Fort Augustus Apartments

Located in Fort Augustus, this apartment is within a 5-minute drive of Clansman Centre and Allt na Criche. This apartment is 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from Urquhart Castle and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Suidhe Viewpoint. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor tennis court, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional features at this apartment include a picnic area and barbecue grills. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself comfortable in your apartment.

Located in Fort Augustus, Glenwood Apartment is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Clansman Centre and Allt na Criche. This family-friendly hotel is 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from Urquhart Castle and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Suidhe Viewpoint. Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a picnic area. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and electric kettles, and you can also request cribs/infant beds (complimentary).

Fantastic views - Beautifully bright and airy - Sleeps 4 to 6Gruinyards is a stunning two bedroom penthouse apartment in a historic Monastery with probably the best views of Loch Ness from anywhere. It is elegantly furnished and will give you a truly memorable holiday.The apartment at Gruinyards sleeps four, or six with the sofa-bed. Or use the double Aerobed in the huge master bedroom to make it a family room.FlexibleWe are very happy to take short-break bookings - even down to a single night - and you are welcome to start your stay on any day of the week. Unfortunately the VRBO pricing structure isn't set up for these short stays but just send an enquiry and I will get back with a decent price for any length of stay.If you are not sure about dates we are very flexible about alterations to dates and stay length, which can be changed at any time, even while you are there, subject to availability and any additional cost.In the event of a cancellation, although we do not offer to refund any money already paid, we are very happy to carry this forward to a new booking, subject to a 20% administration charge. FacilitiesThere is access to all the facilities of The Highland Club, which is the name for the whole Abbey complex. There are extensive gardens on the edge of Loch Ness and the facilities include a swimming pool, sauna and steam room all in an old chapel. Tennis, badminton, croquet, snooker and table tennis are all available and free for guests. Archery, kayaking and fishing can also be arranged in the grounds though there would be a separate charge for these.Above the treesWe should mention that the Gruinyards is on the third(UK) or fourth(US) floor of the old Monastery building, and is reached by 75 steps (there is no lift) but this is why it has such great views. It also means there is no one above you and is wonderfully peaceful up there, like a nest above the rest of the world.InsideWith high sloping ceilings, Gruinyards manages to feel both spacious and cosy. It combines old and new, having magnificent stone mullioned windows but stylish contemporary furnishings. There are great views on three sides and it gets the sun all day long making it a fantastic place to relax whatever the weather.Living roomThere is a large open plan living room-dining room-kitchen that has high sloping ceilings and a huge stone window that gives stunning views right along Loch Ness. There are also views over the hills to the east and the Abbey cloisters to the south. The kitchen is fully equipped with all appliances and utensils and the oak dining table can be extended to seat 8.EntertainmentThere is a large TV with a wide range of DVDs and Gruinyards also has its own Netflix subscription for the use of guests - just press the button on the TV remote. There is unlimited free Wifi internet provided throughout the apartment and an iPod dock for music as well as a selection of board games, maps and guide books.Bedrooms and bathroomsThere are two bedrooms: a very spacious principal bedroom which also has high ceilings and views on two sides. It is beautifully bright and airy and boasts a magnificent en-suite with a roll-top bath overlooking heather clad Borlum Hill.The other is a very comfortable and cosy twin bedroom, with a second bathroom that includes a shower.For sleeping 5 or 6 there is a choice between the double sofa bed in the living room or an inflatable double 'Aerobed' (it has an electric pump and adjustable firmness which makes it extremely comfortable) in the principal bedroom, which means this can be used as a very convenient family room.Highland Club facilitiesAs a guest at the apartment you can also make use of all the facilities of the Highland Club. As well as being able to wander around the dramatic Gothic abbey and cloisters, there is tennis, badminton, bowling, croquet, a barbecue area and fishing in Loch Ness all available in the lovely lochside gardens.Then there is the residents' lounge and games room with a full sized snooker table, table football and table tennis available.But perhaps most important, there is a beautiful swimming pool with a steam room and sauna in the magnificent setting of the old Abbey church with its stone arches and columns.There is also a well equipped gym with weights and a wide range of rowing, cycling and other exercise equipment.ActivitiesIn addition activities including archery, air-rifle shooting and, tomahawk throwing, fly-fishing lessons and canoeing can be arranged, either in the grounds or very nearby, though these would be subject to a separate charges.More adventurous activities, such as white-water rafting, canyoning, abseiling and clay-pigeon shooting are all available locally, and of course there are daily boat trips and cruises offered just outside the abbey grounds.Further afieldAs well as a bit of Nessie spotting and exploring around Loch Ness, Gruinyards is also ideally located for climbing Ben Nevis, stunning walks in the Glen Affric and Glen Nevis nature reserves, dramatic waterfalls, the romantic ruins of Castle Urquhart or cycling the Caledonian Canal.Inverness and Fort William are both less than an hour’s drive away while Skye is just over an hour away. At Fort William, during the summer, you can take the 'Hogwarts Express', a steam train ride that passes over the famous Glenfinnan viaduct to the fishing port of Mallaig. It is an amazingly picturesque route, described as one of the great railway journeys of the world, and the same journey can be done at any time of the year on the regular train service - at a fraction of the cost but without the steam.There is also skiing at the nearby Nevis Range ski centre, while the cable car up Aonach Mor runs throughout the year, giving fantistic views along the Great Glen.Also very highly recommended is the remarkable historic fort and working army base at Fort George. However much of the time you will probably just want to relax in the apartment looking at the view and taking in the wonderful surroundings.SHORT BREAKSWe are happy to take short break bookings (less than a week) throughout the year. The online booking option is only available for stays of 4 nights or longer but we can take 2 or 3 night bookings as well.If you would like to stay for less than four nights PLEASE contact us direct to get a price for these stay lengths. As a guide, 2 nights will work out at about 65% of the weekly rate and 3 nights 75%. However we would urge you to consider staying longer, not only because it is better value, but also because once you arrive I can promise you won't want to leave!About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:30 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.

The Ross is a fabulous holiday apartment with many excellent facilities included in your rental. It sits on the second floor of the Moat House in Fort Augustus Abbey, now known as The Highland Club. The apartment has excellent views all round the Cloister Corridors, to the cricket field, Fort Augustus village and the hills beyond.The Ross is rather warm and cosy throughout the year with gas central heating; it is therefore an ideal base for a family holiday or enjoying quality time with friends.ActivitiesWalking, riding, canoeing – there are no limits for things to to.For many of our guests, holidays are for relaxing and The Ross is a rather quiet place to enjoy the refinary and relaxing atmosphere of this historic Abbey. Alternatively, you can use your holiday here for fun and adventure on and around Loch Ness.Furnishings are very comfortable and the rooms are spacious, retaining many of the original Abbey features so you never forget what a lovely building you are staying in. The windows in the master bedroom for example – you will sit up in bed staring at the windows, not so much through them, but upon them, as they are so beautifully crafted.The Accommodation: The Ross2 Bedrooms – Sleeps 4 +1 on sofa bed in the additional snugSecond floor luxury apartmentDVD, TV, Free Wi-FiViews over CloistersLounge/Dining Room:The lounge/dining room is bright and spacious with views over the tree lined cricket fields towards the village of Fort Augustus. It is well equipped with comfy sofas in the lounge area with Freeview TV and DVD player with surround sound to entertain you. We also have a selection of DVD’s, board games.Kitchen:The kitchen is fully fitted with top spec appliances including washing machine/dryer, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave, gas hob and electric oven. All crockery, pots, utensils and all other cookware you will need during your self- catering holiday is provided – just bring yourselves and your food!Master Bedroom:The cosy master bedroom has views into the Cloister Garden and out towards the Caledonian Canal through the stunning stone window. It includes a king sized bed, dressing table, wide screen TV with Freeview and DVD player.The en-suite bathroom:has a shower, basin shaving point and heated towel rail. A hairdryer is also provided.Twin Bedroom:looks out towards the Abbey cricket pitch and sleeps two people on twin beds. Perfect for the kids!Bathroom:Bath, basin, shaving point and heated towel rail.Reading area or snug:A separate seating area off the upstairs hallway giving you a quiet ‘get away from it’ all space while you read or relax. It can also be used to sleep the fifth guest with the handy sofa bed.Facilities at the abbey include:beautiful Club Lounge in the former monks’ refectory with 12-foot snooker table and WiFi. There is also table tennis, outdoor tennis court, adventure playground for children, outdoor football and badminton nets and restaurant. There is, additionally a BBQ area with picnic tables facing the world famous Loch Ness, cricket pitch and croquet lawn. Fishing is also available from the Lochside.The swimming pool complex is operated by facilities company who charge a premium for entry to the pool. Restrictions apply. We will send booking and payment link closer to arrival time.Fort Augustus Village:The village is a few minutes’ walk away from Highland Club Scotland, with shops including a grocery store, pharmacy and post office. There is also a butcher’s, Caledonian Canal visitor centre, petrol station and gift shops. In addition to the on site Boathouse restaurant in the grounds of the Abbey, there are some lovely places to eat in the village. The famous Caledonian Canal was built by Thomas Telford and runs through the centre of the village. Watching boats going up and down the ladder of 5 locks is a fascinating way to relax with beverage in hand. The floodlit locks at night is a rather spectacular sight. Boat trips leave the village regularly while there is a bus service to Inverness and Fort William.Extras included in booking The Ross:All bed linen and towelsTea, coffee and sugarAccess to Club LoungeAccess to Highland Club facilites which include:Gym, tennis court, football pitch, table tennis, snooker table, and swimming pool complex (pool is for a small premium, we will send details upon booking).There is no lift in the Highland Club, so if you have any difficulty walking upstairs please ensure you check your chosen holiday property details to ensure it suits your requirements.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:Events allowed.