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Loch Ness Gate House

3.0 star property
Hotel in Fort Augustus

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Experience the charm of this historic cottage, featuring a well-maintained garden and traditional details.
Enjoy a meal in our restaurant with a rustic brick wall backdrop, wooden tables, and comfortable seating.
Two single beds with grey headboards and white bedding, complemented by a forest-themed artwork.
Enter through the glass door and ascend the steps to a welcoming outdoor seating area.
Enjoy a peaceful view of the surrounding neighborhood from this room, featuring two comfortable chairs and a small table.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Canalside, Fort Augustus, Scotland, PH32 4AU
  • Clansman Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Allt na Criche
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Urquhart Castle
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double or Twin Room

Comfort Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Fort Augustus

At Loch Ness Gate House you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Clansman Centre and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Allt na Criche. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .In proximity to this 3-property class Fort Augustus hotel you'll find Urquhart Castle.

What's nearby

  • Clansman Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Allt na Criche - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Suidhe Viewpoint - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • The Falls of Foyers - 22 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Urquhart Castle - 29 min drive - 35.0 km

Getting around

  • Roybridge Tulloch Station - 39 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lock Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Moorings - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Fish & Chip Monster Co - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Canalside Fish & Chip Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Loch Ness Gate House

Hotel in Fort Augustus
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • No smoking on site
Loch Ness Gate House offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Fort Augustus hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 8 spaces per unit)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 13.95 for adults and GBP 13.95 for children

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 13.95 for adults and from GBP 13.95 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Loch Ness Gate House Hotel
Loch Ness Gate House Fort Augustus
Loch Ness Gate House Hotel Fort Augustus

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Loch Ness Gate House?

Loch Ness Gate House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Loch Ness Gate House?

Onsite parking is limited (max 8 spaces per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Loch Ness Gate House?

The closest beach to Loch Ness Gate House is Dores Beach (33.6 km).

Does Loch Ness Gate House serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Loch Ness Gate House?

No, Loch Ness Gate House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Loch Ness Gate House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Loch Ness Gate House?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Loch Ness Gate House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 74 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mae

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little Stay

I booked 48 hours before and I was concerned how I would gain entry. It went smoothly when we asked the local pub what we were to do. We loved our stay. The beds were comfortable and the room was immaculate. We would reccommend the place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Martin was very responsive and made things easy. The staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean, beds comfortable, and the property well maintained. If I were to suggest anything to make the stay better in the future, it would be thicker, more substantial pillows.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jay was an awesome host for our visit, very accomdating
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fort Augustus - lock side

Lovely clean , well appointed room. Looked like had been recently decorated/ created as everything brand new. Ideally situated in heart of Fort Augustus - right in the canal side- parking to rear if property - well laid out - spot on
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

janelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pro: location Con: everything else

Initial communication was poor. Room size was not feasible for 2 people and 2 suitcases. I had to rearrange most of the furniture to be able to open both cases. The peaked roof was a danger in the dark with such small space to walk in. Everything was loud (the doors, floors, fans, street noise, other guests). We could hear snoring from other rooms, every door that opened slammed or croaked, even the elctric kettles were audible from other rooms. The temperature was hard to manage. We could get open but not close them again. We never could get the heater or towel warmer to work. I had to ask for help with the windows and learned the complicated combination of keys, handles, buttons and pressure to be able to operate them. Then I asked for help with the heater and the staff, who doesn’t service the room, pressed a million buttons and then said "maybe it will come on". We had a 4 night stay but the room was only equipped with 1 day of in room supplies. When I asked for more I was told I could get it from the noisy cafe below, which had limited hours, and when I finally found someone by knocking on the staff doors they couldn't find the supplies. We left a day early due to the misery and asked for a one day refund and were refused. They cited their no refund policy, which to be fair, exists. The town is sleepy in winter but was still a good location for a base camp for day trips. Still I wouldnt stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Tome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stay was okay, but felt overpriced compared to other placed I had been to in the same trip. Note that this is just a building with key boxes, you call a number and they give you the code, there's no staff on site. The one complaint was that the room was very cold, I had to turn on the heater, which was situated next to one of the beds, so had to move the bed for the heat to spread. It took a while for the room to heat up. The bathroom had a large towel heater that was also off, i tried to turn it on but it kept shutting off.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

LAN FONG FLORA

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fort Augustus R&R

Our room was spacious and comfortable with views directly over the canal. Bathroom was well equipped with a fantastic shower. Free car park for residents and also a cafe downstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is magical and so much nicer than what we imagined or were lead to believe by the advertising. This hotel is right on the alive Ness canal as it enters lake Koch was and right outside the hotel are boats and ships traversing the canals, it was magical!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice remodeled place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Me

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and modern property, easy access.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was newly decorated and all of the contents looked new. Everywhere was clean and comfortable. We hadnt realised that it was a collection of rooms rather than a hotel and we drove round a couple of times before finding the entrance and where to park. We felt it was overpriced but we had a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

Great overnight stay in lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well situated . A nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jodi

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is no host on site and if you want to reach them use phone or text, neither of these options worked for me. I requested a twin room and got a double bed instead, awkward to say the least. the location is good, the room was clean. The host, which I called with assistance of my host and their phone at the previous location, was close to rude but did give me brief access information to use later in the day. Which I appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet little place to stay on your travels
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon, ABERDEEN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night whilst walking the Great Glen Way. The room was clean and comfortable. Well located right next to the Caledonian Canal. The only minor issue was that options for breakfast in the area were limited until 9am.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

diana

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved surrounding area, quiet evening but busy during the day, close to dining and great beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
You have to walk past a long line of open garbage bins to get to the back door entry to the hotel. There is an excellent restaurant for breakfast right downstairs. Opens at 9am though which seems rather late for early risers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, poor details on where directions and where to park. We ended up parking on the road and having to walk in past about 6 dumpsters that smelt badly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean modern with fantastic views over the lock,s . down stairs café serving good food
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024