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Classically beautiful large family friendly retreat, situated on the Moray Firth
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
12 bedrooms11+ bathroomsSleeps 23743.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Moray, SCT
- Place, Kinloss Country Golf Club5 min drive
- Place, Suenos Stone8 min drive
- Place, Ben Romach Distillery9 min drive
- Airport, Inverness (INV)40 min drive
Rooms & beds
12 bedrooms (sleeps 23)
Alec's Room
1 Single Bed
Claire's Room
1 Double Bed
Hugh's Room
2 Single Beds
Muttie's Room
2 Single Beds
Sid's Room
2 Single Beds
The Brass Room
2 Single Beds
The Laird's Room
1 King Bed
The Main Spare Room
2 Single Beds
The North Room
2 Single Beds
The Sewing Room
1 Queen Bed
The South Room
2 Single Beds
Uncle Ian's Room
1 Double Bed
11 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
Blue Bathroom (Sid's room bathroom)
Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet
Claire's room / Ceilidh room's bathroom.
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Downstairs Loo
Toilet
Hugh's bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet
Hugh's shower room
Shower only
North Room's Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
South Room's en suite
Toilet · Shower only
The Brass room's en suite
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
The Laird's room's en suite
Toilet · Shower only
The Main Spare's bathroom.
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
The Sewing room's en suite
Toilet · Shower only
Uncle Ian's en suite
Toilet · Shower only
Yellow bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Classically beautiful large family friendly retreat, situated on the Moray Firth
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are welcome.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs are welcome but NOT permitted upstairs.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the house please
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Events allowed
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Forres
Located in Forres, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Suenos Stone and Nelson's Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kinloss Country Golf Club and Hopeman Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Universal Hall Arts Centre and Moray Leisure Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Moray, SCT
What's nearby
- Kinloss Country Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
- Suenos Stone - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
- Grant Park - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
- Ben Romach Distillery - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
- Moray Coast Trail - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Costa Coffee - 8 min drive
- Mosset Tavern - 8 min drive
- Cafe 1496 - 7 min drive
- The Captains Table - 11 min drive
- Kimberley Inn - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
29 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Navneet S.
31 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice property!
Navneet S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Scott M.
4 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great New Year stay
Scott M.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matthew W.
23 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matthew W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Audrey J.
5 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Large Estate in Scotland
Audrey J.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matt C.
19 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Place to Gather
Matt C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
saudabi valappil
4 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
large group holiday in Forres
saudabi valappil
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
23 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Patricia S.
21 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Downton Abbey
Patricia S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Russ M.
6 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a large group
Russ M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jason S.
27 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at a Castle
Jason S.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hazel F.
8 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Home
Hazel F.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Geoff W.
23 May 2018
Perfect home for a big occasion
Geoff W.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth C.
10 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
US Family Comes to Burgie House for Lifetime Reunion.
Elizabeth C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alicia S.
24 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical manor house in beautiful Scotland
Alicia S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl D.
14 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream realized
Cheryl D.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Christopher W.
29 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weather / marvellous location / fabulous grounds / roomy / well appointed / friendly owner.
Christopher W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Leanne M.
27 Nov 2019
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location for a wedding
Leanne M.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Azure G.
25 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical Place to Get Married!
Azure G.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ann m.
9 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Authentic old-world manor house; country setting but close to town and services
Ann m.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John H.
20 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Home
John H.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hilary W.
4 Dec 2018
Amazing weekend in this huge house.
Hilary W.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeanette C.
19 Aug 2018
20 go mad at burgle house
Jeanette C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andreas S.
9 July 2018
Alles super
Andreas S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jacqueline B.
4 May 2018
Beautiful, historic property that is in one of the most gorgeous settings you could imagine.
Jacqueline B.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2018
About the host
Hosted by Alec Lochore
Burgie House has been in the Lochore family for 4 generations and was their family home. Burgie has been let as a holiday house since 2012, during which time many families and friends have enjoyed the beautiful house. The Lochore family are very much still involved and still live on the estate. They are working to develop the house and estate ensuring that the house will be enjoyed for generations to come. A member of the Burgie team will welcome you on your arrival.
Why they chose this property
Burgie house is a offers a vast amount space for everyone.
Our 4 sitting rooms have something for everyone, whether relaxing is sitting quietly beside a roaring log fire and reading whilst children expel energy and noise or whether it is listening to someone playing the Steinway Grand Piano in the Drawing Room.
The Ceilidh room has a wide variety of uses, from a Ceilidh (Scottish dance), an amazing space for a intimate wedding ceremony, a party to celebrate a big mile stone, a calming space for a yoga retreat or everything in between.
Our main hall/Dining room boasts the most stunning table. Made from oak and elm which were felled on the estate, this impressive table can be the centrepiece to any celebratory dinner.
Our unique billiard room gives space to relax and reconnect over a game.
The Kitchen has everything you need for catering to a large group. It's electric Aga provides a warm comfortable feel while the larder and washroom provide the practical space needed.
With 12 Bedrooms over the top 2 floors, Burgie can sleep 23 with ease. Our large comfortable rooms have a mixture of double and twin beds, with one single room.
Burgie House has style, comfort and room for everyone. It is a house that memories are made in and that guests return to year after year.
Our 4 sitting rooms have something for everyone, whether relaxing is sitting quietly beside a roaring log fire and reading whilst children expel energy and noise or whether it is listening to someone playing the Steinway Grand Piano in the Drawing Room.
The Ceilidh room has a wide variety of uses, from a Ceilidh (Scottish dance), an amazing space for a intimate wedding ceremony, a party to celebrate a big mile stone, a calming space for a yoga retreat or everything in between.
Our main hall/Dining room boasts the most stunning table. Made from oak and elm which were felled on the estate, this impressive table can be the centrepiece to any celebratory dinner.
Our unique billiard room gives space to relax and reconnect over a game.
The Kitchen has everything you need for catering to a large group. It's electric Aga provides a warm comfortable feel while the larder and washroom provide the practical space needed.
With 12 Bedrooms over the top 2 floors, Burgie can sleep 23 with ease. Our large comfortable rooms have a mixture of double and twin beds, with one single room.
Burgie House has style, comfort and room for everyone. It is a house that memories are made in and that guests return to year after year.
What makes this property unique
Burgie house is set with a 1000 acre estate. Nestled on the edge of the 60 acre Burgie Arboretum, with its own entrance the house has private feel, while still being centrally place to explore the North East of Scotland.
The area has beautiful sand beaches 2 miles to the north, heather covered mountains a few miles to the south, several world famous links golf courses within a few miles, castles and historical sites in abundance locally, easy access to Lochs Munros and forests, winter skiing, arguably the best whiskey distilleries in the world; So you can book the most Scottish of getaways.
The house itself boasts large log fires, a full size billiard table, a Steinway grand piano, a ceilidh room, a wine cellar, a dinning table to sit 25, 4 receptions rooms and 12 unique bedrooms. The house is not over looked and while the family do live on the estate you have the whole space to yourself. You are surrounded by woods and fields.
Burgie House and its surroundings have something for your whole group.
The area has beautiful sand beaches 2 miles to the north, heather covered mountains a few miles to the south, several world famous links golf courses within a few miles, castles and historical sites in abundance locally, easy access to Lochs Munros and forests, winter skiing, arguably the best whiskey distilleries in the world; So you can book the most Scottish of getaways.
The house itself boasts large log fires, a full size billiard table, a Steinway grand piano, a ceilidh room, a wine cellar, a dinning table to sit 25, 4 receptions rooms and 12 unique bedrooms. The house is not over looked and while the family do live on the estate you have the whole space to yourself. You are surrounded by woods and fields.
Burgie House and its surroundings have something for your whole group.
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