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East Lodge - a rural retreat that sleeps 6 guests

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

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Explore the area

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Moray, Scotland
  • Brodie Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Moray Coast Trail
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Findhorn Foundation
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Inverness (INV)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

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Bathroom #2

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About this property

East Lodge - a rural retreat that sleeps 6 guests

East Lodge is brand new to market after a beautiful full renovation. The property is filled with charm and character and offers a fantastic space.
The large open kitchen/ dining area is perfect for entertaining while cooking evening meals and has a comfortable seating area included. You will be lucky enough to receive fresh bread, milk and eggs on your arrival.

The lounge has an extremely warm feel with a fantastic log burning stove surrounded by a stunning wooden fireplace. The windows of the lounge are south facing, keeping the room light and fresh all day round. The comfortable sofa can also be used as an additional double sofa-bed.

Upstairs, the property has two well sized bedrooms, again fully refurbished with cosy carpets and light colours throughout. Both bedrooms offer double sized beds with a TV in each and ample hanging and wardrobe space. The upstairs bathroom is newly fitted with a spacious bath/shower. Warm, soft towels, shampoo, shower gel and conditioner will be provided by your lovely host. There is also an additional bathroom/shower room located downstairs.

As well as the log burning stove, there is also central heating throughout controlled easily by the NEST feature. Wifi is fast and available in every room within the property. You will find everything you need for your stay in this wonderful house. Washer, dryer, hairdryer, hoover and full kitchen amenities, all brand new. There is a lockable outdoor shed, to allow for safe storage of bikes or rods as well as an extensive garden area, great for a children in the Summer months!

Due to the location of this property, we would advise having a car for the duration of your stay. For evenings out in the local area, there are plenty of local taxi companies we would be happy to advise.

Within the immediate area you will find a Tesco (located just over a mile away), while still having the escape of being located next to stunning fields and countryside. The Forres town centre has an array of local butchers, bakeries, cafes and restaurants. Culbin Forest is just 10 minutes drive, offering beautiful beach walks and biking trails.
Landmark adventure park is less than 45 mins away, a great day out for families and children and we are lucky enough to be next door to the stunning Brodie Castle and Hardmuir farm shop, a great stop for picking local raspberries and strawberries and stocking up on other fresh produce. The River Spey and Findhorn are so close by, that this property would provide a fantastic base after daily sessions on the riverbanks. Inverness is just a short 30 minute drive from this property and even less time to the Dalcross Airport!

We can't wait to welcome you to this stunning property! Julie, your host on the ground will be available if needed. Guests will have complete private access to the whole of the house. There is a back and front door as well as a large garden with Garage area for storing outdoor equipment. Parking is also available right outside the front door!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Forres

Forres is home to this cottage. Brodie Castle and Suenos Stone are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Culbin Sands and Moray Coast Trail.
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Moray, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Brodie Castle - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Moray Coast Trail - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Grant Park - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Findhorn Foundation - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Findhorn Heritage Centre - 16 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Forres Station - 6 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forres Fish Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mosset Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brodie Countryfare - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kimberley Inn - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is East Lodge - a rural retreat that sleeps 6 guests pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at East Lodge - a rural retreat that sleeps 6 guests?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at East Lodge - a rural retreat that sleeps 6 guests?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is East Lodge - a rural retreat that sleeps 6 guests located?

Situated in Forres, this cottage is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Brodie Castle and within 6 miles (10 km) of Culbin Sands and Moray Coast Trail. Ben Romach Distillery and Dava Way are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We Loved It !!

A truly amazing place to stay . And we loved the Mosset Tavern as well .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Overall a lovely place where we will gladly return. Comms with the property manager was not the best but they later explained the process of office hours and mobile hours. Very happy.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katja L., Düsseldorf

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Perfect!!!

This Cottage is the Most beautiful cottage we have ever Seen! We had such a warm welcome and a wonderful week!!! This cottage is outstanding! We will absolutely recommend this cottage!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our little castle in Scotland

In a nice, quiet area, this awesome-looking little castle was a perfect landing for our long days visiting Scotland. Well furnished, comfortable beds, and good service when required. Everything was well indicated, and everything needed was there. Highlights: beautiful house! Two bathrooms/showers, great living room, well-furnished kitchen. Lowlight: if I had to be really picky, maybe the front door handle should be changed and the fuse box should be better indicated. Overall, one of the best VRBO we did so far! Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

East Lodge, Daley Estate, Forres

A very clean, comfortable and peaceful lodge in a lovely rural setting. In short everything was perfect for our stay and would have no hesitation in returning.
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

A wonderful place to stay

We had a wonderful week at East Lodge. It is so comfortable and welcoming and really well appointed. We did a lot of sightseeing in the area but also appreciated how comfortable East Lodge is on the days when we decided to take things easy and simply relax. Highly recommended. We hope to return soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Lodge at Dalvey

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The Lodge is beautifully restored and very well equipped. Lots of very thoughtful extras were provided. This is the home where three generations of my family lived and worked as Gamekeeper on the Estate so it was a very special trip down memory lane for us. Will definitely be back. Thank you to Julie and Caroline for the opportunity.
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10/10 Excellent

Heike P.

Wundervolle Unterkunft

Wir hatten einen absolut fantastischen Aufenthalt in diesem liebevoll und wirklich geschmackvoll eingerichteten Cottage. Alles, was man für einen entspannten Urlaub benötigt, war vor Ort! Am meisten hat uns die absolute Ruhe gefallen! Wir würden immer wieder kommen!
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

Beautiful lodge

Recently refurbished and very comfortable...couldn't recommend it more highly.
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10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Mr Steven Murray

A stunning property with beautiful fixtures and fittings We had a lovely stay and will definitely be happy to book again in future Kind Regards Steven Murray

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