No.3 The Old Convent.

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Fort Augustus, Scotland

Clansman Centre8 min walk
Allt na Criche3 min drive
Urquhart Castle21 min drive
Inverness (INV)70 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom.

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

No.3 & No.4 are first floor apartments. No.3 is all on one level.
No.1 & 2 The Old Convent are ground floor apartments which have been sympathetically renovated to a very high standard but keeping some of the character and adding modern central heating and double glazing!The Old Convent is situated in the picturesque village of Fort Augustus on the southern tip of Loch Ness, which is virtually the geographical center of the Highlands. A perfect base for exploring the spectacular scenery and amenities that the area has to offer.
We, Felicity & Chris are local and live in what was the priests quarters when the building was originally a church and are able to suggest many wonderful day trips combining superb scenic drives and walks, with castles, brochs and ruins that you probably won't find in any guide book.
Fort Augustus is the perfect place to relax with a short walk to the center of the village where you can find grocery shops, butcher, post office, ATM, petrol station and several pubs and restaurants. You can take a boat trip up Loch Ness or simply chill on the canal side watching the boats negotiate the locks!

Chris is able to offer both guitar (beginner/intermediate) & fiddle (beginner) lessons to anyone who fancies a go.

The Old Convent was originally built as a church in 1842, then converted into a convent 'St Scholastica's Priory' in 1891, the nun's took residence in 1892 until 1922 when the remaining nun's were moved to Holme Eden Abbey. Some of the nun's are buried in the graveyard at Fort Augustus Abbey, half a mile from the convent on the shores of Loch Ness.

We are close to main road with the convent woods to rear giving you privacy, and a fantastic view of golf course and Ben Tee to front.

The property is ready for guests arrival from 4pm unless otherwise arranged, we ask that guests leave by 10am on day of departure as we need time to clean for next guests.
If an apartment is already booked for your preferred dates please ask as there are four apartments No.1, No.2, No.3 and No.4

Property manager

Felicity Rogers

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Mountain view

Very spacious bed room with kingsize Louis XV bed.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Not allowed in the bedroom.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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 and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number HI-50502-F

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fort Augustus

Located in Fort Augustus, this apartment is in the mountains. Clansman Centre and Invergarry & Fort Augustus Railway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Allt na Criche and Lochy Bay. Clog and Craft Shop and Great Glen Water Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fort Augustus, Scotland

What's nearby

Clansman Centre - 8 min walk
Allt na Criche - 3 min drive
Loch Lochy - 13 min drive
Urquhart Castle - 21 min drive
Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition - 24 min drive

Getting around

Roy Bridge Station - 31 min drive
Inverness (INV) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

The Lock Inn - 13 min walk
The Fish & Chip Monster Co - 17 min walk
Bothy Restaurant & Bar - 13 min walk
The Moorings - 15 min walk
The Boathouse - 19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is No.3 The Old Convent. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at No.3 The Old Convent.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at No.3 The Old Convent.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is No.3 The Old Convent. located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Clansman Centre and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Allt na Criche. Drynachan Woodturning Gallery and Lochaber Geopark are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Amenities

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10/10

Check-in

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10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

1 Sept 2017

A home away from home but near the shores of beautiful Loch Ness

A roomy, comfortable and well appointed apartment at Fort Augustus near the shores of Loch Ness. Cruising on the Loch, beautiful walks, activities in town and many restaurants in town if you choose to eat out (we decided to eat in for most of our meals in the spacious kitchen/dining room). Also you could not ask for friendlier and more helpful hosts. A wonderful holiday stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

John R.

28 June 2023

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

Fort Augustus

Felicity and Chris were wonderful hosts. They great their guests upon arrival and take them around the flat. They provide a wonderful book and map that tell you things to do and places to visit(things that aren't found online). They have lovingly restored the Convent. They strive to make things better for those visiting their area. We loved it. Our hosts were great, we would definitely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

5 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Absolutely fantastic property! Perfect for what we wanted and could easily suit anyone wanting a "base" for seeing the local area or anyone wanting a place to spend the majority of the time in. Modern furnishings, yet the apartment still retains a traditional feel matching the exterior of the property. And both spacious and cozy at the same time. We would stay there again without hesitation.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

25 Oct 2019

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

Lovely stay

Great place in great location. Lovely, friendly hosts who had lots of helpful advice about the area and restaurants. Online it did say the apartment had a fire place, however this was not a working fireplace. Place was still lovely to stay in and very clean with well equipped kitchen. Thank you for a fantastic few days in Fort Augustus!

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

26 Sept 2019

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

Wonderful experience

Great location to see all the sites. Chris and Felicity were fantastic hosts with unbelievable local information for touring. Our apartment 3 was spacious clean and had all the necessities for a fantastic experience. So far it has been the highlight of our highlands trip and would highly recommend this spot.

About the host

Hosted by Felicity Rogers

We, Chris & Felicity are local and have lived in The Old Convent since 1994. We managed to buy this beautiful old building in 2009 and have been lovingly renovating it to a (we hope) very high standard keeping a lot of the original features but adding some modern and quirky touches.

Why they chose this property

The Old Convent is in the picturesque village of Fort Augustus on the southern tip of Loch Ness and is geographically the centre of the Highlands. We are surrounded by beautiful scenery and an abundance of wildlife plus the odd castle or two! Fort Augustus has all the amenities you may need.