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Moat House 1 - Abbey

Fort Augustus - Loch Ness, Fort Augustus Abbey - Loch Ness

Moat House 1 - Highland Retreat - Fort Augustus Abbey - Sleeps 4 (plus 2)

Fort Augustus Abbey a Grade A listed building. The property has 2 bedroom but will sleep 6 with the use of a sofa bed.

Short break available all year - minimum stay 3 nights.

This spacious apartment has ground floor access(ideal if you are bringing a pushchair) situated in the historic abbey at Fort Augustus on the shores of the southern tip of Loch Ness, 32 miles south of Inverness and 40 miles from Inverness airport. The accommodation is set over two floors (with access from the ground floor and 1st floor level) and occupies one of the oldest parts of the original fort, the armoury & powder rooms of the original military garrison of Fort Augustus, built by General Wade. There is some fascinating architecture in this apartment with complex vaulted ceiling shapes. Combine this with the many wonderful paintings on the walls throughout the apartment hung by the owners from their own Art Gallery and you have a unique self catering holiday apartment. Quite frankly you won't want to leave even for sightseeing! though you might tear yourself away to have a look for Nessie in nearby Loch Ness.

Accommodation

The accommodation is set over two floors with the downstairs floor being the two bedrooms and main bathroom From the external ground floor entrance, you enter the main sleeping area with two bedrooms and the bathroom. The spacious and stylish master bedroom has a super vaulted ceiling, and is en suite with roll top bath and real slate floors. (The master bedroom was orginally the armoury so does not have any windows.) The other bedroom has two single beds and though it is not en-suite the bathroom is immediately outside this bedroom.

Upstairs leads you to the living area where you find the open plan dining/sitting room. The separate kitchen is compact with quality furniture fittings and equipped to a high standard. You can also access the apartment at this 1st floor level via the Moat House main entrance.

Facilities

The apartment has lovely paintings (prints) throughout supplied from the owners art gallery, many are from the Jack Vettriano collection.

• Very comfortable lounge with dining area Digital TV / DVD / CD / video / radio
• Spacious King bedroom with TV / DVD and en suite with roll top bath and a seperate shower.
• Twin bedroom with TV / DVD
• Separate family bathroom adjacent with bath
• There is a sofa bed in the lounge to accommodate 2 extra people.
• Gas central heating Separate galley kitchen - kitchen equipment includes: Gas hob & electric oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, ironing facilities.
• Hair dryer
• Travel cot and high chair available on request.

Included in the price

• Electricity - Gas - Bed linen and towels.

Other Facilities Available

Tennis court, croquet, table tennis, giant chess, boules and other activities are available within the grounds of the Abbey. Loch side barbecue and seating area on the Monastery lawn. The Boathouse Restaurant, on the shores of Loch Ness, is just a few minutes walk away (please contact the restaurant direct for opening times - 01320 366682) and the luxurious Club Lounge with billiards table, wireless internet access and comfortable seating is available for your use. 

Good Housekeeping Deposit of £50.00 required.

Please note. Renovation work on other buildings may be in progress during your stay. As the Moat House itself is completely finished, you should not be inconvenienced, although this can not be guaranteed.  The prices for the apartment have been set to take the building work into consideration.

 Best Features

• Fort Augustus shops, restaurants & pubs - 3 minutes walk
• Extensive grounds to Loch Ness shore
• Superb paintings throughout and interesting features