Fort Augustus is a small village at the southern end of Loch Ness on the Caledonian Canal. The Caledonian Canal, connecting Corpach near Fort William with Clachnaharry in Inverness, was completed in 1822. It is over 60 miles long, but more than two thirds of its length consists of three connected lochs - Loch Ness, Loch Oich and Loch Lochy.
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Welcome
to Mount Pleasant.
A traditional Highland Cottage built in the late 1800’s situated
overlooking the picturesque village of Fort Augustus in its own half acre
of land.
In early years this was a croft with grazing and the ‘lady of the
houses' job was tending to the milk cow, which would have to be walked
from fields at Inchnacardoch some 2 miles away.
A burn (stream) which runs along side would have been the ‘water
supply’ and the weekly washing would have been done here.
Sitting outside the cottage in this rural setting your imagination can
‘run away with you’ viewing the village as it is now and picturing
it in the days gone by.
Visitors enjoy their stay in what is a traditional homely well equipped
highland cottage, relaxing or as a base for touring all areas of The Highlands.
Mount Pleasant Accommodation
Bedrooms: One double on ground floor; One double and
one twin bedded room upstairs - A travel cot is available if required.
Bathroom on ground floor with shower over bath and heated towel rail +
heater.
Living room with open fire or electric, TV, Video & DVD.
Bedroom 1:
This double room is is on the ground floor next to the bathroom
Bedroom 2:
This double room is on the first floor and has a view of Loch Ness beyond
the village
Mount Pleasant Cottage was built in the late 1800’s
Bedroom 3:
This is a twin bedded room and it also enjoys a view of Loch Ness beyond
the village.
Livingroom:
Comfortable cottage chairs, TV, Coffee tables and a coal effect electric
fire, a selection of games and videos
Kitchen with dining table – fully equipped with
full electric cooker, microwave, toaster, washer/dryer and fridge/freezer.
There is night storage heaters on ground floor and thermostatically controlled
heaters upstairs. Double beds have electric blankets.
The cottage is fully equipped except for towels.
I allow a pet with its own bed and owner should be sensible and considerate
as children enjoy the grass area to play on.
The Garden:
This traditional detached Highland Cottage sleeps 6,is situated in it’s
own grounds overlooking the village of Fort Augustus with a short walk
taking you to the village, Caledonian Canal, Loch Ness and all village
amenities.
Loch Ness can be seen from the house through the trees. Enjoy a pleasure
trip on the loch. Cycle the forest tracks or meander along the banks of
the Caledonian Canal or drive through dramatic Highland scenery. Visit
historic castles, climb Ben Nevis, or explore magical glens. Inverness,
Fort William and the Isle of Skye easily accessible. The picturesque Fort
Augustus golf course is nearby. Shop, pub and restaurant 600 yards.
The Caledonian Canal which runs through the village (now all electronically
controlled) was busy with cargo boats and fishing boats and employees
had to open the lock gates manually.
For the less energetic, there is always the popular pastime of watching
the boats go through the locks with a glass of wine or a wee dram in your
hand.
Pleasure trips on Loch Ness, fishing, forest walks, horse riding and
golf are all available locally.
Shops, pub and restaurants are only a ten minute walk.
This traditional detached Highland Cottage sleeps 6,is situated in it’s
own grounds overlooking the village of Fort Augustus with a short walk
taking you to the village, Caledonian Canal, Loch Ness and all village
amenities.
Email Mount Pleasant enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
