Holiday Reviews
We invite every traveller who books a holiday via us to send in a review. Because we don't run the holidays they're completely independent and unedited... remember to read between the lines though, as two people on the same trip can have different views!
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Luxury Loch Ness apartment, Scotland, independent reviews
 Reviewed 22 Feb 2009 by Jenny Copeland |  |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Staying in the monastery & the wonderful views of Loch Ness.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Check what's open in the area i.e. castles if going out of season. Take your bikes if possible as fantastic cycle tracks. Also would have booked some online shopping for when we arrived as not much provisions in village and supermarkets an hours drive.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes - for cafes etc though not much food shopping available and a lot of shops were closed as out-of-season.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Very good value for money - no complaints. Shame wasn't double glazed though.
Read the operator's response here:
It was good to hear what you had to say, Jenny, and the one adverse comment is echoed by ourselves (some shops & attractions are closed out of season!! We have bemoaned this for years). We take on board your suggestion of online shopping for your arrival and will suggest it to visitors before they arrive so they may choose to do this or shop in Inverness prior to driving to the apartment, if they come that way. Thank you. Double glazing - we would have liked it too - we tried to insist on it as we want to get a Green Tourism Business Award and double glazing is one of the most basic of green measures. However, as it is a Grade A listed building, the developers were not allowed to fit double glazing - the windows had to be as they were, prior to the development. We believe we do have the option to fit secondary glazing but we have yet to investigate this possibility. This would still have to gain permission from the council to go ahead.
| Reviewed 26 Aug 2008 by Maureen Richardson | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The accommodation was fantastic and the location was stunning. Climbing Ben Nevis was very memorable.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Have a meal in the Boathouse Restaurant.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes, the apartment has eco friendly cleaning products and recycling facilities in the local town.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Brilliant!
| Reviewed 8 Jul 2007 by Vimty Muir | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The Abbey is beautifully sited just at the south end of Loch Ness and Fort Augustus is a pretty village
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Take waterproof boots/wellies and midge repellent!
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Difficult to see how this benefited locals apart from local eateries in which we would have to take shelter to escape the rain. Also it's virtually impossible to get around without a car.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Very wet!