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Old School 7 - Captains Apartment

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

Old School 7 Captains Apartment -  Fort Augustus Abbey - Sleeps 4

Self catering apartment in Fort Augustus Abbey with views towards the hills. The apartment has 2 bedrooms.

Raised ground floor luxury self catering apartment at the historic Fort Augustus Abbey, which stands in 20 acres of beautifully maintained garden grounds at the southern end of world famous Loch Ness and which, until recently, was home to an order of Saint Benedictine monks. The apartment looks out over the grounds towards the Caledonian Canal and surrounding hills. You are literally yards from Loch Ness as the abbey grounds run right down to the shoreline. You can relax in the gardens which flow through long terraces and broad flights of Victorian steps right down to the waters edge. The access to the apartment is via the tiled and vaulted cloister walk, which runs around the beautiful cloister garden at the heart of the Abbey. This is an ideal retreat for those wanting to spend some quality time just relaxing and enjoying the refined and relaxed atmosphere of this historic Abbey.

The Abbey, the oldest building in Fort Augustus, is built on the site of an old Hanovarian fort named after William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, and the original foundations still form part of the buildings today. It was more recently a school, run by the monks, but it was closed some years ago due to financial pressures when, finally, the Monks closed the Abbey as a place of worship and the buildings were sold. Now, Fort Augustus Abbey, a Grade A listed building, has been painstakingly and tastefully renovated and converted into luxury apartment accommodation.

The shops, restaurants and bars of Fort Augustus are only a few minutes walk from the apartment and offers visitors a variety of restaurants and bars along with a small supermarket and a post office. The Caledonian Canal runs through the village and many an hour can be spent just watching the boats going through the locks on their way to and from Loch Ness, or you can take a trip on Loch Ness and do a spot of “Nessie” hunting.  If you intend touring the Highlands and Islands then Fort William, Isle of Skye and Inverness - all are within an hour's drive from your accommodation. The area around Loch Ness is perfect for walking and cycling as the Great Glen cycle route passes through the village.

To experience Loch Ness in this tranquil setting, just as the generations of St Benedictine monks before you must have done, will leave you with a holiday experience that you will surely remember and cherish forever. The apartment is furnished to best satisfy and enhance your holiday experience, regardless of external factors like the weather. When the weather here is kind, it is simply heaven on earth and when it is not so kind, Loch Ness oozes with atmosphere and mystery that is hard to find anywhere else on earth.

Facilities

Open plan living/dining/kitchen area

• This room has double height ceilings and huge original sash windows with lovely views over the grounds towards the Caledonian Canal and hills. The kitchen area, which features an island, is fully fitted with modern units and granite worktops and includes electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge, freezer, microwave and all the usual cooking utensils. Dining table for 4. The lounge area has two sofas. Flat screen TV, DVD player and CD micro-system.

Bedrooms

• Master bedroom has a king size bed and an en-suite bathroom, with black granite vanity surface, slate flooring and large mirror, including shower, bath, wash hand basin and toilet.
• Twin bedroom, bathroom adjacent with roll-top bath and shower attachment, wash hand basin and toilet.
• Full gas central heating.

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. The Monastery lawn, with loch-side barbecue and seating area.
The Boathouse Restaurant, on the shores of Loch Ness, is just a few minutes walk away and the luxurious Club Lounge with billiards table, wireless internet access and comfortable seating is available for your use.  Please note.  We have been informed that the Boathouse Restaurant is closed until further notice.

Short breaks available - minimum charge 3 nights.

Good Housekeeping Deposit of £50.00 required. 

Please note.  Renovation work on other buildings may be in progress during your stay. As the Old School 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 - short walk
• Extensive grounds to Loch Ness shore
• Quality accommodation in an exclusive Grade A listed building, with views over Loch Ness