The Ross, apartment in former monasterty on the shores of world famous Loch Ness
4.7
Outstanding(9 Reviews)Apartment in Fort Augustus
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this apartment rental
The Ross is a fabulous holiday apartment with many excellent facilities included in your rental. It sits on the second floor of the Moat House in Fort Augustus Abbey, now known as The Highland Club.
The apartment has excellent views all round the Cloister Corridors, to the cricket field, Fort Augustus village and the hills beyond.
The Ross is rather warm and cosy throughout the year with gas central heating; it is therefore an ideal base for a family holiday or enjoying quality time with friends.
Activities
Walking, riding, canoeing – there are no limits for things to to.
For many of our guests, holidays are for relaxing and The Ross is a rather quiet place to enjoy the refinary and relaxing atmosphere of this historic Abbey. Alternatively, you can use your holiday here for fun and adventure on and around Loch Ness.
Furnishings are very comfortable and the rooms are spacious, retaining many of the original Abbey features so you never forget what a lovely building you are staying in. The windows in the master bedroom for example – you will sit up in bed staring at the windows, not so much through them, but upon them, as they are so beautifully crafted.
The Accommodation: The Ross
2 Bedrooms – Sleeps 4 +1 on sofa bed in the additional snug
Second floor luxury apartment
DVD, TV, Free Wi-Fi
Views over Cloisters
Lounge/Dining Room:
The lounge/dining room is bright and spacious with views over the tree lined cricket fields towards the village of Fort Augustus. It is well equipped with comfy sofas in the lounge area with Freeview TV and DVD player with surround sound to entertain you. We also have a selection of DVD’s, board games.
Kitchen:
The kitchen is fully fitted with top spec appliances including washing machine/dryer, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave, gas hob and electric oven. All crockery, pots, utensils and all other cookware you will need during your self- catering holiday is provided – just bring yourselves and your food!
Master Bedroom:
The cosy master bedroom has views into the Cloister Garden and out towards the Caledonian Canal through the stunning stone window. It includes a king sized bed, dressing table, wide screen TV with Freeview and DVD player.
The en-suite bathroom:
has a shower, basin shaving point and heated towel rail. A hairdryer is also provided.
Twin Bedroom:
looks out towards the Abbey cricket pitch and sleeps two people on twin beds. Perfect for the kids!
Bathroom:
Bath, basin, shaving point and heated towel rail.
Reading area or snug:
A separate seating area off the upstairs hallway giving you a quiet ‘get away from it’ all space while you read or relax. It can also be used to sleep the fifth guest with the handy sofa bed.
Facilities at the abbey include:
beautiful Club Lounge in the former monks’ refectory with 12-foot snooker table and WiFi. There is also table tennis, outdoor tennis court, adventure playground for children, outdoor football and badminton nets and restaurant. There is, additionally a BBQ area with picnic tables facing the world famous Loch Ness, cricket pitch and croquet lawn. Fishing is also available from the Lochside.
The swimming pool complex is operated by facilities company who charge a premium for entry to the pool. Restrictions apply. We will send booking and payment link closer to arrival time.
Fort Augustus Village:
The village is a few minutes’ walk away from Highland Club Scotland, with shops including a grocery store, pharmacy and post office. There is also a butcher’s, Caledonian Canal visitor centre, petrol station and gift shops.
In addition to the on site Boathouse restaurant in the grounds of the Abbey, there are some lovely places to eat in the village.
The famous Caledonian Canal was built by Thomas Telford and runs through the centre of the village. Watching boats going up and down the ladder of 5 locks is a fascinating way to relax with beverage in hand. The floodlit locks at night is a rather spectacular sight. Boat trips leave the village regularly while there is a bus service to Inverness and Fort William.
Extras included in booking The Ross:
All bed linen and towels
Tea, coffee and sugar
Access to Club Lounge
Access to Highland Club facilites which include:
Gym, tennis court, football pitch, table tennis, snooker table, and swimming pool complex (pool is for a small premium, we will send details upon booking).
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.
The apartment has excellent views all round the Cloister Corridors, to the cricket field, Fort Augustus village and the hills beyond.
The Ross is rather warm and cosy throughout the year with gas central heating; it is therefore an ideal base for a family holiday or enjoying quality time with friends.
Activities
Walking, riding, canoeing – there are no limits for things to to.
For many of our guests, holidays are for relaxing and The Ross is a rather quiet place to enjoy the refinary and relaxing atmosphere of this historic Abbey. Alternatively, you can use your holiday here for fun and adventure on and around Loch Ness.
Furnishings are very comfortable and the rooms are spacious, retaining many of the original Abbey features so you never forget what a lovely building you are staying in. The windows in the master bedroom for example – you will sit up in bed staring at the windows, not so much through them, but upon them, as they are so beautifully crafted.
The Accommodation: The Ross
2 Bedrooms – Sleeps 4 +1 on sofa bed in the additional snug
Second floor luxury apartment
DVD, TV, Free Wi-Fi
Views over Cloisters
Lounge/Dining Room:
The lounge/dining room is bright and spacious with views over the tree lined cricket fields towards the village of Fort Augustus. It is well equipped with comfy sofas in the lounge area with Freeview TV and DVD player with surround sound to entertain you. We also have a selection of DVD’s, board games.
Kitchen:
The kitchen is fully fitted with top spec appliances including washing machine/dryer, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave, gas hob and electric oven. All crockery, pots, utensils and all other cookware you will need during your self- catering holiday is provided – just bring yourselves and your food!
Master Bedroom:
The cosy master bedroom has views into the Cloister Garden and out towards the Caledonian Canal through the stunning stone window. It includes a king sized bed, dressing table, wide screen TV with Freeview and DVD player.
The en-suite bathroom:
has a shower, basin shaving point and heated towel rail. A hairdryer is also provided.
Twin Bedroom:
looks out towards the Abbey cricket pitch and sleeps two people on twin beds. Perfect for the kids!
Bathroom:
Bath, basin, shaving point and heated towel rail.
Reading area or snug:
A separate seating area off the upstairs hallway giving you a quiet ‘get away from it’ all space while you read or relax. It can also be used to sleep the fifth guest with the handy sofa bed.
Facilities at the abbey include:
beautiful Club Lounge in the former monks’ refectory with 12-foot snooker table and WiFi. There is also table tennis, outdoor tennis court, adventure playground for children, outdoor football and badminton nets and restaurant. There is, additionally a BBQ area with picnic tables facing the world famous Loch Ness, cricket pitch and croquet lawn. Fishing is also available from the Lochside.
The swimming pool complex is operated by facilities company who charge a premium for entry to the pool. Restrictions apply. We will send booking and payment link closer to arrival time.
Fort Augustus Village:
The village is a few minutes’ walk away from Highland Club Scotland, with shops including a grocery store, pharmacy and post office. There is also a butcher’s, Caledonian Canal visitor centre, petrol station and gift shops.
In addition to the on site Boathouse restaurant in the grounds of the Abbey, there are some lovely places to eat in the village.
The famous Caledonian Canal was built by Thomas Telford and runs through the centre of the village. Watching boats going up and down the ladder of 5 locks is a fascinating way to relax with beverage in hand. The floodlit locks at night is a rather spectacular sight. Boat trips leave the village regularly while there is a bus service to Inverness and Fort William.
Extras included in booking The Ross:
All bed linen and towels
Tea, coffee and sugar
Access to Club Lounge
Access to Highland Club facilites which include:
Gym, tennis court, football pitch, table tennis, snooker table, and swimming pool complex (pool is for a small premium, we will send details upon booking).
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.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Map of Fort Augustus
Reviews
4.7
Outstanding(9 Reviews)4.0
Great BUT too many steps for us old folk! (73+)
5.0
Magical stay!
We had a fantastic stay at the Abbey. The location was incredible and the apartment itself was well-appointed and comfortable. Terrific amenities. Five stars all around!
4.0
Great Stay
Really enjoyed staying at such a unique place. The Ross was bigger than we anticipated - upstairs living quarters and a nice downstairs living room area. Staff was incredibly friendly. I took off one star because the mattress was a little rough - we could feel each individual spring.
2.5
Tolle Lage und einzigartig
Alles in allem super. Ein paar Kleinigkeiten wären zu verbessern. Aber nicht der Rede Wert. Einzigartige Wohnung und Anlage.
5.0
Fab place to stay
Great property, amazing location and a very special building. Apartment was cosy and well stocked. There are a number of steps to get to it and more stairs within the property so be aware of that if you have mobility issues. However, thoroughly recommend for a very enjoyable holiday. Simon was great and made us feel very welcome.
5.0
Fantastic!
What an amazing place to get to stay! As history buffs, we both loved the historic site. Added to that, the accommodations were luxurious!
5.0
Highland haven
Property magnificent and surroundings breathtaking.
Apartment lovely and comfy ,although it did not have a satellite television as advertised.We also did not realise that the apartment was on two floors but accept this was our misunderstanding !
One small suggestion would be to remove the pot pourri / artificial flowers as they gave a rather tired and dusty appearance.
We will definitely be back though .
4.0
A well-managed property in a beautiful location. I was impressed with the cleaning and social distancing measures.
2.0
Excellent accommodation with lovely location
A well-managed property in a beautiful location. I was impressed with the cleaning and social distancing measures.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Fort Augustus?
The average price for a rental in Fort Augustus is R 2,539 per night. This rental is R 3,519 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Ross, apartment in former monasterty on the shores of world famous Loch Ness. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Ross, apartment in former monasterty on the shores of world famous Loch Ness. Enjoy the water!
Is The Ross, apartment in former monasterty on the shores of world famous Loch Ness pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Ross, apartment in former monasterty on the shores of world famous Loch Ness?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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