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Gruinyards - The Best Views Of Loch Ness - Short-break and Last Minute Discounts

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4,7 de 5 Extraordinária
2 quartos2 banheirosAcomoda 6 pessoas102 m²

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Aproveite a região

Fort Augustus, Loch Ness
  • Local popularClansman Centre10 min de caminhada
  • Local popularAllt na Criche3 min de carro
  • Local popularCastelo de Urquhart21 min de carro
  • AeroportoInverness (INV)71 min de carro

Quartos e camas

2 quartos (acomoda 6 pessoas)

2 banheiros

Banheiro 1

Vaso sanitário · Apenas chuveiro

Banheiro 2

Vaso sanitário · Apenas chuveiro

Espaços

Deque ou pátio
Cozinha
Área de recreação externa
Jardim

Sobre esta propriedade

Gruinyards - The Best Views Of Loch Ness - Short-break and Last Minute Discounts

Fantastic views - Beautifully bright and airy - Sleeps 4 to 6
Gruinyards is a stunning two bedroom penthouse apartment in a historic Monastery with probably the best views of Loch Ness from anywhere. It is elegantly furnished and will give you a truly memorable holiday.

The apartment at Gruinyards sleeps four, or six with the sofa-bed. Or use the double Aerobed in the huge master bedroom to make it a family room.

Flexible
We are very happy to take short-break bookings - even down to a single night - and you are welcome to start your stay on any day of the week. Unfortunately the VRBO pricing structure isn't set up for these short stays but just send an enquiry and I will get back with a decent price for any length of stay.

If you are not sure about dates we are very flexible about alterations to dates and stay length, which can be changed at any time, even while you are there, subject to availability and any additional cost.

In the event of a cancellation, although we do not offer to refund any money already paid, we are very happy to carry this forward to a new booking, subject to a 20% administration charge.

Facilities
There is access to all the facilities of The Highland Club, which is the name for the whole Abbey complex. There are extensive gardens on the edge of Loch Ness and the facilities include a swimming pool, sauna and steam room all in an old chapel. Tennis, badminton, croquet, snooker and table tennis are all available and free for guests. Archery, kayaking and fishing can also be arranged in the grounds though there would be a separate charge for these.

Above the trees
We should mention that the Gruinyards is on the third(UK) or fourth(US) floor of the old Monastery building, and is reached by 75 steps (there is no lift) but this is why it has such great views. It also means there is no one above you and is wonderfully peaceful up there, like a nest above the rest of the world.

Inside
With high sloping ceilings, Gruinyards manages to feel both spacious and cosy. It combines old and new, having magnificent stone mullioned windows but stylish contemporary furnishings. There are great views on three sides and it gets the sun all day long making it a fantastic place to relax whatever the weather.

Living room
There is a large open plan living room-dining room-kitchen that has high sloping ceilings and a huge stone window that gives stunning views right along Loch Ness. There are also views over the hills to the east and the Abbey cloisters to the south. The kitchen is fully equipped with all appliances and utensils and the oak dining table can be extended to seat 8.

Entertainment
There is a large TV with a wide range of DVDs and Gruinyards also has its own Netflix subscription for the use of guests - just press the button on the TV remote. There is unlimited free Wifi internet provided throughout the apartment and an iPod dock for music as well as a selection of board games, maps and guide books.

Bedrooms and bathrooms
There are two bedrooms: a very spacious principal bedroom which also has high ceilings and views on two sides. It is beautifully bright and airy and boasts a magnificent en-suite with a roll-top bath overlooking heather clad Borlum Hill.
The other is a very comfortable and cosy twin bedroom, with a second bathroom that includes a shower.
For sleeping 5 or 6 there is a choice between the double sofa bed in the living room or an inflatable double 'Aerobed' (it has an electric pump and adjustable firmness which makes it extremely comfortable) in the principal bedroom, which means this can be used as a very convenient family room.

Highland Club facilities
As a guest at the apartment you can also make use of all the facilities of the Highland Club. As well as being able to wander around the dramatic Gothic abbey and cloisters, there is tennis, badminton, bowling, croquet, a barbecue area and fishing in Loch Ness all available in the lovely lochside gardens.
Then there is the residents' lounge and games room with a full sized snooker table, table football and table tennis available.
But perhaps most important, there is a beautiful swimming pool with a steam room and sauna in the magnificent setting of the old Abbey church with its stone arches and columns.
There is also a well equipped gym with weights and a wide range of rowing, cycling and other exercise equipment.

Activities
In addition activities including archery, air-rifle shooting and, tomahawk throwing, fly-fishing lessons and canoeing can be arranged, either in the grounds or very nearby, though these would be subject to a separate charges.
More adventurous activities, such as white-water rafting, canyoning, abseiling and clay-pigeon shooting are all available locally, and of course there are daily boat trips and cruises offered just outside the abbey grounds.

Further afield
As well as a bit of Nessie spotting and exploring around Loch Ness, Gruinyards is also ideally located for climbing Ben Nevis, stunning walks in the Glen Affric and Glen Nevis nature reserves, dramatic waterfalls, the romantic ruins of Castle Urquhart or cycling the Caledonian Canal.
Inverness and Fort William are both less than an hour’s drive away while Skye is just over an hour away.
At Fort William, during the summer, you can take the 'Hogwarts Express', a steam train ride that passes over the famous Glenfinnan viaduct to the fishing port of Mallaig. It is an amazingly picturesque route, described as one of the great railway journeys of the world, and the same journey can be done at any time of the year on the regular train service - at a fraction of the cost but without the steam.
There is also skiing at the nearby Nevis Range ski centre, while the cable car up Aonach Mor runs throughout the year, giving fantistic views along the Great Glen.
Also very highly recommended is the remarkable historic fort and working army base at Fort George. However much of the time you will probably just want to relax in the apartment looking at the view and taking in the wonderful surroundings.

SHORT BREAKS
We are happy to take short break bookings (less than a week) throughout the year. The online booking option is only available for stays of 4 nights or longer but we can take 2 or 3 night bookings as well.

If you would like to stay for less than four nights PLEASE contact us direct to get a price for these stay lengths. As a guide, 2 nights will work out at about 65% of the weekly rate and 3 nights 75%. However we would urge you to consider staying longer, not only because it is better value, but also because once you arrive I can promise you won't want to leave!

Gerente da propriedade

Jonathan Norris

Idiomas

Inglês, francês, alemão e russo

Comodidades

Piscina
Cozinha
Lavadora
Secadora
Wi-Fi grátis
Academia

Regras da propriedade

Check-in após 16h
Check-out até 10h30

Crianças

Aceita hóspedes de 0 a 17 anos

Eventos

Não permite a realização de eventos

Animais de estimação

Não aceita animais de estimação

Política para fumantes

Não é permitido fumar
The apartment is strictly non-smoking and unfortunately no pets are allowed anywhere in the Abbey.

Danos e despesas adicionais

Você será responsável por qualquer dano à propriedade alugada causado por você ou outra pessoa durante a sua estadia.

Informações importantes

O que você precisa saber

Pessoas extras podem incorrer em taxas adicionais que variam dependendo da política da propriedade.
Documento de identificação oficial com foto e cartão de crédito, cartão de débito ou depósito em dinheiro podem ser exigidos no momento do check-in para despesas extras.
Solicitações especiais estão sujeitas à disponibilidade no momento do check-in e podem incorrer em taxas adicionais. Essas solicitações não estão garantidas.
Festas ou eventos de grupos no local são estritamente proibidos
Os recursos de segurança disponíveis na propriedade incluem detector de monóxido de carbono, extintor de incêndio, detector de fumaça e kit de primeiros socorros.
Número de registro da propriedade FS-Case-549825657

Importante

É recomendada a utilização de um carro para o transporte de/para a propriedade

Informações a área

Fort Augustus

Com excelente localização em Fort Augustus, este apartamento fica na zona rural e às margens de um lago. A região conta com atrações culturais interessantes como Clansman Centre e Invergarry & Fort Augustus Railway Museum, além de pontos de interesse populares como Clog and Craft Shop e Great Glen Water Park. Que animais diferentes você pode encontra na região? Descubra em atividades como caminhadas em meio à natureza e observação de pássaros.

Nos arredores

  • Clansman Centre - 10 min de caminhada
  • Allt na Criche - 3 min de carro
  • Castelo de Urquhart - 21 min de carro
  • Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition - 24 min de carro
  • Glen Affric - 51 min de carro

Opções nos arredores

  • Estação Roybridge Tulloch - 39 min de carro
  • Aeroporto de Inverness (INV) - 72 min de carro

Restaurantes

  • The Lock Inn - 8 min de caminhada
  • The Fish & Chip Monster Co - 11 min de caminhada
  • Bothy Restaurant & Bar - 7 min de caminhada
  • The Moorings - 8 min de caminhada
  • The Boathouse - 12 min de caminhada

Perguntas frequentes

Gruinyards - The Best Views Of Loch Ness - Short-break and Last Minute Discounts tem piscina?

Sim, esta propriedade conta com uma piscina interna. O tipo de piscina disponível é piscina aquecida.

Gruinyards - The Best Views Of Loch Ness - Short-break and Last Minute Discounts é ideal para quem viaja com animais de estimação?

Não, animais de estimação não são permitidos nesta propriedade.

Qual é o horário de check-in em Gruinyards - The Best Views Of Loch Ness - Short-break and Last Minute Discounts?

Horário de início do check-in: 16h.

Qual é o horário de check-out em Gruinyards - The Best Views Of Loch Ness - Short-break and Last Minute Discounts?

Horário de check-out: 10h30.

Onde fica Gruinyards - The Best Views Of Loch Ness - Short-break and Last Minute Discounts?

Em Fort Augustus, este apartamento ideal para famílias fica no lago, a 3 km de Clansman Centre e Allt na Criche. Lochaber Geopark e Suidhe Viewpoint também ficam a 10 km.

Avaliações

4,7

Extraordinária

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Nota 1 - Terrível. 0 de 7 avaliações" "

4,0/5

Limpeza

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Comunicação

5/5

Localização

5/5

Precisão do anúncio

Avaliações

4/5 - Boa

Vanessa R.

Pontos positivos: Check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
4 tolle Tage
Wir hatten hier eine sehr schöne Zeit. Die Wohnung war wie beschrieben. Sie ist sehr großzügig und hat einen wahnsinns Ausblick. Leider war der Kühlschrank nicht ganz sauber u vom Vormieter befanden sich noch Reste darin. Die Toilettenspülung funktionierte auch nicht einwandfrei. Im Grossen und Ganzen war es allerdings sehr schön hier und wir würden immer wieder kommen.

4/5 - Boa

Jenny F.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
We had a great holiday
Apartment had everything we needed apart from dirty washing basket and washing basket for clean clothes but we managed fine without. Location spot on.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jul. de 2019

5/5 - Excelente

Jon R.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Wonderful views of the Loch!
We had a great time staying in the Abbey. Our room was very clean when we arrived and it was equipped with everything we needed for our stay (dishwasher, dishes, laundry machine, cleaning supplies, etc.) Like other reviews have said, there is no elevator and you have 75 stairs to climb but it's so worth it! It's in easy walking distance to to town for restaurants and some of the Loch Ness tours. The grounds the Abbey is own are gorgeous and worth exploring!!
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em mai. de 2019

5/5 - Excelente

Gary M.

Home Away From Home
Has everything you could possibly need Location is prefect for exploring the Highlands
Hospedou-se por 4 diárias em mar. de 2019

5/5 - Excelente

Rob B., Amesbury Massachusetts

Great location - easy check in and very clean and safe.
We had a great time. Good location and launch point for the Highlands
Hospedou-se por 4 diárias em ago. de 2018

Sobre o anfitrião

Anfitrião: Jonathan Norris

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I am an architect who has specialized in the restoration and conversion of historic buildings. My wife is a lecturer (professor) in Mathematics at Kingston Business School and we have two boys.

Por que o anfitrião escolheu essa propriedade

I was working for the company which bought the old abbey and converted it into apartments (it used to be a monastery and boys school, but had been empty for a number of years). When we were given the opportunity to buy an apartment in the old abbey I was in the fortunate position of being able to assess what I thought would be the nicest apartment in the whole development and reserve it!

O que faz essa propriedade ser única?

We love the apartment at Gruinyards not only because of the fantastic view down Loch Ness, which was the original reason for choosing it, but also because it has windows on three sides. This means that not only do you get to see three different views, but also that you can get the sun shining in all day long. Because it is up on the third floor (fourth floor if you are American) it isn't overlooked and is amazingly light even on a grey day in winter. I love the sloping ceilings, which mean it manages to be both cosy and spacious at the same time. And like everyone, I love sitting in the window seat looking out over the Loch, watching the constantly changing light on the water, the mountains and the trees. The apartment is really well laid out and is just somewhere you feel very comfortable and at home in, so that it can be really difficult to motivate yourself to do anything except just lounging around enjoying being there.

Idiomas:

Inglês, Francês, Alemão, Russo
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