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Monastery 17 penthouse apartment , overlooking Loch Ness , The Best Location

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A steam room with a sign instructing to shower before exiting.
Pool
A billiards room with a pool table, chairs, and a red wall with stained glass windows.
A staircase with stone steps and wooden railings, leading to an upper level.
A hallway with a carpeted floor, a radiator, a framed picture on the wall, and a large ornate mirror.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Relax in the indoor pool
    A rare find in this area - enjoy a swim, whatever the weather.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Loch Ness
Sleeps 7•2 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Monastery 17 penthouse apartment , overlooking Loch Ness , The Best Location

Monastery 17 is a beautiful top floor apartment , overlooking Loch Ness , just perfect for monster spotting
Sleeps up to 7 with 2 bedrooms , a sofa bed in the lounge and a fold out chair with 2 bathrooms , All linen included

The main bathroom is the star of the show , As you can bath overlooking Loch Ness , it has the largest window on site for the most spectacular view . Simply Breathtaking

There is also free wi-fi and BT Vision in the apartment with Netflix films

The Kitchen is very compact but has everything you should need, including a cooker & hob, dishwasher, washer/dryer etc.

The photos do not do it justice !

A point to note : due to the history nature of the building , there is no lift , And being on the top floor, there are a number of steps , but well worth it !

Located within the 20 acres of private ground of St Benedict's Abbey. Our luxury holiday rental apartments overlook uninterrupted views of Loch Ness, Scotland, making them an ideal base for touring the Scottish Highlands. Activities for all the family including: Tennis Court, Table Tennis, Giant Chess, Croquet Lawn, Children's Adventure Play Area and barbecue area. Pamper Yourself with the Highland Club Spa and Swimming Pool, not forgetting the small but very equipped gym, should you have the energy after all of that ? .

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11173635
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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 7
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

About the area

Fort Augustus

Fort Augustus is home to this holiday home. 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.
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Fort Augustus, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Loch Ness - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 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 - 63.9 km

Getting around

  • Roybridge Tulloch Station - 40 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monster Fish & Chips LochNess Co. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cobb's Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Lock Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Monastery 17 penthouse apartment , overlooking Loch Ness , The Best Location have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Monastery 17 penthouse apartment , overlooking Loch Ness , The Best Location ?

As of 7 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Monastery 17 penthouse apartment , overlooking Loch Ness , The Best Location on 21 October 2026 start from NZ$1,051, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Monastery 17 penthouse apartment , overlooking Loch Ness , The Best Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Monastery 17 penthouse apartment , overlooking Loch Ness , The Best Location ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Monastery 17 penthouse apartment , overlooking Loch Ness , The Best Location ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Monastery 17 penthouse apartment , overlooking Loch Ness , The Best Location ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Monastery 17 penthouse apartment , overlooking Loch Ness , The Best Location located?

This family-friendly Fort Augustus holiday home is 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

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Close to everything, and absolutely beautiful architecture and grounds! I’d stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
Fantastic come back soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelley D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was lovely and had everything we needed. The view was amazing, and access to the amenities (pool, club room, grounds) terrific. Beautiful accommodations in such a lovely area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2026
Thank you we are really happy you had a good time Come back soon x
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed staying here. It is such an impressive and unique building right on Loch Ness. The apartment is not luxury but good value, comfortable and has accommodations for a whole family. The bathroom really does have an amazing view. The other windows are a little more difficult to see out of unless you’re really tall. We also really enjoyed the pool and walking to the village.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2026
Thank you for your kind comments , We are really pleased you all had a good time , However we are curious what you mean about not being luxury ? I guess it’s what you are used too ? Or a matter of opinion? To us the owners , We would class it as a luxury apartment , judging by the amount of money we spent on it ! The windows are and have to be conservation windows , due to the nature of the historic building, But they are at normal height , Yes it would be amazing if every window is like the bathroom , big huge double windows, But sadly , It’s a former monastery , and before that a fort , built for self protection Yes it is good value as I lowered the price to make it available to all , So no champagne , or chocolates or luxury gifts . Simply a spectacular family home , in a spectacular building in a spectacular location .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rinar E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as described with views that are hard to accurately describe - nothing quite like looking out over Loch Ness from your room!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2026
It is on good day you May see the monster ? He keeps well hidden
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
What a lovely place!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2026
Come back soon stay longer and enjoy it more, happy travels x
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay at a gorgeous apartment. The views are amazing and the property is beautifully maintained. The check in process was so nice, the owners are lovely and have great knowledge. Highly recommend, just pack lightSince there are no elevators.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2026
We are really pleased you all had a great time , come back soon Sadly due to planning regulations, No lifts ( elevator) can be fitted , The steps up are worth it for the view
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gemma P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful unique property with lovely views overlooking Loch Ness. The apartment was spacious and comfortable, with it's own washer/dryer which we really appreciated after several days of walking! The swimming pool was great to unwind in after a day's exploring, and who can say they've been swimming in a converted chapel?! Thank you for making our stay so memorable :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2026
Great Gemma , we are really pleased you all had a great time Comeback soon x
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We would move in if we could. :) The pictures honestly don’t do this apartment justice. It’s clean, spacious, and the beds and couches were comfortable. Lots of natural light made it feel even bigger. The views are incredible - don’t miss a soak in the large stand alone tub that overlooks Loch Ness! The town is a two minute walk away and has the cutest shops and restaurants. We only had three nights here and could have stayed much longer. Really can’t overstate how amazing this place was.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2026
Really happy you all had a great time , It’s really simple ? Come back soon and stay longer , you will discover much much more X
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay! We had everything we needed for a relaxing, comfortable stay. The apartment was clean, spacious and the amenities were amazing. One of the highlights of our entire trip was our stay here :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2025
Really happy you all had a great time , come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect. Could not habe imagined a better place to stay. Being able to look out on Loch Ness every morning when bathing was an amazing experience. Location to walk around town was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2025
Really happy you had a great time come back soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karina S.

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

Very nice plays to stay with view to mountain, friendly, clean apartment 👌 Very recommended!

Nice plays to stay for holiday
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 January 2023
Thank you we are very happy your enjoyed your new Highland home, Untill next time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property, very clean and well maintained. Very easy communication, overall great place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

Fort Augustus Highland Club

Amazing property with beautiful views! We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2024
We are really pleased you had a good time , please come back soon , happy travels. Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

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

Great stay

Layout of apartment was very good and comfortable. Loved the pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2024
Thank you we are please you had such a good stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was great for our family of 6. Beautiful view and would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart B.

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

Great stay!

The abbey was better than expected. Fantastic facilities and location! Would stay again! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2024
We are so pleased and happy you had a great time Stuart Come back soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meredith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just… wow! Absolutely lovely and perfect location for highlands adventures!!!’
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2025
Really happy you all had a great time. Come back soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Akhilendra G.

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

Amazing location!

Gorgeous apartment overlooking Loch ness. Well equipped, clean cottage with great facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2024
Thank you. We are really happy you all had a great time Comeback soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Selena C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Beautiful grounds. The apartment was clean and comfortable for this family of 5. We could not have been more pleased. Very convenient to walking in town and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Treena H.

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

Beautiful Loch Ness location

Perfect setting and accommodations. Everything was exactly what we expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay in Fort Augustus. Host was very friendly and gave us a thorough tour of the facilities. The apartment is bigger than we expected and everything was clean and comfortable. The grounds and amenities are really cool and made our stay memorable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

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

Heavenly

Our stay was unique and more than we had anticipated. The grounds and interior of the monastery were all exceptional and very interesting. The Bothy restaurant close by was a great place to eat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2024
Really happy you had a great stay with us. Come back soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

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

Amazing place to stay

Very impressive renovation of an historic building. Hogwarts castle, according to those who know. Very central for our Highlands tour
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 March 2024
We are really pleased you had a great stay Come back and see us soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni S.

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

A Vacation to Remember

This was the perfect spot for us. Located right on Loch Ness, this beautiful and stunning property was peaceful, clean, and quiet. Located about 45-50 minutes from Inverness, the Monastery was situated in a gorgeous town with some shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

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

Unique and wonderful

We had a wonderful time at the Abbey. The host and staff were so accommodating, adjusting their schedule due to our delays and highly responsive. The views were wonderful and our three boys loved playing chess in the courtyard and wandering the grounds. A great location for excursions to Inverness, Ullapool, Fort Williams, or to just relax. Wonderful cafe nearby at the lochs. Very memorable trip and would come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2025
We are really happy you had a great time Come back soon x

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