Gardener's Cottage in Elgin is praised for its beautiful walled garden, peaceful and secluded setting, and as a great base for exploring Moray. Guests appreciate the well-equipped cottage, the welcoming hosts, and the child-friendly amenities. While some find the furniture a bit worn and the property slightly neglected, the overall experience is relaxing and enjoyable, with many expressing a desire to return.
The cottage is generally described as clean, with all appliances being clean and good quality. However, one review mentioned that the mattresses were not very clean when stripped, slightly lowering the score.
The location is highly praised for being peaceful, quiet, and a perfect base for exploring the local area, including beaches and golf courses. Its proximity to various attractions adds to its appeal.
While beds are described as comfortable, several reviews mention that the furniture, particularly settees and armchairs, are worn and offer little support. This impacts the comfort score negatively.
The cottage is well-equipped, and the walled garden is a highlight. However, some maintenance issues and the lack of first-floor toilet facilities have been noted, affecting the score.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts that would warrant a score in this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
Elgin 5.1 miles. Nestling in the grounds of the superb surroundings of Glebe House in Urquhart near Elgin, Moray is this charming traditional cottage, Gardener’s Cottage. The ideal location for a family holiday, Gardener’s Cottage offers extremely well-presented accommodation in attractive grounds. The property is stylish and inviting with a pleasant living space offering a gorgeous sitting area arranged around an attractive woodburning stove and windows providing glimpses of the beautiful rural views beyond. The dining area houses a rustic dining table with ample seating and you can easily imagine relaxed family meals around this table, catching up on tales of holiday activities past and planning new adventures to come. Step into the country kitchen and you will find everything you need to prepare all your holiday meals. An elegant stable door adds a lovely bucolic finishing touch to the space and offers a more informal dining area overlooking the gardens. When bedtime calls, choose from the gorgeous king-size bedroom on the ground-floor or climb the stairs to the other two beautifully furnished bedrooms where you can choose from either a twin or a single. All the bedrooms are pleasantly appointed and whether you are curling up for a restful night’s sleep or waking up in the morning, offer a truly idyllic sanctuary. The outside of Gardener’s Cottage is as bewitching as the inside with appealing gardens giving the cottage a truly rural feel. During the week guests are welcome to make use of the 200 year old walled garden that surrounds the property and this is the perfect setting for the children to run around while the grown-ups relax and take in the fresh air and panoramic views. This is the place where forever holiday memories are made. Getting out and about from Gardener’s Cottage is a must and there is plenty for the whole family to see and do. From long, sandy beaches to green, lush forests, the area has it all and attracts many walkers and hikers who like to walk along the coast and take in the wonderful views. For all those foodies there are a whole host of wonderful restaurants to choose from within a short drive and Elgin is a lovely village to discover while you are here. For a day out to remember you can take a boat out from Spey Bay and see if you can spot any Moray Firth dolphins. Golfing and fishing are both popular pastimes here and there are also a number of castles and whisky trails where you can indulge in a wee dram! For a holiday to remember forever, make sure you visit Gardener’s Cottage.
Once Scotland’s smallest city, the town of Elgin now boasts its own football team, and still holds its bustling atmosphere! It is the administrative capital of Morayshire and a place with many attractions in an Area of Outstanding Beauty. Close to the north east coast of Scotland with its selection of sandy beaches, golf courses and atmospheric fishing villages, Elgin has a lot to offer in terms of history and visitor attractions. Situated along the banks of the River Lossie the town has grown and flourished and has grand stone buildings and of course the famous cathedral which dates back to the 13th century. Other places of interest in the area include many distilleries, Elgin Museum and Baxters of Fochabers. For walkers, the Speyside Way footpath provides a wonderful network of paths with fantastic sea views and wildlife.
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Open-plan living space with dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine/tumble dryer, dishwasher.
TV, DVD player, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel, power and starter pack of logs for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot.
Private off-road parking.
Walled gardens with lawns, gravelled area patio area, furniture.
Pet-friendly.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2 miles, pub 1.8 miles.
Note: Access Monday to Friday to the owner’s walled garden.
Note: Dogs are not allowed in the walled garden.
Note: Though electricity is included in the rent, electric for charging cars is not included in the rental.
Note: Please bring own linen for travel cot
Graham
This is a beautiful place to stay for a relaxing break. The owners were very friendly and welcoming tooâ¦..as were the chickens
Alan
The setting was very peaceful and secluded.
Karen
Needed to ring owner to say we were going to be late due to being diverted because of an accident, and was asked if we needed any provisions to help us out, which was really nice. Would definitely recommend.
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