About this property
Vast converted Georgian home merging traditional style factors and contemporary furnishings, creating the ideal spot for your family reunion or break with friends. Explore stunning landscapes in surrounding Moray.
Located a 1 mile walk to the beautiful River Spey and 1.5 miles to the small village of Fochabers, a stay in this home is a true return to nature. Visit a charming local pub just 5.5 miles away, an enjoyable 2 hour walk in good weather and enjoy a swift pint and some good food once you get there. You'll find plenty of attractions surrounding you, featuring both outdoor and indoor activities. Head to Elgin and tour its stunning cathedral ruins or visit the beautiful walled gardens of Gordon Castle in Fochabers. whisky lovers will adore a trip to the local Glenfiddich Distillery, whilst keen hikers and sportsmen will go wild for the Cairngorms National Park. From the homely hallway, immediately find two spaces that are perfect for relaxing. The first is a more formal drawing room with a roaring open fire, perfect for curling up with a good book, and the second is a lounge with TV/DVD. There's a flame effect gas fire in this room, retaining that cosy atmosphere throughout. There's a handy bathroom with WC on this floor. The kitchen is a bright and spacious room boasting a large, warming Aga, as well as a backup electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Sit at the kitchen island and enjoy a morning cup of coffee, or head into the garden via the French doors. For a family dinner, the dining room is an excellent space to celebrate a family event or a mere catch up. Large windows with feature window seats add to the charm of the room, as well as a feature fireplace. The utility room offers space to hang wet coats and muddy boots, as well as a handy washing machine. Via the hallway, a wide staircase leads you to a mezzanine floor, boasting one twin and one double bedroom with open plan screened bathroom with WC, alongside a family bathroom featuring bath, handheld shower and WC. Onto the first floor, the master double bedroom is the ideal space for a spot of privacy, possessing an en suite with shower and WC, whilst a double bedroom and twin bedroom on this level share a family bathroom with hand held shower over bath and WC, and shower room with WC. Completing the home is an exciting attic bedroom nestled in the eaves, with vaulted ceilings perfect for younger guests. This room features four single beds, its own bathroom and a TV, ideal for late night sleepovers. This is accessible via the mezzanine landing no mums and dads allowed! The surrounding garden offers more than enough space to let your kids run off some steam, as well as a tennis court for perfecting your game during your stay (available April September). Make use of the lawn and play a game of croquet, whilst others dine at the outdoor furniture and enjoy the use of the BBQ. Outside the property, you'll find an outbuilding with rod box and drying room, as well as space to store fishing gear for those that need it. Need to know: 6 bedrooms 3 doubles, 1 quadruple room and 2 twins. 6 bathrooms 2 with bath, hand held shower and WC, 1 with shower over bath and WC, 1 shower room with WC, 1 en suite (open screened) with bath and WC, 1 en suite with bath, hand held shower and WC. Aga, electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine. Enclosed garden with outdoor dining set and BBQ. Travel Cot & High Chair. Wi Fi included. 3 TVs, DVD, iPod dock. Open fire. Electric and central heating included. Tennis court available April September (bring own racquets). Ample off road parking. Pub and shops 1.5 miles, beach 12 miles.
Accommodation
Downstairs bathroom, Enclosed garden / patio, Open fire / wood burner, Internet access, Games / Play facilities, Beach within 5 miles, Fishing on site / nearby, Family friendly, Tennis court, Parking on site / nearby, Cottage, Yes, Yes