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Theme
Wilderness, Other, Lake, River, Waterfront
Description from the owner
Recently featured on US website 'Country Vacations & Resorts' as Cottage of the Month
Unique Penthouse with Large Private Wrap-around Balcony Terrace overlooking Loch Ness, Caledonian Canal & Mountains sited on Top of the Original Fort Augustus β Romantic for Couples, Perfect for Friends & Families plus Free Broadband WiFi in Penthouse - Sleeps 4 plus baby
Top of the Fort is a striking, light-filled and spacious accommodation with floor to ceiling windows and accesses the balcony terrace from all rooms. The apartment is impressively furnished from the unusual semi-circular leather sofa in the sitting room to the marshmallow chai...r in the large hallway offering an opportunity to relax with a book, or just watch the effect of changing light on the fantastic scenery. Free Broadband WiFi in Penthouse.
Balcony Terrace
Unique within the Highland Club, the large (greater than 100 metres sq.) private balcony terrace area surrounds the property which is fully decked and has a secure waist height wall. Ratten seating and table together with comfortable cushions. The terrace offers all round views to Loch Ness, the Caledonian canal, the gothic architecture, stained glass windows and the surrounding hills.
Living Room
42β flat screen TV with FreeSat and home cinema system to play DVDs and dock your iPod; semi-circular leather sofa with inset so you can relax with your feet up; NEW! two Bean-Bag-Crazy beanbags; selection of books and DVDs; local walking guides and maps; circular glass dining table for 4 with Jam chairs; access to the terrace. Additional window looks directly over to Loch Ness.
Kitchen Area (open plan within living area)
Electric oven with gas hob and integral grill; dishwasher; washer/tumble dryer; fridge freezer; coffee maker; microwave; toaster; comprehensively equipped.
Master Bedroom
Kingsize leather bed; bedside clock radio with iPod dock; 32β flat screen TV with FreeSat; mirrored-glass bedside tables and chest of draws, hairdryer; groovy Potenza chair, dressing area with built in wardrobe; luxury bedding; access to terrace with views to the hills and Caledonian Canal moorings.
En-suite Bathroom
Full size bath and separate high-pressure shower; Egyptian cotton towels. Shaving socket.
Twin Bedroom
Two 3β single beds; bedside clock radio with iPod dock; 26β flat screen TV with Freeview; access to terrace with views to the Old School and Monastery. Walnut-veneered bedside cabinet, chest of draws and βopenβ wardrobe stand.
Main Bathroom
Full size bath with high-pressure shower over bath; Egyptian cotton towels. Shaving socket.
Upper Hallway
Large upper hallway with access to the terrace; seating area with Marshmallow chair; additional red, white and black Panton chairs, books, DVDs and games; iron and ironing board; clothes dryer; travel cot, highchair; childgate for top of the stairs; tennis and badminton rackets.
Lower Hallway
Entrance hall with boot storage area, reference map and general storage space β a useful bonus after day-trips.
General
The property is on the first and second floors with ground floor access β there are no lifts. Arrival time is from 4 pm, departure time by 10 am. This is a no smoking apartment (including the terrace) and no pets are allowed.
Highland Club Facilities
You will have access to the club lounge with its Wifi, snooker table, table football, books and games; outside there is a tennis court (we have tennis rackets and balls) ; badminton (we have rackets and shuttlecocks); large chess set, childrenβs play area, lochside access (you can fish!) and barbecue area.
The swimming pool is now open! - plus we supply free pool towels to use during your stay. There is a sauna, plus steam and fitness equipment rooms at your disposal - all inclusive.
Top of the Fort is a contemporary penthouse situated within the only surviving bastion wall of Fort Augustus (from which the local village took its name). Situated on the southern tip of Loch Ness it offers fantastic views of the Loch, and the surrounding mountains from the wrap-around terrace, but is just a 5 minute walk from the local facilities in the village.
See our website for 2011 and 2010 guest comments.
Extras included in booking:
Electricity, gas, broadband, heating and the provision of bathroom and pool towels and bedding (plus cot duvet) and full use of the Highland Club facilities are included in the price. You will be met on arrival and given a tour of the property; a welcome pack includes tea, coffee, milk, wine and shortbread. There is an on-site caretaker for this property to deal with any issues or enquiries during your stay.Read more
Top of the Fort Fort Augustus, Scottish Highlands & Islands, Scotland
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Additional Location Information
The Highland club is in Fort Augustus in the recently converted Benedictine Abbey, which was originally the Fort.
The Architecture and history are absorbing, but step outside to see why it all happened here; the abbey is on the foot of Loch Ness with stunning views towards Inverness. One one side the Caledonian Canal with 7 locks bringing craft into the Loch, and on the other side the River Tarff.
The village is right outside the Highland Club gates and has good restaurants and pubs with canalside seating to watch boats from all over the world coming through the locks.
Follow the loch up either side to Inverness or follow the Great Glen Way to Fort William and Ben Nevis for a climb, but first try out the Abseiling, Canoeing and many other activities locally and at the Great glen Water Park
There is something for everyone at Loch Ness
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Location Type Lake, River, Waterfront
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