This property starts out a bit mysterious and then becomes a place you will never want to leave.The beauty of the Abbey itself is otherworldly. If you've ever wanted the experience of staying in a castle, you might just get your wish if you stay here. While the apartment was modern and full of all the comforts of home (including super cozy beds), you will feel like you're in another time altogether when you look out those incredible windows or walk the hallways to access the pool or play chess in the courtyard. This place is special. Our family didn't want to leave after our 3 days spent here. The stairs will make you rethink running back up to the apartment for that jacket you forgot to grab. But they were so worth it! Lots of restaurants and activities in walking distance.

Great location and property. We enjoyed the views from the family room. The bedrooms were comfortable and clean. The only complaint was that when we checked in the rooms smelled musty but once we aired them by opening the windows, it was fine in a few hours.

Visiting Scotland with my wife and three children (14, 12, 10). We spent the first 1/3 of our trip at the Abbey and we were not disappointed. The rental was clean, comfortable, and well appointed. But more than that, it was very unique… can’t say I’ve ever stayed anywhere that was so steeped in history. The view from the 4th story windows of the loch, mountains, and abbey grounds were truly beautiful. We enjoyed exploring the building and grounds so much that the kids were disappointed if I kept them off-property too late - they were huge fans of the oversized chess game in the courtyard. We found ourselves regretting our departure after only 4 nights. Location-wise, we planned activities between Fort William and Inverness for this leg of the journey and enjoyed the drive to each. We even picked up a few unplanned stops along the way as we drove along Loch Ness. Locally, it was an easy walk from the abbey to Fort Augustus. We were able to find dinner, groceries, and shopping within a very short stroll. We would definitely book again. This was one of my personal favorite rentals I have ever secured through VRBO.

The apartment was spacious for the 5 of us & was clean & well stocked. There were dvds, games, books, paddles & racquets, balls, etc. The beds were very comfortable & I had the best sleeps of our vacation. The bathrooms were spacious & the master bedroom was lovely though unfortunately we had to give it up to our son & his family. :( The service from the Highland Club was very quick & efficient. We wanted extra towels for swimming & they were delivered right away. We also asked for a deep frying pan, as the one supplied was quite grotty, and it was also delivered right away. As for the atmosphere of staying in an old abbey, it was awesome, especially walking the cloisters. We used the swimming pool every day and had a few rousing games of table tennis & pool. Walking the area was easy and scenic & we even managed to find a sheep farm with plenty of young lambs running about. We were also fortunate enough to catch a cricket game on the lawn of the club. There are a couple of things to be aware of though. The hot water in the apartment is extremely hot & can scald quickly so you have to be very careful. It might be an idea to reduce the temperature setting, especially if children are using the space. Also, the floor tiles in the swimming pool change area are treacherous when wet. Other than those 2 issues we had a wonderful time & would highly recommend The Gruinyards.

We had a delightful stay at The Abbey, the apartment was lovely and spacious and within walking distance of everything we wanted to do. The staff were quick to respond with questions and we truly enjoyed our stay.

History, beauty, comfort, and friendliness. Plus the rabbits in the gardens everywhere. We didn't even miss an elevator. Thank you for everything and regards to Nessie

We had a wonderful, relaxing time & are so grateful we found this place!

Great position and views, nice little town with locks and loch, good walks. Property well furnished, attentive owner, friendly staff. Good facilities (pool etc) in the complex, all well kept. Bedrooms very different sizes - tough decision if you're using both.

I have just returned from a week staying at Gruinyards with my 18 yr old son and his mate. We all had an amazing time. The apartment has the most stunning view of the loch and I could just have sat in the lounge and looked at the view all week. The apartment was spotlessly clean and incredibly well equipped and the en-suite bathroom is superb. We visit the Highland Club every year and so know the area and enjoyed walking as usual, hired bikes in Fort William ( so disappointed can no longer hire bikes in the local hardware store) and clay pigeon shooting at Rothiemurchus. The boathouse restaurant was closed for refurb unfortunately but we ate in The Bothy across the road despite the poor reviews but we had an excellent meal. Can’t wait for our next trip and hope Gruinyards is available as it is the nicest apartment we have stayed in at the Club.

I took my partner and kids 7 and 9 and our friend. The drive to Gruinyards from Glasgow was perfect. Stunning scenery. The monastery itself is a beautiful building. The apartment in question is a good few minutes walk from the car park, up 70+ stairs. I know this is mentioned in the ad, but if like us you’re taking shopping up it is hard work! The apartment is sizeable and there’s plenty to keep you occupied. The place was clean and airy. The views are unbelievable, particularly the Loch. In walking distance is a small village with everything you’ll need. Would definitely recommend!!!

The property is lovely and everything about it exceeded our expectations. It's a trip we will remember fondly for many years and we would love to come back. Thank you for sharing such a lovely place with us!

One of the most wonderful places I have stayed in the world. Plenty of room for a family of 6. High chair was very helpful. Beautiful views of the Loch. Excellent property management. Would stay again.

Well appointed property in a truly lovely location.

Die Ferienwohnung gehört zum Highland-Club und bereits bei unserer Ankunft spät am Abend staunten wir über die Anlage und unsere Wohnung. Alle Fotos bestätigten sich: altehrwürdiges Gebäude, großzügige Ferienwohnung mit allem, was man braucht, tolle Aussicht auf den Loch Ness, super Angebote vor Ort (Pool, Fitnessraum, Tennisplatz uvm ganz einfach buchbar und alles inklusive) und beste Lage für Touren zum Eilean Donan und Urquarth Castle, nach Fort William zum Jacobite Train und Glenfinnan Viadukt sowie zur Isle of Skye. Wir können diese Unterkunft für einen perfekten Schottlandurlaub nur wärmstens weiterempfehlen!!!

This is such a great place to stay. My family and I had a wonderful time exploring the area and the abbey. Thank you for sharing your place with us !

Fort Augustus and the Abbey both blew away expectations and created an unforgettable part of our Scottish adventure. Just like the pics, the Abbey is a magnificent combination of history and grandeur. With Loch ness as it's back yard, no part of the lodging did not leave an impact. Ping Pong table setting in a hall with 50 foot ceilings. Lounge that felt like the most comfortable place on Earth. Just fun at every turn,

Relaxing and peaceful break away

We had a lovely stay a Gruinyards. The location is beautiful and there's plenty to do around the abbey and the local area. The walks nearby are stunning. The apartment is great with a well equipped kitchen, main double bedroom with ensuite, twin room and separate bathroom. The views of the Loch are very nice from the lounge/kitchen. Simon and the staff were very helpful, all in all highly recommended.

Lovely apartment with lovely views out over Loch Ness. The abbey is a wonderful building to stay in with lots of food locally. We had troubles with the Wi-fi, however, with unlimited Wi-fi on our phones it was not too much of a problem for us. Comfortable beds and clean, with plenty of things to do both in and out. As warned the stairs can be hard work lol

Lovely apartment with lovely views out over Loch Ness. The abbey is a wonderful building to stay in with lots of food locally. We had troubles with the Wi-fi, however, with unlimited Wi-fi on our phones it was not too much of a problem for us. Comfortable beds and clean, with plenty of things to do both in and out. As warned the stairs can be hard work lol

Had a very nice stay. The stairs are the workout. Club room needs a bit of sprucing the rest shows the history... lovely. And Simon was the best. There for every need !!! Friendly and always helped asap with issues !!!

Très bel appartement dans une superbe abbaye. Très bon accueil. La région est magnifique. Ce fût vraiment un très beau séjour.

Sehr gut ausgestattetes und geräumiges Appartement in traumhafter Lage mit wunderschönem Ausblick

Einfach super 👍 Alles vorhanden, kein Wunsch blieb offen. Immer wieder gerne. Alle sehr freundlich 😊

This is our second time in beautiful Fort Augustus but our first time staying at Gruinyards. I honestly can’t say enough about it. Jonathan was very helpful and communicative prior to our arrival and Simon ensured we had everything we needed once we were there. Gruinyards is spacious, clean and you can’t beat the views. We hope to be back! Jen C.

This is our second time in beautiful Fort Augustus but our first time staying at Gruinyards. I honestly can’t say enough about it. Jonathan was very helpful and communicative prior to our arrival and Simon ensured we had everything we needed once we were there. Gruinyards is spacious, clean and you can’t beat the views. We hope to be back!Jen C.

Impeccable, within walking distance to the village (shops, restaurants). There were many activities on site, though we couldn't do all of them because of the rainy weather. Our kids especially loved the giant chess board, the pool and steam room. Terrific welcome on site by Charles.

My wife and two children (10 & 11) stayed at Gruinyards for 4 nights. Upon arrival the gated premises is instantly impressive. We met the management who showed us around the facility and led us to our room. The Abbey has everything a family needs to keep entertained; my kids especially enjoyed the pool, table tennis and bunny counting. The apartment itself is bright, clean and well equipped. The views of Loch Ness and the surrounding hills are amazing. While at Gruinyards, we saw some of the most vibrant Rainbows that we have ever seen. The overall location of the apartment is great. Within a short walk we were at a nearby Grocer, several Pubs, historic Caledonian Canal, gift shops and boat tours. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this property and would recommend to families such as ours.

Ein wundervolles Apartment in perfekter ruhiger Lage, man kann sich einfach nicht satt sehen am Ausblick auf Loch Ness. Das Apartment ist voll ausgestattet mit allen was man braucht. Die Betten sind total kuschelig, perfekt für erholsamen Schlaf. Ok, die Koffer 75 Stufen hochschleppen war schon etwas mühsam, aber das vergisst man gleich wieder wenn man mit so einen wundervollen Ausblick entschädigt wird. Die gesamte Anlage bietet viele Möglichkeiten um sich sportlich zu betätigen, es gibt auch ein Schwimmbad und eine Sauna. Parkplätze stehen reichlich zur Verfügung und in 5 Minuten zu Fuß ist man mitten im Örtchen Fort Augustus mit Restaurants, kleinen Geschäften und Supermarkt. Das Apartment liegt so idyllisch, auf dem Rasen hoppeln lauter Häschen, Enten schwimmen auf dem Loch Ness.....hier kann man den Altagsstress vergessen. Selbst das Wetter hat es gut mit uns gemeint und wenn es doch mal geregnet hat, wurden wir mit einem perfekten Regenbogen über Loch Ness entschädigt. Wenn das mal nicht total romantisch ist :-) Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder.

l'appartement est conforme aux photos et descriptifs et correspond parfaitement à nos attentes. les bâtiments sont juste superbes et l’accueil également. les lieux aux alentours sont d'une simplicité et d'un calme en accord avec l'endroit. c'est ce que nous cherchions, le calme et la simplicité en famille.

Unlike anything I've ever seen, The Gruinyards is quite spectacular. Even Charlie checking us in said it has the best view of all the apartments in the building. Hard to manage though if you are a heavy packer or out of shape (no elevator-and the apartment is on the American 4th floor...75 steps to the top) but the views are worth it! Gorgeous grounds, well maintained and loved, and the apartment was everything you could want. The washer/dryer would not seem to dry our clothes but that may be user error. Overall, this was gorgeous and loved our time there ...maybe next time we can stay longer! Beware that most things in "town" close very early!

Unlike anything I've ever seen, The Gruinyards is quite spectacular. Even Charlie checking us in said it has the best view of all the apartments in the building. Hard to manage though if you are a heavy packer or out of shape (no elevator-and the apartment is on the American 4th floor...75 steps to the top) but the views are worth it! Gorgeous grounds, well maintained and loved, and the apartment was everything you could want. The washer/dryer would not seem to dry our clothes but that may be user error. Overall, this was gorgeous and loved our time there ...maybe next time we can stay longer! Beware that most things in "town" close very early!