The Old Convent Holiday Apartments

The Old Convent, Fort Augustus, PH32 4DS, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>131</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
131 reviews

Felicity & Chris met us to hand over keys and show us how to use facilities in the apartment - also very helpful giving us advice on where to go in the surrounding areas etc. The apartment had everything required for our self catering stay. It exceeded our expectations... beautiful place. Beautifully renovated rooms, we were blown away by the standard of the work done and still ongoing - attention to detail absolutely beautifully done. Outside area - stunning. Able to let our dog off his lead and run around, lovely to pop out for walks. Cannot recommend this place highly enough!

Lee United Kingdom
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The Old Convent Holiday Apartments

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  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Non-smoking rooms

Situated in Fort Augustus, within 49 km of Glen Nevis and 27 km of Urquhart Castle, The Old Convent Holiday Apartments features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Outdoor seating allows guests to enjoy the fresh air. Offering mountain or garden views, each unit comes with a kitchen, a satellite flat-screen TV and DVD player, wardrobe, a washing machine and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A dishwasher, an oven and microwave are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, units have bed linen and towels. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Fort Augustus, like skiing and cycling. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 69 km from The Old Convent Holiday Apartments.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site

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Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10.0
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Fort Augustus
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  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Felicity & Chris met us to hand over keys and show us how to use facilities in the apartment - also very helpful giving us advice on where to go in the surrounding areas etc. The apartment had everything required for our self catering stay. It...”
  • Michaela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Felicity and Chris are excellent hosts. There was a major storm the day we were leaving, they were very helpful during this time and also gave us a bit extra time for us to check out as all the power went out!”
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Good location to explore the Highlands and only a short walk into Fort Augustus itself. Very tranquil with great walks and scenery. Within the apartment there was every facility that you could ask for.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Felicity & Chris.

Company review score: 9.9Based on 130 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We, Chris & Felicity are local (born and bred in the Highlands) and have lived in The Old Convent since 1994. We managed to buy this beautiful old building in 2009 and have been lovingly renovating it to a (we hope) very high standard keeping a lot of the original features but adding some little modern touches such as insulation, double glazing and central heating!

Property information

The Old Convent was originally built as a church by Lord Lovat in 1842 and known as St.Peters chapel. In 1888 it was then offered to ‘The Sister’s of Mercy’ from Elgin to use as a school and their convent, during their short occupation it was known as St.Columba’s convent. After extensive renovations were completed in March 1892 for a new order of nun’s, it was renamed St Scholastica’s Priory until 1922 when the remaining nun’s were moved to Holm Eden Abbey. Since then many people have lived in the convent including a few let’s say…’colourful’ characters!

Neighbourhood information

We think Fort Augustus is the gem of the Highlands and really has everything; not only is the village itself beautiful and interesting with the Caledonian Canal and locks running through the centre and pubs/restaurants, craft shops, visitor centres, grocery, post office, bank and petrol station all very close by (and only a ten minute walk from The Old Convent which is within the village limits). But being geographically the centre of the Highlands on the southern shores of Loch Ness makes all areas of the Highlands easily accessible. We are surrounded by beautiful scenery with an abundance of wildlife, the odd castle or two, amazing Munro’s and Corbetts for the more serious walker plus easy romantic (or not!) woodland walks on both sides of the village and don’t forget the famous Caledonian canal for a stroll. Lovely bicycle rides for all abilities (bicycle hire in the village), horse riding, fishing, kayaking, boat trips and a 9 hole golf course. Hey…sounds fantastic, think we will holiday here ourselves!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Old Convent Holiday Apartments
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Squash
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Bowling
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Old Convent Holiday Apartments takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 00:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Old Convent Holiday Apartments in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: C, HI-50502-F

FAQs about The Old Convent Holiday Apartments

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Old Convent Holiday Apartments (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at The Old Convent Holiday Apartments is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at The Old Convent Holiday Apartments may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Old Convent Holiday Apartments is 1,050 yards from the centre of Fort Augustus. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Old Convent Holiday Apartments (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Old Convent Holiday Apartments offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Squash
    • Water park
    • Horse riding
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Archery