About Us

The Pierhouse originally started life as the 19th century residence of the Pier Master, who was responsible for overseeing the cargo and passenger traffic waiting to board the numerous steam vessels that travelled up and down the loch. Trolleys would be loaded under the covered area and rolled to the end of the pier for loading.

As the road and railway infrastructure became more efficient in the West Highlands, the steamboat trade all but disappeared and the Pierhouse was sold and became a private house. The Lismore ferry continued throughout to service the island of Lismore and Port Appin communities, initially as a rowing boat service but later as a motorised boat. The Lismore ferry is still in operation as a passenger service and runs a regular passage to the island of Lismore, a journey that takes just 5 minutes.

This historic property was only granted a liquor license some 20 years ago and now hosts a lively, comfortable bar which boasts a spectacular panoramic outlook over the shore and inner Hebridean islands. A purpose built hotel wing was added in 1992 enhancing the already growing reputation for warm highland hospitality. The demand for fresh seafood led to the restaurant extension in 1997, and the extensive selection of fresh seafood that is caught locally in the quiet waters of Loch Linnhe.  Hotel owners Nick and Nikki Horne take pride in providing extremely high standards of both quality of product and service both in and outside of the hotel.  The services provided within the hotel are very much complimented by the high standard of activities offered outdoors.  The ideal position of the hotel on the water's edge provides the natural location for many waterborne pursuits in particular.  The extensive range of adventure activities offered to guests includes sailing, wildlife trips by high speed boat, sea kayaking, pony-trekking, white water rafting and canyoning, fishing and mountain biking. Winter outdoor activities include ski-ing, snowboarding and tobogganing at the Nevis Range and Glencoe, and deer stalking (when in season) on our neighbouring estates. If you have a particular request or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.