The Old Lock House Apartments - Lock Side

A converted lock keeper's building in the centre of Fort Augustus, The Old Lock House Apartments commands views across the Caledonian Canal. The whole ground floor is yours: a living and dining room with an open fire, a kitchen equipped for cooking proper meals, two bedrooms (one with a king bed, one with bunks), and a bathroom with bath and shower. The essentials—heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and wifi—are provided, along with initial fuel for the fire.

The sitting-out area opens onto a garden with furniture and a barbecue, though the rear slope is steep enough to matter if mobility is a consideration. You get private parking for one car. Pubs and shops are yards away; The L504 Hotel & Restaurant is nearby. One dog is welcome. The village sits at the southern tip of Loch Ness and works as a base for the Great Glen Way, boat trips on the loch, mountain biking, and access to Skye and the west coast. Or simply watch the boats navigate the locks from your window.