10/10 Excellent
Paul W., Kingston upon Hull
1 June 2019
Perfect place to stay
Paul W.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Apartment
No.3 The Old Convent.
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Fort Augustus, Scotland
- Clansman Centre8 min walk
- Allt na Criche3 min drive
- Urquhart Castle21 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom.
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
No.3 The Old Convent.
No.3 & No.4 are first floor apartments. No.3 is all on one level.
No.1 & 2 The Old Convent are ground floor apartments. All our apartments have been sympathetically renovated to a very high standard but keeping some of the character and adding modern central heating, insulation and double glazing!
The Old Convent is situated in the picturesque village of Fort Augustus on the southern tip of Loch Ness, which is virtually the geographical center of the Highlands. A perfect base for exploring the spectacular scenery and amenities that the area has to offer.
We, Felicity & Chris are local and live in what was the priests quarters when the building was originally a church and are able to suggest many wonderful day trips combining superb scenic drives and walks, with castles, brochs and ruins that you probably won't find in any guide book.
Fort Augustus is the perfect place to relax with a short walk to the center of the village where you can find grocery shops, butcher, post office, ATM, petrol station and several pubs and restaurants. You can take a boat trip up Loch Ness or simply chill on the canal side watching the boats negotiate the locks!
The Old Convent was originally built as a church in 1842, then converted into a convent 'St Scholastica's Priory' in 1891, the nun's took residence in 1892 until 1922 when the remaining nun's were moved to Holme Eden Abbey. Some of the nun's are buried in the graveyard at Fort Augustus Abbey, half a mile from the convent on the shores of Loch Ness.
We are close to main road with the convent woods to rear giving you privacy, and a fantastic view of golf course and Ben Tee to front.
If you wish to bring your dog please ask first. We accept most small/medium sized dogs but they are not allowed in the bedroom or on the furniture. We do have spare dog towels if needed.
The property is ready for guests arrival from 4pm. We ask that guests leave by 10am on day of departure as we need time to clean for next guests.
If an apartment is already booked for your preferred dates please ask as there are four apartments No.1, No.2, No.3 and No.4
No.1 & 2 The Old Convent are ground floor apartments. All our apartments have been sympathetically renovated to a very high standard but keeping some of the character and adding modern central heating, insulation and double glazing!
The Old Convent is situated in the picturesque village of Fort Augustus on the southern tip of Loch Ness, which is virtually the geographical center of the Highlands. A perfect base for exploring the spectacular scenery and amenities that the area has to offer.
We, Felicity & Chris are local and live in what was the priests quarters when the building was originally a church and are able to suggest many wonderful day trips combining superb scenic drives and walks, with castles, brochs and ruins that you probably won't find in any guide book.
Fort Augustus is the perfect place to relax with a short walk to the center of the village where you can find grocery shops, butcher, post office, ATM, petrol station and several pubs and restaurants. You can take a boat trip up Loch Ness or simply chill on the canal side watching the boats negotiate the locks!
The Old Convent was originally built as a church in 1842, then converted into a convent 'St Scholastica's Priory' in 1891, the nun's took residence in 1892 until 1922 when the remaining nun's were moved to Holme Eden Abbey. Some of the nun's are buried in the graveyard at Fort Augustus Abbey, half a mile from the convent on the shores of Loch Ness.
We are close to main road with the convent woods to rear giving you privacy, and a fantastic view of golf course and Ben Tee to front.
If you wish to bring your dog please ask first. We accept most small/medium sized dogs but they are not allowed in the bedroom or on the furniture. We do have spare dog towels if needed.
The property is ready for guests arrival from 4pm. We ask that guests leave by 10am on day of departure as we need time to clean for next guests.
If an apartment is already booked for your preferred dates please ask as there are four apartments No.1, No.2, No.3 and No.4
Property manager
Felicity Rogers
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Not allowed in the bedroom.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number HI-50502-F
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Fort Augustus
Located in Fort Augustus, this apartment is in the mountains. Clansman Centre and Invergarry & Fort Augustus Railway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Allt na Criche and Lochy Bay. Clog and Craft Shop and Great Glen Water Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Fort Augustus, Scotland
What's nearby
- Clansman Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Allt na Criche - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
- Invergarry & Fort Augustus Railway Museum - 12 min drive - 14.9 km
- Urquhart Castle - 21 min drive - 28.3 km
- Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition - 24 min drive - 31.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Lock Inn - 13 min walk
- The Moorings - 15 min walk
- The Fish & Chip Monster Co - 17 min walk
- Canalside Fish & Chip Shop - 12 min walk
- The Boathouse - 19 min walk
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Vera W., Fürth
1 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy home in a gorgeuos landscape
Vera W.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
John R.
28 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fort Augustus
John R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Madeleine M., Ontario, Canada
25 Sept 2017
Great location
Madeleine M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
10/10 Excellent
Paul
5 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Paul
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Rachel P.
25 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Rachel P.
10/10 Excellent
Dave C.
26 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience
Dave C.
10/10 Excellent
Annette W.
27 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stilvolle Unterbringung
Annette W.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
paul s.
13 Sept 2018
Fantastic location
paul s.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Sabine M.
25 Aug 2018
Phantastisch
Sabine M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Michiel H.
10 Aug 2018
Perfect place to stay!
Michiel H.
10/10 Excellent
Jürgem S.
26 July 2018
Hervorragend
Jürgem S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Tracey P.
10 July 2018
Outstanding!
Tracey P.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2018
8/10 Good
Michael P.
22 June 2018
Excellent facilities and very helpful hosts.
Michael P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Judy S.
1 Sept 2017
A home away from home but near the shores of beautiful Loch Ness
Judy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Bruno C.
17 Aug 2017
Highlands
Bruno C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Mary L.
13 Aug 2017
No. 3 was perfect
Mary L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Bernadette C.
20 July 2017
Home from home
Bernadette C.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
30 May 2017
An excellent base
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Cathy W.
25 Sept 2016
Comfort, hospitality and location perfect.
Cathy W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016
About the host
Hosted by Felicity Rogers
We, Chris & Felicity are local and have lived in The Old Convent since 1994. We managed to buy this beautiful old building in 2009 and have been lovingly renovating it to a (we hope) very high standard keeping a lot of the original features but adding some modern and quirky touches.
Why they chose this property
The Old Convent is in the picturesque village of Fort Augustus on the southern tip of Loch Ness and is geographically the centre of the Highlands. We are surrounded by beautiful scenery and an abundance of wildlife plus the odd castle or two! Fort Augustus has all the amenities you may need.
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