The Old Manse Historic holiday home, Fochabers, Moray – Home 5596428 House
- 4 bedrooms
- 9 sleeps
- min stay varies
The Old Manse Historic holiday home, Fochabers, Moray – Home 5596428
- House
- 4 bedrooms
- sleeps 9
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 9 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Situated in the picturesque village of Fochabers, this recently renovated and new on the holiday market 200 year old Grade 'B' listed former Church of Scotland Manse is set in extremely secluded and professionally maintained grounds within a few minutes' walk of the banks of the river Spey, famous throughout the world for its Salmon fishing and scenery.
In the heart of the Scottish Whisky and Castle trails, this house provides groups of up to 9 the ideal base to explore the North East of Scotland, where dolphin spotting is possible at the WDCS wildlife centre, walks along the Speyside way, Tugnet ice house, monster bike trails, Speyside cooperage, golf courses, forest walks and during the winter months, skiing and snowboarding, mean there is something for everyone in this beautiful part of the world.
The rural village of Fochabers is situated 10 miles from the small Cathedral city of Elgin where there is the local train station and larger shops available.
The village itself is home to the world famous 'Speyfest' an annual festival of the best in traditional and contemporary Celtic music.
There is a spacious drive with ample parking for Five or Six cars and a large green lawn with children's football goalposts, along with a summer house complete with BBQ facilities.
The village shops and pubs are within a couple of minutes stroll from the end of the drive and public transport can also be picked up from the village square.
The property has a large basement (Take care on 200 year old well worn stone steps) with games room which includes an American style pool table (free to use if careful) and small Gym, complete with treadmill, bike, rowing machine etc.
The Ground floor comprises the main entrance hall, the main living room complete with suit of armour an open fire with wood supplied, the dining room, which can seat up to 12, the kitchen and the study/WC.
The living room also has a 50 inch television with Freeview and Blu-ray/DVD player complete with a large selection of films for all ages. (There is also a large collection of books, both factual and fiction for guests use).
The first floor comprises 3 bedrooms and the main bathroom, which has a Sauna, Shower with Steam facility and Whirlpool bath that seats 2 comfortably.
The master bedroom has a huge Super King size sleigh bed, 3m high corniced ceilings and an en-suite with roll top bath and double shower. It has Two large windows with views out over the gardens.
The second bedroom has a king size sleigh bed and en-suite shower room with electric shower and views over the front lawn.
The third bedroom has a king double bed with views to the rear of the property.
The final bedroom is on the top floor and has sloping (Coombed) ceilings. This room has a king size bed and a single and is very spacious. There is a vanity unit for brushing teeth etc. to save going to the main bathroom below. This bedroom has a window that looks out over the front lawn and out over the mature trees to the hills beyond.
All towels, bed linen, central heating, electric and wi-fi included. Beach towels are available for taking out of the property.
Unfortunately the property is no smoking and no pets are allowed in the house due to owners allergies.
For piece of mind and the security of guests there is a external CCTV system monitoring the grounds. Please respect this property as it is our family home and do not organise any parties. A caretaker is on hand to assist with any issues that may arise and give assistance to you if needed. NO STAG/HEN PARTIES AND NO GROUPS OF UNDER 25 YEAR OLD PLEASE.
For insurance purposes the maximum occupancy is 9 persons with a disclaimer to be signed on arrival.
If you choose to stay hear we are sure you will not be disappointed. Please read some of the recent reviews. Luxury Historic Retreat from £25 pppn.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Full bed
Bedroom 4: Full bed Twin bed - 1 Full bath, 1 Half bath, 2 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Sauna
- Pool or snooker table
- Games room
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($250.47) £200.00 - 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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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
House rules
Please treat this historic building with the respect it is due.
About the owner
John And Shona S.
Tourist License
23/01455/STLSL
- Average reply time:
- 1 hour 10 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 02 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 9
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 40 reviews
Excellent
40 reviews
- Excellent
- 38
- Very Good
- 2
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Excellent venue for large groups.”
Great place for a family getogether - sauna and jacuzzi fantastic bonus and games room super for large group to gather. Communication was top notch and professional-forgotten item returned by post swi… More
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“WOW!!!! Fantastic house”
All I can say is WOW!!!! What a fantastic house. We had a fabulous stay. The house was so much more than we expected. Very well equipped, comfortable and plenty to keep us amused with Pool table, dvd… More
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“Excellent stay at the Old Manse Fochabers”
We stayed in the Old Manse 4 to 8th May 2023. The owners are very responsive, helpful and efficient and the house is exactly as described, very comfortable and well equipped. We were four couples gol… More
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“Magical stay in Fochabers”
We stayed at the Manse and this property is stunning. The kitchen has everything you need, the beds and baths were quite comfy and the location allowed us the ability to walk everywhere! The owners ar… More
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Response from the owner We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay and do hope you will return again soon.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Excellent”
Our second stay at The Old Manse. Just as good as the last stay. Very clean and well equipped. The children were pleased to see the rope swing was still there too!
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Response from the owner We are really glad you enjoyed your stay and we would love if you returned at some point. John
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Lovely Place!”
We rented the lovely house for the Speyside whiskey festival, and it was over our expectations, we enjoyed every minute. We will come back!
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Response from the owner We are really glad you enjoyed your stay and we would love if you returned at some point. John
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Great location for exploring the region”
We had an excellent stay at The Old Manse - great location for exploring the region. The pool table and sauna were good fun. Good communication from the hosts (John and Shona) and Robbie the caretaker… More
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Response from the owner We are really glad you enjoyed your stay and we would love if you returned at some point. John
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Amazing place”
Stayed here for a family getaway. Great area. Lots to do with the kids. Plenty of space in the property. We had an Easter egg hunt in the gardens surrounding the property. It was perfect. Kids loved t… More
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Response from the owner We are really glad you enjoyed your stay and we would love if you returned at some point. John
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Best Trip Ever!”
I stayed in the old Manse house early August 2021 with 8 other friends. The house was incredible, plenty of room for all of us without feeling on top of each other. The bed rooms were great and nearly all had a bathroom per bedroom. Best part of the house was the sauna and pool room which were both in action a lot. John and Shona were very helpful with any information we needed and were even very kind enough to let us arrive to the house before check in and then leave after check in which helped us so much with our travel plans. We were met by Robbie at the start and end of the trip and he was very welcoming with showing us around the house and giving us tips for things to do in the area. The house it’s self is very well located with many good pubs in walking distance in Fochabers, and then the coast only being 15 min drive away. All in all I couldn’t recommend a better place to stay in Scotland and would definitely come back for another trip. Thank you very much John, Shona and Robbie. Louis
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Response from the owner Thanks for your lovely review, we are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay. John and Shona
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Great place to stay”
Great location to get out and about. Magnificent property and host. We have been twice now and we will definitely be booking again if available this year.
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Response from the owner We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay again and we hope to see you again soon.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with John and Shona (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 John and Shona (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 John and Shona (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 John and Shona 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 John and Shona (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 John and Shona (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 John and Shona (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 John and Shona (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. John and Shona (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 John and Shona (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 John and Shona (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 John and Shona (the owner) a message.
If John and Shona (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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