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The Lochan

Property class: 3

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Exterior
Lake
Lounge
Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Microwave, oven, espresso maker, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

Sleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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The Willows, Forres, Scotland, IV36 2RR
  • Place, Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Grant Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Moray Coast Trail
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Forres

This vacation home places you within a few miles (5 km) of Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery and Grant Park. The 3-star vacation home includes a microwave, an espresso maker, and a flat-screen TV.
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What's nearby

  • Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Grant Park - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Moray Coast Trail - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Suenos Stone - 6 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Ben Romach Distillery - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Forres Station - 12 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe 1496 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mosset Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brodie Countryfare - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Potting Shed - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Lochan

Guests staying at this vacation home enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a picnic area. A stay here includes free parking. Friendly staff can provide luggage storage, and also offer advice about sightseeing. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls and an off-leash area. Other amenities at this golf vacation home include barbecue grills, a fireplace in the lobby, and a garden.
The vacation home is soundproofed and has an array of amenities, including a dryer, a microwave, and an oven. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels. Other standard amenities include an espresso maker, an ironing board, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • Travel crib

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Games
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Free firewood
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Fee: GBP 20 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Off-leash area
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Cleaning fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay, and PayPay
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay, and PayPay.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The vacation home can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

The Lochan Forres
The Lochan Private vacation home
The Lochan Private vacation home Forres

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at this vacation home?

This vacation home provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Forres, close to Brodie Castle, Pluscarden Abbey, and Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery. You'll also find Moray Coast Trail and Grant Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Lochan?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the vacation home. Wheelchair-accessible van parking is also available for guests.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Lochan?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront vacation home include an espresso maker and a separate bathtub and shower along with a walkway to water.

Does The Lochan have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at this vacation home for a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. The property also provides an off-leash area and food and water bowls.

Does The Lochan have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Inverness (INV), which is 22.4 mi away (39 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Lochan?

No, you won't find house with balconies at The Lochan.

The Lochan Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Excellent place to stay. Would.highly recommend. Great view and wildlife. Facilities and hosts were amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024