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Courtyard Cottage 3, Riverside Cottage

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Master Bedroom
View of the back of The Monastery
Gift Shop
Lochness Views
Grounds view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Heated Pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 01

1 King Bed

Bedroom 02

3 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Courtyard Cottage 3, Riverside Cottage

The Riverside Cottage is a very spacious cottage. It has a private entrance and sleeps up to 5 people. The master bedroom is situated on the first floor and has a traditional Scottish country feel with views towards The Highland Club and adjoins a large bathroom containing both a bath and a walk in shower cubicle. The second bedroom is on the ground floor and has twin beds. There is a family bathroom off the main hallway, and a fold away bed is available for a fifth person which can be set up in the living room or in the second bedroom. The cottage has a large lounge with a wood burning stove and is adjoined by an open plan kitchen/dining area. The lounge also has patio doors opening out onto its own private terrace, facing south towards the river Tarff, where you can sit and enjoy the local wildlife as rabbits and ducks dart along the river bank . All guests receive a Highland Club welcome pack which includes wine, a selection of snacks and treats.
The Highland Club is a collection of 4 and 5 star self catered cottages and apartments set in 20 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds on the south shore of Loch Ness, also cradled by the Caledonian Canal and the River Tarff.

Riverside Cottage has an uninterrupted view of the riverbank, with a wonderful dual aspect living room looking both across the lawn and down towards the River Tarff as well as at the stunning architecture of Abbey Church building with it’s Chapel Pool.

Riverside Cottage is a new addition to our portfolio of luxury properties at The Highland Club, situated within the lovely 20 acre grounds of Fort Augustus Abbey, and is also the only pet friendly accommodation that we manage on site and you can be sure that your pets will be as well looked after as you are.

Conveniently located opposite the Sanctuary reception with complimentary hot/cold drinks and snacks throughout your stay.

This 2 bedroomed accommodation is very spacious and comprises of:
Open plan living room with log fire and spacious dining area overlooking the patio and facing towards the river, with William Morris curtains and blinds.
Smart TV and free wifi
The fully equipped luxury kitchen includes Denby dinnerware, a Gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, washing machine.
Ground floor
Family bathroom with shower over bath and WC
Twin bedroom with the option to have a 3rd pop-up bed
First floor
Master bedroom - King size bed,
Master bathroom suite - bath, separate shower and WC

Within the grounds there is a tennis court and other facilities including outdoor chess in the Cloister Garden, table tennis, badminton, croquet, boules, 5-a-side football and a cricket pitch with nets. The Boathouse Restaurant with its exclusive Loch side view is available both to guests and the local community alike.

Why Book Direct? Exclusive benefits:
Guaranteed Best Rate
Late check out until 11am (instead of 10am) subject to availability
A welcome hamper
Children's gift bag (for under 12's)
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About the neighborhood

Fort Augustus

Located in Fort Augustus, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Clansman Centre and Invergarry & Fort Augustus Railway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Wade Bridge and Boleskine Burial Ground. Traveling with kids? Consider Clog and Craft Shop and Great Glen Water Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing.
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Fort Augustus, Highland

What's nearby

  • Fort Augustus Locks‎ - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Clansman Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Urquhart Castle - 35 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Inverlochy Castle - 57 min drive - 62.9 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 60 min drive - 68.7 km

Getting around

  • Roybridge Tulloch Station - 40 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monster Fish & Chips LochNess Co. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cobb's Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Richmond House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Canalside Chip Shop - ‬7 min walk

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dezso S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely enjoyed our stay. Great accommodation and friendly staff at the check in. Enjoyed our relaxing stay right on lock ness.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stunning venue

Fab stay and great that the fur babies could be with us. Loved that there were beds, bowls and treats for the dogs. Cottage was lovely and in an idyllic location
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Relaxing beautiful place to stay

The place was beautiful and the addition of a little gift basket was the cherry on top
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

We feel duped and defrauded

we paid to have a room in a historic monastery with a view of Loch Ness and we were put in a stucco out building with a view of a car park.
Response from VrboOwner on May 21, 2026
I'm sorry that, due to circumstances beyond our control, we had to move your reservation from the apartment you had booked to a different one. Unfortunately, due to the nature of operating within a historic building, we occasionally face unforeseen and unavoidable maintenance issues such as lack of heating or hot water, or boiler breakdowns, or unexpected building and weather related issues. In this instance, a sudden problem affecting essential services within the reserved apartment meant that the apartment that you had reserved was no longer safe or suitable for occupation at the time of your arrival. These types of issues can arise without warning in buildings of this age and complexity, and while we do everything possible to prevent them, they are not always predictable or immediately resolvable. As a result, on your first night, we relocated you to the only available accommodation at the time, one of our Courtyard Cottages, which on one side of the living room offers views over the lawn down to the River Tarff, as well as convenient parking for a car on the other side. We appreciate that this differed from the accommodation you had originally booked, but was of no less monetary value. For the following two nights of your stay, we were able to make available and offer you an upgrade to one of our premier penthouse apartments (at no additional expense to yourself), which featured some of the architectural elements that drew you to choose The Highland Club in the first instance, such as stained glass windows, stone arches, as well as a private rooftop terrace with an enclosed dome for star gazing as well as wonderful views over Loch Ness and the surrounding hillsides. This option was offered to you by our on-site team each subsequent day of your stay; however, you declined the move each time, including the offer of assistance with relocating any/all or part of your luggage. Thank you for your subsequent correspondence where you agreed that a maintenance issue in a historic building was understandable. We're sorry that, as you said, you were already so tired and frustrated, that despite our best efforts, there seemed to be nothing our team members could say or do to remedy the situation to your satisfaction.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jane

We had a lovely stay in this magical location

Peaceful, dog friendly cottage on the edge of Loch Ness.Amazing welcome hamper and great team on site.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

A truly wonderful stay in incredible surrounds

Such a spectacular spot on the banks of Loch Ness, with simply beautiful surrounds. The Highland Club offers a perfect base to explore the area, with a wonderful rich history and architectural style to the building - a truly special place with an incredible atmosphere, evocative of the centuries-old history attached.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Amazing stay in a gorgeous location

The cottage was beautiful and had everything I needed, it was dog friendly and unlike other places I stayed that said this it actually was, my dog was welcomed with treats and a lovely bed and bowls, extra throws were left so your dog could use all the facilities and there were dog towels for cleaning after walks. The cottage was just a few steps from the edge of Loch Ness and beautiful walks into the town. The main building was stunning and all the facilities meant you could stay for weeks
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

emma

We had a wonderful weekend in the Cottage!

The cottage was spacious and comfortable, in a beautiful location, and with all the amenities we needed for a getaway in the highlands. The cottage has a lovely cosy but modern feel, with very comfy beds, a great shower and a big kitchen and tv. The grounds at the highland club are beautiful and right on their edge of Loch Ness. Can’t wait to come back here again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stormy

So relaxing, I feel like a whole new person!

Staying at the Highland Club was wonderful, with my two dogs and my daughter, we relaxed and had little adventures. The place was so clean and had everything anyone could want to fend for themselves. The beds were so comfortable at the end of our stay I went online to find the same brand of pillows to buy for my self! The situation right on the water was perfect and my daughter loved the pool , I wish we could have stayed longer!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

The most wonderful place to stay

A breathtaking building in a breathtaking location. The Riverside Cottages are perfect for families surrounded by wild rabbits and ducks. You are right on the loch so can enjoy it from dusk until dawn. Staff are very welcoming and The Highland Club add little personal touches to make you feel at home. Close to Fort William, Urquhart Castle, the loch cruise dock and Great Glen Ways Trail. We will be returning!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Patrick and Sally

It was wonderful to stay in such a beautiful place with stunning views and friendly staff

The cottage we stayed in was smart, well stocked with lots of little extras and very comfortable. The staff at The Highland Club were very friendly and knowledgeable including giving us advice on places to visit. The location at the head of Loch Ness is fabulous. Early morning walks along the loch side with my two dogs were an absolute delight. Fort Augustus is a very good base for exploring the Highlands but there are also fantastic walks and views in and around Fort Augustus.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

A truly iconic area to stay in, the venue is fantastic steeped In history with a modern flare

Every part of our stay was tailored to us. From arriving and seeing the fridge stocked with essentials, cupboards with cleaning items, sauces and condiments and a healthy supply of coffee! As well as having all of your at home amenities, TV, WiFi, ironing boards, board games, drying racks, sports equipment and umbrellas for occasional incremental weather. The pool and gym area are a fantastic addition but the grounds of the Abbey make the full stay. The staff are all incredible and attentive.
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