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Deer View Cottage

Elgin (6mls W), Moray

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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
pets No Dogs
grade 5 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Increased accessibility
Internet access
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Luxury
Romantic
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Relax and unwind in this beautiful detached romantic retreat nestled in a peaceful setting
  • This stylish cosy cottage is finished to an excellent standard with stunning countryside views
  • Enjoy outdoor activities of bird-watching, wildlife spotting, walking, cycling and fishing
Property code: 32129

Located on the famous whisky trail and close to the stunning Moray Firth coastline, you are just 2 miles from Findhorn and Roseisle beaches. The city of Elgin and the beautiful towns of Forres and Nairn offer excellent leisure facilities, quirky shops, quality eateries, pubs and cafes. Other attractions and activities close by include Findhorn Village Icehouse & Heritage Centre, The Scottish Dolphin Centre, Moray Motor Museum, Brodie & Cawdor castles, Elgin museum and Cathedral together with adventure boat trips and outdoors activities.

Stepping into this delightful detached cottage there is a stylish open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, the fully equipped kitchen is perfect for cooking you evening meal with electric aga oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine and microwave. The dining table for two is perfect place to enjoy a romantic meal. Relax in the lounge by the woodburner (logs provided) to watch TV or a DVD. Leading through the hall to the modern shower room with shower cubicle and WC. Retire to the tastefully decorated super-king-size bedroom with TV and patio doors to garden.

Outside there is a large garden .

Read more Code: 32129

  • Super-king-size bedroom with TV and patio doors to garden
  • Shower room with shower cubicle and WC
  • Kitchen: with electric aga oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine and microwave
  • Lounge: with TV/DVD and woodburner
  • Dining area with table and chairs
  • Logs, electric and heating included
  • Ample off-road parking outside the property
  • Additional info: laundry service available at no additional cost.
  • Beach 2 miles, shops, pubs and restaurants 6 miles
  • Any property identified with increased accessibility may have different levels of provision, it is therefore advisable you contact us before you book to ensure the property meets your specific needs and requirements
  • Short Term Lets Licence MO - 00263 - P
  • EPC RATING C
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

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Catherine Stewart

This property is personally managed by Catherine.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 55 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Thomas 26th October 2024

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Cottage was perfect for our needs and host Mike was very helpful and informative . Everything was as advertised and was perfect.

Reviewed by Ben 20th October 2024

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We've had a really lovely stay in an excellent cottage. The whole cottage was exactly what we were looking for, and situated far away enough from the city/towns to feel 'out of the way', but still close enough in case of emergencies. We had all the equipment we could have wanted for, and everything was self explanatory. Bonus points to the excellenRead moret heating and insulation that kept us warm irrespective of the scottish autumn chill. We absolutely have already recommended to family! Hide

Reviewed by Anne 12th October 2024

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We had a wonderful weeks holiday at Deer View cottage, our second visit. Mike made us feel very welcome and had thought of everything that is guests could possibly need, to really enjoy their stay, The cottage is beautiful furnished to a very high standard and the welcome hamper, a voucher for a local coffee shop and beautiful flowers were all veryRead more much appreciated, looking forward to our next visit thanks again Mike Hide

Reviewed by Roy 5th October 2024

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Reviewed by Joanne 31st August 2024

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This wonderful cottage is sheer luxury. Finished to a very high standard and we felt welcomed with open arms. A lovely hamper with basics and luxuries, was a real treat along with beautiful fresh flowers. The huge comfortable bed felt luxurious with lovely bedding. This is no ordinary holiday cottage. Very roomy with wide doorways and suitable for Read moreanyone with mobility issues too. The owner Mike greeted us and spent the time to show us how to use the oven and heating. A lovely man. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 24th August 2024

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Excellent owner and Holiday cottage, all you need for a holiday in the Highlands, peaceful and out of the way, makes this a Location an excellent choice to make. Would we use this place again? Absolutely!.

Reviewed by Linda 17th August 2024

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Would highly reccomend , Lovely hamper andmilk, butter in the fridge, lovely flowers,toiletries, voucher for local eatery.Plenty of things to do in area,will definitly be back, my husbands ancesters came from Elgin and his relations are buried in and were father and daughter were keepers Elgin Cathedral will back to do more research . It was lovelyRead more and relaxing there, birds singing, farmer working in fields, well back from main road in between Alves and Forres with Elgin only 6 miles to Elgin, Hide

Reviewed by Anne 30th July 2024

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Very comfortable and quiet cottage.

Reviewed by Rhys 27th July 2024

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Lovely cottage which was well equipped. Mike was really helpful with local restaurant tips and provided a wonderful welcome hamper.

Reviewed by Robert 13th July 2024

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Spent a delightful week here, cottage has everything you could need and all top quality. Plenty to do in the area, we visited many of the local towns and attractions, lots of walking in countryside and coast. Owners helpful with recommendations and suggestions. Would definitely return!

Reviewed by Jean 6th July 2024

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This is an absolute beautiful relaxing cottage. Welcome basket was a great touch. Has everything you need.

Reviewed by Gisela 29th June 2024

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Reviewed by Christine 1st June 2024

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Excellent cottage, would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Robert 25th May 2024

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Mike was very welcoming ,nothing was too much trouble, we enjoyed our holiday very much and hope to return again ,this year was our third visit to the cottage . Robert and Sheena

Reviewed by Geraldine 18th May 2024

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What can I say, beautiful cottage in an idea location Just to see the hares running in the fields and the birds singing. Well worth a visit to a beautiful well kept cottage, the owners would accommodate any request. This was bliss to my soul.

Reviewed by Christine 11th May 2024

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Well equipped, decorated with excellent taste,in the middle of farmland. Extremely helpful an welcoming hosts.

Reviewed by Andrew 4th May 2024

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An absolutely perfect cottage. Being farmers from New Zealand, we loved the rural, peaceful, quiet location. The hosts were amazing, very friendly and helpful, and nothing was a problem. The cottage is very well equipped with everything you need. The flowers and hamper were an added bonus, and very muchly appreciated. Thanks so much for a lovely weRead moreek in your amazing cottage! Hide

Reviewed by Anne 27th April 2024

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Deer Cottage was all we could wish for as two elderly people with mobility problems. Mike was always helpful, amenable and attended to all our needs.

Reviewed by Samantha 20th April 2024

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Lovely property, well equipped and hosts are very welcoming. Well situated for exploring the highlands with close links on main road between Elgin and Forres -great little towns for essential shopping -food , petrol etc. The Bothy is set out in the fields away from the main road . A peaceful and quiet position.

Reviewed by Heather 8th April 2024

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What a fabulous cottage, everything you need is there. Welcome hamper, voucher for cafe in nearby village, butter and milk in fridge, no other cottage I've been to does that. Mike and Martin could not have been anymore welcoming if they tried. House was cosy, clean and inviting. Mike walked us round on arrival explaining how everything worked. AnotRead moreher nice touch. Will definitely recommend a stay at the Odries bothy. We had lovely runs to Elgin, Kinloss, Lossiemouth and Nairn, beautiful country. Hide

Reviewed by David 3rd April 2024

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Wonderful cottage in a very peaceful location with very welcoming hosts. Welcoming hamper and fresh flowers were very thoughtful touches. The cottage has everything you need and more.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 12th March 2024

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Beautiful well equipped cottage, in a peaceful countryside location. Not far from shops etc. lovely welcome hamper and plenty logs for the stove. Comfy bed and lovely bed linen provided.

Reviewed by Paul 24th February 2024

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Great cottage , very warm, even has a welcome hamper.good location to visit lots of beautiful places.Mike was a very friendly helpful host. Vertical peaceful position just a few minutes from main road.

Reviewed by Jules 17th February 2024

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This is our second year and we will be back for a third. It is such a nice, well equipped property, perfectly located for trips out seeing deer, seals, dolphins and the beautiful Scottish countryside. There are some stunning beach and forest walks within a ten minute drive. You also have the benefit of RAF Lossiemouth a fifteen minute drive away ifRead more you want to see the awesome Typhoon jets taking off and landing. Hide

Reviewed by Janet 23rd December 2023

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We arrived to a warm welcome from Mike who is a great host, nothing is too much trouble and there were little extra touches on our arrival, thank you. The cottage is perfect, it has everything you need and more and is cosy with the log burner on chilly evenings. The location is very tranquil, overlooking farmland. We did plenty of walks taking in rRead moreivers, waterfalls, woodland and lochs, seen deer on one occasion which was special. This was our 3rd stay and we look forward to returning in future! Hide

Reviewed by Caroline 6th November 2023

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A very comfortable, clean and warm cottage. Mr Price was very helpful and welcoming. A lovely quiet spot, and if you like birds, the hundreds of geese flying over first thing in the morning was an amazing sight. We will definitely be going again.

Reviewed by Neil 31st October 2023

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Perfect place to get away from it all. From the moment we walked in everything else just disappeared. This cottage is the reason the word perfect exists. From the tasteful refurbishment of this wee bothy, to the styling of the decor, and all the conveniences we could ever need, we couldn't have been happier with our stay. We had brilliant communicaRead moretion with Mike making it carefree to organise and he even had a wee welcome hamper waiting for us when we arrived... did I mention the log burner?!! Hide

Reviewed by Joanne 24th October 2023

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Top quality cottage, fully equipped, very tastefully decorated and brilliant location. A very relaxing place to stay. Hosts very welcoming and we would love to return in the future

Reviewed by Peter 15th October 2023

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Extremely comfortable and well equipped cottage. Quiet location too. Mike the owner is so welcoming and helpful. Nice welcome package and cosy log burner with logs provided. I would really recommend this cottage.

Reviewed by Mike 7th October 2023

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Reviewed by Peter 9th September 2023

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Reviewed by Davina 19th August 2023

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What a fantastic property!! Everything you could ask for in a relaxing, tranquil holiday location. Fantastic host!!! Made to feel very welcome and the added extras of a hamper of goodies and milk etc in the fridge was a lovely touch. This was our second visit and we will definitely be returning at some point in the future. Highly recommend as a relRead moreaxing base after exploring the moray coast each day Hide

Reviewed by James 12th August 2023

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Fantastic welcome and stay at Deer View cottage. Owners could not have been any more welcoming. Really appreciated the lovely welcome hamper. Cottage was well equipped, cosy and comfortable and in a good location for exploring the Moray area and the great beaches and woodland walks in the area.

Reviewed by Anne 5th August 2023

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We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful cottage so peaceful with gorgeous views and plenty of areas near by to travel to and explore. A lovely warm welcome from Mike the host with a welcome hamper, flowers and a voucher for a local eatery he had thought of everything we will definitely return.

Reviewed by Martin 22nd July 2023

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Fantastic cottage, beautiful location. Mike the owner was great. He met us on the first day and showed us around, explaining anything we needed to know. A short drive to Findhorn for lovely pubs and nice beach walks. The Abby pub does lovely food. The cottage is very well laid out and all on one level. Nice little seating area outside for morning cRead moreoffee and evening drinks with veiws over the fields. Good wifi, good kitchen facilities for cooking. One of the best cottages we've stayed in. Hide

Reviewed by Adrienne 15th July 2023

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We felt so at home in the cottage. Mike was so welcoming and we would recommend Deerview cottage to anyone. We will be back. Adrienne& Walter.

Reviewed by Monika 8th July 2023

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Very cosy and well-equipped cottage in a quiet rural area. Ideally situated to explore the Moray coast, the Speyside and the Cairngorms. We highly recommend this fantastic bothy.

Reviewed by Adrian 24th June 2023

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We absolutely loved our 2 weeks staying at Deer View Cottage. It's a first class property, which is very well equipped, comfortable and clean. Although it's close to the A96, it's in a really peaceful and relaxing location - all we could hear were the birds in the surrounding barley fields. It's an excellent base for exploring the stunning countrysRead moreide and beaches in the area and beyond. Mike was a perfect host and made us feel really welcome. Highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Adrienne 17th June 2023

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Beautifully appointed and very well equipped cottage. Mike gave us a warm welcome and the basket of provisions and fresh flowers were greatly appreciated.

Reviewed by Denise 3rd June 2023

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Absolutely beautiful, welcoming by the owner. Cottage had everything you need for holiday including a welcome food hamper with milk and butter in the fridge.

Reviewed by Vivienne 20th May 2023

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Reviewed by Roy 13th May 2023

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Lovely accommodation, superbly appointed and spotlessly clean. Owner friendly and helpful. We will definitely re-visit.

Reviewed by Richard 6th May 2023

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Fantastic cant say enough about how good it is

Reviewed by Ellen 15th April 2023

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This is a wonderful property. Cosy and comfortable, with everything you need for a relaxing stay. The rooms were spotless and we really appreciated the lovely welcome hamper and extras in the fridge. The cottage is peaceful as it's in a rural location, but close to plenty of attractions and some gorgeous coastline. Mike was the perfect host, easy tRead moreo communicate with and very welcoming and friendly. I would 100% recommend this property. Hide

Reviewed by Cameron 7th April 2023

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Our short stay over the easter weekend at Deer View Cottage was amazing from start to finish. First of all, hats off to Mike the owner who was lovely from before we even arrived to the moment we left. So friendly and welcoming, we especially enjoyed meeting his dogs that were really friendly! The cottage is absolutely perfect, full kitchen, seatingRead more area with log burner, lovely shower room and comfortable quiet bedroom. We could not have asked for a more perfect stay and we would love to go again Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 25th March 2023

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Good place felt relaxed.

Reviewed by Terence 18th March 2023

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Lovely Cottage, owner very friendly and gave us a lovely welcome as well as a very nice welcome pack. Would recommend it without hesitation. We had a lovely peaceful stay.

Reviewed by Philip 11th March 2023

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First class

Reviewed by Zoe 18th February 2023

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Absolutely amazing. Everything was catered for, such a beautiful cottage, lovely romantic getaway. There was so much to do that we will be back to do more. This cottage is highly recommended, with a lovely extra touch of the welcome pack and warm welcome from the owner. Thank you for such a lovely experience.

Reviewed by Robert 11th February 2023

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Fantastic cosy cottage, immaculately clean with high quality tasteful fittings throughout. Owner Mike was very helpful and friendly but not in your face. Reassuring to know you could phone him if you needed help. Toured a lot of the area to west and east along the coast with fantastic scenery and great places to eat out along the way. Cant fault thRead moreis accommodation or location. Enjoy! Hide

Reviewed by GARY 28th January 2023

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Reviewed by Charlotte 21st January 2023

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The cottage was fabulous! No other word for it. Just amazing!

Reviewed by Elspeth 14th January 2023

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A lovely cosy comfortable cottage in an ideal area for touring the Moray coast. Plenty in the area to see and places to visit. Very friendly host and lovely greeting from two well behaved dogs. No hesitation in recommending!

Reviewed by Davina 20th November 2022

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A wonderful little cottage set in a peaceful location. The cottage has all the comforts of home and more (although no washing machine - but who likes to do clothes washing on holiday not me) The owner, Mike, was very welcoming and extremely thoughtful with little touches such as a welcoming hamper and even some milk in the fridge. We loved it so mRead moreuch that we have booked to return next year. Hide

Reviewed by James 12th November 2022

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