castle, and also features an on-site restaurant and a bar.
A one or two-night stay at the hotel is available to book for as little as £79 through Wowcher, though a £3.99 admin fee must also be paid. This is a discount of 42 per cent off the usual price of £135.20.
Included with the Wowcher deal is a stay in one of the Columba Hotel's double or twin rooms, which come with free Wi-Fi, a TV, and tea and coffee facilities. There is the option to upgrade to one of the hotel's River View, Executive, Suite, or Family rooms.
Guests can also upgrade their stay to include a £25 per person dining credit at the Columba Hotel's Victoria Restaurant. Among the dishes on offer are homemade soup, oven-baked chicken, and chocolate fudge cake.
Additional perks of the Wowcher deal include an arrival drink, daily breakfast featuring local Scottish produce, and a late checkout at 12pm. Pet-friendly accommodation options are also available.
As well as being a short walk from the historic Inverness Castle, many shops and restaurants are also close by. Another nearby highlight is the Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, which includes a wide selection of artefacts and collections celebrating Highland life and heritage.
In terms of other accommodation options in the area, the Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel and Spa is situated right next door to the Columba Hotel. Elsewhere, for something a bit different, the Ardtower Caravan Park offers camping, touring, and glamping.
On Tripadvisor, the Columba Hotel has an overall rating of 3.2 out of five. The hotel has received 1,980 reviews on the travel website.
One guest shared: "Located in the heart of the city and overlooking the River Ness, the Columba Hotel was perfect for our short stay.
"The staff were helpful and welcoming and our room (upgraded to executive room with river views) was very spacious with a large comfortable bed."
Another five-star reviewer wrote: "Charming, historic hotel with beautiful views of the River Ness and Inverness Castle. Our room was lovely. A pub & restaurant are conveniently located on site.
"Breakfast was included with our room & we found it to have plenty of choices. We were very happy with our stay & with everyone we encountered who worked at the hotel.
A more mixed review reads: "Beautiful old hotel with squeaky floors. Atmosphere was lovely and location was on top, but that's pretty much it.
"Room was really really warm and you could hear everything through the windows (at first floor though). If you don't mind noise, that's fine. Breakfast was simple and basic, but okay."
Another happy visitor shared: "Stayed for business so I never paid the somewhat inflated area prices for the summer but based on my stay I would've been happy to, breakfast good, dinner good, location ideal. Will be staying again soon."
For more details about the Columba Hotel can be found on the Wowcher website.
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