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

Family-friendly vacation home with a fitness center and a sauna

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Smart TV, DVD player, foosball, table tennis
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Fort Augustus, Scotland
  • Place, Clansman Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Urquhart Castle
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Inverness Castle
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fort Augustus

Within a short walk of Clansman Centre, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Allt na Criche. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Clansman Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Urquhart Castle - 29 min drive - 22.0 miles
  • Inverlochy Castle - 46 min drive - 37.7 miles
  • Inverness Cathedral - 50 min drive - 41.9 miles
  • Inverness Castle - 51 min drive - 42.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Monster Fish & Chips LochNess Co. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Lock Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Canalside Chip Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cobb's Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 ? .
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. The bathroom offers hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, an electric kettle, and an ironing board.

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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
  • Parking on site

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

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

  • 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 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
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts cash.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 7.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Fort Augustus within a short 10-minute walk of Clansman Centre. Allt na Criche is also within a driving distance of 1.7 mi.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

Yes, there is electric car charging available.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

Yes, this vacation home has an indoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Monastery 17 penthouse apartment , overlooking Loch Ness , The Best Location ?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as an indoor pool.

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

No, but this vacation home does have a heated pool.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Monastery 17 penthouse apartment , overlooking Loch Ness , The Best Location ?

No, at Monastery 17 penthouse apartment , overlooking Loch Ness , The Best Location , there aren't any accommodations that list a balcony.

Reviews

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

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jordan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was everything it promised! Views of the loch were exceptional. The kitchen and living area was welcoming, and we cooked several meals together. Made use of the swimming pool, which was outstanding! Would have liked to have had pool towels and or robes in the unit for use at the pool. Would’ve liked to have had some extra trash bags as we took out our own trash but had no trash bags to replace. Loved the charm of the whole property, walked all around on the trails. It is well manicured and maintained. Very clean and obviously well taken care of. Overall, we were very pleased with the property and would definitely stay there again.
Walking trail
Courtyard
View of Loch Ness through windows on stairway to Monastery 17
Entrance to the property
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anton R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just… wow! Absolutely lovely and perfect location for highlands adventures!!!’
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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 :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique and wonderful

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selena C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, very clean and well maintained. Very easy communication, overall great place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Monastery 17

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fort Augustus Highland Club

Amazing property with beautiful views! We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Vacation to Remember

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Judy H., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique Holiday Experience

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet C Y., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience in an abby

very comfortable and great experience at a old Monastery. I like the pool and lake trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Layout of apartment was very good and comfortable. Loved the pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Chelsea C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not great, but location was what we needed.

While the building and surroundings were so cool and beautiful the actual sleeping unit was disappointing. The beds/matresses are super uncomfortable and not clean. The pull out couch was broken and dirty. The linens were not clean and had staines. Would not stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fort Augustus

The information provided was extensive and detailed (6 pages). I would have found it easier to understand the check in process to have those details listed initially at the beginning. Such as, you will need to text the care taker at ____, 3 days before arrival to obtain keys and to set up your tour.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

The abbey was better than expected. Fantastic facilities and location! Would stay again! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akhilendra G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was great for our family of 6. Beautiful view and would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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