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1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Ski lift privileges
Heated pool
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue
Explore the area
St Benedict's Abbey, Fort Augustus
Fort Augustus Locks
Place, Fort Augustus Locks
6 min walk
Clansman Centre
Place, Clansman Centre
12 min walk
Urquhart Castle
Place, Urquhart Castle
35 min drive
Rooms & beds
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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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 attractions include Clog and Craft Shop and Great Glen Water Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at The Best View Of Loch Ness?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Best View Of Loch Ness on 27 June 2026 start from NZ$444, 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 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 Fort Augustus Locks and Clansman Centre. Allt na Criche is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UNREAL!!! we stayed in the monastery apartment which had unbelievable views, fully furnished kitchen. The whole property came with stunning amenities. The only room for improvement is with the pool you can only use it for an hour a day from 9-5 and need to prebook. Otherwise everything was perfect!
Anna Q.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Terry H.
13 September 2017
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.
Terry H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again.
What an absolutely lovely place!! Getting our luggage up there was a bit breathtaking, but the views and the quietness was wonderful. Ft Augustus is just across the street and very charming. Be sure to check out the Boathouse Restaurant, you wont be disappointed. This is a very unique place to stay in a great location
Spent a week at this amazing location. All the facilities at the Highland Club were excellent and the Location perfect. We ate at the Lovett Hotel which was amazing and the Boathouse restaurant with the friendliest staff and great food.
For touring this location is perfect with instant access to the main roads.
Highly recommend but beware the 78 steps to the Apartment, not for the unfit especially with Luggage :-)
This is one of the absolute coolest places we’ve ever stayed. The views were breathtaking, the bed was comfortable, the kitchen was totally functional, and the apartment was roomy. If you don’t mind stairs and you enjoy unique experiences this is for you.
We had a wonderful stay in an amazing apartment. It was well equipped, quiet and a lot of things around to discover. Questions were answered very quickly and helpfully. Only the couch is not very comfortable. I can only recommend
Holger L.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
About the host
Hosted by Nick and Sarah
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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