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Luxury Self Catering Apartment with Swimming Pool in the Grounds of a Monastery on Loch Ness

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9.4

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4130 sq m

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Fort Augustus, Highland
  • Popular LocationClansman Centre9 min walk
  • Popular LocationAllt na Criche3 min drive
  • Popular LocationUrquhart Castle21 min drive
  • AirportInverness (INV)70 min drive

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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About this property

Luxury Self Catering Apartment with Swimming Pool in the Grounds of a Monastery on Loch Ness

St Andrew’s Chapel is one of the premium properties within a Benedictine Monastery know as The Highland Club. Conveniently located near the spa and swimming pool, it is exceptional in every way. This spacious 2 bedroom property has an abundance of original features, in particular beautiful stained glass windows depicting Scottish Saints and large stone arches that have been thoughtfully incorporated into the room design. The majestic rib vaulted ceiling and large ornate stone mullioned windows give a feeling of spaciousness and presence. The kitchen is stylish and well appointed with a large island and beautiful dining area.

The bedrooms are located on the first floor, accessed from the hall. The large galleried master bedroom with en-suite bathroom projects over the living area, allowing views of the stained glass windows and changing light throughout the day whilst still affording privacy. There is a twin bedroom on this level, which has access to a shower room on the ground floor. All rooms have been beautifully designed and tastefully furnished with great attention to detail.

This unique and beautifully furnished 2 bed apartment was formerly St Andrew's Chapel. Designed by Pugin the Chapel has elaborate gothic features, this differs from the main Abbey Church which was designed in Norman style during a later period.

The Highland Club itself is set in 20 acres of private gardens on the shores of Loch Ness. In the heart of the Highlands, this sympathetic conversion is an ideal base for exploring all that Scotland has to offer.

A Welcome Hamper is provided for 7 night stays and a small Welcome Pack for short breaks. Our property manager will meet you on arrival and show you to your accommodation. As a guest you will have access to all The Highland Club has to offer.

Key Features:

PROPERTY TYPE: 2 Bedroom Apartment - Ground Floor with Mezzanine

NEAREST AIRPORT: Inverness - 25 miles

NEAREST PUB: The Bothy - 2 minutes walk

NEAREST RESTAURANT: Boathouse Restaurant - 1 minute walk

LOCAL ACTIVITES: Fishing nearby, Golfing, Horse Riding, Skiing, Water sports, Walking

BEDROOM 1: Double Bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite. Bedroom on mezzanine level (1ST FLOOR) with views towards the stained glass windows.

BEDROOM 2: Double bed( 1ST FLOOR with no window and ventilation fan).

BATHROOMS1: En-suite with bath and separate shower cubicle.

BATHROOM 2: Shower room on ground floor. High quality fittings with power shower, heated towel rail and ceramic tiles to the walls and floors. Luxury complimentary toiletries are provided.

KITCHEN: Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron and Ironing Board. The kitchen is fitted out to a very high specification and finished with granite work tops.

GENERAL: Central Heating, linen supplied. A welcome pack is provided on arrival. SPA towels and robes provided. Hair dryer provided.

DINING: Seating for 4. The beautiful open plan dining area has seating for up to 4 people.

ENTERTAINMENT: WIFI, Satellite Free View TV, Bose iPod dock, Board Games and Books.

COMMUNAL FACILITIES: Swimming Pool, Sauna & Steam Room, The Highland Club Lounge with snooker and WIFI, Extensive Gardens (20 acres), BBQ,Table Tennis, Tennis Court & Croquet. All equipment supplied by the concierge at no extra charge..

SUITABILITY: Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Smokers or pets. Caution for parents with young children, this property has a number of ornaments, this would not be a suitable choice if you have boisterous children.

SPORTS EQUIPMENT: 4 Tennis rackets plus balls, 4 Badminton rackets plus shuttlecocks, 4 Table Tennis bats and balls.

Property manager

Joanne Nicholson
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Languages

English, French

Amenities

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 cottage is located in Fort Augustus. Urquhart Castle and Wade Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Allt na Criche and Glen Strathfarrar. Clog and Craft Shop and Invergarry & Fort Augustus Railway Museum are also worth visiting.
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Fort Augustus, Highland

What's nearby

  • Clansman Centre - 9 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 - 39 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lock Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Fish & Chip Monster Co - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bothy Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Moorings - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Self Catering Apartment with Swimming Pool in the Grounds of a Monastery on Loch Ness pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Self Catering Apartment with Swimming Pool in the Grounds of a Monastery on Loch Ness?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Luxury Self Catering Apartment with Swimming Pool in the Grounds of a Monastery on Loch Ness located?

Situated in Fort Augustus, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Clansman Centre and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Allt na Criche. Suidhe Viewpoint and Lochaber Geopark are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
2024 visit
Property is fabulous and Ft Augustus was a wonderful surprise. Request to provide ssistance identifying someone to contact regarding fly fishing went unanswered two times - would prefer more interactive information prior to arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

l h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
The location is great for exploring the Highlands. The apartment is immaculate!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Experience
Fort Augustus was great and we enjoyed a couple of meals and walking around. The Highlands Club was much more impressive than we understood and we also wished we had planned more time on property. The view of Loch Ness alone was mesmerizing. Our particular apartment was in the Abbey with incredible architecture and stained glass windows. The apartment had everything including an incredible kitchen and dining area. We knew from the pictures that the decor was pretty specific. Furnishings including the beds were getting old and in need of upgrade. Overall, Fort Augustus and the Highland Club are very positive long term memories for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Modern Monastery
Gorgeous room in renovated monastery. Beautiful property right on Loch Ness.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful space in an amazing environment!
This space was perfect for 4 friends on a trip to the highlands. We loved spending time sitting by Loch Ness and wandering Fort Augustus. Definitely worth staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Once in a lifetime
This is a once in a lifetime stay- such an incredible opportunity to stay in an historic place in a beautiful town. Check in was a travesty, but once we got into the room it was worth it

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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Magical
Wow !
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Love this place. Best Vacation Rental
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

sebastien d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
très bel appartement
Conforme à mes attentes sauf pour la literie qui n est pas du tout King size ... la literie des 2 chambres n est vraiment pas confortable
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

St Andrews Chapel Fort Augustus
A unique and very comfortable apartment in what we hadn't realised was a very large complex but you hardly saw many other people. Plenty of activities on site including tennis, badminton, table tennis and snooker to mention a few with an efficient booking system which worked well. Lovely pool but is on the small side but steam room and sauna also. The Abbey is uniquely placed near the Loch and the Caledonian Canal with lots of activities available locally including golf and cycling with some water sports. We really enjoyed our stay, had a fabulous time and hope to return soon The staff from the Highland Club were welcoming, friendly and very helpful.
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10/10 Excellent

Stunning Stay
I was extremely happy to be able to book this property again. Very well appointed and clean, anything you may need is just a phone call away. It ticks all the boxes, especially location. The one downside is booking, there are way too many entities involved. When you look up Highland Club you may or most likely may not be booking with the actual Highland Club, and I think that causes quite a bit of confusion as witnessed by other people trying to check in. Also, the Highland Club is managed by a few different companies which is also confusing. I don't remember having such an issue last time we booked a few years back. Our stay was blissful, you cannot beat the location if you explore by foot or car. There is a ton of local information available, many activities in the Highland Club itself. We were able to catch the Highland Games just a fifteen-minute drive away.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Great location and great digs. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin M., Lehi, Utah, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, interesting place.
Great historical place. Such a pretty area. Loved it. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Even better than the pictures portray
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning
The property was stunning. Beautifully and interestingly decorated with an eclectic mix of furnishings. Well stocked for crockery etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Great location, gorgeous decor, and well equipped
A converted chapel complete with stained glass windows is certainly among the more unusual places we've stayed, but what Highland Club have done to make the place homely, beautifully designed, and luxuriously functional really helped make our trip to Loch Ness special. The Christmas decorations in particular added an extra touch of magical cosiness. Which is good - because I proposed to my fiancée up on Allt na Criche during our stay so I'm very glad the accommodation was as lovely as I hoped! The one thing we thought might have been an issue - the room temperature in December - was completely fine, and in fact we actually turned the heating down as it was so toasty. Other facilities like pool/steam/sauna and the Club lounge (pool table and snooker) were great too. Would happily return.

10/10 Excellent

sarah p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodation and overall stay!
The property is even better than advertised. Perfect luxury get away for two, we spent the first half of our honeymoon there and we’re very comfortable. The facilities are great and well equipped, great location right on the shore and close to the local amenities. Will definitely be back! (second bedroom small and would be slightly awkward with four adults due to main bedroom being a mezzanine- but perfect for kids)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St Andrew’s Chapel
A spectacular setting with loads to do both locally and within the complex.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful accommodation, beautiful setting
Stunning apartment, extremely well equipped, very unusual. We enjoyed the location on the shores of Loch Ness, within a short stroll of shops/pubs at Fort Augustus, and the facilities offered in the Abbey complex - swimming pool, billiards room and gym. Brilliant base for touring that area of the Highlands...
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Fantastic location with lots of activities for all family members. Wide variety of good eating places within walking distance. Will definitely return for another staycation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Andrea K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Abbey Church
Great property - full of character and great location
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R., Cambridge, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extraordinary flat in a unique, tranquil setting
Stunning architecture and well-appointed. Made for a wonderful base from which to explore The Highlands. Would recommend to any couples or families seeking an alternative to hotels or the traditional B&B. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Eoin H.

Excellent Stay
No problems. Wonderful apartment, great facilities, smooth check in. Slight issue with shower as water temperature fluctuates a bit but doesn’t detract from a quality experience. 100% would stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Abirami M.

Simply Marvellous
The chapel was a unique accommodation, nicely decorated for the new year eve.. It was a memorable stay.. And the live band and dance made it extra special.

10/10 Excellent

scott b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Apartment
Beautiful Apartment in a gorgeous old Monastery. I stayed for a week with friends and we enjoyed the apartment, it is stunning when you enter the apartment, the photos are very accurate in the advertisement. I would recommend a stay there and would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

About the host

Hosted by Joanne Nicholson

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Built in 1876, The Benedictine Abbey that's now home to The Highland Club is one of the oldest buildings in Fort Augustus and one of the most stunning buildings around Loch Ness. For many years, Benedictine Monks ran the Abbey as a school. There are many recorded sightings of the Loch Ness Monster by the Monks over the years whilst they stayed there.

Why they chose this property

The Highland Club provides luxury self catering accommodation in the Highlands of Scotland. This holiday destination is an ideal way to experience the best that Scotland has to offer for both young and old.

What makes this property unique

The Highland Club is just 40 minutes from Inverness and Inverness Airport, making it convenient to fly for a rejuvenating weekend break.

The location allows traffic free access to Aonach Mor ski area during the winter months and year round access to the Highlands and all the local outdoor/adventure sports. The beautiful beaches of the West Coast of Scotland can be found about an hour away with easy access to Isle of Skye across the new bridge at Kyle of Lochalsh. To the East there are several beaches in the Dornoch/Black Isle area. Whisky Distilleries are in all directions, while for the children, the Hogwarts Express is a train that runs along the valley where Harry Potter was filmed. The nearby ruins of Urquhart Castle, Cawdor Castle and the world famous Eilean Donan Castle are all within an hour's drive. Not forgetting the Loch Ness Visitor's Centre and the monster itself....

Whether you are looking to have a family holiday on Loch Ness, or you want a romantic weekend break for two, The Highland Club
is in the perfect location to offer something for everyone, whether you want to soak in the area's history, go on an adventure, or stay warm and dry, there are activities for everyone.

When you stay at The Highland Club, you have access to our extensive range of indoor and outdoor facilities, including:

Swimming pool
Sauna
Steam room
Tennis court
Gym
BBQ Area
Billiard table
Table Tennis
Archery and other activities

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English, French

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