Highland Home : Moat house 1 An individual house your gateway to the Highlands

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Exceptional

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Gym
Washer
Pool
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Fort Augustus, Scotland

Clansman Centre
‪10 min walk‬
Allt na Criche
‪3 min drive‬
Urquhart Castle
‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

3 Twin Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Large master bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Second bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Moat house 1 is a beautify located house on the edge of the cricket green facing the village

One of the many benefit’s is the down stairs entrance , just opposite the car park for easy entrance and departure

Moat house has 2 bedrooms downstairs both with bathrooms , The main feature being the space and the roll top bath and separate shower

The master bedroom has been specially designed as it was once the main armoury during the highland clearances of the 17 century when the Monastery was a fort

The second bedroom has 3 single beds ideal for adults or children

Up stairs is your own lounge and separate kitchen

The lounge has a Screen TV, DVD/CD player.

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 ? .

Property manager

Mark Gask / Kim curson

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Gym

Outdoor Space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 7

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Fort Augustus

Fort Augustus is home to this vacation home. Allt na Criche and Lochy Bay are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Clog and Craft Shop and Invergarry & Fort Augustus Railway Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider Great Glen Water Park and Highland Soaps.

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Fort Augustus, Scotland

What's nearby

Clansman Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Allt na Criche - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Urquhart Castle - 21 min drive - 27.7 km
Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition - 24 min drive - 31.1 km
The Falls of Foyers - 62 min drive - 81.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪The Lock Inn - ‬8 min walk
‪The Moorings - ‬7 min walk
‪The Fish & Chip Monster Co - ‬10 min walk
‪Canalside Fish & Chip Shop - ‬8 min walk
‪The Boathouse - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Highland Home : Moat house 1 An individual house your gateway to the Highlands have a pool?

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

Is Highland Home : Moat house 1 An individual house your gateway to the Highlands pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Highland Home : Moat house 1 An individual house your gateway to the Highlands?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Highland Home : Moat house 1 An individual house your gateway to the Highlands?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Highland Home : Moat house 1 An individual house your gateway to the Highlands located?

This family-friendly Fort Augustus vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Clansman Centre and Allt na Criche. Suidhe Viewpoint and Drynachan Woodturning Gallery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Travis N.

Dec 22, 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Oct 23, 2024

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

Perfect getaway

This was a perfect property for our time in the Fort Augustus area. Next time we will allow more time in our schedule to enjoy the amenities!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH E.

Jul 22, 2024

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

fantastic

Great property, great region...it was a dream

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian R.

May 17, 2024

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

Great stay

The place was great. Nicer inside than the pictures convey. Clean and convenient location along the Loch. Would stay again her next time.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Sep 9, 2023

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

Perfect Stay!

The location, property and town were all perfect! We were able to day trip to Glenfinnan, Inverness and Isle of Sky. Used the tennis courts, pool, and strolled the bank of Loch Ness. The CaledonIan Canal locks in Ft. Augustus are a real bonus. Would definitely return to the Monastery for a stay and highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liliana C., Illinois, USA

Aug 4, 2023

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

Wonderful property!

We stayed in Moat House 1 at St. Benedicts Abbey. It was a great location for our day visits to the Isle of Skye. The property is right on Loch Ness and the grounds are beautiful. It’s location to the town was great too. We did some shopping and ordered dinner a few nights. The property was clean and provided us all we needed for our family of 4. There was plenty of activities to do on the grounds. There was someone to greet us and explain everything upon our arrival. That was very much appreciated. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mandy M.

Aug 18, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for a Loch Ness stay

The Highland club is a perfect location to stay if you plan to stay on Loch Ness. The town is just right outside the fence of the Abbey so everything is in walking distance. The Fish and Chips at the Loch Inn may be some of the best we had in Scotland. There is plants of room to spread out in the apartment. The check-in process is tricky here because there are three different property management companies at the Abby. I saw many, many people confused as to how to check-in when they arrived. That seems to be universal for staying there, not just for this specific apartment. I would definitely stay here again. Such a cool spot.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheree P.

Jun 14, 2022

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

Beautiful setting

This is a beautiful property in a quiet setting. There are many good restaurants and bakeries nearby. The property was well maintained. There was a small error with the booking but the housekeeping crew did a great job getting the place together on short notice and we were given a thorough orientation of the property. We enjoyed our stay and would do it again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol S., Scioto Furnace

Oct 6, 2019

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

Beautiful property and nice area!

Easy to rent, property owner was responsive and the home was gorgeous.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M., Ottawa, Canada

Aug 17, 2019

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

Our stay in the Highlands

Wonderful property nicely situated on Loc Ness

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Virginia G.

Jan 4, 2019

The house was awesome!

The moathouse was clean, well equipped, spacious, and in an ideal location. An easy choice with my 3 Littles and would highly recommend to other families.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Aug 7, 2017

Can't stay in a castle, this is your next best. Beautiful apartment and exceptional property.

The apartment was just great for the family. Kitchen has everything you would need for your stay. We loved Ft. Augustus and the canal and great restaurants along it's banks. The grounds of the monestary are beautiful and so is the building and common spaces. I would recommend to others.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W., Knoxville, TN

Jul 14, 2017

Lovely property and convenient location

We loved our stay here. The apartment was very clean and had everything we needed and the owner was very easy to communicate with. Gary and Clare at the property were so helpful and went above and beyond. We really enjoyed exploring Ft. Augustus and also went to Urquhart Castle, Glen Affric, Culloden Battlefield, and Clava and Corrimony Cairns during our stay. Our kids loved exploring the grounds and the view and access to Loch Ness were a highlight of our trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alyce

Sep 15, 2024

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

Loved our stay, only wish it was longer! Spacious accommodations and beautiful surroundings. Could not fault it. Would love to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Sep 13, 2024

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

Fishing trip

Excellent accommodation it is fantastic and would thoroughly recommend.😄

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Sep 1, 2024

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

The property was very unique and we enjoyed the amenities. We wish we could have had more time to make use of all the amenities available. We loved the historical aspects of the property. The Moat House was also very unique and was well equipped with everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shivakumar

Aug 15, 2024

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

Amazing stay! Mark was very inviting. The location is inside the fort! Its beautiful. The house is very nice. We had 2 elderly,they struggled with the stairs. If you have young family, its an amazing property. The bath tub doesn't have shower head, so only one shower to use. Outside there is a restaurant too, we didnt use it though. The surroundings are amazing.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan J.

Aug 10, 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ISABELLE C.

Aug 7, 2024

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

Tres beau logement

Appartement dans l'ancienne abbaye, très bien équipé, très propre, dans un cadre magnifique

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simone v.

Jul 26, 2024

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

Noch schöner als erwartet...

Ein tolles und sehr entspannendes Ende unseres Roadtrips durch UK... Der Empfang war äußerst freundlich und das Moat House für uns 5 perfekt ausgestattet! Wir kommen bestimmt wieder!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

May 6, 2024

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

Wonderful stay!

Really great place! The Highland Club is beautiful with lots to do. We loved Moat House 1. Comfy beds, great shower and bathtub. Nice sitting room upstairs and kitchen is pretty and updated. The kids (15, 19 & 21) all loved it! The cloisters were beautiful and the whole area is just great! I really recommend it!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgane L., FRANCE

Nov 6, 2023

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

GENIAL - MAGNIFIQUE

Au top

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Peter G.

Sep 27, 2023

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

A short trip to the highlands

We have stayed in this location before and found it very good for the walks and wonderful scenery. Accommodation was as advertised main bedroom has no windows so no access to wifi or any signal. Kitchen is small and compact.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

Sep 11, 2023

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

A hidden gem

This place was amazing. Fort Augustus is a great base for a wide variety of highland daytrips and this place was a perfect little home away from home. It's only about a two minute walk to the heart of the small town from your front door. The swimming pool is neat, the grounds are interesting to walk, and the restaurant was lovely.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Aug 21, 2023

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

Such a lovely stay

Wished we had stayed longer than the three days we had for Moat House 1. The property was perfect for our party size, really well equipped and plenty of space in an amazing setting. Thanks to the hosts.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023