Bal Mara – Home 6600683 House
- 3 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
Bal Mara – Home 6600683
- House
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Semi-detached 3 bedroom house over two levels located on Cooper St, kitchen bathroom and lounge on ground floor with bedrooms upstairs. Bathroom with Bath and Electric Shower are on the ground floor.
We have TV with free view, DVD player and free wifi. There are loads of books in the house, please read and take them away with you if you haven't finished reading, and leave yours for others to enjoy.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, air fryer, George foreman , microwave and Tassimo coffee maker, be sure to take your favourite pods.
Bath, hand and tea towels are provided.
The property benefits from a sunny enclosed rear garden with grassed area and Patio. Drying green, garden chairs and seating area, with bbq.
Parking either on street to the front of the house or on a short sloped private drive.
We will provide a welcome pack to get you settled in.
We can also provide a Travel Cot but advise that you bring your own Cot mattress & bedding. We Have available a highchair, buggy and a pushchair. Bedsides and stair gates can be provided.
There are other items which we may be able to provide to save you room in the car, please ask in advance.
We have kept our house smoke and pet free. There are ashtrays in the garden areas.
Our aim is for you to have a pleasant stay, if you have special requirements, please ask.
Within a few minutes' walk you will find a Butchers; Cafe and ice cream shop; two public bars, The Braemou and The Station Hotel plus a Bowling and a Golf club: Chemist; Post Office; Hairdresser; Fish & Chip shop and a Chinese take away. There are two churches in the village, Church of Scotland and Baptist.
A short walk will take you to the harbour and village green with playing fields, a playground, a purpose built skate park and two unspoilt sandy beaches. The West beach is the smaller and the East beach is surrounded by grassy sand dunes and the much photographed colourful beach huts and close by a you will also find the Braemou Well (said to have healing properties). Venture further along a footpath to arrive at a smaller hidden sandy beach with stones, large rock formations and a lovely grassed area to relax, have a picnic and perhaps spot a Dolphin or two.
There is a Golf Course in Hopeman, Lossiemouth and Elgin. The Hopeman Course includes the famous 12th Hole, named Prieshach, where the green is located within a cove named the Clashach 100ft below the level of the tee box.
Hopeman is a lovely friendly seaside village within easy reach of a wide range of activities
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- 2 Cribs
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Bunk bed
Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Sea view
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Rhona G.
- Average reply time:
- 2 hours 28 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 22 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 8
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 27 reviews
Excellent
27 reviews
- Excellent
- 24
- Very Good
- 2
- Average
- 1
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Fantastic”
A real home from home. Beautifully furnished with everything you could possibly need for your stay. In a great location near the sea, with lovely walks. Can't wait to get back.
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“Balmara”
Can't rate it highly enough, excellent facilities, location. Everything was provided, lovely welcome pack on arrival too
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“Stunning stay”
We have been stayed at BalMara a few times since Christmas 2020. The house is lovely and has all you need to make your stay comfortable. It has been amazingly clean and well presented each time we hav… More
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“Welcoming and comfortable”
Just back from our stay at Bal Mara. We were warmly welcomed and shown round by our host when we arrived. The couple lived in the house directly opposite and although on hand for any issues were com… More
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“excellent stay!”
Our stay was fantastic!! Great house with absolutely everything you need with a Lovely garden too. Fantastic location. Host was great and really helpful. Will definitely be back!!
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“Mr”
This is an ideal base to explore the Moray coast, in a small village off the beaten track (but with a pub, chippy, post office and hourly bus to Elgin). The house is a 5-minute walk from the harbour a… More
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Response from the owner Many thanks for your review Mike, glad that you enjoyed your holiday in Hopeman.
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“Home from home”
BalMara is a home away from home. Very comfortable with great facilities. My stay was relaxing and I was made to feel very welcome by its owners. BalMara is on my list for a repeat visit.
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Response from the owner Thank you for your review, welcome back anytime Paul.
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“Well appointed accommodation, handily placed in Hopeman, for surrounding Moray area”
Bal Mara is a well appointed 3 bedroom house, with excellent facilities. It is situated in Hopeman, which is ideally located to tour/visit the Moray and its many attractions. We visited around Xmas an… More
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Response from the owner Thank you very much for your lovely review. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay, you were lovely guests and are welcome back anytime. Rhona
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“Mrs”
Trip with 3 adults and a 2 year old. Visiting from Whitby,North Yorkshire to greet the new baby in the family. We stayed at Balmara over the Bank Holiday weekend. It is fantastic, like a home from hom… More
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“Perfect family holiday base.”
Within a couple of minutes walking distance from 2 beautiful sandy bays and a wonderful safe sandy harbour perfect for water sports for children, this spacious, well equipped house was just right for … More
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Response from the owner Thank you for the lovely review Zena, I’m so glad you had a great holiday and the weather was so kind. Welcome back anytime. Rhona
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Rhona (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Rhona (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Rhona (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Rhona the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Rhona (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Rhona (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Rhona (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Rhona (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Rhona (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Rhona (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Rhona (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Rhona (the owner) a message.
If Rhona (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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