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8.4/10Excellent124 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/10 9.2
Service7.6/10 7.6
Comfort8.2/10 8.2
Condition8.8/10 8.8
Amenities8.2/10 8.2
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About Loch Ness Gate House
The Loch Ness Gate House offers eight modern en-suite rooms above Cobbs Coffee Shop and Retail, situated on the banks of the Caledonian Canal in the picturesque Highland village of Fort Augustus. Enjoy a full Scottish breakfast (available for £9. 95) in our award-winning café.
The Gate House is ideally located for Loch Ness cruises, and walking or cycling the Great Glen Way or the Loch Ness 360° trail. Fort Augustus is a well-equipped destination, perfect for day trips exploring the surrounding area.
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With a stay at Loch Ness Gate House in Fort Augustus, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Loch Ness and Fort Augustus Locks. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Clansman Centre and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Allt na Criche.
Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily. Limited parking is available onsite.
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Parking available
Dining services
Non-smoking
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:00 PM
Check-in until
9:00 PM
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No elevators
No front desk
Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours
Professional property host/manager
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Pets not allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
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Special Instructions
There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 13.95 for adults and GBP 13.95 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Fort Augustus Locks
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Clansman Centre
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Loch Ness
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Allt na Criche
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Loch Tarff
5.9 km / 3.6 mi
Loch Oich
7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Suidhe Viewpoint
9 km / 5.6 mi
Drynachan Woodturning Gallery
9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Clog and Craft Shop
11.7 km / 7.3 mi
Well of the Seven Heads
14.3 km / 8.9 mi
Loch Knockie
14.4 km / 9 mi
Wade Bridge
15.3 km / 9.5 mi
Invergarry & Fort Augustus Railway Museum
15.9 km / 9.9 mi
Loch Lochy
18.3 km / 11.4 mi
Loch Lundie
18.6 km / 11.6 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 8
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- Car park
- Wi-fi
- Early departure
- Non-smoking establishment
- Self check-in
Upon availability
Room types
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Double or Twin COMFORTDouble or Twin • COMFORTDBT.OM
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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- Double or Twin
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Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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Double or Twin COMFORT
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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- Double or Twin
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- COMFORT
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Room code: DBT.OM
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Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- Double or Twin
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- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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Double or Twin STANDARD
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- Double or Twin
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBT.ST
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Loch Ness Gate House
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Per
Strålande läge precis vid slussarna vilket var trevligt. Litet trevligt rum med snedtak in mot gården(vissa har mot slussarna). Skön säng, svalt på natten, helt ok badrum med bra tryck i duschen. Ingen frukost ingick men flera bra alternativ i närheten, bland annat det café som ligger på framsidan av huset.Gratis parkering fram till 11 på fm. på baksidan eller på gatan.Bra läge för utflykter till Fort William.
AMY
The location was beautiful! Perfect place to stay while exploring Fort Augustus.
Cristian
Very clean but noisy!!…and the light enters early in the morning!!
Peter
Wires loose on the electric radiator in bathroom/ rack rusty/ window Dosnt close and overpriced
Adam
My husband and I were on a 3 week driving tour of the UK. We booked this place for 1 night and didn’t anticipate it being anything special. I am SO sad we were only there one night! The room was on the smaller side but very nice. The area was absolutely perfect.
The food we had was delicious and just steps away. The locals were so helpful and nice. And the walking paths and the views were incredible. I miss this place already! It was a true highlight on our trip.
The only issue we had was that we did not receive the email or text with the code to our key box. But my husband made a quick call the number that had been provided with the confirmation of our stay and the gentleman was very helpful and got us all taken care of.
I would absolutely recommend this place. And I would stay again and again.
The food we had was delicious and just steps away. The locals were so helpful and nice. And the walking paths and the views were incredible. I miss this place already! It was a true highlight on our trip.
The only issue we had was that we did not receive the email or text with the code to our key box. But my husband made a quick call the number that had been provided with the confirmation of our stay and the gentleman was very helpful and got us all taken care of.
I would absolutely recommend this place. And I would stay again and again.
Sarah
It was just ok. Very basic room, small but very bare amenities. Bathroom vent very noisy. Towel warmer had wires hanging out and no decor on walls, but seemed clean. The view was good but the price we paid was too much for the quality of room.
Harry
Late night dining is limited. Everything worked as expected. Great location.
john
:Property was quite good, clean and ideal location. It is unstaffed and staff can be reached by phone. The outer door was not locked at any time during my stay and thus anyone could get inside, so it is important to keep your room locked. My only other issue is that I would have liked to have a choice of a front or back room.
Anna
Clean and cosy room. I loved the shower, the water pressure was great. Water was hot all day long. Really nice. Thank you 🙏
Fraser
Clean, comfortable and value for money.
Theresa
Room was immaculate and well kept. Lovely and warm on a very snowy night. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay again!
Ross
We never received the code for the lock box to get our key, so had to pay to book somewhere else last minute. Even 1 hour before arrival we had not received it (this was in the evening and no one was available to speak with, not in person or on the phone after many attempts at calling). Hotel.com ultimately refunded as. Disappointing to say the least!
Archana
Room was facing the locks, very nice view and was very clean
Justin
Very easy check-in process, very well priced, in a great area! very comfortable beds!!
Mike
This was the best so far
Stephen
Property’s manager was excellent Expedia booked double bed and we clearly asked for a twin Manager was able to change rooms Boat weir was incredible to watch in action Boat cruise well worth it Due to the weather being on our side Definitely would stay there again
Olivia
The lochness gatehouse was fine for a stop over on our way to Isle of Skye. The check in process could be improved. We had to call the owner, Martin when we arrived, but do not have access to calling as we’re from North America. He is not on WhatsApp to text either. There isn’t a ton of dinner options around, just be aware! Walls in the room could use a good wipe down and the pillows were quite hard. There was quite a bit of noise from the surrounding rooms, talking and TV’s. Fine enough for a stop over, wouldn’t book for a multiple night stay! In
MICHAEL
A bit hard to find but still a nice place.
Abhishek
There was literally No human interaction Face 2 Face innentire stay but to be fair.. it worked qnd worked well..
Its a smallest town possible..and area has just countable stores..food options and bars.. but to be fair again...enough for q pleasant and comfortable stay.
Just loved the way boat movements through 5 stages to ocean and back is mqnaged ..simply an engineering matvel powered by common sense...
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People and surrounding is worth soending atleast an evening here.
Its a smallest town possible..and area has just countable stores..food options and bars.. but to be fair again...enough for q pleasant and comfortable stay.
Just loved the way boat movements through 5 stages to ocean and back is mqnaged ..simply an engineering matvel powered by common sense...
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People and surrounding is worth soending atleast an evening here.
Grace
A haven after a long journey
Above all expectations. Views wonderful, room well appointed, clean, fresh and comfortable.
Perfect for a short stay, if you’re there exploring what the area has to offer.
Perfect for a short stay, if you’re there exploring what the area has to offer.
JAMES
Our room overlooked a car park. a bit noisy.
This acommodation is ok for an overnight stay.
This acommodation is ok for an overnight stay.
Paul
We had two rooms. One was great overlooking the canal, unfortunately the other was less so with very limited headroom, overlooking the car park, yet we paid the same amount for both rooms.
Patricia R.
Nice place to stay
Kay
Nice accommodations. A little hard to find and check in. Very walkable.
Sabrina
Great stay and convenient to everything. We needed to wash laundry and was able to walk over to the public washing facilities so that was helpful too.
Mae
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.
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.
James Mark
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.
If I were to suggest anything to make the stay better in the future, it would be thicker, more substantial pillows.
Joan
Jay was an awesome host for our visit, very accomdating
Stuart
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
janelle
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.
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.
Tome
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.
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.
Jonathan
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.
Javad
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!
Doug
Nice remodeled place
Me
Excellent!
Georgina
Clean and modern property, easy access.
Jill
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.
We felt it was overpriced but we had a comfortable stay.
Keith
Good stay
Great overnight stay in lovely room
Todd
Very well situated . A nice place to stay
Jodi
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.
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.
Colin
Very clean and quiet little place to stay on your travels
Gordon
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.
diana
Loved surrounding area, quiet evening but busy during the day, close to dining and great beds
Michael
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.
There is an excellent restaurant for breakfast right downstairs. Opens at 9am though which seems rather late for early risers.
Kevin
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.
ian
Very clean modern with fantastic views over the lock,s . down stairs café serving good food
Chris
The accomodation was very good great central location and the bedrooms that we stayed in on the back of the building were nice and quiet. Beds super comfortable.
Our only gripe would be the on site manager was quite aggressive. There was a fault with one of the rooms key card locks which meant we couldn't access until a locksmith sorted it. It was eventually sorted but could have been handled much better by him.
Our only gripe would be the on site manager was quite aggressive. There was a fault with one of the rooms key card locks which meant we couldn't access until a locksmith sorted it. It was eventually sorted but could have been handled much better by him.
Jonathan
Excellent Accommodation
Clean, smart and comfortable.
Jon
Area is nice but a tourist spot that sees a lot of traffic without the infrastructure to support it. The hotel is clean and decent for a nights stay but the person in charge is rude. He was rude about the check in process which is not listed in the booking. He was inconvenienced when we asked for a second towel for the room when only one was provided. The room also did not provide more than one packet of coffee when the room is setup for two guests. No local stores open before 8am so there is no other options for getting coffee before then.
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Loch Ness Gate House
Canalside, Fort Augustus, United Kingdom
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