Luxury Self Catering Apartment with Swimming Pool in the Grounds of a Monastery on Loch Ness

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9.7
Outstanding(29 Reviews)

Apartment in Fort Augustus

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 2 baths

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About this apartment rental

Caladh (meaning 'Haven' in Gaelic) is a very large one bedroom apartment and is the epitome of luxury. A stunning living room with views down Loch Ness and the quality and comfort of its furnishings with their traditional Scottish influences, make this is a retreat within a retreat. Don't be misled by the description 'one-bedroom' ... this is an exceptionally spacious property.
The flat's large entrance hall is accessed from the old cloisters and has a heated 'boot -room' area (for those wet days that can happen in Scotland) and toilet/shower room.

As you enter the body of the flat from this entrance hall there is a well-equipped open-plan kitchen on your left (including a Nespresso coffee machine for coffee-heads) and, on your right, steps lead to a raised double-height living room where two large Gothic-style windows allow spectacular views of Loch Ness beyond manicured lawns and mature trees. The immediate sensation is stillness and silence. (You just know that you can write that book in this place)

The luxurious master bedroom (all fabrics and furnishings are from Anta Scotland) is situated on a mezzanine level. Large double-height curtains are opened and closed from the bedside so that you can be cocooned in comfort at night and view Loch Ness from your bed first thing in the morning.

The bathroom is opulent with both a large shower and a large bath (with top quality Hansgrohe fittings) as well as under floor heating.

Adjoining dressing area with two large double wardrobes and a separate 'snug' room ( with a second TV and internet access) complete the picture.

Whatever your need ... the perfect romantic break. the place to celebrate a special wedding anniversary, to 'retreat' and recharge, write that book, climb a Munro, get fit, chill out and reflect on life ... there is no place better than this apartment.

Our property manager will meet you on arrival and show you to your accommodation where a welcome pack will be waiting for you.

Key Features:

PROPERTY TYPE: Large one bedroom luxury apartment with Mezzanine with views over Loch Ness

ENTRANCE HALL: with heated 'boot' area and separate wc with shower.

KITCHEN: with cooker, hob, "Nespresso" Coffee Machine, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing wachine, iron. The kitchen is fitted out to a very high specification and finished with granite work tops.

DINING AREA: with a large handmade oak table and six chairs.

LOUNGE: a large double height room with high quality furnishings, remote control curtains, flat screen TV with Sky, docking station for iPod, WiFi, views over landscaped gardens and Loch Ness.

BEDROOM: Spacious bedroom with superking bed and views over Loch Ness.

BATHROOM: Large shower and double ended bath. Highest quality Hansgrohe fittings with power shower. Under floor heating.

DRESSING AREA: Two large double wardrobes with internal lighting and drawers.

SNUG AREA: Leading off the dressing area, comfortable 2 seater sofa (actually a sofa bed) with views over Loch Ness, feature window, flat screen TV.

GENERAL: The apartment includes central heating, telephone, wifi, high quality Egyptian cotton linen, Highland Soaps organic toiletries, luxury welcome pack, supply of Nespresso coffee, Spa robes.

ENTERTAINMENT: Flat screen TV with Sky in lounge, flat screen TV in snug, stereo, iPod docking, board Games, books. tennis rackets and balls.
COMMUNAL FACILITIES: Pool, sauna & steam room, gym, The Highland Club Lounge with snooker and WiFi, extensive gardens (20 acres), BBQ, table tennis, tennis court & croquet.

SUITABILITY: Perfect romantic break. Suitable for the elderly, Special family gatherings in combination with other properties. Sorry - no smokers or pets

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Reviews

9.7
Outstanding(29 Reviews)
10.0
Dec 2023
Amazing place, totally out of this world, perfect to get away from the busy everyday life. The monastery is magical, walking around the beautiful corridors, the courtyard, or just walking out to the lake, the whole place is so serene and blissful. The apartment has huge windows overlooking the lake, the place is very warm, cozy, perfect to snuggle up with a good book and tea. The stars at night, reflecting on the lake, just gorgeous! The location is perfect to explore the Highlands, lots of hiking routes and shops are nearby. Absolutely would recommend this place and definitely will return!
10.0
Sep 2022
Es waren wunderschöne Tage und es gibt nicht vie auszusetzen. Lediglich die Pölster im Wohnzimmer verlieren ständig Federn, welche sich dann im Zimmer verteilen. Die Einrichtung ist allgemein schon etwas älter, aber sauber und funktionsfähig.
10.0
Mar 2022
Great place in a great location
Great place in a great location
After two postponed attempts, due to the world falling apart, we eventually made it and are we glad we did. We were astonished by the size and quality of the apartment which on their own would have been perfect but with the availability amenities on site this was beyond expectations. We were sorry to leave but hope to return in the future.
10.0
Nov 2019
Perfect!
Perfect!
We have visited the highlands every year for 20+ years, and this is the best place we have stayed. The apartment was clean, updated and very comfortable even for a week long stay. We would definitely return.
10.0
Sep 2019
WOW!
WOW!
We were absolutely blown away with our stay at Caladh!! We will definitely be back again, and plan to stay for at least 1 full week. The facility was beautiful, and out unit could not have been any nicer!
10.0
Sep 2019
Luxury and peaceful holiday home with fantastic views of Loch Ness... look forward to coming back
Luxury and peaceful holiday home with fantastic views of Loch Ness... look forward to coming back
Luxury, peaceful and spacious holiday home. Fantastic views of Loch Ness and a 5 minute walk into Fort Augustus.
8.0
Aug 2019
A lovely apartment in a beautiful location
A lovely apartment in a beautiful location
Our one-week stay at Caladh was very nice. As a family of three (two adults and an eight year old) we found the apartment to be very spacious and well equipped. It's very quiet at night and the thick curtains provide good coverage to keep the room dark during early dawns. Our son slept on the sofa bed, which was comfortable and set in a private snug off the mezzanine level, which was more like a second bedroom separated from the main bedroom by a short corridor containing large wardrobes. It was a bit annoying to be charged an extra £35 for sofa-bed linen after paying such a high price for the apartment and we were also disappointed that we didn't get the welcome pack or champagne that other holiday makers staying in this apartment have mentioned. These niggles aside, the kitchen had everything we needed to self-cater and there were other nice touches, such as books, a drawing pad and pencils etc. which our son appreciated. The long entrance hall also provided a good space to leave our wellies and wet coats. We used the pool most days, but found it difficult to book at a convenient time if going out for the day. It is open from 9 am to 9pm, but you can only book one (one-hour) swimming slot per day, and the pool is limited to 16 people per hour so the slots fill up quickly at peak periods (there are a lot of apartments at the abbey). We would have appreciated the option of booking earlier slots from 7am. The abbey grounds are lovely and Fort Augustus has a fair number of shops and places to eat. It took us an hour or so to look around everything and just a few minutes to walk in to the village from the abbey. We would consider visiting and staying at the Highland Club again, but for a shorter stay as the drives between locations of interest in the highlands are very long. We thought it would be a great base, and it was, but by the end of the week we began wishing we had spent 3 to 4 days at the Highland Club and moved to the west coast for another 3 or 4. The estimated travel times to Inverness, Fort William, and other locations like Eilean Donan Castle were approximately one hour on google maps, but in reality, the twisty Highland roads take longer to drive (roughly 1.5 hours to Inverness and Fort William one day, with return trips of 2 hours and 1 hour respectively because of traffic). There are motorhomes and coaches everywhere slowing down traffic. In sum, this is a great apartment, perhaps a little over priced for us because of the extra bedding charge, lack of a welcome pack and difficulty getting good pool access. Just be prepared to drive if using Fort Augustus as a base for exploring the Highlands.
10.0
Jun 2019
Highland Escape
Highland Escape
A beautiful, spotlessly clean apartment in stunning surroundings. We have stayed at Highland Club before. The Boathouse restaurant was very good and represented good value for money. The village of Fort Augustus has a lot to off and I would happily recommend the Highland Club. I’ll be staying again in the future. Only one tiny criticism. Could do with a tv in the main bedroom.

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Fort Augustus?

The average price for a rental in Fort Augustus is $220 per night. This rental is $98 above the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

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