Gruinyards - The Best Views Of Loch Ness - Short-break and Last Minute Discounts

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A large indoor swimming pool with a stone wall and arched ceiling, two lounge chairs, and a decorative emblem above the pool.
An indoor swimming pool with stone walls, large windows, and a lifebuoy.
A room with a large window, a radiator, a television, and a small table.
A cozy living room with a high ceiling, wooden furniture, and large windows with curtains.
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, a small wooden desk, and a window with a view.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Relax in the indoor pool
    A rare find in this area - enjoy a swim, whatever the weather.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Loch Ness

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Patio
  • Indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Fort Augustus, Loch Ness
  • Place, Loch Ness
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Augustus Locks‎
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Clansman Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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Best views of Loch Ness - Historic Abbey - Short-break and Last Minute Discounts
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  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (49 reviews)
Best views of Loch Ness - Historic Abbey - Short-break and Last Minute Discounts

About the area

Fort Augustus

Located in Fort Augustus, this apartment is in a rural area and on a lake. Well of the Seven Heads and Wade Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Ness and Allt na Criche. Travelling with kids? Consider Clog and Craft Shop and Invergarry & Fort Augustus Railway Museum. Kayaking and canoeing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.
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Fort Augustus, Loch Ness

What's nearby

  • Loch Ness - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fort Augustus Locks‎ - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Clansman Centre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Loch Lochy - 28 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition - 43 min drive - 40.2 km

Getting around

  • Roybridge Tulloch Station - 40 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monster Fish & Chips LochNess Co. - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ripples - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cobb's Café - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Gruinyards - The Best Views Of Loch Ness - Short-break and Last Minute Discounts have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Gruinyards - The Best Views Of Loch Ness - Short-break and Last Minute Discounts pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gruinyards - The Best Views Of Loch Ness - Short-break and Last Minute Discounts?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gruinyards - The Best Views Of Loch Ness - Short-break and Last Minute Discounts?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gruinyards - The Best Views Of Loch Ness - Short-break and Last Minute Discounts?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Gruinyards - The Best Views Of Loch Ness - Short-break and Last Minute Discounts located?

This family-friendly Fort Augustus apartment building is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Loch Ness and Fort Augustus Locks‎. Allt na Criche and Clansman Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property and facilities amazing. Really clear communication throughout and would highly recommend..
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4 tolle Tage

Wir hatten hier eine sehr schöne Zeit. Die Wohnung war wie beschrieben. Sie ist sehr großzügig und hat einen wahnsinns Ausblick. Leider war der Kühlschrank nicht ganz sauber u vom Vormieter befanden sich noch Reste darin. Die Toilettenspülung funktionierte auch nicht einwandfrei. Im Grossen und Ganzen war es allerdings sehr schön hier und wir würden immer wieder kommen.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
English translation: 4 great days We had a very nice time here. The apartment was as described. It is very generous and has a great view. Unfortunately, the fridge was not quite clean u from the previous tenants were still leftovers in it. The toilet flush did not work properly. On the whole it was very nice here and we would always come back. Vanessa Thank you for your comments and I am delighted you had a great time at Gruinyards. However I am very sorry about the fridge, this has never happened before in over ten years so thank you for mentioning it. I have raised the issue with the people who look after and clean the apartment and they can't understand how it could have happened as the fridge is always checked. They wished you could have mentioned it at the time so they could have apologised and done something about it there and then. Similarly with the toilet flush, this has now been checked and is working fine although the handle is a bit loose, but if you had brought it to their attention they could have sorted this out as well.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great holiday

Apartment had everything we needed apart from dirty washing basket and washing basket for clean clothes but we managed fine without. Location spot on.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your comments and I am very glad you enjoyed your stay at Gruinyards. In fact there is a folding laundry basket, it is kept in the wardrobe in the main bedroom and I am very sorry this was not pointed out to you when you were shown around.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful views of the Loch!

We had a great time staying in the Abbey. Our room was very clean when we arrived and it was equipped with everything we needed for our stay (dishwasher, dishes, laundry machine, cleaning supplies, etc.) Like other reviews have said, there is no elevator and you have 75 stairs to climb but it's so worth it! It's in easy walking distance to to town for restaurants and some of the Loch Ness tours. The grounds the Abbey is own are gorgeous and worth exploring!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Home Away From Home

Has everything you could possibly need Location is prefect for exploring the Highlands
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location - easy check in and very clean and safe.

We had a great time. Good location and launch point for the Highlands
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Both location and the flat are terrific. Gorgeous buildings, park-like setting.

This penthouse flat in a 100% charming huge converted old abbey/monastery (google Highland Club, Ft Augustus) was perfect for us. Sitting on the southern tip right on the shores of Loch Ness, the grounds here are truly beautiful! From your window seat you'll see the lake, mountains, mature trees, dozens of scampering resident bunnies on the lawns below... a truly magical place. Parking is plentiful and easy. It's a convenient central home base to explore the Highlands from. An easy walking path gets you to the main street where there are good pubs to grab a meal or a pint, some shops, a small grocery store, a major system of locks for getting boats in and out of the loch - fascinating to watch - and the occasional cute guy in a kilt! The flat is lovely, comfortable, not fussy, has everything you'd probably need including washer/dryer combo, reliable wifi, plenty of space, a large very comfy bed (we didn't use the two twin beds so can't comment there), nice shower, large living room/kitchen area with huge dining table. We feel lucky to have found this flat. What a unique find! (Oh, did I mention there are 75 steps and no elevator? We didn't mind this at all but it's something to consider for certain.) Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
Brenda, Thank you very much for your kind comments, really pleased that you had a great time and everything came up to expectations. Also you are right to mention the stairs, it's something we take for granted now but should make clearer in the description. I guess it's the price to be paid for the wonderful view, but the absence of a lift is because one couldn't be installed due to the historical importance of the building. Jonathan.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Unique experience in Scotland

Excellent property. Large, well appointed. Unbelievable views of Loch Ness. Historic Monastery, beautifully restored. If you have a chance to stay here don't pass it by.
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