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The Lovat, Loch Ness

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with restaurant, near Allt na Criche

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Near the shores of Loch Ness, The Lovat, Loch Ness offers an eco-friendly escape with a warm welcome. Indulge in breakfast and dinner at Station Road restaurant, relax by the lobby fireplace or explore the nearby Suidhe Viewpoint.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Why we love this property

Victorian charm
The garden of this hotel creates a serene setting that perfectly complements its Victorian architecture, transporting visitors to a bygone era.
Foodie paradise
This hotel serves up a culinary trifecta with its restaurant, bar, and full breakfast offerings. Morning fuel and evening libations await.

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Master Room

9,6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Double or Twin Room (Garden)

9,6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Loft

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Master Room - Loch Ness View

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Master Room - Loch Ness View

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Loft (with front view to Loch Ness)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Loch Ness, Fort Augustus, Scotland, PH32 4DU

What's nearby

  • Clansman Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Falls of Foyers - 25 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Urquhart Castle - 29 min drive - 35.3 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 50 min drive - 67.4 km
  • Inverness Castle - 51 min drive - 68.0 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 53 min drive
  • Roy Bridge Station - 32 min drive
  • Roybridge Tulloch Station - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monster Fish & Chips LochNess Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lock Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Canalside Chip Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cobb's Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Lovat, Loch Ness

When visiting Fort Augustus, The Lovat, Loch Ness is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Station Road, which serves breakfast and dinner. This Victorian hotel also features a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 28 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1879
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Station Road - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 25.00 to 25.00 per person

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, Barclaycard

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Lovat, Loch Ness offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Lovat, Loch Ness does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Lovat, Loch Ness?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Lovat, Loch Ness?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Lovat, Loch Ness?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at The Lovat, Loch Ness and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and rafting, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Lovat, Loch Ness?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Station Road.

What's the area around The Lovat, Loch Ness like?

The Lovat, Loch Ness is located a short 3-minute walk from Clansman Centre.

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Reviews

The Lovat, Loch Ness Reviews

9,2

Wonderful

9,6

Cleanliness

9,0

Location

9,4

Staff & service

9,2

Eco-friendliness

9,2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with delicious options and a true taste of Highland hospitality. (10 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient and easily available, with charge points for electric vehicles. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay at the Lovat. The staff was the best of all of Scotland(from Edinburg, Fort Augustus and Isle of Skye). The hotel is beautiful and you can walk a short distance to town. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend.
Heidi Wilson, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful and beautiful
Grant, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Lovat is gorgeous and has a charming traditional style.
Klara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was absolutely perfect! When the minute we walked through the doors of this lovely hotel and the welcome we received, to the accommodations in the room, to the excellent breakfast in the morning, to our checkout.
Marisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly Staff and clean comfortable rooms.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful hotel with wonderful staff!
Leah, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great hotel. We checked in late. Rooms were clean and updated. Only downside was that coffee bar was in closet despite having two tables outside. Making coffee inside that closet and finding twitch to turn it on was challenging but not deal breaker. Will surely stay here if I visit the area again.
Raxitkumar, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything about this place was lovely. Really enjoyed our stay and wished we'd booked two nights.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place
mike, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful location, friendly and helpful staff, a superb, and I really mean superb, restaurant.
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service by staff lovely room
Alison, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel, pleasant staff, quiet but central location. Good sized room, nice breakfast.
Karen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely Lochness stay

Nice hotel, nice breakfast
Andy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We totally love it, the breakfast and the dinner were amazing

10/10 Exceptional

so nice and clean!
Daniel, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

I didn’t expect a room with garden view is a very very small room open in the parking lot.
Lan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the stay we had at the Lovat. Breakfasts were delicious and the proximity to the lake and local attractions was a bonus. The staff were incredibly welcoming too.
Nick, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff, comfy and elegant building, great extras and treats.
Rebecca, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel

Very comfortable, clean friendly and beautifully furnished.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely visit

Lovely,comfortable and cosy room. We were met by lovely staff and a hot toddy. A lovely welcome. Breakfast was amazing and a real taste of Highland hospitality. Would definitely recommend a visit
Patricia, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Very expensive for what it is. Lovely staff but this hotel should be so much better considering the cost.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning family-run hotel with several gorgeous lounge areas to relax in. Wished we had time to stay for longer!
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property is private, clean, comfortable and relaxing.
Denise, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Lovat is a beautiful hotel with helpful staff and lovely comfortable rooms. The surroundings are stunning and we thoroughly enjoyed the recommended walk to the “secret waterfall”, amazing. Would definately stay here again.
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It's an exceptionally nice place, everything was amazing! We loved it
Marina, 1-night trip