The Lodge
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Overview
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
3 guests
2 nights minimum
Cabin
The Lodge is a traditional stone Victorian lodge house nestled at the gates to Duffus House on Duffus Estate. Perfect for couples or small families, this cosy, single story property is the ideal hideaway to escape from it all. This characterful gate lodge boasts a beautiful wood burning stove - ideal for cosy evenings in, original floor boards and flagstones. There is a private garden with BBQ, fire bowl and garden furniture - perfect for those long, light summer evenings we are so lucky to have in Moray.
The Lodge is surrounded by fields and woodland which makes it extremely tranquil. Duffus Estate has a network of paths, many of which can be accessed directly from the Lodge. Whilst you are out you may be lucky enough to spot some of our resident red squirrels, roe deer or even some ...
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking
- Please remove outdoor shoes when in the house.
- We kindly ask that dogs are kept out of the bedrooms, off all furniture and that any mess in the garden is cleared up before departure.
- Please strip the bed and vacate the property by 10am to allow ample time for cleaning on the morning of departure
Bedrooms
1 Queen1 Twin
Bathrooms
1 Shower
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Reviews (64)
Seabank3
18 contributions
Lovely cottage in a quiet setting
We stayed for a week at the Lodge and had a lovely time, despite not being blessed with great weather! It is small but perfectly formed and ideal for a small family break. The house was very comfortable and fully equipped with all mod cons and is in a small, quiet village just outside Elgin. Although it is situated beside a road which is busy at times, the back garden is completely contained and safe for children. It is handy for loads of great places to visit, Elgin Cathedral, Dallas Dhu distillery, Fort George, to name but a few. We had a fabulous time and hope to go back!
Visited September 2010 Traveled with family
Written January 30, 2012. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveler and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
HJD186525
Edinburgh, United Kingdom1 contribution
Everything you will ever need in a perfectly compact holiday cottage
Stayed for a long weekend with our two sons (then aged 2 and 6 months) to visit family and friends in Elgin.
Accommodation was perfect in size for a small family, with plenty of space if the weather is wet. Bed linen and towels were plentiful and high quality. The kitchen was the best equipped I have ever seen in a self-catering property - they have thought of everything!
Thoroughly enjoyed our time here and hope to repeat the experience soon.
Visited March 2010 Traveled with family
Written March 16, 2012. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
MrsWEdinburgh
Terrific!
We stayed at The Lodge for 2 nights with our 2 year old and baby during the hotest March on record and made the most of its proximity to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The house itself is charming and the best thing about it is that it is amazingly well equiped for families with children from the travel cot and high chair down to the baby cutlery and bathroom step. It is also a very short walk from the little Duffus play park to entertain a toddler early in the morning/late in the afternoon! The area is fantastic with plenty to do for all ages and Elgin is a quick drive away for stocking the fridge/bar/bbq/picnic basket. It is great value for money and well worth a visit!
Visited March 2012 Traveled with family
Written April 17, 2012. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveler and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Trudi S
1 contribution
Perfect little getaway.
We have stayed here 3 times now and The Lodge is a proper home from home. Extremely well equipped kitchen with everything you could possibly need, lovely little bathroom with a great shower , 2 comfortable bedrooms (with nice bed linen) and all in all a very cosy place to stay. The garden is a great size and if you are blessed with good weather there is a BBQ and garden furniture. Up the road there is a children's play area and a handy village shop. Perfect location for exploring some amazing beaches (Hopeman is great for rockpooling) and if you like history theres plenty of castles, forts and battlegrounds to visit. Can't wait to go again!
Visited June 2012 Traveled with family
Written June 23, 2012. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveler and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Seabank3
18 contributions
Lovely return visit
This is the second time we've stayed here and had a great time again. The house is perfect for a small family. There's a good selection of games and a few jigsaws for the wet days as well as all the usual essentials. Beds very comfy! All in all this is a great wee house and a nice base for exploring the area.
Although it was chilly, being February, there was plenty to do. Lossiemouth beach is great for sandcastle building in any temperature. Coopers Park in Elgin is lovely with a good play park, aviary and large pond with ducks, swans and geese to feed.
Visited February 2013 Traveled with family
Written February 26, 2013. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveler and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Christine W
Doncaster, United Kingdom7 contributions
A warm and friendly welcome
We have only stayed at The Lodge for a short break but this little cottage packs a really warm welcome and I feel sure we will be back sometime soon. The cottage is very well equipped with everything you would expect to find at home and the welcome pack of fresh bread, milk and other goodies was a really nice touch.
The cottage is ideally suited to exploring the Moray and Aberdeenshire coast with some excellent walks, wildlife and beaches all around. Well worth a visit.
Visited March 2013 Traveled as a couple
Written March 24, 2013. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveler and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
12345LEA678910
Stirling, United Kingdom
Excellent Central Location for Exploring the Moray Coast
Stayed for a long weekend in March to visit friends in Elgin. Great compact little cottage with everything you need. Fantastic central location for acces to all the local areas; Elgin, Burghead, Lossiemouth etc...so much to see and do yet all within easy reach. Pet friendly which was a real plus and had large enclosed garden away from the main road for our golden lab to run around in. Friendly and welcoming owner's who are there to help whenever you need them.
Visited March 2013 Traveled as a couple
Written March 25, 2013. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveler and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Freedom306789
Many thanks for taking the time to review our property. Unfortunately there is little we can do regarding the size of the bathroom. It is small but perfectly formed with a bath (shower over bath), sink and toilet. I do take cleanliness very seriously and only getting 3 out of 5 for the bathroom is disappointing. I shall contact our guest directly to find out more details and will strive to ensure that all levels of cleanliness are back up to 5 out of 5 as rated in previous reviews.
Written March 27, 2013. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
William M
Somerton, United Kingdom4 contributions
Super Moray Cottage
We had travelled across from the West Coast of Scotland and Duffus Lodge was a wonderful find. It had for us, everything that we wanted. It was very well appointed in a comfortably traditional way. Comfy bed, comfy living accomadation and the layout kept the spirit of the buildings original raison d'etre. We arrived with our collie dog and his reaction was interesting. He came in to the sitting room and immidiately relaxed as if to say mmmm I like this and was at home for the rest of his stay there.
The cottage owners had left a really nice, useful welcome pack of food and goodies which were much appreciated. In addition they were solicitous about our comfort without ever being intrusive.
The cottage is very well located for exploring Moray, in particular close, to Duffus castle and within easy travelling distance of beaches, distilleries and all the major towns of Moray, as well as being only about an hours travel to Aviemore and the Cairngorms (if you them with Ben Rinnes much closer).
Visited May 2013 Traveled as a couple
Written May 16, 2013. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Freedom306789
Many thanks for taking the time to review our property. Unfortunately there is little we can do regarding the size of the bathroom. It is small but perfectly formed with a bath (shower over bath), sink and toilet. I do take cleanliness very seriously and only getting 3 out of 5 for the bathroom is disappointing. I shall contact our guest directly to find out more details and will strive to ensure that all levels of cleanliness are back up to 5 out of 5 as rated in previous reviews.
Written March 27, 2013. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Rockchick1967
Glasgow, United Kingdom1 contribution
Fabulous Moray Cottage
The Lodge at Duffus was an excellent base for us to visit our favourite places and friends in Moray.As regular visitors to the area for the last 5 years we found the Lodge to be comfortable and homely with all the mod cons we could ask for.The welcome pack of local goodies was an added touch and saved having to run to the shops when we first arrived. Perfect for a small family and stunning surrounding area.We were lucky to have gorgeous weather and so made use of the many fabulous beaches nearby.
Visited July 2013 Traveled as a couple
Written August 2, 2013. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Freedom306789
Many thanks for taking the time to review our property. Unfortunately there is little we can do regarding the size of the bathroom. It is small but perfectly formed with a bath (shower over bath), sink and toilet. I do take cleanliness very seriously and only getting 3 out of 5 for the bathroom is disappointing. I shall contact our guest directly to find out more details and will strive to ensure that all levels of cleanliness are back up to 5 out of 5 as rated in previous reviews.
Written March 27, 2013. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
974ElRa
Seaford, United Kingdom2 contributions
Lovely cottage
Excellent cottage, beautifully kept and spacious, has everything we needed including broadband. We traveled with our 21month old and found the cottage very child-friendly. Love the welcome basket too. Would definitely return if we visit the area again!
Visited July 2013
Written August 13, 2013. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Freedom306789
Many thanks for taking the time to review our property. Unfortunately there is little we can do regarding the size of the bathroom. It is small but perfectly formed with a bath (shower over bath), sink and toilet. I do take cleanliness very seriously and only getting 3 out of 5 for the bathroom is disappointing. I shall contact our guest directly to find out more details and will strive to ensure that all levels of cleanliness are back up to 5 out of 5 as rated in previous reviews.
Written March 27, 2013. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
What this rental offers
Kitchen and dining
- Stove
- Grill
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Kettle
- Toaster
Bathroom and laundry
- Washer
- Dryer
- Towels provided
- Iron
- Linens provided
Nearby
- Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
- Hiking areas
- Countryside area
- Tennis court
- Horse riding facilities
Location info
- Kid friendly
- Beachfront/Lakeside
Parking
- Parking available
- Secure parking available
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Television
Things to do
- Fishing spots available
- Cycling areas
- Watersports
Indoor amenities
- Central heating
- Internet access
- Fireplace
Outdoor amenities
- Private yard
- Shared tennis court
- Deck
Living spaces
- Highchair
Wi-fi and internet
- Wi-fi
Map
Getting there
Inverness Airport
26.6 mi
Restaurants
Catch 79 Seafood Bistro
4 mi
Ada Turkish Restauarant
4.3 mi
Harbour Lights
4.5 mi
Sunninghill Hotel
4.4 mi
Attractions
Moray Motor Museum
4 mi • Speciality Museums
Lossiemouth East Beach
4.4 mi • Beaches
Duffus Castle Gallery
1.2 mi • Castles
Elgin Cathedral
4.4 mi • Churches & Cathedrals
About the neighborhood
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 the nearby St Peters Kirk and Duffus Castle as well as Brodie Castle, 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 Johnstons Woollen Mill famed for its cashmere, Baxters famed for its...tinned soup, Brodie Country Fayre with its extensive clothes, food and gift halls and for the whisky connoisseur - Gordon and deli on South Street in Elgin. For the kids there is The Loft Activity centre in Kinloss, The Playbarn soft play in Llanbryde, the Cooper Park in Elgin, and further afield, Landmark at Carrbridge with its adventure park and water slides as well as pony trekking, dolphin spotting trips......the list goes on.Feeling like a meal or drink - there are a variety of cafes, restaurants and bars which make lovely use of the amazing local produce grown in this rural area.
Getting around
As we are a rural area car really is the best and most convenient way of travelling around to see the best of the area. There a bus that goes to Elgin every hour during the day. The closest rail and bus stations are in Elgin which is 5 miles away.
Access
Car required
How to get there
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. As you approach the village of Duffus, on the crest of a small hill turn right through the stone gates (topped with lions) signed Duffus House. The Lodge is immediately on your left. If you reach the village you have gone too far!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. As you approach the village of Duffus, on the crest of a small hill turn right through the stone gates (topped with lions) signed Duffus House. The Lodge is immediately on your left. If you reach the village you have gone too far!
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 30 mins drive)Horse riding facilitiesTennis courtWatersports
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Lodge
- The Lodge is able to accommodate up to 3 guests. See all property details.
- The Lodge has one bathroom available. See all property details.
- The Lodge has 2 bedrooms available. See all property details.