Loch Sermons Nest (8 Raven Wing) - Tastefully Restored Abbey on the banks of Lochness
Apartment with 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Garden, Swimming Pool
Located in St Benedict’s Abbey Fort Augustus and dating back to 1700,s, the Raven wing sits alongside this beautiful Grade A listed building and is set amongst 20 acres of private grounds. Overwhelmed by fantastic scenery and with the Loch Ness just a short stroll away, there are Tennis and a Boat House Restaurant facilities within the grounds and the picturesque. Free broadband internet access via your own laptop and our Hub. Great for families. Can sleep 2 adults in the bedroom with a baby in travel cot and a further two on the very comfortable sofa bed. Child friendly / travel cot & bedding / high chair / sterilser steam or cold/ safety sockets. Great grounds for kids to play in giant chess board, croquet, cricket pitch, loch beach, snooker table, table tennis, trout fishing, badminton net ,bbq & picnic area. Local dolphin cruises, pony trekking,castles to explore, aqua parks. The Haggis, Neeps and Tatties are a must! with a meet and greet service.
Surrounded on three sides by water, the abbey at Fort Augustus is set on the southern end of Loch Ness in twenty acres of beautiful mature garden grounds which extend right down to the shoreline of Loch Ness, home of the Water Horse we call Nessie. Open this link to see all the local things to do http://www.lochness.com/loch-ness-activities.htm
The Caledonian Canal forms the western boundary and the river Tarff forms the eastern boundary. Loch Ness, is just 20 minutes drive from the city of Inverness. Excellent road, rail and air links provide easy access to the Highland capital. Minutes from the Apartment, the pretty village of Fort Augustus lies on the banks of the Caledonian Canal, with a flight of locks and a wonderful swing bridge that takes boats onto Loch Ness. The village itself gives you access to everything you need for the perfect holiday, including boat trips, shops, restaurants and bars.
The apartment completed in January 2008 has views through the trees and overlooks the cricket oval, pavilion and valley beyond. The Living space is open plan, the kitchen with its granite worktops is fully fitted with oven, gas hob, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer and a full compliment of quality kitchen equipment and utensils. The oak dining table and chairs are set off beautifully by the oak stripped laminate flooring in this light and bright living area. The lounge space also provides +2 sleeping on sofa beds, although it’s part of the main living space it offers complete privacy from the main bedroom. The bedroom again overlooks the cricket oval has a double bed, bed side cabinets, Large Built in wardrobe and flat screen/DVD combi. Bathroom with shower, WC and wash hand basin, with bath robes, towels and linen all provided.
Facilities for this holiday apartment in Loch Ness, Highlands & Islands
Property
Type:
Apartment
Nearest Airport:
Inverness - 34 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
10 minute walk
Nearest Restaurant:
Within the grounds - 2 mins
Nearest Beach:
Loch side - 0 kms
Nearest Golf Course:
Fort Augustus - 0 kms
Nearest Ski Resort:
Aonach Mor Area, Ben Nevis - 15 miles
Location Type:
Beach Holiday, Fishing Nearby, Golfing, Good Nightlife, Horse Riding, Near the sea, Quiet, Riverside, Rural/Village, Skiing, Town, Watersports
Bedrooms:
1 Double Bedroom, 1 Family Bedroom. double bedroom with a sofa bed in the lounge
Also a travel cot & bedding if required
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom. bathroom with walk in shower
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. Modern kitchen with all you need to prepare a dinner party or just a quick snack
General:
Central Heating, Telephone, House Linen, Towels Provided, Internet Access. incoming call only.
Dining:
Seating for 6.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, DVD, Radio, CD System, Tennis Court. Cricket pitch / Tennis courts / outdoor bowls and chess.
Outside:
Communal Pool, Garden, Parking. pool opens , Cica 2009
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed.
There are two flights of stairs which are open and gentle with banisters. No smoking within the property
Local activities in and around Loch Ness, Highlands & Islands
Fort Augustus has a number of local pubs/restaurants, local supermarket and a variety of gift shops. Whisky Distilleries are in all directions, while for the children, the Hogwart's Express is a train that runs along the valley where Harry Potter was filmed. The nearby ruins of Urquhart Castle, Cawdor Castle and the world famous Eilean Donan Castle are all within an hour's drive. Not forgetting the Loch Ness Visitor's Centre and the monster itself. Skiing - Cairngorm area, Golf - Nairn and Royal Dornoch.
Inverness is the nearest airport (34 miles) and also has mainline fast train/sleeper service from London's Kings Cross. Glasgow and Edinburgh both have International Airports with car rental.
Rental rates for this apartment
Price Per Week
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Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
Low Season Rate From:
£280.00
€329.56
$456.40
High Season Rate From:
£390.00
€459.03
$635.70
Rental Notes: We offer short breaks and single nights
PAYPAL accepted or personal cheque/ deposit of £50.00 requested and returned within 1 week of departure if everything is satisfactory . Departure is by 10.00am and arrive after 4pm. You will be met by a meet and greet service who will show you the property and answer and questions you may have on arrival. complimentary tea / coffee and scottish shortbread on arrival All bed linen, gas & electricity costs are included. Please note there is a £10.00 surcharge if 2 extra people sleep on the sofa bed and £5.00 for travel cot for bedding.
Guestbook
"Outstanding accommodation and facilities, we loved this place, the building is seeped in history and the locals made us welcome, were going back for the skiing season." - Jackie and Chris, Cardiff
"I loved the scenery and the walking whilst my husband loved the golf courses. The apartment was perfect and the meet and greet service so friendly and warm, we were well looked after. We are definately going back." - Sandy and Eric. Washington, USA
Availability of Loch Sermons Nest (8 Raven Wing)
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Owner joined site on:
16 July 2008
Property listed since:
16 July 2008
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