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Caladh

Caladh

4.9
out of 5
Ratings from 16 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.9
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.9
Value
4.7
Customer
Service
4.8

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'CALADH' - THE MONASTERY - 1 BEDROOM

PROPERTY FEATURES: WiFi - FULL SKY - SPACIOUS EXCEPTIONAL INTERIORS - VIEWS OF LOCH NESS
GROUP RESERVATIONS: COMBINE WITH THE SACRISTY & THE CHAPTER HOUSE

Jan 19

Review submitted on Wed, 30 Jan 2019
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
What an excellent location. Views across the lake to wake up to. Loads of info in the apartment on local activities. Was so quiet that we had the pool and spa to ourselves on consecutive days. Couldn’t recommend it any higher even allowing for the terrifying drive home in a blizzard



Highland Club Direct - Joanne Nicholson replied 23 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to reply, we are delighted you had a wonderful holiday in Caladh apartment. Our facilities, swimming pool, sauna and steam room, tennis court etc have been recently refurbished and so everything is top notch. Caladh apartment is 5 Star Visit Scotland accredited combined with owners who are passionate about facilitating a premium guest experience. We all work as a team to make sure everything is perfect for our guests. Kind regards Joanne Nicholson Highland Club Direct

Romantic birthday treat

Review submitted on Wed, 10 Oct 2018
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Warm welcome and fantastic first impressions. Loved Caladh, great open plan space, warm, first class furnishings and a terrific view.

Can't say anything that hasn't already been said about the Abbey. Awesome building and history.

Really enjoyed the pool and sauna time, particularly the fact you can book a private slot, great idea. Sets you up for the day ahead.

We found only one thing a little disappointing and that was the food in the local restaurant. It just felt very basic with below average food and not a dining restaurant, although the staff were friendly if not a little anxious to get home! Maybe harsh, but that's what we found.

Would we return to Caladh? Absolutely, we would and also recommend it to family and friends. The wooden board game and Roberts journal was a terrific alround effort.

There is something we would like to ask - could whoever reads this send a photo of the supplied board game box to us! It's first class and we forgot to take a photo of it before leaving. we'd love to source that particular one if possible!







Highland Club Direct - Joanne Nicholson replied 116 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted you had a superb holiday and you feel that you can recommend Caladh apartment to friends and family. Thank you for pointing out that the allocated slot times for the swimming pool, sauna and steam room work well and that you appreciated the ability to enjoy this tranquil area to the full. The owner has forwarded information on the board game you mentioned and I hope you are able to replicate your enjoyment in your own home. We hope you will return and take advantage of our repeat guest discount. Thank you for writing an eloquent and comprehensive review. Kind regards Joanne Nicholson Highland Club Direct

Lovely stay at The Highland Club

Review submitted on Mon, 01 Oct 2018
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our second stay in the Caladh, which once again didn’t disappoint. Such a beautiful location, and an amazing apartment which provided us with much needed peace and quiet.
Will definitely be back to stay soon.



A slice of Hogwartsian heaven!

Review submitted on Tue, 18 Sep 2018
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I am overwhelmed with wonderful things to say about our glorious stay at Caladh at The Highland Club, so I will just say this: it was brilliantly perfect. Wish I was still there. A true highlight of our trip to Scotland.



Joanne Nicholson - Highland Club Direct replied 153 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted you had a wonderful holiday. There are not many things in this world that can be described as perfect but I have to say Caladh apartment is pretty close. Kind regards Joanne Nicholson Letting Agent

Relaxing break on the Loch

Review submitted on Tue, 22 May 2018
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Where to start , the apartment was everything it said on the website, spacious with everything we needed for a week. Lots of character and books added by the owners. We used the pool spa and sauna which was spotless and very quiet.The tranquiality of the Highland Club was wonderful , the building the facilities and the view! Already planning our return.



Joanne Nicholson - Highland Club Direct replied 272 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to review Caladh apartment. We are delighted you had a wonderful holiday. This property is very special. The furnishings and spacious interiors are extremely comfortable and welcoming. Kind regards Joanne Nicholson Highland Club Direct

Home away from home.

Review submitted on Thu, 10 May 2018
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Staying at the Caladh apartment was part of the joy of being back in Scotland. It felt like home immediately and we hated to leave! After a day of touring or walking, coming back to Caladh was the perfect end to perfect days. Comfort, amenities, and charm were all part of the reason I chose Caladh above all the other apartments. If I am lucky enough to return to Scotland, I would not hesitate to book Caladh again. Three weeks were not enough!



Highland Club Direct - Joanne Nicholson replied 288 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to review Caladh apartment. This apartment is the only 5 Star Visit Scotland accredited property at The Highland Club and fully deserves this accolade as it is truly exceptional. The owner maintains a keen interest in their property, overseeing every detail. All owners receive a copy of your review and I am sure they will be delighted to hear you found your stay both relaxing and comfortable. We hope you will visit again soon and take advantage of our loyalty discount. Kind regards Joanne Nicholson Highland Club Direct

Great Accommodation in a Great Location

Review submitted on Sat, 03 Mar 2018
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was our second visit, the first 2 years ago under previous owners. We were pleased to see that nothing had changed and that the standard of the apartment was still exceptionally high. It is a very cosy home-from-home which is a pleasure to return to after a day's walking. The location is fantastic on the south shores of Loch Ness in a beautiful building that was formerly a monastery.
Just a couple minor points that could be improved - the first concerning the coffee machine which came with no pods this time and the local shop doesn't sell them so that was a shame.The second concerns the TV for which there are no instructions and it wasn't easy (initially) trying to work out what you had to d, so some simple instructions would be really useful. Otherwise, a fantastic place to get away from it all in a beautiful environment which I would thoroughly recommend.




Joanne Nicholson - Highland Club Direct replied 353 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased you had a lovely holiday. We are always thrilled to hear people have decided to visit us again as this makes us feel we are doing things right for our guests. Caladh apartment has been awarded a 5 star rating by Visit Scotland as it is extremely comfortable with luxury fixtures and fittings and so we are pleased it lived up to your expectations. However, in your review a few things have been brought to our attention and these have been passed on to the owner and property manager. TV instructions should have been available as they are located in the property and therefore we will make sure they are in an obvious place for our guests. There should have been Nespresso capsules provided and so this has been addressed and a amount will be left out for each set of guests. We were not aware that this was not in place and was probably an oversight on this occasion, nevertheless thank you for bring this to our attention. It is probably worth mentioning that our property manager are on hand during your stay and if there is anything you need that should have been provided please call or email them and they will be happy to assist. We hope you will visit on another occasion. Kind regards Joanne Nicholson Highland Club Direct

A beautiful place

Review submitted on Mon, 08 Jan 2018
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
A very clean and comfortable place to stay. A lot to do in the Highlands. There are quite good places to eat in Fort Augustus.



Joanne Nicholson - Highland Club Direct replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to write a review, we are pleased you had a lovely holiday. As you mentioned Caladh apartment is extremely comfortable as the owners are proactive in making sure everything is perfect for their guests. Thank you for pointing out that although we have a restaurant located in the grounds of The Highland Club there are also a number of good pubs and Bistro's within walking distance. We hope you will visit again soon. Kind regards Joanne Nicholson Highland Club Direct

Absolutely awesome

Review submitted on Wed, 20 Sep 2017
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Hard to describe how fantastic this place actually is. I loved every single thing about it and can't wait to return



Joanne Nicholson replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased you had a wonderful holiday and that Caladh apartment exceeded your expectations. Our aim at Highland Club Direct is to provide a first class holiday for our guests. Caladh apartment is under new ownership and a number of extra items have been added to this property which will enhance the whole holiday experience. Here is the response from the new owners of Caladh who are fully engaged in both maintaining and taking Caladh forward in the future. "we are very pleased that our first guests so much enjoyed their stay and that they are thinking of returning." Kind regards Joanne Nicholson Highland Club Direct

Great location at Loch Ness

Review submitted on Sun, 03 Sep 2017
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Luxury appartment with great view. It contained everything you can think of. Downside was the non-availability of the pool and the spa area. We don't know if we were informed prior to booking.



Joanne Nicholson - Highland Club Direct replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to review Caladh apartment. We are pleased you had a wonderful holiday and the apartment had everything that you required. Naturally I was concerned to read that you may not have been aware of the non availability of the pool, sauna and steam room. This should not have been the case as it is not in our interest to mis lead people. The lack of pool facilities is advertised on our website also on all the booking information. I have checked all correspondence sent to you and this information was forthcoming. I am sorry that you have overlooked this but hope you will visit again soon once our pool is up and running. Kind regards Joanne Highland Club Direct

A very cosy place

Review submitted on Thu, 03 Aug 2017
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed for a week at the Caladh property. It really felt like home, with all necessary facilities for cooking, washing, etc. It is a very spacious property with a large lounge and kitchen, another small area with a sofa, and two bathrooms. Very comfortable!



Joanne Nicholson - Highland Club Direct replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased you had a wonderful holiday and found this property comfortable. Kind regards Joanne Nicholson Highland Club Direct

Caladh : a unique living space within a former Benedictine monastery

Review submitted on Mon, 17 Jul 2017
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We spent a delightful 8 days in Caladh (appropriately named as a haven). The first impression is one of space. You are immediately drawn to the high windows with their view across gardens to Loch Ness. The furnishings throughout perfectly complement the layout, featuring a tartan design. There is plenty of space in which to relax in the lounge. The kitchen/dining area is very well equipped. The sleeping area is situated on the Mezzanine, a short distance from a corridor that leads to a pleasant relaxing space with a sofa that can be converted into a bed.
There are plenty of facilities in and around the Abbey itself, with its large grounds. The village of Fort Augustus is just 5 minutes walk away. It has a fine butchers, grocery store and pubs. The Lock Inn is the best pub, whilst The Bothy has the widest range of beers. The finest resraurant can be found in The Lovat House Hotel. The village itself is dominated by the confluence of the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness. There is always plenty of activity which makes for interesting viewing by landlubbers. A one hour informative cruise on Loch Ness is recommended.



Joanne Nicholson - Highland Club Direct replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your comments. We are delighted that you had a lovely holiday and thank for your informative advice on restaurants in Fort Augustus. The apartment is as large as some of our 3 bedroom properties and has been decorated to an extremely high standard, we are pleased that you appreciated the spaciousness and comfort of the surrounding. Kind regards Joanne Nicholson Highland Club Direct

An outstanding property in an excellent location.

Review submitted on Tue, 30 May 2017
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
It doesn't get any better than Caladh. This property is amazing, the layout is perfect for a couple or even a family. Wish e could have stayed longer.



Joanne Nicholson replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for reviewing Caladh apartment, it is wonderful to hear you had a great holiday and hope you will return soon. Many thanks Joanne Nicholson Highland Club Direct

A tranquil location

Review submitted on Wed, 10 May 2017
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Amazing views and fabulous accommodation. So quiet and peaceful. The location and setting couldn't be any more perfect to explore some of Scotland's finest gifts from nature. Am so glad we took the scenic route from Inverness as that was a treat in itself. It's wonderful how so much of the abbey's features remain unchanged.

The accommodation, the Caladh, was spacious, comfortable and clean with all mod cons except a microwave which was no big deal. We spent our waking hours snuggled in the window seats admiring the morning views, the birds and the rabbits. We enjoyed the glimpses of deer as we walked through the abbey grounds.

This was one break we were incredibly reluctant to end.



Joanne Nicholson - Highland Club Direct replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. You have encapsulated all the gifts we are blessed with here at the Abbey. We hope you will join us again soon. Kind regards Joanne Nicholson Highland Club Direct

Beautiful apartment in a wonderful location

Review submitted on Mon, 20 Mar 2017
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We enjoyed a fantastic long weekend away in Caladh. The apartment is beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean, with incredible views over Loch Ness. There's lots of great walking to do in the local area and Fort Augustus makes an excellent base. The staff at Highland Club Direct were very helpful and accommodating and we definitely plan to return.



Jasmine - Customer services replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your feedback on Caladh apartment and for pointing out how fantastic this location is for all different levels of walks from easy strolls to more demanding longer walks. As you mentioned the apartment is extremely comfortable and I'm pleased you had a wonderful holiday.

Road trip with Nessie

Review submitted on Fri, 10 Mar 2017
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Never had such a great stay during my holiday. The view on the loch Ness was just awesome. The apartment was so comfy ! As many things, our stay had an end and it was hard to leave the abbey!



Joanne Nicholson replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to review Caladh apartment. We are so pleased you had a wonderful time in this unique and special property and hope you will book with us visit again.