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The Best View Of Loch Ness

The Best View Of Loch Ness

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Monastery Tower
Abbey
Living area
Loch-side dining
Sofa and kitchen

Overview of The Best View Of Loch Ness

9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 464 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

Check out the area

St Benedict's Abbey, Fort Augustus
  • Popular LocationClansman Centre9 min walk
  • Popular LocationAllt na Criche3 min drive
  • Popular LocationUrquhart Castle21 min drive
  • AirportInverness (INV)71 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Cloakroom

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Best View Of Loch Ness

This exceptional split-level apartment in the Monastery Tower is truly unique. Beautiful original stone windows offer breathtaking views over Loch Ness. It has a stunning and private location on the top floor of St Benedict’s Abbey, a Victorian monastery that has been converted into luxury apartments. Stylishly decorated throughout, this property makes a wonderful romantic getaway.

Alternatively, it could be used for a party of four utilising the large sofa bed in the main living area.

The property is situated at the top of the grand stone staircase from the historic cloisters walkway. If you look at pictures of the Abbey, in many of them you will see a tall, square tower that stands above the rest of the building – this is where the Monastery Tower apartment is located.

In many of the apartments, and from the Abbey grounds itself, you will get some wonderful views of Loch Ness but the Monastery Tower offers truly unrestricted views over the trees and right across the water.

All of the rooms in the apartment are special but the highlight is probably the open plan living / kitchen area. A series of stunning arch windows work their way around this unique room bringing in much light and providing panoramic views of the loch and mountains.

Entertainment options include a flat screen TV with Freesat, Netflix (provided free to our guests), and bluetooth speakers for your phones and tablets. The fully fitted and well-equipped kitchen area features lovely granite work surfaces and the dining area has an oak dining table and four chairs.

Upstairs, the bedroom features a very comfortable king size bed, with windows overlooking the cloisters and a flat screen TV with an integrated DVD player for those lazy days.

Located next to the bedroom, the bathroom with its original quatrefoil windows and lovely views has a powerful built-in shower over the bath. There is also a second toilet located on the lower floor.

This welcoming apartment provides modern comforts and convenience whilst retaining many of its striking original features.

Property manager

Nick and Sarah
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Gym
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a deadlock
Property Registration Number HI - 50230-F

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fort Augustus

Located in Fort Augustus, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Clansman Centre and Invergarry & Fort Augustus Railway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Clog and Craft Shop and Great Glen Water Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.

What's nearby

  • Clansman Centre - 9 min walk
  • Allt na Criche - 3 min drive
  • Urquhart Castle - 21 min drive
  • Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition - 24 min drive
  • Glen Affric - 51 min drive

Getting around

  • Roybridge Tulloch Station - 39 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 71 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 - 1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Best View Of Loch Ness have a pool?

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

Is The Best View Of Loch Ness pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Best View Of Loch Ness?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Best View Of Loch Ness?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Best View Of Loch Ness located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Clansman Centre and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Allt na Criche. Lochaber Geopark and Drynachan Woodturning Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ray B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous View of Loch
Lovely view from sitting room through the arched windows to the trees and Loch Ness. We enjoyed our stay perched up in the old bell tower, although the climb up there was challenging! The atmosphere in the old monastery was wonderful. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property access
Be aware that the property is accessed via 107 stairs - a challenge with luggage!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best view of Loch Ness
Apartment was beautiful Views were terrific Only drawback was six flights of stairs to get all the way up to the top of the apartment. Fort Augustas was nice but both groceries and restaurants are limited depending on the day Guests should be prepared with food and or reservations. Apartment was clean but major bath smelled excessively of bleach All in all a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

CELINE P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vue incroyable
Très bel appartement avec une vue magnifique sur le Loch Ness... Très bien situé....Parfait
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirk T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in an incredible location.
My family could not have had a better stay. The property was exactly as listed, the gentleman that met us to show us around was great. If I travel to the area again I would definitely try to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Nick and Sarah

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Sarah and I moved to Scotland in 2010 after some 15 years in London. At first I continued to commute down south for a few days each week and Sarah worked in Dundee. We now have a young family, I work in Edinburgh and we are both loving the lifestyle up here.

My family are originally from Scotland and we wanted somewhere more relaxing to live and with access to the countryside. It has been a great move for us and we are really well settled in now.

Why they chose this property

We bought the Monastery Tower in 2007 for a holiday apartment for ourselves whilst we were living in London. Very quickly the area became very special to us. We got married in Urquhart Castle and had our wedding reception in Fort Augustus.

Loch Ness is probably the most talked about strip of water in the world. "Nessie" may get most of the coverage the loch itself is truly beautiful and, whatever the weather, it is so peaceful looking across it at the hills and mountains.

But it's not all about the loch. The surrounding area is just as charming. There are so many interesting walks, many from the town itself and the sights are amazing.

What makes this property unique

St Benedict's Abbey was redeveloped as luxury holiday apartments a few years ago and named the Highland Club. The grounds are lovely, the architecture is stunning and its location is fantastic.

There are a number of facilities in the Abbey itself that guests can enjoy such as snooker (full size table), swimming, croquet, tennis and table tennis. Walking around the grounds is a real pleasure. There is a children's climbing frame.

All of the apartments in the Highland Club offer something special and they are all so different that there is probably no such thing as the "best" apartment. However, we bought the Monastery Tower as we wanted 360 degree views of the area and, in particular, an unrestricted view of Loch Ness. If it is views that you want, then you really won't find a better choice at the Abbey.

December 2017 UPDATE - the swimming pool renovations are complete and the pool in the Highlands Club is now open.
January 2018 UPDATE - The sauna and steam room renovations are complete and are now open.

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