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View from the bathroom window
Can you see the monster ?

Spot the large window on the roof , this is your apartment

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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Gym

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Fort Augustus, Scotland

Clansman Centre10 min walk
Allt na Criche3 min drive
Urquhart Castle21 min drive
Inverness (INV)71 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Very impressive renovation of an historic building. Hogwarts castle, according to those who know. Very central for our H...

Brett S.

Feb 22, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Monastery 17 penthouse apartment , overlooking Loch Ness , The Best Location

Monastery 17 is a beautiful top floor apartment , overlooking Loch Ness , just perfect for monster spotting
Sleeps up to 7 with 2 bedrooms , a sofa bed in the lounge and a fold out chair with 2 bathrooms , All linen included

The main bathroom is the star of the show , As you can bath overlooking Loch Ness , it has the largest window on site for the most spectacular view . Simply Breathtaking

There is also free wi-fi and BT Vision in the apartment with Netflix films

The Kitchen is very compact but has everything you should need, including a cooker & hob, dishwasher, washer/dryer etc.

The photos do not do it justice !

A point to note : due to the history nature of the building , there is no lift ,

Located within the 20 acres of private ground of St Benedict's Abbey. Our luxury holiday rental apartments overlook uninterrupted views of Loch Ness, Scotland, making them an ideal base for touring the Scottish Highlands. Activities for all the family including: Tennis Court, Table Tennis, Giant Chess, Croquet Lawn, Children's Adventure Play Area and barbecue area. Pamper Yourself with the Highland Club Spa and Swimming Pool, not forgetting the small but very equipped gym, should you have the energy after all of that ? .

Property manager

Mark Gask / Kim curson

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Gym

Outdoor space

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

This property accepts cash

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 7

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Fort Augustus

This holiday home is located in Fort Augustus. Wade Bridge and Boleskine Burial Ground are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Allt na Criche and Lochaber Geopark. Travelling with kids? Consider Clog and Craft Shop and Invergarry & Fort Augustus Railway Museum.

Fort Augustus, Scotland

What's nearby

Clansman Centre - 10 min walk
Allt na Criche - 3 min drive
Clog and Craft Shop - 9 min drive
Urquhart Castle - 21 min drive
Glen Affric - 51 min drive

Getting around

Roybridge Tulloch Station - 40 min drive
Inverness (INV) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Lock Inn - ‬8 min walk
‪The Fish & Chip Monster Co - ‬10 min walk
‪Bothy Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min walk
‪The Moorings - ‬7 min walk
‪The Boathouse - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Monastery 17 penthouse apartment , overlooking Loch Ness , The Best Location have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Monastery 17 penthouse apartment , overlooking Loch Ness , The Best Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Monastery 17 penthouse apartment , overlooking Loch Ness , The Best Location ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Monastery 17 penthouse apartment , overlooking Loch Ness , The Best Location ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Monastery 17 penthouse apartment , overlooking Loch Ness , The Best Location located?

This family-friendly Fort Augustus holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Clansman Centre and Allt na Criche. Lochaber Geopark and Suidhe Viewpoint are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

Akhilendra G.

31 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location!

Gorgeous apartment overlooking Loch ness. Well equipped, clean cottage with great facilities.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

29 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of the best properties we've ever stayed at!

This property is amazing! Yes, there's steps, but it's worth it! The view of the loch on one side, and the abbey on the other are picturesque! The flat is well appointed and comfortable; our group of four had plenty of room.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

21 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heavenly

Our stay was unique and more than we had anticipated. The grounds and interior of the monastery were all exceptional and very interesting. The Bothy restaurant close by was a great place to eat.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

6 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This property was great for our family of 6. Beautiful view and would highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Great!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

CELINE P.

11 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vue magnifique

Appartement tout confort avec une magnifique vue sur le Loch Ness. Un accueil chaleureux par Mike. Tout est absolument parfait....

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

22 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place to stay

Very impressive renovation of an historic building. Hogwarts castle, according to those who know. Very central for our Highlands tour

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Treena H.

12 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Loch Ness location

Perfect setting and accommodations. Everything was exactly what we expected.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kris M.

29 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of our best stays in Scotland!!

This was one of our favorite stays in our whole 10 day, 5 city tour of Scotland. We'll start with the check-in process. We were met outside by a wonderfully nice woman that toured us around the grounds, showed us all the amenities, and gave us a history of the facility. The location was amazing on the shores of Loch Ness and the views from the apartment were fantastic. We loved the space and the fact that there was a kitchen and a washer/dryer in the unit. The kitchen was especially helpful since it was hard to find a place for breakfast before 9am and we were often up and out early on adventures. It was also nice having the boathouse restaurant onsite, and the food there exceeded our expectations. The character of the building was surreal, and we had to keep pinching ourselves that we got to stay there. Be warned, there are a lot of stairs, but it is completely worth it. My one complaint with the property is the queen bed in main suite is very uncomfortable...really it needs to be replaced. Since it was just my wife and I we ended up sleeping in the other bedroom with the two single beds. Otherwise, we loved our time here and it was easily one of the best stays of our trip, I'd highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

25 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic with a capital F

Incredibly impressive building and setting. The apartment itself is awesome. Everything that you need is provided. The views of Loch Ness are fabulous but the view from the bathroom is amazing. This apartment definitely has the wow factor and we were blown away by the whole experience. Very highly recommended

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James E.

1 June 2023

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Superb apartment and location

A very clean, bright and beautifully located property. You need to walk up a few flights of stairs to get to the apartment but the view from the windows is well worth it. Excellent communication from the owner. A superb, place, we are looking forward to returning in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

26 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Great stay in Fort Augustus. Host was very friendly and gave us a thorough tour of the facilities. The apartment is bigger than we expected and everything was clean and comfortable. The grounds and amenities are really cool and made our stay memorable. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

25 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

the property was very clean, centrally located, quiet, and on an unbelievable piece of property. They may want to mention the 72 plus stairs to the apartment. It was fine for us but may be a little challenging for anyone with a physical impairment, especially with luggage.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

16 May 2023

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Logement de rêve

Nous avons passé un super séjour dans cette magnifique abbaye sur les bords du Loch Ness. Une petite impression d'avoir enfin reçu notre lettre pour Poudlard ! Grand logement, joliment décoré, bien placé tout était parfait (sauf le chauffage que nous n'avons pas réussi à faire fonctionner, le jour du départ il ne faisait plus très chaud dans l'appartement). A savoir, il y a pas mal d'escalier pour accéder à l'appartement et pas d'ascenseur. Je vous recommande de réserver un créneau pour la piscine car se baigner dans une ancienne chapelle est vraiment une expérience atypique.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent A.

10 May 2023

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Extraordinaire

C'est certes pas donné, mais le lieu est extraordinaire (ancien monastère, vaut la visite), et l'appartement est extrêment vaste (heureusment que le ménage est compris dans la loc) et beau. La vue sur le Loch Ness est magnifique (surtout depuis la salle de bain). A noter que le chauffage marche le matin et le soir mais on peut le relancer manuellement (même en mai les nuits sont fraiche). Mike vous accueillera et vous expliquera tout sur l'appartement, les commerce de Fort Augustus (il y a tout), il prend bien le temps de tout expliquer. Penser à réserver un plouf à la piscine qui se trouve dans la chapelle, cela vaut le coût. De loin notre meilleur hébergement pendant nos 11 nuits en Ecosse (le seul dont on va se souvenir c'est sûr). Un défaut? le micro-onde :-) qui est très compliqué pour pas grand chose. En conclusion nous conseillons cette hébergement sans aucune hésitation.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karina S.

6 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice plays to stay with view to mountain, friendly, clean apartment 👌 Very recommended!

Nice plays to stay for holiday

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

31 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place, great staff

You won’t regret staying here, we were extremely late checking in due to charging points being manic over the Christmas period however we were still able to check in thanks to the member of staff who stayed up especially for us to let us in. Really thankful for that after a 9 hour drive! The apartment is incredible and location perfect. You’ll enjoy your stay here guaranteed. Local pubs a must too.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 Oct 2022

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Beautiful apartment in stunning location

We had an amazing few days in Fort Augustus and got to explore all around Loch ness and Inverness. The apartment was beautiful with stunning views over the Loch. Kids loved using the pool and we even managed to get some time in the sauna. Would 100% recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

20 Sept 2022

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Monastery 17

Me and my family stayed in monastery 17 at the highland club in Fort Augustus. The accommodation was excellent and didn’t need anything. Everything was easy to use. The views were amazing with an amazing bath!!!. It was also just a couple of minutes from the town centre. Will go again. 👍

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M., Madison WI area

4 Sept 2022

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Quaint part of history

We stayed here for the experience of being in the Abbey. Everything we needed for overnight was great. Location was great. I knew the three flights of stairs would be a challenge for me but it was worth it. We used this location as a starting off point for day trips. Note to those searching for a place to stay—if you are looking to stay somewhere new or luxurious this is not the place for you. The Abbey is for those wanting to experience the culture of Scotland and stay in a place with history.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Mandy M.

18 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Very cool location

The Highland club is a perfect location to stay if you plan to stay on Loch Ness. The town is just right outside the fence of the Abbey so everything is in walking distance. The Fish and Chips at the Loch Inn may be some of the best we had in Scotland. There is plants of room to spread out in the apartment. The check-in process is tricky here because there are three different property management companies at the Abby. I saw many, many people confused as to how to check-in when they arrived. That seems to be universal for staying there, not just for this specific apartment. I would definitely stay here again. Such a cool spot.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jill M.

8 Aug 2022

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Lovely property - fantastic overall facilities

Easy to manage

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melisa S.

3 Aug 2022

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Would rent again

Very nice property for a family stay. Walking distance to everything. Swimming pool was a nice bonus.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

PHILLIP S.

20 July 2022

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Beautiful and well organized

We stayed in this property for 3 days and thoroughly enjoyed it. The check in process was smooth and we texted before we arrived and were met at the door. The building itself is as beautiful as it looks and the stairs aren't nearly as bad as we expected. The weather was overcast and rainly but that actually added to the overall experience.The restaurant on site (The Boathouse) is fabulous, although do call them to book just in case. They also were great at accommodating allergies (Gluten for us). There's lots to do in the area for kids, great hikes, castles, watching the boats pass through the locks to the loch. The only negative for us was we had no hot water for 2 days. Building management was responsive but told us they didn't have the part in stock. Totally understandable but made for some cold showers after some somewhat cold days. That said, we could have gone down to the use the showers by the pools so not the end of the world. All in all, the emails from the owner before we arrived set the expectations super well and he was available to answer questions. Thanks for letting us stay at your property!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Russell W.

28 June 2022

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Stunning location in need of TLC

The Abbey Boat House is stunning location with great facilities but M17 was frankly a little tired, nothing wrong with the amenities provided (although the TV is a challenge) but the joints are opening up on many of the the walls, which are in need of a lick of paint, making the place look scruffier than it is should. Also, the bedrooms are in real need of black out curtains, being woken at dawn on holiday is not my idea of a relaxing break.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022