Apartment

No.1 The Old Convent.

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Christmas.
Living room with 32" TV, log burner.
Living area looking through to kitchen dining area.
Living area.
Shower room with hand beaten copper shower surround.
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

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Fort Augustus, Scotland
  • Popular LocationClansman Centre8 min walk
  • Popular LocationAllt na Criche3 min drive
  • Popular LocationUrquhart Castle21 min drive
  • AirportInverness (INV)70 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bathroom.

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

No.1 The Old Convent.

No.1 & 2 The Old Convent are ground floor apartments which have been sympathetically renovated to a very high standard but keeping some of the character and adding modern central heating 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!

Chris is able to offer both guitar (beginner/intermediate) & fiddle (beginner) lessons to anyone who fancies a go.

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.

The property is ready for guests arrival from 4pm unless otherwise arranged, 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
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Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Mountain view

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 (limit 1 total)
Ask first in case you would need bring more pets.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fort Augustus

Located in Fort Augustus, this apartment is in the mountains. Urquhart Castle and Wade Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Allt na Criche and Lochy Bay. 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.
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Fort Augustus, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Clansman Centre - 8 min walk
  • Allt na Criche - 3 min drive
  • Invergarry & Fort Augustus Railway Museum - 12 min drive
  • Loch Lochy - 13 min drive
  • Urquhart Castle - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Roy Bridge Station - 31 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Lock Inn - 13 min walk
  • The Fish & Chip Monster Co - 17 min walk
  • Bothy Restaurant & Bar - 13 min walk
  • The Moorings - 15 min walk
  • The Boathouse - 19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is No.1 The Old Convent. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at No.1 The Old Convent.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at No.1 The Old Convent.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is No.1 The Old Convent. located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Clansman Centre and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Allt na Criche. Drynachan Woodturning Gallery and Lochaber Geopark are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
An excellent, comfortable, quiet, clean place to stay that is above all safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simon, Deal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, comfortable and quiet which is just what I need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Felicity Rogers

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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.

Languages:

English

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