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The Best View Of Loch Ness

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A large indoor swimming pool with arched windows and stone walls.
A billiards room with a pool table, chairs, and a fireplace.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a gas stove, a sink, and light purple cabinets.
A dining area with a round wooden table and six chairs, three windows with stone frames, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chandelier, and a skylight.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Perched along the water, this apartment features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, accommodating 4 guests. It includes 1 indoor pool and 1 bicycle. Enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, and mountain climbing in the surrounding area. Engage in skiing or golf at nearby facilities while exploring attractions like Clansman Centre and Allt na Criche.

Highlights

  • Relax in the indoor pool

    A rare find in this area - enjoy a swim, whatever the weather.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments

    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Loch Ness
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Arcade/game room
  • Swimming pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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St Benedict's Abbey, Fort Augustus
  • Place, Loch Ness
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Augustus Locks‎
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Clansman Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Cloakroom

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Best View Of Loch Ness

This exceptional split-level apartment in the Monastery Tower is truly unique. Beautiful original stone windows offer breathtaking views over Loch Ness. It has a stunning and private location on the top floor of St Benedict’s Abbey, a Victorian monastery that has been converted into luxury apartments. Stylishly decorated throughout, this property makes a wonderful romantic getaway.

Alternatively, it could be used for a party of four utilising the large sofa bed in the main living area.

The property is situated at the top of the grand stone staircase from the historic cloisters walkway. If you look at pictures of the Abbey, in many of them you will see a tall, square tower that stands above the rest of the building – this is where the Monastery Tower apartment is located.

In many of the apartments, and from the Abbey grounds itself, you will get some wonderful views of Loch Ness but the Monastery Tower offers truly unrestricted views over the trees and right across the water.

All of the rooms in the apartment are special but the highlight is probably the open plan living / kitchen area. A series of stunning arch windows work their way around this unique room bringing in much light and providing panoramic views of the loch and mountains.

Entertainment options include a flat screen TV with Freesat and bluetooth speakers for your phones and tablets. The fully fitted and well-equipped kitchen area features lovely granite work surfaces and the dining area has an oak dining table and four chairs.

Upstairs, the bedroom features a very comfortable king size bed, with windows overlooking the cloisters and a flat screen TV with an integrated DVD player for those lazy days.

Located next to the bedroom, the bathroom with its original quatrefoil windows and lovely views has a powerful built-in shower over the bath. There is also a second toilet located on the lower floor.

This welcoming apartment provides modern comforts and convenience whilst retaining many of its striking original features.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number HI - 50230-R
Property # 8134781
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 deadlock

About the area

Fort Augustus

Located in Fort Augustus, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Clansman Centre and Invergarry & Fort Augustus Railway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Well of the Seven Heads and Wade Bridge. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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St Benedict's Abbey, Fort Augustus

What's nearby

  • Loch Ness - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fort Augustus Locks‎ - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Clansman Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Loch Lochy - 21 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Urquhart Castle - 35 min drive - 36.0 km

Getting around

  • Roybridge Tulloch Station - 39 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monster Fish & Chips LochNess Co. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cobb's Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Richmond House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Best View Of Loch Ness have a pool?

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

Is The Best View Of Loch Ness pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Best View Of Loch Ness?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Best View Of Loch Ness?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Best View Of Loch Ness?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Best View Of Loch Ness located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Loch Ness, Fort Augustus Locks‎ and Clansman Centre. Allt na Criche is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 129 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a beautiful place to stay! We really enjoyed the tower! When they said stairs they are not joking. The bed was cosy, decor was so cute and the bathroom was very spacious. There are so many places to explore on the grounds as well as a beach trail. The property was close to town where you can walk right down town, shops and restaurants, Caledonian canal system is fun to observe. Over all this was a stay I would do again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view. Having Laundry and dishwasher was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the tower room! The view was great; the kitchen was well supplied; the pool was nice; and having two bathrooms was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very kind and accommodating! Beautiful area with so much history!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation in a very special place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow, just Wow! Check in was great, the gentleman who met us was amazing. Clean, beautiful place, and very well maintained. Highly recommend, nothing like staying in a place with such history
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful location.

Impressive complex, lots to see and do.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was just the best. Incredible views, amazing amenities, and a great location. The history of the abbey is really something.This might be my favorite place I have ever stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, lovely views and interesting complex, but lots of stairs
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place

My fiancé and I truly enjoyed staying here, the location right on the loch is beautiful and the apartment itself is stunning. Plus all the activities available and great places to eat nearby make this stop well worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous

We were so sad to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Definitely recommend

Clean, easy check and and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great room. Awesome view. Excellent communication. Lots of stairs!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mr

Really lovelly accomodation great facilities with stunning views
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property in an incredible location.

My family could not have had a better stay. The property was exactly as listed, the gentleman that met us to show us around was great. If I travel to the area again I would definitely try to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique holiday

Very impressed with the accommodation. Very Clean, warm and had everything we needed to relax and enjoy our stay. Swimming pool was a bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in and very helpful when we had the wrong adapter! There was only soap- no shampoo- so be sure to bring your own :) Amazing views:)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment is amazing at the top of the bell tower -76 steps! But well worth the climb. The old monastery is amazing to walk around and there is a beautiful billiards room and pool available to guests. You are also a short stroll to the lovely pubs and restaurants along the locks of Fort Augustus.Would highly recommend this apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an absolutely stunning apartment this is. Right at the top of the tower in the Abbey. Yes there are a lot of stairs, 6 flights to the apartment and then 3 separate sets inside (just over a 100 steps in total), but that's to be expected. The staircases are wide for luggage. I did mine in 3 stages as I was on my own. I also found it best to park around the back of the Abbey and use the rear entrance - I think I walked 2 miles just on the stairs alone The apartment itself is wonderful, the views from the living room are incredible, even when the weather is typically Scottish The bedroom is incredibly spacious as is the bathroom.There are windows that open - they are by a switch that automatically opens and closes them - very cool!The area is fantastic - north is Inverness and south is Fort William - both full of shops. There is so much to see in the area, either by car or use the Ember bus that runs from Fort William to Inverness - an electric coach that is currently only 2 a journey. Very clean and has charging ports and a toilet The Abbey itself is stunning - there is access to a pool, a games room (the chapel), table tennis and tennis courts.The grounds also hosts the cricket team which play on various days.Very good value for money.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing View!!

This property was stunning from beginning to end. The entire stay was enjoyable and the views of Loch Ness were amazing. The only unpleasant thing about the entire stay is the amount of stairs to reach the apartment but after the first day they got easier.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

Brilliant views in a gorgeous building in a lovely area with friendly people
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Special place

It was quite a unique place to stay. The whole club and also staying at the tower. It really looked a bit like Hogwarts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning view of Loch Ness

Wonderful facility. Clean Apartment. Fantastic views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Monastery Tower

Fantastic property. Steeped in history and the location is centrally located for easy access to beautiful spots north and south. Lovely hiking trails within walking distance. I can’t say enough good things about this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely place to stay in Ft. Augustus

The Monastery Tower at The Highland Club was a great place to stay, stairs and all. The unit was comfortable and well-equipped, and check-in was well organized and friendly. The grounds of the Highland CLub are serene and beautiful, and just a short walk into town. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again.

About the host

Hosted by Nick and Sarah

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Sarah and I moved to Scotland in 2010 after some 15 years in London. At first I continued to commute down south for a few days each week and Sarah worked in Dundee. We now have a young family, I work in Edinburgh and we are both loving the lifestyle up here.

My family are originally from Scotland and we wanted somewhere more relaxing to live and with access to the countryside. It has been a great move for us and we are really well settled in now.

Why they chose this property

We bought the Monastery Tower in 2007 for a holiday apartment for ourselves whilst we were living in London. Very quickly the area became very special to us. We got married in Urquhart Castle and had our wedding reception in Fort Augustus.

Loch Ness is probably the most talked about strip of water in the world. "Nessie" may get most of the coverage the loch itself is truly beautiful and, whatever the weather, it is so peaceful looking across it at the hills and mountains.

But it's not all about the loch. The surrounding area is just as charming. There are so many interesting walks, many from the town itself and the sights are amazing.

What makes this property unique

St Benedict's Abbey was redeveloped as luxury holiday apartments a few years ago and named the Highland Club. The grounds are lovely, the architecture is stunning and its location is fantastic.

There are a number of facilities in the Abbey itself that guests can enjoy such as snooker (full size table), swimming, croquet, tennis and table tennis. Walking around the grounds is a real pleasure. There is a children's climbing frame.

All of the apartments in the Highland Club offer something special and they are all so different that there is probably no such thing as the "best" apartment. However, we bought the Monastery Tower as we wanted 360 degree views of the area and, in particular, an unrestricted view of Loch Ness. If it is views that you want, then you really won't find a better choice at the Abbey.

December 2017 UPDATE - the swimming pool renovations are complete and the pool in the Highlands Club is now open.
January 2018 UPDATE - The sauna and steam room renovations are complete and are now open.

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