Cottage beside Loch Ness, Caledonian Canal and River Oich, Fort Augustus

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9.8Outstanding
(118 Ratings)
The cottage offers a wonderful stay with beautiful gardens, cozy interiors, and welcoming hosts. Ideal for exploring the Highlands and enjoying the tranquility of Fort Augustus.
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9.8 / 10
Outstanding(118 Ratings)

Cottage in Fort Augustus

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this cottage rental

Sleeps: Maximum of four
•Parties of one, two, three or four are welcome
•Twin + double room
•Not suitable for very young childen
•Traditionally steep Scottish cottage carpeted staircase
•Dogs welcome, at owners discretion
•No smoking

Inveroich has been a much loved family home for over sixty years and the present owners would like to share it with like minded, caring couples and small parties who would appreciate its charm, character and quality.

The property is situated in a unique and prime location at the head of Loch Ness. It enjoys uninterrupted and breathtaking views, being situated beside Loch Ness, the Caledonian Canal and the River Oich. Steeped in history, Inveroich was built as the Barrack Master's House for the old fort and is reputed to be the oldest house in Fort Augustus. A pre 1770 plan, reveals that this cottage was 'a keeping place for the malt', for the adjoining Brew House.

At the end of a no-through road, the house is within easy walking distance of Fort Augustus and all local amenities. There are pubs and tea shops, a park, tennis courts and a huge choice of walks through forestry land, along the canal tow path or up in the hills. Loch and river fishing are readily available, together with boat and fishing trips on Loch Ness.

Inveroich is decorated and furnished to an exceptionally high standard. The rooms are all light, airy and spacious and both bedrooms, the kitchen and the sitting room all boast uninterrupted views of the garden, looking across to the historical Fort Augustus Abbey.
The house sits within a large, very private and well kept walled garden.
There is ample private parking within the grounds of the property.
With storage and convector heating and secondary/double glazing, the Malt House is a cosy, warm and welcoming place to stay.

There are feature fireplaces in the double bedroom, kitchen and sitting room and all the rooms are well proportioned. The kitchen is well equipped, with a good quantity of china and glass, cutlery and cooking utensils.

The rooms are well proportioned with central heating or storage heaters as well as original feature fireplaces.

All cleaning materials are provided as well as hand soap, tissues and toilet rolls.

• The sitting room - with feature fireplace, comfortable furniture, TV and DVD player. View of garden.

• Bedroom 1 - double bed, feature fireplace, views of garden, Abbey and Caledonian Canal.

• Bedroom 2 - Twin beds, views of garden, Abbey and Caledonian Canal.

•Downstairs bathroom with large shower and toilet.

•All beds have electric blankets, under blankets, pillows and duvets. Towels and tea towels are all included in the price.
•Heating is included.
•Free WiFi.

Amenities at Cottage beside Loch Ness, Caledonian Canal and River Oich, Fort Augustus

Non-smoking
Pets allowed

Map of Fort Augustus

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Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10
Outstanding(118 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
The cottage offers a wonderful stay with beautiful gardens, cozy interiors, and welcoming hosts. Ideal for exploring the Highlands and enjoying the tranquility of Fort Augustus.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Excellent location in the centre of Fort Augustus. Perfect spot for town centre walks, eating and drinking places and for exploring the wider area.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Amanda and Peter are extremely welcoming hosts, proud to explain the history of their home. However, they are not overpowering and guests are left to feel private and independent during their stay. The cottage is well equipped and spotless, it is situated in a beautiful, unique spot where the Caledonian canal meets Loch Ness. As explained in the details the staircase is particularly steep but is well hand-railed and by taking care we felt safe.This is a perfect base for exploring the area.Fort Augustus rightly has its tourists during the day but the cottage is private, within a beautiful walled garden. We felt privileged to spend a week at The Malt Cottage.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Maybe the cleanest property I've ever stayed at. Location was perfect. We visited Isle of Skye, Cairngorms, Fort William and Glencoe.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Accommodation was immaculate, hosts were welcoming.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Cottage beside Loch Ness, Caledonian Canal and River Oich, Fort Augustus. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Cottage beside Loch Ness, Caledonian Canal and River Oich, Fort Augustus pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Cottage beside Loch Ness, Caledonian Canal and River Oich, Fort Augustus?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and pets allowed.