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A stone building with a traditional design, featuring multiple windows and a prominent entrance.
A hallway with wooden doors, a red carpet, and a chandelier.
A living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a television, and a sofa.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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Fort Augustus, Scotland
  • Place, Clansman Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Augustus Locks‎
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Loch Ness
    ‪19 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Fort Augustus

With a stay at this apartment in Fort Augustus, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Loch Ness and Clansman Centre. .This apartment is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Fort Augustus Locks‎ and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Allt na Criche.
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What's nearby

  • Clansman Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fort Augustus Locks‎ - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Loch Ness - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Loch Lochy - 19 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Urquhart Castle - 37 min drive - 23.0 miles

Getting around

  • Roy Bridge Station - 31 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monster Fish & Chips LochNess Co. - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cobb's CafĂ© - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Richmond House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬19 min walk

About this property

No.1 The Old Convent.

No.1 & 2 The Old Convent are both ground floor apartments which have been sympathetically renovated to a very high standard but keeping some of the character and adding modern touches such as central heating, insulation and double glazing! No.3 & No.4 are first floor apartments. The Old Convent is situated in the picturesque village of Fort Augustus on the southern tip of Loch Ness, which is virtually the geographical center of the Highlands. A perfect base for exploring the spectacular scenery and amenities that the area has to offer.
We, Felicity & Chris are local and live in what was the priests quarters when the building was originally a church and are able to suggest many wonderful day trips combining superb scenic drives and walks, with castles, brochs and ruins that you probably won't find in any guide book.
Fort Augustus is the perfect place to relax with a short walk to the center of the village where you can find grocery shops, butcher, post office, ATM, petrol station and several pubs and restaurants. You can take a boat trip up Loch Ness or simply chill on the canal side watching the boats negotiate the locks!

The Old Convent was originally built as a church in 1842, then converted into a convent 'St Scholastica's Priory' in 1891, the nun's took residence in 1892 until 1922 when the remaining nun's were moved to Holme Eden Abbey. Some of the nun's are buried in the graveyard at Fort Augustus Abbey, half a mile from the convent on the shores of Loch Ness.

We are close to main road with the convent woods to rear giving you privacy, and a fantastic view of golf course and Ben Tee to front.

If you wish to bring your dog please ask first. We accept most small/medium dogs but the are not allowed in the bedroom or on the furniture. We have spare dog towels if needed.

The property is ready for guests arrival from 4pm. We ask that guests leave by 10am on day of departure as we need time to clean for next guests.
If an apartment is already booked for your preferred dates please ask as there are four apartments No.1, No.2, No.3 and No.4
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Note from host: Not allowed in the bedroom.

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number HI-50508-F

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

No.1 The Old Convent

No 1 The Old Convent Apartment

No.1 The Old Convent. Apartment

No.1 The Old Convent. Fort Augustus

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No.1 The Old Convent. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A charming place tastefully renovated by the owners and toasty warm even in the middle of winter. A home away from home, only better. Super clean. A delightful highland getaway. Such a shame we had to leave just before Christmas as the tree in the living room was just lovely!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I'll be back

Wonderful Welcome; great local advice; Facilities really great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

R. David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay and would highly recommend it. We were in unit one and it was very spacious, clean, well appointed and comfortable!We had a bit of car / tire trouble and it was very easy to stay in touch with Felicity and Chris regarding our ever changing arrival times.They also have a lot of local knowledge to share about things to do, places to eat and how to travel the area.Can’t recommend this venue enough. If I’m ever in the area again, it’ll be the only place I stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Property

The detail put into this property was amazing. Chris' custom doors, tables, drapes, and copper shower stall were simply wonderful and gave the place a special feel. The apartment was very comfortable, clean, and spacious. The shower was very nice as well. The free on-site parking was a great bonus. We truly enjoyed our stay and would happily return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

Amazing place to stay

What a fantastic place to stay in and explore the highlands! Felicity was warm and welcoming and the instruction booklet was informative and offered great suggestions on places to see. The Road Atlas was incredibly helpful. Have to share that of all the places that I stayed in my three week trip to the UK, this one was by far my favorite. Would I stay again, absolutely! Would I recommend, most definitely! Thanks so much for the opportunity to stay in this magical location. Denise-Canada
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Fantastic apartment in a fabulous setting

Can’t fault our stay. The apartment is so comfortable with such craftsmanship throughout the restoration of the old convent. Couldn’t be better placed to Visit highlands. Second time in the convent. At no 3 before. No 1 is even better. Will be back to see how felicity and Chris progress. All this AND dog friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Little Piece of Heaven in the Highlands!

We stayed at this amazing VRBO for 3 nights while touring Scotland. Chris & Felicity are the perfect hosts who have created an absolutely wonderful home away from home for their guests. The restoration work on this beautiful old convent in Fort Augustus is nothing short of gorgeous right down to the smallest of details. The very comfortable accommodations provided everything anyone could possibly ask for including map and information books for the area. Chris & Felicity gave us with so many "special" travel suggestions for areas that we would otherwise never have known about or travelled to see...and for this we are especially grateful. Fort Augustus was the perfect location to serve as a jumping off point to visit Fort William, Isle of Skye, Inverness, Portree etc. and Felicity is extremely responsive to all inquiries from pre-booking and helping us choose which unit to select to recommendations during our travels while staying here. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Old Convent and Chris & Felicity to anyone looking to stay in the area - definitely a highlight for us while visiting Scotland. Thank you!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
An excellent, comfortable, quiet, clean place to stay that is above all safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, comfortable and quiet which is just what I need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break with dogs

Found the apartments through a dog friendly site, the booking process was easy, information from the owner's Felicity and Chris is very accurate. The apartment is exactly as photos, clean tidy and although it's a work in progress everything functions, it was perfect for the two of us and our Springers who had a great time exploring the grounds. I have no issues with recommending the apartments to anyone looking for dog friendly accommodation in Fort Augustus, which incidentally is a great little village.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Gem

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was very relaxing. Welcoming, friendly hosts who live on site ready to help you settle in and offer advice on local area. Would highly recommend and would love to return. Thanks to Chris and Felicity.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidrun B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb

Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

robert f.

Old Convent Apts

A wonderful place to bring your dog. 10acres of secure wood & parkland behind property full of wildlife. The Owners have worked wonders renovating the building & the fixtures & fitting are all 1st class. I am booking for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arie d.

Prachtig

Een met veel zorg gerenoveerd en ingericht appartement waar we ons direct thuis voelden. Alle vertrekken zijn ruim en comfortabel en van alle gemakken voorzien. We hebben genoten.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy & Art P.

The best!!

We loved our stay here, everything was perfect. The apt. Is beautiful, cozy and comfy. Perfect location, can do lots of walks from the apt. without driving, as well as renting bikes. We had a lovely week in this very special place!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

NICOLAS V.

Un séjour exceptionnel

La location était vraiment géniale ! Situé au bord du Loch Ness, et a moins d’une heure de route d’activités et de randonnées. Les propriétaires sont vraiment très sympathiques. Notre chien avait en plus un champ entièrement muré pour se dégourdir les pattes! Je recommande vivement !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kai B.

Super Unterkunft fĂĽr Selbstversorger am Loch Ness

Liebevoll renovierte Wohnung (Nr. 1), komplette Küchenausstattung, sehr nette Gastgeber die persönliche Reisetipps geben und Extrawünsche erfüllen (thanks Felicity and Chris). Verkehrsgünstige Lage an der A82.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudia B.

Ein wunderschönes Feriendomizil. Sehr nette und hilfsbereite Vermieter. Danke Felicity und Chris.

Top renovierte und super ausgestattete Wohnung in antikem Gemäuer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Uwe H.

Tolle Ferienwohnung

Alles neu und modern eingerichtet. Alles vorhanden und tolle Gastgeber. Guter Ausgangspunkt um die Highlands zu erkunden.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen I.

Perfect holiday appartment

A lovely apartment finished to a high standard. The owners knowledge of places to visit made our holiday more enjoyable. Ideally situated to visit many beautiful locations and then return to an apartment with all the facilities one could wish for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith J.

Modern Apartment in a great Village take in the nature and/or tourism, choice is yours!

Thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality of Felicity & Chris, even storing our refrigerated food from previous apartment until our check-in time whist we toured elsewhere for the day. Nothing was a problem; the apartment met our expectations 100%. Light & bright with modern conveniences, and an easy read manual if you need help. The manual also contained suggestions on where & what to do during your stay, and Felicity even gave us food recommendations in the village if we wished a break from self catering; her suggestions were spot on and we enjoyed a fantastic meal at "The Lovat Hotel". 5 star apartment, 5 star meal, close to town but far enough away from the tourist mayhem. Highly recommend a visit to Fort Augustus. Hosts Felicity and Chris have obviously worked hard (and still working hard) to provide a memorable experience for their guests. We enjoyed every day of our 7 day stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sanchia H.

Stylish and comfortable

We stayed 5 nights in No. 3 and found it very comfortable, stylish and spotless. Felicity and Chris provided everything we needed - whether we had a cosy day in or were out exploring the highlands. We appreciated the tips on places to visit. The kitchen was well equipped. The property is on a reasonably busy road so it was a little noisy when the windows were open. Overall, we were impressed with the quality of the renovation and the friendly hospitality, and had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

A very welcoming stay

Both Felicity and Chris have expended a lot of effort in refurbishing the property to a high standard. They made us feel welcome during our short stay, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Lovely stay with lots to see!

We had a delightful stay at The Old Convent. The building and living space were beautiful and we had everything we needed for our stay. It was close enough to easily walk to and from shops and restaurants in town and a great base for enjoying the Highlands. Thanks to Felicity and Chris for a warm welcome and detailed ideas of what to see and how to get around the Highlands.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Graham S.

Wonderful style, quirky features well executed. Felt like a home with everything one would need.

Chris & Felicity were lovely hosts and the accommodation is just perfect - quirky, stylish, and well maintained. A short walk into the centre of the village with direct access to the canal and many local walks.