The Highland Club Reviews 

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Please be cautious when booking this place, we found it to be a complete fraud. We booked an apartment in the historic monastery with a view of Loch Ness, confirmed with them in advance the exact unit... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had two superb apartments which were beautifully appointed. The substantial welcome hampers were thoughtfully created with a range of key essentials and luxury items. The fresh milk in the fridge w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We came here with our Harry Potter obsessed children and it did not disappoint. Just 40 mins away from the Jacobite (Harry Potter) train, this place felt like a real-life “Hogwarts” right on the edge... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were delighted and treated like royalty at The Highland Club while on a retreat with Spherical Luminosity. Our apartment was furnished everything we could have hoped for and more. The b... See more

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  2. Holiday Accommodation Service
  3. Holiday Apartment Rental

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Find

We were most fortunate to secure an apartment at the Highland Club even although it was only for one night. The apartment was spacious, attractive and clean. The owner was most thoughtful in leaving items to make us feel welcome. Coupled with it’s ideal location, it is a place I hope to return to. Would highly recommend.

August 17, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible experience

Incredible experience! We cannot speak more highly about this property. It is located on the most beautiful property of south Loch Ness. The grounds and Abbey are incredible beautiful. The Boathouse restaurant is quaint with excellent and very convenient in that it is close to the property. The apartments are immaculate- white tiled bathrooms that are spotless. There was a care package left for us with goodies that were much appreciated. Many things to do at the Abbey including tennis, archery, swimming and visiting the Loch. A definite must stay for those visiting Loch Ness/ Fort Augustus

August 8, 2019
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Ambiguous

Ambiguous. That's how we felt.
We've rent 3 apartments (No. 10,15,16)

What we liked: The apartments were amazingly beautiful, and very well prepared and organized, with everything a family could need, thinking about the smallest details such as Tennis rackets, Netflix on the TV for the kids, fresh milk in the refrigerator etc.
The location on the Loch was beautiful. The area itself is beautiful.

What we didn't like: so.. if everything is so good.. why only 4 stars? When we were looking outside the living room, and the guest rooms, we found ourselves looking at .. a cemetery.. a grave yard. OMG. That was a deal breaker for us. In the ads that was never mentioned. On the first night my young daughter was afraid to go to sleep with that cemetery outside her room window. That was a huge turn off.
Furthermore, one should pay attention to the fact that the apartments are part of a complex that was abbey. The filling was a bit spooky.

August 4, 2019
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Reply from The Highland Club

Dear Amir, we're sorry you felt the place was spooky.
The Highland Club, as described on our website, it is a national important building with a rich past. The place was a military Fort first and a former Monastery later in the years; what you saw from your windows it is actually the old monks little cemetery, it is part of St Benedict's Abbey and its history.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful property

Beautiful property, great location, great facilities, very attentive. Would definitely recommend and will be coming back next time in the area.

July 29, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

wonderful

We had an enjoyable time at Highland Club Fort Augustus, it was very nice. Our appartment was very nice, it was fantastic. The personal is fun and the site (abbey with Loch ness) is fabulous. It was the best "hotel-residence" I rent of my life.

July 25, 2019
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Reply from The Highland Club

Wow, thank you Sandra for the amazing feedback, we're glad you had an amazing time with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This place is absolutely fantastic

This place is absolutely fantastic! Fort Augustsus is a great base to explore the Highlands. The apartment was really perfect for our family of five. Very comfortable and well-appointed. The activities on the grounds were huge hits with our kids. The location on Loch Ness was breathtaking.

July 21, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

location and amenities can’t be beat!

The apartment we stayed in was so comfortable and spacious, and the location right on the Loch can’t be beat. We were given a very friendly welcome and tour of the property and enjoyed the welcome snacks. Our property contact even made dinner reservations for us as we checked in on the later side and he wanted to be sure we had a good meal. The amenities of the Highland Club are great; my family enjoyed the badminton and clubhouse room with the snooker table. We would absolutely book here again.

July 17, 2019
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Thank you for the lovely words Penny.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a truly amazing place on the Loch

What a truly amazing place on the Loch. Central locale yet you fell remote. Gorgeous rooms and views. Great restaurant just a quick walk down the path. And a truly warm and inviting staff that set us up for such a lovely visit then left us alone which was perfect for us. Only comment is that there is no lift so make sure to ask for a room downstairs if stairs are a hurdle.

July 14, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great place to stay

Great place to stay. Apartment had everything we could possible need or want to make our stay relaxing. The grounds are stunning and sit right on Loch Ness with the boat trips on the door step. The kids loved the pool and all the other games in the great room. Had a laugh trying to play ping pong too 😜 very relaxing. Will stay longer next time to take in some of the beautiful places around it.

June 5, 2019
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Reply from The Highland Club

We look forward to welcoming you again Helen, thanks for the lovely words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My Husband and I stayed at the Highland…

My Husband and I stayed at the Highland club for three nights and they were our favorite three nights of our whole trip. We adored the entire area and the beauty and history of St. Benedicts. Knowing how family friendly Fort Augustus we are looking forward to returning in the near future with our children and staying with The Highland Club again.

May 17, 2019
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Reply from The Highland Club

We'd love to welcome you again Jessica. Thank you for taking the time to write us a review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great option for a family stay in…

Great option for a family stay in Inverness. The rooms in the converted Abbey are really something special in terms of design, layout and how they fit in the old building. Only comment is no lifts so may need to be on lower floor if you have mobility issues

May 8, 2019
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Reply from The Highland Club

Thank you for your feedback, please do come back to visit us again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We stayed in the penthouse apartment

We stayed in the penthouse apartment. It was beautiful and the view...amazing. Everything was lovely. I highly recommend staying at the Highland Club.

April 8, 2019
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Thank you for the feedback Janice, we're glad you had a lovely stay and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very Good place to stay

We had a great stay. All of the staff were very helpful and flexible with our arrival time and showing us around the club.
Our bathroom toilet needed a new part and they fixed it immediately.
The room was extremely well appointed, especially the kitchen had absolutely everything we needed including some basic food.
Our only discovery we'd like to share is that the Club on the website looks to have a resort/ hotel type feel - when in reality when you get there it's more of an apartment complex. Very Modern even a bit sterile in the hallways and public spaces. A slight difference, not what we expected.

April 5, 2019
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Reply from The Highland Club

Thank you for the feedback Aubrey, The Highland Club is not a hotel but as you said, a complex of self-catering apartments, we always make sure it is very well highlighted on our website and our email communication, we're sorry you didn't spot it before but we hope you will return to visit us one day.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exellent apartment

Exellent. relaxing stay over Chritmas.The apartment ,building and the surronding area are outstanding.The staff is very helpful.Highly recomended and defenately will go back,

January 7, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you for the lovely stay :-)

We stayed for 3 days at the Highland Club. The staff who met us at the club were super helpful and relaxed. We enjoyed our time visiting all the wonderful attractions in the area. If you are a history buff or just love the outdoors then this is a great location to visit.

January 7, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic apartment

Fantastic apartment. Fantastic service. We had an issue with a bath tap which was responded to very promptly.

Fantastic setting.

I'll be back!

November 12, 2018
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Reply from The Highland Club

We'll be there to welcome you Mark, thanks for the lovely feedback.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great Stay

The apartments are tremendous and fully equipped with everything that you need. The building is stunning as are the grounds and the wee swimming pool is great for the kids. Furthermore Julie could not have been more helpful on check in. The only negatives are that the restaurant is not great and the atmosphere is just a bit weird given it’s not just holiday apartments and nothing like a hotel. Would definitely stay again

October 27, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cozy, clean & had everything we need

PRO: Out of all the places we stayed at in Scotland, The Highland Club was by far the best one. We had everything we needed during our stay. The welcome goodies was great - cereals, sweets, jams, water, milk. We were able to use the oil and condiments they have provided. We bought ingredients and meat at a grocery store nearby (walking distance) and cooked our own meal, mostly for dinner.

The apartment we stayed at has a 2 in 1 washer / dryer. A printer was also available for us to use. Our explorer passes got wet from the rain, thank goodness for the printer, we were able to print them again. WiFi was very fast.

The living room was very cozy and we had nice view of the abbey. Faux fur throws were also available for us to use when watching tv.

The two bedrooms were clean and comfortable. There is ample space for the luggages. Bath robes were provided.

There is abundant water and water doesn’t take time to get hot.

There is a mat beside the door that is provided for wet boots / muddy shoes.

Gordon is very friendly and helped us carry some of our stuffs.

CON - the only downside is that the abbey doesn’t have a lift / elevator. We had a hard time carrying our luggage. But if you don’t mind the stairs then it shouldn’t be a problem.

October 26, 2018
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We truly loved our stay at the Highland…

We truly loved our stay at the Highland Club but 2 limitations force me to give it 4 stars instead of 5. 1) We placed the "tidy up" sign on our doorknob (hoping for fresh towels) and when we returned the sign was laying on the heater and no towels had been left. 2) Pool hours are very limited so we didn't get the chance to use it while we were there but would have loved to have the chance!

October 5, 2018
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Reply from The Highland Club

Hi Donna,
we're really sorry to hear that.
There might be a chance the towels weren't on the floor and therefore the staff didn't think they needed to be changed.
When things like this happen it is always recommended to contact our property manager onsite so she can deal with the issue when it happens.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We stayed in many places when we…

We stayed in many places when we visited Scotland this is by far the best place we stayed it was truly a wonderful experience. Also the restaurant that is Within walking distance was super highly recommend a great place to stay

September 30, 2018
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