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

Escape to luxury in this Scottish Highlands retreat where you can unwind after exploring Loch Ness then relax at The Highland Club Spa.

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Indoor pool, a heated pool
Miscellaneous
Point of interest
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

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

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • WiFi available (fee applies)

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Bicycle on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Fort Augustus, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Clansman Centre - 10 min walk
  • Allt na Criche - 3 min drive
  • Clog and Craft Shop - 9 min drive
  • Urquhart Castle - 21 min drive
  • The Falls of Foyers - 62 min drive

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. Lochaber Geopark and Suidhe Viewpoint are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alyce

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

Christian R.

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

Perry

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

Peter B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

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

Matt L.

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

Amy H.

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

Shivakumar

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

8/10 Good

Peter G.

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

Liliana C., Illinois, USA

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

10/10 Excellent

Antonio C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Base for the Highlands
Just Wow, from the moment you arrive at the gates the property itself is impressive. The house was a great base from which we explored Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Eilean Doran, Isle of Skye etc. The kitchen is small and seperate, but since we only made coffee and light breakfast it was no big deal. The shower is AMAZING! and was wonderful after a day of exploring. The residence is a short walk to town with lots of shops etc. The only suggestion I would make to improve the property is a WiFi booster/repeater on the ground floor as the master bedroom does not get WiFi and blocks mobile data. Would stay there again in a heart beat!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

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

David B.

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

Jonathan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ISABELLE C.

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.

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

DEBORAH E.

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

Morgane L., FRANCE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GENIAL - MAGNIFIQUE
Au top
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Xavier C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super !
Magnifique endroit, très bien situé pour graviter autour du Loch Ness. L’appartement est propre, convivial. Vraiment rien à redire
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bilderbuch-Urlaub in Schottlands Highlands
Es war eine traumhaft schöne Woche. Wir hatten alles was wir brauchten. Das fußläufig erreichbare Dorf, die Umgebung des ehem. Klosters, die freundlichen Menschen, das Schwillbad (unkompliziert buchbar), das urgemütliche Spielezimmer mit Billard, Schach, Backgammon, etc.), (für den Fitnessraum war leider keine Zeit mehr): wir waren restlos begeistert. Als zu Anfang die Heizung nicht ansprang, war noch am selben Tag der Service da und hat direkt für Abhilfe gesorgt.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Mandy M.

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

6/10 Okay

Freddy P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Fugtig oplevelse i ombygget kloster
Dejligt feriested med gode udenoms faciliteter og med en fantastisk placering ved Fort Augustus og Loch Nees. Billederne som vi fik forevist, da vi bookede via VRBO, stemte desværre ikke overens med de faktiske forhold i den lejlighed, som vi fik tildelt. Det ene badeværelse og selve master bedroom var placeret i et tidligere krudtlager, og der var INGEN vinduer i rummene og ingen dør mellem rummene. Der var ikke en velfungerende ventialtion, og der blev meget fugtigt og tøj og sengetøj blev desværre koldt og klamt!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheree P.

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

Shailesh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property in a Grand Setting
As listed by the owner the photos don’t do this property justice.. it’s a beautiful apartment in a historic building in a stunning setting overseeing the Loch Ness. The apartment is fitted with all the modern amenities and comforts and retains the charm and character of the old Abbey. Could not have asked for a better place to stay.. Thank you Mike..
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Roland C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Scotland holiday
Very nice and pleasant stay. The tennis court was great and the kids enjoyed playing football around the property. Close to lots of activities which we made the most of. Accommodation was bit weird with bedrooms on ground floor but we got used to it. Overall clean and we could connect to Netflix etc...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020