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Farmhouse |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Elgin in Scottish Highlands

From £550 per week

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover Friday

4 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car advised, private garden, pets welcome

About the home

Old Duffus provides a spacious yet homely atmosphere, ideal for families or other larger groups. Surrounded by fields and sitting immediately in front of the impressive ruins of Duffus Castle, the property is the ideal place to retreat to and relax. Just imagine a stroll through the castle ruins as the sun sets across fields of golden barley......

There are also plenty of activities close by should you wish to be more active, for example, golf, cliff top and beach walks, cycling and dolphin trips. Or how about taking trying some fabulous malt whisky at one of the Speyside distilleries.

Nearby Duffus has a local shop, post office and pub whilst Elgin provides the usual high street multiples, leisure facilities and supermarkets as well as railway and bus stations.

The property is located east off the B9012 approximately 2 miles south of the village of Duffus and approximately 5 miles North of Elgin. It is within easy reach of the A96 that runs between Inverness and Aberdeen which both have airports.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The accommodation consists of:
Ground Floor:
Farmhouse Kitchen / Diner - with open fire & fully equipped
Utility Room - great storage
Living room - castle views, new wood burning stove, new flat screen TV /DVD,
2 Double Bedrooms - one with castle view
Family bathroom with shower
Large shower room

First Floor:
2 Twin rooms - castle views
Den / playroom

Services:
- A cot, highchair and stairgate are available on request.
- All bills are included in the rent.
- Welcome pack provided on arrival.
- Owners are happy to provide any extra information about the area and things to do.
- The property benefits from double glazing throughout. It is served by mains water supply with drainage to a septic tank, mains electricity and oil fired central heating.

Further details outdoors:
- Large garden complete with unrivalled castle views to front
- Ample parking to the rear
- Garden furniture, BBQ and some outdoor toys / games provided.
- Please note for child safety that there are agricultural buildings to the rear of the property with occasional use by farm vehicles.

Further details

- Up to two dogs are permitted subject to certain restrictions.

- Smoking is only permitted outside the property.

- You are responsible for your own travel insurance and that the owner is not liable for any injury or damage to your belongings during your stay. You are responsible for ensuring that windows and doors are locked either when absent or sleeping.

- The property has a septic tank sewage system. This means that only human waste and standard toilet roll should be flushed down the toilet. Under no circumstances should nappies, cotton buds, sanitary items, cotton wool and paper towels be flushed down the system as they are likely to cause blockages.

- On departure, it is expected that the property is left in a similar condition to when you arrived. The owners kindly ask that beds are stripped and all linen and towels are left in the utility room. Dishes and crockery are washed, bins emptied and furniture, games and books returned to their original location. Please empty the fridge and freezer of any leftover food. It would be appreciated if the fridge, microwave and cooker top are wiped down and the grill pan is cleaned. Remember to check drawers, under beds and tables for any leftover belongings as well as any mobile phone chargers in sockets.

- Any breakages or damage deemed by the owner to be out-with fair wear and tear will be charged at the appropriate rate.

Conditions

- Available for a minimum of 1 week lets during the mid/high season commencing on a Friday from 4pm to the following Friday - departure by 10am.
- Shorter lets available at other times on request.

Booking:
- Advance payment of 30% is required for all bookings.
- The 70% balance is payable 8 weeks prior to arrival.
- Bookings made within 8 weeks of arrival are required to pay the full amount.
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Cancellation:

Cancellation prior to 8 weeks before rental start date:
We will refund the full price paid less an administration fee of 10%.

Cancellation 6- 8 weeks before rental start date:
We will refund the full price paid less an administration fee of 40%

Cancellation within 4 weeks of the holiday start date:
Regrettably no refund can be made.

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Old Duffus Farmhouse - the perfect retreat

 

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View of Duffus Castle from garden

 

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Master Bedroom

 

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Lounge

The Scottish Highlands region

Morayshire is an oft forgotten gem in the Scottish highlands. Within easy access from both Inverness and Aberdeen - it has a lot to offer in terms of places of interest, beautiful scenery and things to do. Moray is also renowned for its micro climate - giving marginally dryer and warmer days. You have to experience it to believe it!!

The Elgin area

Set in the heart of Morayshire, the area has the best of both worlds. Within minutes of many glorious sandy and quiet beaches such as Covesea and Roseisle or just a short drive from the Cairgorms with their rugged mountains, glens and rivers. There is a plethora of historic sites to visit including National Trust properties such as Brodie Castle and Leith Hall, the famous Fort George, and Spynie Palace to name a few. Feeling active - then there are numerous golf courses suitable for all abilities, the Elgin leisure centre with swimming pool and ice rink, sailing in Findhorn or fishing on the Spey.

Feeling indulgent - then head to the hills and taste some magical Speyside malt Whisky at some of the worlds finest distilleries such as Glenlivet and Glenfiddich or relax at the Boath House Aveda spa. For shopping there is Johnston's Woollen Mill famed for its cashmere, Baxters famed for its...tinned soup, and for the whisky connoisseur - Gordon & MacPhail's shop and deli on South Street in Elgin. For the kids there is the the Loft play barn by Kinloss, the Cooper Park in Elgin, and further afield, Landmark at Carrbridge with its adventure park and water slides. Feeling like a meal or drink - the local Duffus Inn offers hearty pub grub whilst nearby Lossiemouth and Elgin have a variety of bars and restaurants to suit all tastes.

How to get there

Old Duffus Farmhouse What's nearby: Attractions Restaurants Click map icons for more information

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From Inverness Airport, follow signs for the A96 (Elgin/Aberdeen). Once on the A96, continue for 35 km until you enter outskirts of Elgin. Continue over the 1st roundabout, take a left at the next followed by a right at the Tesco roundabout. At the next roundabout (Halfords) take a left. Follow for about 1.0km before taking a left signposted B9012 Hopeman, after 0.5km take a right by the Costcutter shop. Follow road for approximately 6 km - along the way you will turn down a long hill which then bends to the left and then to the right onto a long straight. Take the next right signposted Duffus Castle and continue along to the next right turn again signposted Duffus Castle. Carry along narrow road past a cottage on the left before reaching the farmhouse just past the farm buildings on the right. Turn right to park by the back door.

From Aberdeen airport follow signs for A96 until you reach the outskirts of Elgin. You will drive straight through the first 3 roundabouts before taking a right at the fourth. At the fifth roundabout by Halfords take a right. Follow for about 1.0km before taking a left signposted B9012 Hopeman, after 0.5km take a right by the Costcutter shop. Follow road for approximately 6 km - along the way you will turn down a long hill which then bends to the left and then to the right onto a long straight. Take the next right signposted Duffus Castle and continue along to the next right turn again signposted Duffus Castle. Carry along narrow road past a cottage on the left before reaching the farmhouse just past the farm buildings on the right. Turn right to park by the back door.

Activities near Elgin

Reviews

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31 Jan 2012

“Relaxed atmosphere” Our extended family recently spent Christmas at Old Duffus and it was our second visit. We love the homely & comfortable atmosphere and fing it very relaxing. Elgin is near at hand for shopping and it is a good tourist centre. we hope to go again one day

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' Thank you, we had a lovely few days and greatly enjoyed the cottage, Castle and local area.' JD - Edinburgh

"A truely memorable visit in this enchanting house" RO - Belfast

Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Late winter	18 Jan 12	23 Mar 12	550£ 550	0-	0-	2 Nights
Easter	23 Mar 12	4 May 12	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
Spring	4 May 12	6 Jul 12	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer	6 Jul 12	7 Sep 12	850£ 850	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn	7 Sep 12	2 Nov 12	650£ 650	0-	0-	2 Nights
Early Winter	2 Nov 12	21 Dec 12	550£ 550	0-	0-	2 Nights
Christmas/Hogmanay	21 Dec 12	4 Jan 13	950£ 950	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Payment by cheque or bank transfer.

Friday changeover days although flexible for shorter breaks and different changeover days depending on the time of year.

Availability

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3 years listed You are contacting Caroline Dunbar Landline +44 01875 811250 Mobile +44 07812 017386 Web Visit site Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This farmhouse has received 1 review from previous guests.

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