The Highland Club in Fort Augustus provides accommodations with a garden, barbecue facilities, and a shared lounge. The accommodation features a sauna, hammam, family-friendly restaurant, and free Wifi. Featuring a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, each unit also comes with a safety deposit box, a satellite flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, wardrobe, and a seating area with a sofa. There's a private bathroom with bath in every unit, along with bathrobes, slippers, and a hair dryer. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne, fruit, and chocolates or cookies. The guest house also provides an indoor pool and a fitness center for guests to relax in. You can play billiards, table tennis, and tennis at The Highland Club. Cycling, fishing, and canoeing are possible within the area, and the accommodation offers water sports facilities. Urquhart Castle is 16 miles from The Highland Club. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 41 miles from the guest house.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is beautiful. The kids loved the indoor recreational activities (ping pong table!) that were nice to utilize when the weather was too cold and rainy to play outside. The views were fantastic. The welcome hamper was lovely and well...
  • Cusmano
    United States of America United States of America
    Spectacular property in great condition…use of the pool and spa needed to be booked as was very much in demand thus not always available
  • Denise
    United States of America United States of America
    The building was historic and gorgeous. We had a one bedroom and a two bedrooms apartment for our 6 person family. The apartments were beautiful and comfortable, well furnished. Location was perfect, right on the Loch Ness. Staff was attentive.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.6Based on 144 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

In 2003 The Santon Group, a respected developer of listed buildings, purchased the dilapidated Grade A listed buildings and grounds of St Benedict's Abbey. A £30 million conversion of the site into The Highland Club was embarked upon and finally completed in 2012. The Santon Group is dedicated to preserving the special character and many beautiful features of the Abbey, its cloisters and the great towers that make it such a landmark. However, inside a programme of total renovation and discreet building has transformed the original spartan accommodation into 97 distinctive one, two and three bedroom apartments. In addition, there are 12 charming cottages in the grounds. Today the austerity of monastic life has given way to the warmth of modern leisure living. The Highland Club is managed by a team of helpful on site staff who are overseen by the ever friendly Highland Club Manager, Mark Dallas.

Property info

The Highland Club is a collection of 4 and 5 star self catered apartments (serviced daily) set in 20 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds on the south shore of Loch Ness, also cradled by the Caledonian Canal and the River Tarff. It occupies Grade A listed gothic buildings, originally the 1729 English fortification which became St Benedict’s Abbey. Located in the centre of The Highlands, Fort Augustus Abbey provides comfortable, private apartments as a relaxing base from which to explore Urquhart Castle, Culloden, Clava Cairns, Skye, Ben Nevis and whisky distilleries. The Highland Club is unique, steeped as it is in centuries of Scottish history, and a special, relaxing place to stay – either on a self-catered holiday or as an owner of one of the luxury residences. Amenities exclusively for use by those who are staying with us include an indoor pool, steam and sauna, the club lounge and snooker room. Within the grounds there is a tennis court and many other facilities including outdoor chess in the Cloister Garden, table tennis, badminton, croquet, boules, 5-a-side football and a cricket pitch with nets. The Boathouse Restaurant with its exclusive Loch side view is available...

Neighborhood info

The Highland Club is set within 20 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds on the shores of Loch Ness in the quiet and charming village of Fort Augustus. Fort Augustus offers spectacular views down Loch Ness and is a a popular destination for walkers and cyclists with many beautiful walks around the area, the most popular being the Great Glen Way.

Languages Spoken

Czech,English,Lithuanian,Dutch,Portuguese,Slovak

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Boathouse Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British • Turkish
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of The Highland Club
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Archery
  • Tennis equipment
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Fishing
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    • Safe
    General
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Smoke-free property
    • Laptop safe
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Indoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Heated pool
    Spa
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    Languages Spoken
    • Czech
    • English
    • Lithuanian
    • Dutch
    • Portuguese
    • Slovak

    House rules

    The Highland Club takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of GBP 200 is required on arrival. That's about USD 248. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 1 are welcome.

    Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash The Highland Club accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Late check-ins between 20:00 and 22:00 is possible by prior arrangement and for an additional fee of GBP 25.

    The property cannot accommodate any arrivals after 22:00.

    Please note that the property is located in a building with no elevator.

    Please inform The Highland Club of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    A damage deposit of £200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    License number: Abbey Church 2 (HI-50071-F); Abbey Church 3 (HI-50104-F); Abbey Church 4 (HI-50161-F); Abbey Church 5 (HI50103-F); Abbey Church 10 (H50106-F); Abbey Church 11 (HI-50107-F); Abbey Church 12 (HI-50353-F); Abbey Church 15 (HI-50129-F); Abbey Church 16 (HI-50130-F); Abbey Church 17 (HI-50131-F); Abbey Church 21 (HI-50153-F); Abbey Church 23 (HI-50132-F); Brothers Wing 6 (HI-50152-F); Old School 7 (HI-50156-F); and Monastery 16 (HI-50155-f); Courtyard Cottage 3 (HI-50710-F), C

    FAQs about The Highland Club

    • The Highland Club offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness center
      • Sauna
      • Turkish/Steam Bath
      • Cycling
      • Playground
      • Pool table
      • Game room
      • Ping-pong
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Swimming pool
      • Tennis equipment
      • Water sports facilities on site
      • Archery

    • The Highland Club is 800 feet from the center of Fort Augustus. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Highland Club has 1 restaurant:

      • The Boathouse Restaurant

    • Check-in at The Highland Club is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at The Highland Club may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Room options at The Highland Club include:

      • Apartment