Come to stay in our superbly appointed luxury flat in the magnificent &  historic St Benedicts Abbey (now called The Highland Club) located in the centre Fort Augustus, alongside the Caledonian Canal, in the Heart of the Highlands. The recently renovated Abbey maintains many original features and is situated on the banks of Loch Ness within five minutes walk of the town centre canal, locks, shops, pubs, hotels & restaurants.

In Summer, watch cricket on the pitch across from the flat or have a game of tennis on the private court, all within the Abbey grounds.

Have a drink by the canal, while watching the boats  pass through the 5 locks and swing bridge in the heart of town.

Cruise on Loch Ness from the pier just

outside the Abbey grounds. Maybe you will

see the Monster.

Explore the extensive local path network.

Or visit nearby historic Urquhart Castle

All within five minutes walk

The Boathouse Restaurant (on site modern Scottish restaurant)

The Richmond Arms Hotel (pub with local musicians Fri night)

Lovat Arms Hotel (upmarket hotel, restaurant, bistro & lounge bar)

Caledonian Hotel (hotel bar & restaurant)

The Lock Inn (traditional pub with food)

The Bothy (traditional pub with food)

McVeans (bistro at rear of grocery store)

The Moorings (Turkish influenced restaurant)

The Canalside Chip Shop (carry out only)

Many of Scotland’s favourite attractions are within easy driving distance:

Eilan Donan Castle and the Skye Bridge

Isle of Skye and the magnificent Cuilins

Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness

Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain

Aonach Mor Ski Area with year round chairlift, mountain top restaurant & bike trails.

Cairngorm National Park with year round Funicular Railway and seasonal ski area

Boat of Garten steam railway and Osprey centre