Classically beautiful large family friendly retreat, situated on the Moray Firth

12 bedrooms11+ bathroomsSleeps 23743 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Moray, SCT

Findhorn Foundation11 min drive
Findhorn Heritage Centre11 min drive
Brodie Castle13 min drive
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

BURGIE HOUSE.
Imposingly situated on the exquisite Moray Firth overlooking Findhorn Bay, extravagantly spacious Burgie House is a large luxury holiday retreat. With stunning architecture this traditional house sleeps up to 23 in stylish comfort. It is possibly one of the most exceptional holiday homes Scotland offers. Elegantly nestling in 1000 acres of private land, Burgie House makes an ideal venue for a family get together, a retreat with friends or intimate wedding.

Classically furnished with antiques and beautiful fabrics, generating warmth, charm and character, there is plenty of space for everyone at Burgie including……

On four floors there are 4 sitting rooms, 12 bedrooms including 9 en-suite, a large kitchen, a dining room table which can seat 26, a billiard room, a Ceilidh room, a dog house and 3 open log fires.

There are beautiful lawns (including a BBQ area) and grounds to be enjoyed outside, complete with Arboretum and lochans, natural woodlands and plenty of walking and cycling tracks to be explored and experienced throughout this stunning Scottish estate.

The House is let for minimum of 3 nights other than in High Season when the minimum duration is 1 week from Saturday to Saturday.
FOR PRICE FOR 4, 5 or 6 nights please contact us directly.

Lettings commence at 4pm on the first day of guests and end at 10am on the departure date unless otherwise agreed. The guest period cannot be extended without the Owner’s permission. Guests will be liable for any cost whatsoever incurred as a result of an unauthorised extension.

Property manager

Alec Lochore

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

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 55 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Dogs are welcome but NOT permitted upstairs.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in the house please

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

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. Kinloss Country Golf Club and Moray Coast Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grant Park and Culbin Sands. Travelling with kids? Consider Relax and Harbour Treasures. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Moray, SCT

What's nearby

Moray Coast Trail - 7 min drive
Findhorn Foundation - 11 min drive
Findhorn Heritage Centre - 11 min drive
Brodie Castle - 13 min drive
Pluscarden Abbey - 23 min drive

Getting around

Forres Station - 11 min drive
Inverness (INV) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

Mosset Tavern - 7 min drive
Forres Fish Bar - 8 min drive
Chimes - 7 min drive
Kimberley Inn - 10 min drive
The Loft Bistro, Venue and Activities - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classically beautiful large family friendly retreat, situated on the Moray Firth pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Classically beautiful large family friendly retreat, situated on the Moray Firth?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classically beautiful large family friendly retreat, situated on the Moray Firth?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classically beautiful large family friendly retreat, situated on the Moray Firth located?

This family-friendly Forres holiday home is located by the sea, 2 mi (3.3 km) from Kinloss Country Golf Club, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Culbin Sands and Grant Park. Universal Hall Arts Centre and Findhorn Heritage Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Hazel F.

8 Feb 2023

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

Fantastic Home

Hosted a family gathering for 20 guests which was absolutely fantastic at Burgie House. Everything about the house was perfect it’s a great space for a big group gathering. Sarah was very informative and helpful when communicating prior and during our stay. The property amenities were perfect for our size of group with plenty more space if we needed it. The house was beautiful with so much history amazingly preserved. Just waiting for our next big birthday or celebration to have the excuse to book again! Thanks so much.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

4 Jan 2023

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

Great New Year stay

Great property in a great location. We were 6 family's and we had a fantastic week. The grounds are lovely with plenty of walks when you don't fancy a drive.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Christopher W.

12 Aug 2021

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

Perfect weather / marvellous location / fabulous grounds / roomy / well appointed / friendly owner.

The holiday was a great success - building / grounds / location. The house was large enough to allow indoor activities, had the weather been inclement. The sun shone every day, and the only problem was excess heat! A suggestion for future enjoyment, an operational music source in the ballroom would have added an extra sparkle.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Leanne M.

27 Nov 2019

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location for a wedding

The house was HUGE! We were at full capasity and still left with more space than we could have ever needed. We were able to decorate the house to make it special for our big day. The house was over all quite clean but the furniture had seen better days. You can tell it was a once loved family home and an abundance of history. The tired decor was fine for us as it helped create the relaxed event we wanted, 100% happy and would reccomend the venue to anyone.

10/10 Excellent

Azure G.

25 Sept 2019

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

Magical Place to Get Married!

Burgie House exceeded our and our families' expectations in every dimension. We rented the house for one week for our wedding and had everyone stay with us during that time -- and we all can't wait to go back. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful, peaceful, and grand escape from the world. Price: For the price per night of one kinda-fancy hotel room in San Francisco, Burgie House gets you enough space to very comfortably house two dozen people. It's an incredibly deal. Setting and Accessibility: ~ 50 Minute drive from downtown Inverness, or a bit longer by train to Forres and bus. Both Forres and Elgin (~15 minutes drive away) have tesco superstores with the supplies one might need for the week, as well as a handful of tasty restaurants. The house is situated about equidistant from a cluster of major distilleries, hiking in cairngorms park, hiking at loch ness, and trips into town. Space: The pictures online make the house appear smaller than it is. Inside, ceilings range from 9 foot to maybe 12 foot. The living rooms are all very large, easily fitting several couches and pieces of furniture. The downstairs pool table is the size of a small swimming pool. The sound insulation is excellent, such that loud music and dancing can take place on one side of the house, and not be heard a couple rooms away. Astounding. Bedroom to bedroom sound insulation is also very good. Bedrooms and Bathrooms: All were very clean, comfortable (even the twin beds), and fairly spacious, with lovely views of the grounds. Bathrooms have carpet, which is a little odd, but towels are provided to keep it from getting wet. Grounds: the grounds put one in mind of a feudal kingdom, scattered with several lodges and smaller houses, large crop fields, a gorgeous and huge arboretum, stables for horses and pigs, and a coniferous region. Hiking, running and exploring the property are multi-day activities alone, and offer beautiful views of findhorn bay. Service/Interactions with hosts. Alec, Polly and Hamish communicated regularly with us and were welcoming and extremely helpful in getting us set up (we needed a couple kid's cots). Maeve was also very helpful and kind. When a member of the family had an urgent health issue requiring a trip to the hospital, the hosts reached out to us to offer a very late check out.

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.

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.