Perched above Loch Ness, Monastery 17 is a haven for up to 7 guests. Unwind in the luxurious main bathroom with breathtaking views of the loch or relax in front of Netflix films via BT Vision. Explore St Benedict's Abbey’s private grounds featuring a tennis court, croquet lawn and children's play area.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor Space
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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 , And being on the top floor, there are a number of steps , but well worth it !
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 amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Heated pool
Indoor pool
Sauna
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 accessible parking space
No elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycles
Billiards/pool table
Foosball table
Golf
Gym
Heated pool
Snow sports gear
Table tennis
Tennis
Water sports equipment
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
Fort Augustus is home to this vacation home. Well of the Seven Heads and Wade Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Allt na Criche and Loch Lochy. Traveling with kids? Consider Clog and Craft Shop and Invergarry & Fort Augustus Railway Museum. Visit our Fort Augustus travel guide
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.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the 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 ?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Monastery 17 penthouse apartment , overlooking Loch Ness , The Best Location located?
This family-friendly Fort Augustus vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Fort Augustus Locks and Clansman Centre. Allt na Criche is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.
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Monastery 17 penthouse apartment , overlooking Loch Ness , The Best Location Reviews
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This was the perfect spot for us. Located right on Loch Ness, this beautiful and stunning property was peaceful, clean, and quiet. Located about 45-50 minutes from Inverness, the Monastery was situated in a gorgeous town with some shops and restaurants.
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.
The location and accommodations were fantastic! Our biggest concern, the stairs, was a nonissue, and we are all seniors. I would stay in the monastery again, should I be lucky enough to return to Scotland.
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.
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
Beautiful location and amazing place. 72 stairs to our apartment was not really identified ( we knew there were some!!!!) The apartment had adequate facilities for our stay but none of the little extras some places have had in the pantry cupboard. Our promised Scottish biscuits were not shortbread but sticky marshmallow and chocolate. Well heated. Location fantastic for all we came to see in the area.
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.
Excellent stay! We had everything we needed for a relaxing, comfortable stay. The apartment was clean, spacious and the amenities were amazing. One of the highlights of our entire trip was our stay here :)
It was perfect. Could not habe imagined a better place to stay. Being able to look out on Loch Ness every morning when bathing was an amazing experience. Location to walk around town was excellent.
Perfect location. Beautiful grounds. The apartment was clean and comfortable for this family of 5. We could not have been more pleased. Very convenient to walking in town and restaurants.
We had a wonderful time at the Abbey. The host and staff were so accommodating, adjusting their schedule due to our delays and highly responsive. The views were wonderful and our three boys loved playing chess in the courtyard and wandering the grounds. A great location for excursions to Inverness, Ullapool, Fort Williams, or to just relax. Wonderful cafe nearby at the lochs. Very memorable trip and would come again.
Perfect setting and accommodations. Everything was exactly what we expected.
Treena H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chris
May 26, 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.
I had a fun stay at the monastery in Fort Augustus along with my wife and 3 kids. The property itself is beautiful and the activities for the kids were exactly what we came for. Whether it's spending time at the pool/sauna/steam room or playing chess in the courtyard. The apartment was well furnished and fit all of us well. The Spar in town allows you to pick up food (more than just necessities). Great communication with the team who run the property leading up to our arrival and then again at our departure.