The Old Convent Holiday Apartments

17/04/2025

Changed the wall lights and the mirror on the stone wall in No.4... The mirror which is hand carved oak had been painted and varnished! Many evenings of scraping and sanding by Chris he has bought it back to life.

13/04/2025

A couple of additions to No.1's bedroom. A beautiful chandelier which took about 4hrs to assemble and two new pictures by the very talented that we love. Still the bed to build and wardrobe door...

13/04/2025

No.4 bathroom has had a little face lift over the winter. We will complete this next winter with a new toilet, sink and flooring...

03/04/2025

The recent dry spell gave Chris the chance to do a much needed job, he seems to enjoy being at the top of a ladder on top of the platform 😬 Power washing and then sealed the sandstone chimney stack.

23/03/2025

Rabbits had made a few burrows under the lawn so it had to be dug up! Turf off, lots of stones to build it back up to the original height, added some earth then turf back on. We did this in stages as it was hard work! Power washed the fence, levelled the bench and oiled it. Once it's a bit warmer we will seed the bald bit beside the fence...

02/03/2025

New tiles, under counter lights and curtains have been added to complete the upgrading of No.3's kitchen.

22/02/2025

Finally found an old metal chandelier that suits No.1 Took Chris about 7hrs to make safe and fix bits and pieces!

22/02/2025

Sewing machine & material made into two pairs of curtains with lining, four large cushions & four small cushions, made the piping for the cushions too. I have never attempted sewing before, rather pleased with the result... These are going in No.4

15/02/2025

EV Charger is now in place and connected.

14/02/2025

Happy with that!

14/01/2025

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10/01/2025

When living in one of the most beautiful places in the world with the weather as gorgeous as this you just have to get out...This is Loch Tarff only 10min drive from in Fort Augustus.

02/01/2025

Wishing all our past, present and future guests a very Happy New Year from one of our favourite places, Loch Tarff an easy 10 min drive from

28/12/2024

Some guests really are lovely and kind...A beautiful Christmas gift. 💕

27/11/2024

A beautiful but frosty afternoon above the clouds. Overlooking Loch Knockie and Loch Tarff.

19/11/2024

A little upgrade of the bedrooms in No.4

04/09/2024

From these two old pieces of wood that were found in a garage to this lovely little stool that now sits in No.3's bathroom to compliment the floating shelves.

21/08/2024

Recent review...