Fly over The Old Church of Urquhart on top of its own wee hillock
The Sanctuary Apartments
...are offering great flexibility to accommodate from most or all of ground floor as Sanctuary I -the WHOLE via the BACK as Sanctuary II - The Apartment to the FRONT as Sanctuary III,
from 2 to 10/13 guests!
This is self-catering with the option to place continental style breakfast for you in your kitchenette or even get your first shopping arranged for you.
The Sanctuary Apartments are offering a spacious guest lounge (including dining set)
with the original wooden floor and wainscoting of the church.
The Sanctuary Apartments
- Front Lounge as part of Sanctuary I or III
.Cozy with the original wainscoting & the ancient wooden floor of the church hall...
you find these comfy daybeds (single/double) in the lounge and some of the other rooms.
... view from the lounge into the large triple bedroom en suite ...
Spacious bedroom with double & single bed, en suite -part of Sanctuary I & III
Continental style breakfast to order if you wish.
...TV with Netflix included in your bedroom...
Spacious front bedroom of Sanctuary I & III is coming with an equally spacious en suite...
...passing through the front lounge towards an inner hall
for an added bedroom to the front with Sanctuary III or for entering into accommodation in the Back. with Sanctuary I....
Small & cozy bedroom en suite under the former balcony as part of Sanctuary I & III ... for single & double use!
...with bright en suite in 'Jack-and-Jill'-style...
.- prepared as SINGLE
- prepared as DOUBLE ... comfy double DAYBED like in other rooms, flexible to use !
...the 'Jack-and-Jill'-style in full view which offers access from other sleeping areas
...very useful to accommodate different situations & to avoid passing through bedrooms for facilities.
Spacious Front Lounge with Kitchenette and Dining Set
Well equipped Kitchenette with even a drawer dishwasher, small fridge, 2-plate hob & combi microwave-oven.
Enjoy a great Supper at Your Lounge...
... and relax under the former balcony of the church.
Bedroom en suite at the back as part of Sanctuary I and II.
...with a spacious wardrobe...
...towards the adjacent, captured room of Sanctuary I & II...
... great snug or bedroom with comfy double/single daybed....and dining set with a small kitchenette.
Your spacious bathroom en suite in the back as part of Sanctuary I & II.
...with a large walk-in shower...
Snug, Dining and Cooking - as a captured room of Sanctuary II.
... small, well equipped kitchenette in Sanctuary II (additional for Sanctuary I).
... the comfy daybed of Sanctuary II prepared for single use ...
... small, well-equipped kitchenette of Sanctuary II (additional to the front one of Sanctuary I) ...
... adjacent to back bedroom as a captured one for Sanctuary II and an additional interconnecting one for Sanctuary I ...
Back entrance through the former vestry for Sanctuary I & II
The Magic of a church in the back.
... part of Sanctuary I & II ...
Welcome at The Sanctuary Apartments
Sanctuary IV -The Studio ... might be part of Sanctuary I but not as standard!
Sanctuary IV -The Studio with plenty space, great shower room and a fully equipped kitchen.
The Studio shower room...
... in the back of the church, Sanctuary IV -The Studio.
...with its fully equipped kitchen. incl. even a small freezer...
Warm light at Sanctuary IV -The Studio.
Cosy moments in the Front Lounge
Character of the former Church retained whereever possible ...
... self-catering in style ...
Well equipped kitchenette with Sanctuary I & III
...under the Balcony of a Church
Ring the doorbell for Your Sanctuary
Grand Main Entrance to the church
Church Key
The Church Suites
...are including daily housekeeping by preparing your continental style breakfast in your suite for you and emptying the bins.
You might enjoy a guest lounge shared with other guests!
Welcome at a rural Scottish Church !
Spectacular ceiling in main entrance.
Suite 1 -small & cosy as Single or Double, en suite
Bright en sute of Suite 1
Suite 1 - prepared as DOUBLE
Continental style Breakfast prepared for you in Suite 1.
Suite 3 -our spacious Triple, en suite with a double and single bed
Ancient wooden floor and the original wainscoting awaiting you.
Continental Breakfast prepared for you in Suite 3.
...equally spacious as Suite 3, its en suite.
Suite 3 -perfect for the couple looking for space or the small family
Continental style Breakfast prepared for you to enjoy in your Suite.
Suite 2 -its main bedroom.
... view from main bedroom of Suite 2 into adjacent, captured room ...
... adjacent room of Suite 2 as a snug with dining set ...
... or for single use in a comfy double daybed ...
Your continental style breakfast prepared for You in Suite 2.
... the adjacent, captured room of Suite 2 prepared as double in the comfy daybed ...
Your spacious bathroom en suite of Suite 2 ...
.. with large walk-in shower ...
... view from snug/dining of Suite 2 into its main bedroom ...
... continental style breakfast set up for You at Suite 2 ...
Suite 2 consisting of two adjacent rooms, one captured.
Suite 2 - a great suite of two rooms for up to 4 guests or with spacious living for 2.
Comfy Sleeping in a Church !
Main Entrance of the Church -just ring the door bell !
Back Entrance via the former vestry -might be the separate entrance for Suite 2..
Front Guest Lounge in front of Suite 3 -might be available to share with other guests.
... under the former balcony of the church ...
Ancient wood around you with the original floor of the church hall & its wainscoting.
Part of Housekeeping in your suite, preparation of Your Continental Breakfast.
Very spacious Suite 4 with ancient wood around you, the original floor of the church hall & its wainscoting.
Suite 4 en suite.
... great en suite shower room of Suite 4 ...
Suite 4 towards its entrance and the sliding door of the en suite, prepared for single use in its comfy daybed.
Continental style breakfast prepared for You at Suite 4.
... behind the door with glass panels is a fully equipped kitchen, you could go for as Sanctuary IV ...
Suite 1 -small & cosy Single/Double en suite
You sleep under the former balcony of the church in your cozy & bright Suite 1.
Suite 3 -spacious Triple en suite
Continental Breakfast prepared in Suite 3
... the 'Jack-and-Jill'-style en suite of Suite 1 as a flexible way to add facilities to extended arrangements.
Comfy double Daybed in Suite 1 ...
... or as single ... comfy double Daybed like in other rooms, flexible to use !
Grand Entrance of a rural church !
... and an original feature at the back entrance.
Its really a CHURCH - Stroll through its Garden
Find your own little 'Island of Peace' in nearly 2 acres of garden grounds ... on the church hillock !
You might like to go for our offer to help with your every day itinerary to explore 'Secret Scotland', only locals like us know best about.
We pride ourselves with an always warm Personal Welcome!
The Old Church of Urquhart
'PARRANDIER'
Relax at the Church Pond !
View into the forrest at the lower part of the Church Hillock
Wide open views from many lovely spots to enjoy
Romantic place for 2, the Church Arbour.
Bird Eye View onto the Church Hillock
Tripod, one of two BBQ areas you can choose from.
A church inmidst rolling farmland surrounded by coastal forests, and its own wee one.
The church on the top of its hillock surrounded by lush lawns.
Stunning building in grounds extending to 2 acres
The former Stable of the church, a further BBQ area with a Kadai Fire Bowl.
Our Love Seat, you might sit soon.
The church overlooking its hillock and the surrounding countryside
Lily Pond with wide open views and the church as unique backdrop.
Enjoy sitting on one of the benches in front of the church ...
Welcome at Urquhart Church !
Seating on an 'Island' at the pond under the Crown Pavilion facing the cross.
... more seating areas with ever changing views and ambience ...
... through Gothic Arches down to the lower part of the hillock ...
... wide lawn areas to enjoy ...
... ancient trees, some older than the church itself ...
A circular Tree Bench to enjoy different views all around the garden.
... a shady seating area ...
... Gazebo at the tripod fire place ...
... entry to the Meadows as to follow the Church Walk ...
Stroll through our forest full of life & surprises.
... part of our wee Waterfall from the higher to the lower part of the grounds ...
... enjoying the Stable Seating Area with whisky barrels and other bits & pieces to remind you that you are inmidst Malt Whisky Country ...
..and again, the Church as backdrop ... you are enclosed by the remains of ancient walls and on the cobbled floor of the former Stable ..
... and the Church Walk under the cross continues ...
... steps up to the higher level of the Church Hillock ...
... ideal place for Your Breakfast with plenty morning sun ...
Back Entrance through the former vestry for Sanctuary I and II
... plenty private off-road Parking for you in front of church ...
... as you arrive at Your Distinctly Different Place to Stay ...
... the mighty church door in the centre with gates on each side opening into the Church Garden... t
Sun Lounger made of whisky barrels.
... so much to explore ...
See you soon at The Old Church of Urquhart !
