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Family Wellness Escape in the Heart of the Scottish Highlands

Family-friendly cottage with fitness centre and sauna

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Clansman Centre
  • Place, Allt na Criche
  • Place, Urquhart Castle

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Wellness Escape in the Heart of the Scottish Highlands

Luxury two bed apartment situated in The Monastery building of a converted Benedictine Monastery, set in 20 acres of private gardens on the shores of Loch Ness. In the heart of the Highlands, this sympathetic conversion is an ideal base for exploring all that Scotland has to offer. Whether you are searching for outdoor adventure, or simply just want to unwind, this is the place to do it. From white-water rafting to whisky trails and ceilidh evenings, you'll quickly find that a week is just not long enough!

Struan apartment has wonderful views over Loch Ness and the Monastery gardens and it has been furnished to an exceptionally high standard. The entrance hall with its beautiful oak paneling is spacious and tastefully decorated. The beautiful open-plan lounge is furnished to a high standard and gives the feel of a traditional hunting lodge, and there are an abundance of original features. The high ceilings and large windows give this property a light and spacious feel. All rooms are well proportioned and decorated with exceptional attention to detail. The two bedrooms are the epitome of comfort and style with sumptuous soft furnishings; the beds in the master bedroom can be arranged as a super-king or twin. The spacious lounge offers the remaining 2 sleeping places on a double sofa bed. The two bathrooms are high specification with Hansgrohe fittings, slate tiles and under floor heating, providing extra comfort.

PROPERTY TYPE: Apartment - First Floor
NEAREST AIRPORT: Inverness - 25 miles
NEAREST PUB: The Bothy - 2 minutes walk
NEAREST RESTAURANT: Boathouse Restaurant - 1 minute walk
LOCAL ACTIVITES: Fishing nearby, Golfing, Horse Riding, Skiing, Water sports, Walking
BEDROOM 1:Double Bedroom, west facing with en-suite with shower cubicle & bath. This room can be arranged as a king-size or twin. 19" TV & DVD player.
BEDROOM 2: Double bedroom with pretty views over the Cloister gardens.
BATHROOMS: 2 bathrooms with bath and shower cubicle. High specification Hansgrohe fittings with power shower, large heated towel rail and slate tiles to the walls and floors, under floor heating. Luxury complimentary toiletries are provided.
KITCHEN: Oak kitchen cabinets, Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. The kitchen is fitted out to a very high specification and finished with granite work tops.
GENERAL: Central Heating, High quality linen supplied. A welcome pack is provided on arrival. Double sofa bed in lounge.
DINING: Seating for 6. The dining area is bright and open-plan with views out over Loch Ness and the Monastery gardens.
ENTERTAINMENT: WiFi in the apartment, Satellite Free View TV, Stereo (iPod docking), Board Games, Books and Outdoor Equipment.
COMMUNAL FACILITIES: Vehicle E Charging , Pool, Sauna & Steam Room, The Highland Club Lounge with snooker and WIFI, Gym, Extensive Gardens (20 acres), BBQ, Table Tennis (indoor & outdoor), Tennis Court, Croquet, Boules Court.
SUITABILITY:All groups. Suitable for elderly, Sorry - No Smokers or pets
SPORTS EQUIPMENT: 4 Tennis rackets plus balls, 4 Badminton rackets plus shuttlecocks, Football.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Fort Augustus

Fort Augustus is home to this cottage. Well of the Seven Heads and Urquhart Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Allt na Criche and Lochy Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Clog and Craft Shop and Invergarry & Fort Augustus Railway Museum.
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Fort Augustus, Highland

What's nearby

  • Clansman Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Allt na Criche - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Great Glen Water Park - 15 min drive - 19.1 km
  • The Falls of Foyers - 25 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Urquhart Castle - 29 min drive - 35.4 km

Getting around

  • Roybridge Tulloch Station - 39 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monster Fish & Chips LochNess Co. - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Lock Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Canalside Chip Shop - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cobb's Café - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Family Wellness Escape in the Heart of the Scottish Highlands have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Family Wellness Escape in the Heart of the Scottish Highlands?

As of 11 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Wellness Escape in the Heart of the Scottish Highlands on 13 November 2025 start from NZ$2,008.78, excluding 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 Family Wellness Escape in the Heart of the Scottish Highlands pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Wellness Escape in the Heart of the Scottish Highlands?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Wellness Escape in the Heart of the Scottish Highlands?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Wellness Escape in the Heart of the Scottish Highlands located?

This family-friendly Fort Augustus cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Clansman Centre and Allt na Criche. Clog and Craft Shop and Well of the Seven Heads are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

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

Wonderful Stay in Fort Augustus

Beautiful property! The management staff was friendly and great to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vallie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely apartment in super cool abbey
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing stay !

we loved everything: - the historic building - the very comfortable apartment with a great view of Loch Ness - the swimming pool - the surrounding area with beautiful walks and good restaurants (even in November)
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10/10 Excellent

Oct Trip

Great location, apartment was good size for 4 of us. Finished to high standard. Couple of little issues, toilet cistern broken in bathroom and staff tried to remedy but couldn’t replace so out of use. TV needs upgraded to Fire/Netflix option as wifi good. Fire safety doors difficult for kids so more door stops required. Would stay again next year or Xmas.
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew O.

Amazing, historic vacation spot

Wow. Human chessboard, gameroom, wonderful bathtub, great views of Nessy. My boys and I had a great experience.

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

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

Amazing

The property was everything we expected from the reviews and more . Incredible views from the bay window spotlessly clean extra comfy beds. We all loved it and didn’t want to leave. The amenities were also great the pool was lovely and very well managed as per how many people were there at once. Wouldn’t hesitate to return here
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alison R.

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

Stunning view

Well equipped apartment, as described on website. Views of loch probably one of the best in the property. We were very pleased with our choice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

alexandre g.

Fantastic accomodation with stunning view on the Lochness

We stayed with the family in the STruan Appartment and everything was perfect. the bed was super comfortable and the view on the Loch amazing.

10/10 Excellent

Albert B.

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

Our stay in Monastary 9

Great location, unit had a great view of the grounds and the lake, central location for visiting the highlands, the Abbey is a unique and great place to stay, highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Great place

We loved the apartment. Wonderful in every way. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

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

Unique property with a mix of old and modern

Condo was clean, modern, and secure. Very convenient location and a beautiful site. Special place!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Truly a special place

Such a beautiful spot! We so enjoyed ourselves in the Highlands. Struan could not have been a better apartment to relax in and enjoy the views of the Abbey and Lochness. The apartment is very nice and equipped with all you need. Fort Augustus is a charming town as well. Truly a special place
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie L.

Beautiful unique apartment

We spent 6 nights at this apartment and have had a wonderful time. The apartment is very spacious and well equipt. Lots of towels left for us to use and tea/coffee, milk and cleaning products which was very helpful. The grounds of the Highland Club provide plenty of activities and are well maintained. We made use of the tennis court - rackets were provided in the room and we also used the pool too. The location is fantastic for exploring the Highlands and although we did quite a bit of driving, it was lovely to be able to walk into Fort Augustus and explore the local shops and cafes. Being such a short walk from the supermarket too is ideal if self catering. We took an evening boat cruise of Loch Ness which can be picked up next to the Highland Club. The boat cruise exceeded our expectations and was highly entertaining. We also hired bikes from the shop in the village which was excellent value and a nice way to explore locally. I would whole heartedly recommend this apartment for anyone wishing to visit. My only negatives were the shower didn't drain very well so may need looking at but otherwise this place was perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Dina B.

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

Apartment

Very convenient in the centre of Fort Augustus with pretty view.

10/10 Excellent

Anne O.

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

Lovely apartment with fabulous views

The apartment was very spacious and very comfortable. It had everything needed for a comfortable stay - except the advertised 'full SKY package'. This was a minor irritation and overall we would very much recommend this apartment.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019
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8/10 Good

Rachael W.

Beautiful location

This was a beautiful apartment in a beautiful location with a fantastic view of Loch Ness and the mountains beyond. We had a lovely week and would definitely recommend. Struan was a good size and fully equipped for a family. Warm and comfortable. The main bedroom can be double or singles and the second bedroom only double. Worth noting if you are going with children. Our teenage children had the main bedroom with en-suite and TV and we got the second much smaller bedroom! There are no significant negatives but just a couple of things to note to the owner. There are a few large marks on the carpet in the living area which were very noticeable. I assume they are stains and the carpet has been cleaned. There is no fan in the main bathroom. Limited wardrobe space in the second bedroom although no room for more. The pool area was lovely but small. Good idea to limit to only 16 (although that seems a lot for the pool size), but closing at 6pm is too early. If you are out exploring all day you are rarely back in time to use these facilities hence we only got to use them 3 times during our week by booking to use during the day.
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10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Struan

The apartment was absolutely amazing. Perfectly situated for stunning views of the Loch. Ideal size for our family and the facilities were brilliant. We really enjoyed our stay and would love to come back again in the future. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Yvette B., Victoria, BC Canada

Beautiful view of the Loch Ness

We had a great stay at the Monastery! The apartment was well equipped & comfortable, & the grounds were beautiful! Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanne F.

A magical holiday in a converted monastery overlooking Loch Ness

I cannot imagine a more magical location. Driving into the grounds of the old Abbey took our breath away. The gardens, the tree lined drive, the Abbey itself, the views of Loch Ness, the quick path to town.....WOW!!! Then we entered our flat (Straun) and we were welcomed home. The suite had beautiful furnishings, tall ceilings, old architectural details and a modern kitchen and bath rooms. This made our stay perfect. We could not have picked a better place to stay in Scotland to explore the highlands!
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10/10 Excellent

Morag Y.

Lovely accommodation

Apartment was beautiful, clean and very well stocked with everything we needed. Customer service was great all the way through the booking and arrival process and we would definitely stay again and would recommend to anyone looking for accommodation in fort Augustus.
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10/10 Excellent

Judy E.

Lovely Place

We had a lovely stay in Struan, we did have one problem but it was quickly rectified Would definitely go again
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10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Excellent

Emplacement exceptionnel pour visiter les lieux et pour profiter des nombreuses activités proposées.
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10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Stunning Struan

The Abbey development has the most perfect setting on the shores of Loch Ness, and the 'Struan' apartment has one of the most beautiful views in the building. 'Struan' is unreservedly Scottish - with antler light fittings and tartan in abundance! The bathrooms are modern with quality suites, and the apartment was cosy, warm and comfortable. The facilities available in the Abbey all added to the general enjoyment of our Scottish break.
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10/10 Excellent

Ulrike K.

Wonderful holidays

Well equipped and spacious flat in a wonderful location. Amenities were great, the whole family had a wonderful time at Highland Club.

8/10 Good

David K.

Stunning location

The apartment is located in a most beautifully converted monastery, with stunning views over Loch Ness from the open plan living/dining/kitchen area. The master bedroom was a good size with a very well appointed bathroom and everything was spotlessly clean. The swimming pool/sauna/steam room were also very nicely appointed and just a short walk through the cloisters from our apartment, with bath robes provided in our room. Sadly, the oven didn't work properly and despite several phone calls and a visit from an electrician, the fault was never properly resolved during our stay. Since this is a premium self-catering apartment, we felt that this detracted from what was otherwise a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Joanne Nicholson

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Built in 1876, The Benedictine Abbey that's now home to The Highland Club is one of the oldest buildings in Fort Augustus and one of the most stunning buildings around Loch Ness. For many years, Benedictine Monks ran the Abbey as a school. There are many recorded sightings of the Loch Ness Monster by the Monks over the years whilst they stayed there.

Why they chose this property

The Highland Club provides luxury self catering accommodation in the Highlands of Scotland. This holiday destination is an ideal way to experience the best that Scotland has to offer for both young and old.

What makes this property unique

The Highland Club is just 40 minutes from Inverness and Inverness Airport, making it convenient to fly for a rejuvenating weekend break.

The location allows traffic free access to Aonach Mor ski area during the winter months and year round access to the Highlands and all the local outdoor/adventure sports. The beautiful beaches of the West Coast of Scotland can be found about an hour away with easy access to Isle of Skye across the new bridge at Kyle of Lochalsh. To the East there are several beaches in the Dornoch/Black Isle area. Whisky Distilleries are in all directions, while for the children, the Hogwarts Express is a train that runs along the valley where Harry Potter was filmed. The nearby ruins of Urquhart Castle, Cawdor Castle and the world famous Eilean Donan Castle are all within an hour's drive. Not forgetting the Loch Ness Visitor's Centre and the monster itself....

Whether you are looking to have a family holiday on Loch Ness, or you want a romantic weekend break for two, The Highland Club
is in the perfect location to offer something for everyone, whether you want to soak in the area's history, go on an adventure, or stay warm and dry, there are activities for everyone.

When you stay at The Highland Club, you have access to our extensive range of indoor and outdoor facilities, including:

Swimming pool
Sauna
Steam room
Tennis court
Gym
BBQ Area
Billiard table
Table Tennis
Archery and other activities

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English, French

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