10/10 Excellent
Patricia M.
10 Jul 2019
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Great place to stay
Patricia M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Apartment
No.2 The Old Convent
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Fort Augustus, SCT
- Clansman Centre9 min walk
- Allt na Criche3 min drive
- Urquhart Castle30 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
No.2 The Old Convent
No.1 & 2 The Old Convent are both ground floor apartments which have been sympathetically renovated to a very high standard but keeping some of the character and adding modern touches such as central heating, insulation and double glazing! No.3 & No.4 are first floor apartments. The Old Convent is situated in the picturesque village of Fort Augustus on the southern tip of Loch Ness, which is virtually the geographical center of the Highlands. A perfect base for exploring the spectacular scenery and amenities that the area has to offer.
We, Felicity & Chris are local and live in what was the priests quarters when the building was originally a church and are able to suggest many wonderful day trips combining superb scenic drives and walks, with castles, brochs and ruins that you probably won't find in any guide book.
Fort Augustus is the perfect place to relax with a short walk to the center of the village where you can find grocery shops, butcher, post office, ATM, petrol station and several pubs and restaurants. You can take a boat trip up Loch Ness or simply chill on the canal side watching the boats negotiate the locks!
The Old Convent was originally built as a church in 1842, then converted into a convent 'St Scholastica's Priory' in 1891, the nun's took residence in 1892 until 1922 when the remaining nun's were moved to Holme Eden Abbey. Some of the nun's are buried in the graveyard at Fort Augustus Abbey, half a mile from the convent on the shores of Loch Ness.
We are close to main road with the convent woods to rear giving you privacy, and a fantastic view of golf course and Ben Tee to front.
If you wish to bring your dog please ask first. We accept most small/medium dogs but the are not allowed in the bedroom or on the furniture. We have spare dog towels if needed.
The property is ready for guests arrival from 4pm. We ask that guests leave by 10am on day of departure as we need time to clean for next guests.
If an apartment is already booked for your preferred dates please ask as there are four apartments No.1, No.2, No.3 and No.4
We, Felicity & Chris are local and live in what was the priests quarters when the building was originally a church and are able to suggest many wonderful day trips combining superb scenic drives and walks, with castles, brochs and ruins that you probably won't find in any guide book.
Fort Augustus is the perfect place to relax with a short walk to the center of the village where you can find grocery shops, butcher, post office, ATM, petrol station and several pubs and restaurants. You can take a boat trip up Loch Ness or simply chill on the canal side watching the boats negotiate the locks!
The Old Convent was originally built as a church in 1842, then converted into a convent 'St Scholastica's Priory' in 1891, the nun's took residence in 1892 until 1922 when the remaining nun's were moved to Holme Eden Abbey. Some of the nun's are buried in the graveyard at Fort Augustus Abbey, half a mile from the convent on the shores of Loch Ness.
We are close to main road with the convent woods to rear giving you privacy, and a fantastic view of golf course and Ben Tee to front.
If you wish to bring your dog please ask first. We accept most small/medium dogs but the are not allowed in the bedroom or on the furniture. We have spare dog towels if needed.
The property is ready for guests arrival from 4pm. We ask that guests leave by 10am on day of departure as we need time to clean for next guests.
If an apartment is already booked for your preferred dates please ask as there are four apartments No.1, No.2, No.3 and No.4
Property manager
Felicity Rogers
Premier Host
Languages
English
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
We accept dogs but are not allowed in the bedroom.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number HI-50508-F
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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 in the mountains. Urquhart Castle and Well of the Seven Heads are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Allt na Criche and Loch Lochy. Clog and Craft Shop and Invergarry & Fort Augustus Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Fort Augustus, SCT
What's nearby
- Clansman Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Allt na Criche - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
- Great Glen Water Park - 15 min drive - 18.1 km
- The Falls of Foyers - 23 min drive - 26.5 km
- Urquhart Castle - 30 min drive - 36.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Lock Inn - 14 min walk
- The Moorings - 16 min walk
- The Fish & Chip Monster Co - 18 min walk
- Canalside Fish & Chip Shop - 13 min walk
- The Boathouse - 19 min walk
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10/10 Excellent
Samantha G.
1 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kevin K.
30 Dec 2024
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Christmas escape
Kevin K.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeannie T.
30 May 2024
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Perfect choice!!
Jeannie T.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Catherine J.
13 Jun 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A true gem
Catherine J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Thomas S.
21 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schöne Unterkunft
Thomas S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jack
28 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Jack
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Samuel H.
20 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Honeymoon we could have imagined!
Samuel H.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Phillip B.
20 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb
Phillip B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
colin p.
27 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
colin p.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Bernie S.
25 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 star luxury apartment t on the heart of the highlands.
Bernie S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Gerd B.
9 May 2019
fantastic and enjoyable
Gerd B.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
About the host
Hosted by Felicity Rogers
We, Chris & Felicity are local and have lived in The Old Convent since 1994. We managed to buy this beautiful old building in 2009 and have been lovingly renovating it to a (we hope) very high standard keeping a lot of the original features but adding some modern and quirky touches.
Why they chose this property
The Old Convent is in the picturesque village of Fort Augustus on the southern tip of Loch Ness and is geographically the centre of the Highlands. We are surrounded by beautiful scenery and an abundance of wildlife plus the odd castle or two! Fort Augustus has all the amenities you may need.
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