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For a family holiday near the famous and mysterious Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands, Gruinyards at the Highland Club is the perfect choice!

Gruinyards is the “look-out on Loch Ness”, a stunning top floor two-bedroom apartment in the old Monastery building with spectacular Loch views from anywhere. It has beautiful furnishings and every convenience so it makes a truly memorable self-catering holiday.

It is unique in having windows and views on three sides so gets the sun all day long. This makes it fantastic for lounging around and relaxing if you have probably done enough for the day.

This beautiful apartment boasts a large and beautiful bright and airy living-dining room complete with a full kitchen. There is also an elegant, spacious master bedroom and wonderful en-suite bathroom with a roll-top bath. From here you can even enjoy the views over Borlum Hill.

The property

• two bedrooms, sleeps four or six with sofa bed
• WiFi
• Top floor apartment with spectacular views from three sides including Loch Ness and the hills beyond
• Open plan lounge/dining area/kitchen
• Perfect family holiday accommodation

Living room:

Spacious and cosy with comfortable sofa-bed so able to accommodate fifth and sixth persons – alternatively use the comfortable double Aerobed to have the big master bedroom as a family bedroom. High sloping ceilings create the feeling of airiness while managing to be warm, friendly and welcoming at the same time. Similarly, it combines the old and the new, with magnificent stone mullioned windows and stylish contemporary furnishing. FreeSat TV and CD player provided.

Dining area:

Quality wooden table with space to cater for six people.

Kitchen:

Black granite worktop complete with all the modern conveniences you would expect from an apartment as unique as Gruinyards; dishwasher, washer/dryer, gas hob, electric oven, wall-mounted microwave.

Master bedroom:

Large and comfortable bedroom with king size bed, overlooking the Cloister Gardens. The en suite bathroom has a stand alone bath tub with a window letting in the sunlight so you can enjoy even more views towards the hills.

Twin bedroom: 

Furthermore, it has a very comfortable and cosy twin bedroom, loved by children. Additionally, there is a second bathroom and a high quality double sofa bed in the living room or the automatic double Aerobed in the main bedroom.

Additionally

There are also several guide books to the Highlands and the local area as well as Ordnance Survey and large scale walkers’ maps. In addition, in case the weather is less than perfect, the apartment has a large wide screen TV and a range of classic or family films on DVD as well as games and books.

You can even enjoy lunch or dinner in the nearby Boat House Restaurant and Monster Activities will help you work up that appetite with  a range of fun family activities. White water rafting, kayaking on the loch, archery and clay pigeon shooting to name a few.

Extras included in booking:

All bed linen and towels, including pool towels. Furthermore, there is a special welcome pack provided on your arrival. This includes a range of small, tasty snacks.
Cot and highchair also available for a small fee and there is a small charge (£25) for use of the sofa bed or Aerobed.
Access to the Club Lounge and also the indoor heated swimming pool at no cost.

Use of all Highland Club facilities including:
Gym
Tennis Court
Badminton Court
Small football pitch
Kids adventure playground
Table tennis – indoor and outdoor
Giant chess board in the Cloister Gardens

Special offers

Book within specific arrival times and you can qualify for special rates:

Arrive within 2 weeks for 10% discount.

Arrival within 7 days for 15% discount.

Book within 2 days for 20% discount.

There is no lift in the Highland Club, so if you have any difficulty walking upstairs please ensure you check your chosen holiday property details to ensure it suits your requirements.

Monastery 17 Loch Ness holiday apartment is a two bedroom self catering holiday rental. It sits on the top floor in the roof of the beautiful Monastery Wing of the Highland Club.

When booking for Chrismas and New Year please do not book to arrive on  the 25th or 26th of December as no check in will be avaiable.  This does not apply to all apartments.

The Highland Club is the former Saint Benedictine Abbey in Fort Augustus in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. The stairs to this holiday apartment are well worth the climb. For once there the views out across Loch Ness, the Abbey Cloisters and the hills of the Great Glen make it worth the effort.

If you are looking for the perfect place to spend your holiday, Monastery 17 Loch Ness holiday apartment is an ideal base for touring from due to its central Highland location. Go east towards Inverness and Drumnadrochit, or west to Fort William and Ben Nevis. Additionally, the Isle of Sky is only a couple of hours drive from here.

So, you do not need to travel far to find excellent local places for eating and drinking. The Boat House Restaurant is within the grounds of the Highland Club, sitting at the foot of Loch Ness. Also, you can enjoy a pleasant walk to the nearby village and sample the many bars and restaurants there.

Monastery 17 Loch Ness Holiday Apartment

• Two bedrooms
• Sleeps seven with Sofa and camp beds
• WiFi Access
• Top floor, view over Loch Ness
• Free Sat TV CD & DVD Player
• Gas Central Heating
• No smoking

Bright cosy open plan lounge/kitchen/dining area includes:

carpeted area with two comfortable sofas, large 40” Flat Screen TV, DVD/CD player, a selection of DVDs for your enjoyment. A solid dining table that seats six people. Four windows give views over Loch Ness and the beautiful architecture of the old Abbey whislt allowing the light to flood in, the sloping roof adds even more to the character of this apartment. Artwork and paintings throughout.

The Kitchen area:

is compact but with all mod cons including gas hob, microwave oven, combi washer/dryer and a fridge freezer, all modern utensils. Granite worktops and wooden flooring.

Master bedroom:

with sturdy King Size perfectly matched Gothic style bed, built in wardrobe and dressing area, sky light window, carpeted. En-suite Shower room with WC/WHB, granite vanity shelf unit.

The second bedroom:

is a twin room, located opposite the front door, with comfortable beds and sky light window, and the addition of Bagpuss so you have company.

Family Bathroom:

chill out and relax in this bright room with a chunky freestanding period style bath and views out across the waters of Loch Ness and the Hills of Glen Doe Estate.

Extras included in booking:

Access to all Highland Club facilities
Free WiFi in the Club Lounge
All bed linen and towels

 

Loch View Loft is a stunning apartment for family holidays or friends getting together

Giving superb views of Loch Ness on one side and views of the Cloister Gardens on the other, the apartment Loch View Loft offers a civilized retreat to those who love the great outdoors, providing superior quality self-catering accommodation consistent with modern living. If you are looking for an apartment for a family holiday or friends getting together, then look no more!

The apartment has 2 bedrooms although it will accommodate six guests with the use of a double sofa bed. Loch View Loft is on the top floor of the Monastery in a private location but please note as there are no lifts in the Abbey. It therefore may not be suitable for those who have difficulty with stairs.

• 2-bedrooms, sleeps 4 or 6 with sofa bed
• Stunning loch views
• Top floor apartment
• Dining table for up to 6 guests
• Gas central heating
• Stylish decor

The living area:

incorporates stylish wood flooring, a dining table seating up to 6 people and a spacious lounge area with comfortable seating. A flat screen TV, DVD and CD player.

The Kitchen:

stylish kitchen with granite worktops includes, electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer and a full complement of high quality kitchen equipment and utensils.

Two Bedrooms:

The master bedroom has a king size bed and an en-suite shower room with a power shower. The twin-bedded room with adjacent bathroom.

Extras included in booking:

Electricity Gas and heating
Towels and bed linen
Complimentary use of all Highland Club facilities, including heated, indoor swimming pool
Access to Club Lounge

 

A wonderful second floor, two bedroom apartment.

Fraser Apartment is excellent for family holidays in the Highland Club at the foot of Loch Ness. Furnished in warm tones reflecting the different colours of the seasons it sets the scene for a comfortable, relaxing family holiday while in an exclusive residence which enjoys all the facilities of the Highland Club.

WiFi in Fraser Apartment
Sleeps four with both rooms optionally super king or twins (please specify when booking)
Two bathrooms with additional underfloor heating
Stunning Loch views
Smart/ Digital TV, DVD Player
Coffee Maker
On site restaurant – The Boat House

The Hall:

has dado height wood paneling, in addition to a welcoming atmosphere leading to the spacious lounge where the stunning views over Loch Ness and the surrounding countryside capture your attention.

The lounge:

Entertainment and equipment available for your use includes Freeview Television/DVD player and there are books, board games, DVDs and CDs for your use.

The dining area:

is open plan to the kitchen and can seat 6 people.

The Kitchen:

has granite worktops and is equipped with gas hob, electric cooker, microwave oven and washer/dryer. There is also a dishwasher, fridge/freezer, toaster and kettle. Crockery, cutlery and utensils are also provided.

The master bedroom:

has a sumptuous super king size bed which can also convert to twins and has a beautiful, fully tiled, en-suite with bath, walk-in shower and WC and under floor heating for your comfort. There is a DVD player/monitor in this room and a radio/alarm/iPhone/iPod station is also provided here too.

The second bedroom:

traditional furnishings include a super king size bed which also converts to twins.

The family shower room:

is fully tiled and has under floor heating. Both the en-suite and family shower room are equipped with quality bathroom fittings which give a luxurious feel to these rooms.

This is an exceptionally high standard of accommodation and is therefore an ideal choice for discerning guests whether families or couples. It combines quality with location which will result in making your holiday one to remember.

Access to Highland Club facilities:

including indoor and outdoor table tennis, football nets, tennis court, adventure playground, outdoor badminton, BBQ area with picnic tables, cricket pitch in addition to croquet.

Book Fraser together with the Struan apartment for special occasion group holidays and earn 5% discount.

Extras included in booking Fraser Apartment:

Complimentary tea, coffee and sugar
Coffee Maker
Smart TV
Welcome pack
All bed linen and towels
Access to the Club Lounge
Complimentary use of all the Highland Club facilities

 

Loch Ness Family holiday apartment with a view of Loch Ness and the monastery gardens in the Fort Augustus converted abbey.

Struan Apartment is certainly a perfect holiday home on the shoreline of Loch Ness. This stunning apartment has furnishings of such a high standard and so it displays results only possible with great care and attention to detail. The views, especially of the Loch, are breath-taking, and as a result, this a retreat to enjoy regardless of the weather.

Two bedrooms with spacious Lounge.
Picturesque Loch views.
Two bathrooms with showers.
Master bedroom converts to twins, second bedroom is double.
Free WiFi in apartment.
Smart TV
Coffee Maker
Period furniture.

A spacious, warm, entrance hall:

the wood panelling, up to dado height, draws guests into the apartment. From here, it leads through to a large lounge which has double aspect views of Loch Ness and out over to the surrounding countryside. Struan also has extremely comfortable furnishings and boasts an original feature fireplace which adds character to an already impressive lounge. A television with Free-view and DVD player are provided here so you have evening entertainment.

The kitchen:

is open plan to the dining area (which seats six) and the kitchen is complete with gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and washer/dryer. There is also a microwave oven, kettle and toaster. The equipment inventory includes crockery, utensils, pots and pans, etc. The granite worktops are the final finishing touch to this designer kitchen.

The master bedroom:

has an en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower and WC which has full tilings and underfloor heating. The bedroom itself has a super king size bed (which can convert to twins) and, furthermore, there are lovely finishing touches to this light, airy room. A combination radio/alarm/iPhone/iPod docking station is available as well as a TV/DVD player.

The second bedroom:

has a double bed and a view over the Scriptorium and to the Abbey Church. Again, the standard of furnishings is very high.

A family bathroom:

with over bath shower leads off the hall. This bathroom also has fully tilings with underfloor heating.

Access to Highland Club Scotland facilities:

including Gym, indoor and outdoor table tennis, football nets, tennis court and adventure playground. There is also outdoor badminton, BBQ area with picnic tables, cricket pitch, pentaquin and croquet.

Book Struan with the Fraser Apartment for special occasion group holidays.

Extras included in booking:
All bed linen and towels.
Complimentary tea, coffee and sugar.
Coffee Maker
Smart TV
Access to all Highland Club Scotland facilities including gym and Club Lounge.
Free WiFi.
Use of outdoor facilities including tennis and badminton court and barbecue.
Kids adventure playground.

There is no lift in the Highland Club, so if you have any difficulty walking upstairs please ensure you check your chosen holiday property details to ensure it suits your requirements.

 

Luxurious self-catering apartment in the Monastery Fort Augustus Abbey.

The apartment has two bedrooms but will sleep six by making use of a small double sofa bed. Indoor heated swimming pool, tennis court, croquet, table tennis, giant chess, boules and other activities are available within the grounds of the Abbey. The Monastery lawn, with loch-side barbecue area and seating is set on the lawns between the Monastery and the loch. The Boathouse Restaurant, on the shore of Loch Ness, is on site just a few minutes’ walk from your apartment and the Highland Club Lounge with billiards table, a table football game, wireless internet access and comfortable seating is at the other end of the cloister walk – great for rainy days in with or without a family!

• Loch Ness family holiday apartment
• Two bedrooms one en-suite and one family bathroom
• Separate Kitchen with dining table – fully equipped
• Large spacious lounge with sofa bed for fifth and sixth persons
• WiFi, digital TV, DVD Player and music system
• Stunning Loch views

Open plan living/dining area.
This large room has lovely original sash windows with stunning views over the grounds towards Loch Ness. Dining table for six. The lounge area has two sofas and two tub chairs. Flat screen TV, DVD player and CD micro-system.

Kitchen
The separate kitchen is fully fitted with modern units and granite worktops and includes electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher, washer/drier, fridge, freezer, microwave and all the usual cooking utensils. Breakfast table for four.

Bedrooms
Master bedroom, overlooking the cloister garden, has a king size bed and an en-suite bathroom, with black granite vanity surface, slate flooring and large mirror, including shower, bath, wash hand basin and toilet. There is also a small dressing area and access to the en-suite from the hallway. Twin bedroom, also overlooking cloister garden. Bathroom across hallway with bath, wash hand basin, toilet and small dressing area.
Full gas central heating.

Extras included in booking:
Electricity – Gas
Bed linen and towels
Access to all Highland Club facilities
On site restaurant

Please call  01320 366 763 to check availability for Paterson, Monastery 8.

The Chapter House is a  two bedroom holiday apartment which sleeps *four + two. “A superb luxury self-catering apartment so close to Loch Ness you can hear the waves lapping on the shore”. Additionally, it makes for a fantastic child friendly holiday accommodation with access to all the facilities here.

The Chapter House is breathtakingly beautiful, so little wonder the monks used it to meet for their annual chapter and any other important community meetings. Consequently, today it is a top of the range self-catering apartment.

This spacious and luxurious self-catering apartment also has an abundance of original features, which includes beautiful ornate flooring in the entrance hall. There is also a magnificent wooden vaulted ceiling and bank of stone mullioned windows in the main reception area.

The Chapter House works extremely well for group reservations when two or more properties are reserved with other equally high quality apartments located in close proximity. The very large antique dining table seats up to ten – also excellent for entertaining groups.

Additionally, from The Highland Club you have easy access to the Fort Augustus village where you will find places to eat and Loch Ness boat tours.

• 5% off group bookings (if booked with another apartment)
• 5% off repeat bookings for return customers to the Chapter House
• Sleeps four + two on sofa bed in second living room
• Cot & high chair available for a small fee
• Full Sky TV package incl. sports, movies and box sets
• DVD Player, WiFi
• Dining table for ten
• Private Garden with patio furniture
• Indoor & outdoor games and activities and pool equipment for adults and children

The Accommodation

Living area:

located on a large gallery and comprises of an open-plan lounge with a very large flat screen TV, dining area, kitchen and study.  A bank of mullioned windows look out over its own private garden and many beautiful architectural features of the Abbey.

Kitchen:

lovely spacious kitchen with Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. Fitted throughout to a very high specification and finished with granite work tops.

Dining area:

The beautiful open plan dining area has seating for up to ten people and lends itself extremely well to group bookings.

Study area:

with desk and Captain’s chair, overlooking private garden and cloisters.

Ground Floor:

Entrance hall:

stunning double-height hall with original tiled flooring. Stairs lead to upstairs lounge and living area, downstairs corridor leads to bedrooms and downstairs living room.

Master bedroom:

with king-sized bed, walk in wardrobe and wall-mounted flat screen TV.

Master en-suite:

spacious bathroom with bath and separate shower.

Second Bedroom:

with two single beds and bathroom adjacent.

Second Bathroom:

with luxurious double walk-in shower. Situated between second bedroom and downstairs living room containing two-person sofa bed.

Downstairs living room:

there is a sumptuous sitting room containing a selection of original art work and antique furnishings. From this room, there is access to the garden with patio for al fresco dining. This room also has a sofa bed to sleep two, walk-in wardrobe and table and chairs which can be used for eating downstairs.

A welcome pack is provided. Our property manager will meet you on arrival and show you to your accommodation. As a guest, you will have access to all The Highland Club has to offer.

*Please note:  £75 per person charge for occupancy above 4.

Extras included in booking:

Heating & Electricity
Gas central heating
Gas hob & electric oven

Linen & Towels
Linen, duvets and towels are provided at no extra charge.

Iron and ironing board.

Features:
Private garden
Outdoor dining
Flat screen TV with Full Sky package (incl. sports, movies and box sets)
Hair dryer

 

Strathglass Cottage is a quality two bedroom self-catering cottage. Sitting close to Loch Ness, Strathglass Cottage enjoys a wonderful location overlooking the River Tarff at The Highland Club in Fort Augustus Abbey. More so, it is a superb choice for family holidays or friends getting together.

Strathglass Cottage

Strathglass Cottage is situated within the lovely 20 acres of garden grounds of the Abbey. Therefore, you have access to all the facilities that the Highland Club has to offer when you stay in Strathglass Cottage. These include the spacious and peaceful Club Lounge and Gym.

The accommodation is also very spacious and comprises of  entrance hall with room for coats and shoes, spacious living room, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

• Free WiFi
• Unique breakfast bar with extra storage space
• Comfortable and cosy decor throughout
• Two double bedrooms
• Two bathrooms
• Patio
• Spacious open plan living area
• ​Pet friendly with restrictions (pets must be restricted to the lower section of the cottage)

Open plan living room:

with a real log fire (wood burning stove) to keep you cosy in the winter months. TV with free view and iPod Dock. Comfortable seating in the lounge and spacious dining area with solid wood breakfast and stools for four people.

Patio doors:

make for a lovely bright lounge.

The fully equipped luxury kitchen:

includes a Gas hob , electric oven, dishwasher and washer/dryer, and unique breakfast bar with extra storage space.

Family bathroom:

WC ​with shower enclosure over bath.

Master bedroom:

with King size bed, en suite Bathroom/Shower/W.C.

2nd Bedroom:

with double bed and futon so you can bring an extra guest (£75 fee for 1 additional person)

Extras included in booking:

Futon in second bedroom for up to 1 extra guest.
Bed linen
Towels
Complimentary tea, coffee and sugar
Complimentary welcome pack.
Access to the Highland Club Facilities

These include:

Gym, Tennis, Badminton, Football, Cricket, Table Tennis, Table Football
Snooker, Croquet, Giant Chess
Barbecue
On site Restaurant – click here to see the Boat House Restaurant.

 

Dalwhinnie stands by the riverbank at Highland Club Scotland, Fort Augustus Abbey. The entrance faces the River Tarff and is a sun hot spot. A large entrance hall has a spacious storage cupboard, and leads through to the hallway, family bathroom and living area.

Pet friendly, Dalwhinnie is an ideal holiday accommodation; it is also child friendly making it an excellent choice for a self-catering family holiday.

From the lounge of Dalwhinnie, you can walk through the patio doors onto the patio with table and chairs – great for dining alfresco. From there you look onto the Abbey Church, an impressive building, and from the Atrium walk out the main door and you look across the lawns onto the river, which is a lovely place for sitting in the summer or maybe an hour or two of relaxed fishing.

Dalwhinnie Activities

Our guests often enjoy visiting the many beautiful areas of the Scottish Highlands. However, you don’t need to travel far to keep the kids entertained. There is plenty to enjoy in the nearby village of Fort Augustus.

The Caledonian Canal Centre has just re-opened after a period of refurbishment and is open to visitors. Similarly, you can visit Cruise Loch Ness on the RIB or the more leisurely Legend of Loch Ness. You can enjoy these and much, much more.

Free WiFi
Two bedroom cottage – sleeps four
Well behaved pets allowed but must be specified on booking form – name and type – rules apply
Views to the nearby River Tarff
Solid fuel fire takes logs or peat
Cot and high chair available for a small fee

The Accommodation

Master bedroom

upstairs with double bed, en-suite bath and separate shower, built in double wardrobe.

Bedroom 2

upstairs is spacious room with twin beds and free standing wardrobe.

Bathrooms:

Both bathrooms have a bath, the en-suite also has a shower cubicle with a power shower. Both bathrooms have high quality fittings, heated towel rail and ceramic tiles to the walls and floors. The family bathroom is downstairs.

Kitchen:

the good-sized kitchen is also fitted out to a high specification, complete with granite worktops, electric oven, gas hob, microwave, and fridge freezer; there is also a dishwasher, washing machine, iron and ironing board, kettle and toaster etc.

General facilities:

central heating, telephone, quality linen provided. Cot and high chair available for a small fee. WiFi. Well equipped kitchen.

Lounge open plan with kitchen dining:

spacious with log fire, relaxing leather L shaped suite and patio doors all go to make this accommodation spacious, light and extremely comfortable.

Dining:

Seating for four. The dining area is bright open-plan area with patio doors out onto a terrace overlooking the Abbey Church. Garden furniture is also provided – seating for four.

Entertainment:

Satellite Free-view TV, stereo, board games, books, children’s toys and games.
There is broadband installed in this cottage and you can also use free communal WiFi in and around the Abbey. Enjoy full access to all our facilities – you can read about them here.

Extras included in booking:
Electric gas and heating
Bed linen, towels and pool towels
Complimentary tea and coffee
Access to all The Highland Club facilities
Free car parking

 

Garden Cottage is very spacious and visitors to it can enjoy all the facilities of the Highland Club. It is set apart from the main abbey buildings, on the bank of the River Tarff, just before it enters Loch Ness. This unique riverbank location close to Loch Ness is what makes self-catering holidays in Garden Cottage so special.

Garden Cottage has its name because it is in the original monastery vegetable garden, a peaceful part of the abbey where the river meanders past the bottom of the garden. There is a table and benches in the garden for sitting out to enjoy al fresco dining when the weather allows.

This holiday accommodation cottage is built in a traditional style so is set over two floors with an open plan kitchen/living area. A lovely feature of Garden Cottage is the real log fire, also smart TV, DVD and broadband internet access.

Garden Cottage is child friendly, making it an excellent choice for a family holiday.

Rental of this holiday cottage includes full access to the Highland Club facilities which include tennis court, ping pong table and children’s adventure playground. To see our range of facilities click here or click here to view the available activities near or within the Highland Club.

Additionally, the on site Restaurant, The Boat House, can be seen by clicking here.

The Accommodation, Garden Cottage

2 bedrooms Sleeps  5  plus up 2 two  infants (under 2)

Well behaved pets  (max 2) allowed but must be specified on booking form – name and type – rules apply

Two bedrooms two bathrooms – Real log fire!
WiFi

The kitchen:

equipment includes washing machine drier, gas hob and integrated electric oven, fridge and freezer and dishwasher. Other facilities include ironing board, microwave and toaster.

Twin bedroom downstairs:

Comprises 1 double bed and 1 single bed, ideal for up to 3 persons

The master bedroom:

upstairs has a bathroom with a bath and shower.

There are lots of games toys and sports equipment provided for your use and fishing is also free in the river and loch.
A cot and high chair is also available for a small fee for your baby.

Extras included in booking Garden Cottage:

Private parking
Bed linen and towels
Electricity and gas
Use of all Highland Club facilities
Easy access to on site Boat House restaurant