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Blervie House

5.0 star property
Adults-only country house with free breakfast and a bar

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Interior
Lounge
Point of interest
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Blervie House Estate, Rafford, Forres, Scotland, IV36 2RU
  • Place, Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Ben Romach Distillery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Brodie Castle
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite

  • 323 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • 151 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Forres

Blervie House places you within a 15-minute drive of popular attractions such as Ben Romach Distillery and Brodie Castle. This 10-room, 5-star country house welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Moray Coast Trail - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Ben Romach Distillery - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Brodie Castle - 14 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Pluscarden Abbey - 19 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • Forres Station - 12 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mosset Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪JR's Chow Hall - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beastie Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Captains Table - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Blervie House

Adults-only country house with free breakfast and a bar
At Blervie House, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, an arcade/game room, and a library. Free parking is included with your stay. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide luggage storage. Other amenities at this adults-only country house include a terrace, a water dispenser, and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and Select Comfort beds with Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters ensure a restful night. Coffee makers are also available. Weekly housekeeping is available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 12 are not permitted to stay at this adults-only property (only guests 12 and older are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Blervie House Guesthouse Forres
Blervie House Guesthouse
Blervie House Forres
Blervie House Forres
Blervie House Country House
Blervie House Country House Forres

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Blervie House?

Blervie House offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do within easy reach of Blervie House?

This country house is located in Forres, close to Pluscarden Abbey, Brodie Castle, and Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery. You'll also find Grant Park and Dava Way within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Blervie House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the country house. Accessible parking, free RV/bus/truck parking, and bicycle parking are also available.

Does Blervie House feature a casino at the property?

No, Blervie House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Blervie House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this country house.

Is Blervie House a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this adults-only country house include a comfy mattress, bathrobes, and slippers.

Are there hot tubs at Blervie House?

No, this country house doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Blervie House have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Blervie House offers free full breakfasts each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Blervie House allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Blervie House though service animals are welcome.

Does Blervie House have connecting rooms?

Yes, this country house has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Blervie House?

The closest major airport to Blervie House is Inverness (INV), which is 22.6 mi away (40 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Blervie House?

Yes, some accommodations at this country house offer a deck where guests can enjoy sea or garden views.

Reviews

Blervie House Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 50 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carmenza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While a car and GPS/directions are needed to get to Blervie House, once there you are central to a variety of activities. For us that meant distillery tours. We arrived and were greeted and made to feel welcome by Graham. As it turns out we timed our visit between other guests and had the house to ourselves. We found the grounds lovely for walking about. The rooms were elegantly appointed and large. The bathroom was very modern and provided every spa product you could want. Breakfast is made to order and delicious. This is a unique and wonderful treat for any occasion. Put this on your must visit list in Scotland!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Most beautiful friendly place I have ever visited.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exquisite.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Graham and Sheena are delightful hosts and nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property. The owners are very friendly. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and quiet. Limited staff at the site and no direction provided on what's available while there. Residence was however accomodating with having my daughter join us on the trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superbe endroit

Bel endroit et très grande chambre intime. Lhote Graham très gentil et donne de bonnes suggestions pour les restaurants à essayer durant notre voyage. Le lit est tellement confortable… un nuage! Les déjeuners servis selon nos goûts et très généreux. Merci pour l’expérience. Nous en garderons un beau souvenir!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge, wonderfully appointed rooms. Very clean and fresh smelling. Beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful home, lovingly restored and cared for by its owners. The breakfasts are delicious and the staff is exceptional. You are treated like royalty!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Felt like Lord & Lady of the Manor!

We thoroughly enjoyed a couples reunion in this large fully-restored stately home. We had one of their middle-priced rooms which was huge, bathroom was huge and the bed very comfortable. Fabulous (huge) breakfasts each morning. Large state rooms for sitting and reading. Full size snooker table. Note - Forres is a bit remote! it's small town and rather quiet. We enjoyed local walks and traveled an hour to Loch Ness and 40+ mins each way to Inverness for Distillery Tours, Go-Karting, Sightseeing, etc. (Must take a taxi or minibus if you plan a Distillery tour!) If you are a larger group Graham and Sheena may offer a dinner option. If they do - take it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Stay at Blervie House

My husband and I had an excellent stay at Blervie House, we arrived during Storm Arwin and the hosts Graham and Sheila couldn’t have been more helpful. It was a beautiful house in lovely grounds. The cooked breakfast was amazing. My husband and I were the only guests that weekend and Graham and Sheila were so attentive, couldn’t have asked for anything more.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very good hotel, service and food excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A DELIGHTFUL AND SUBSTANTIAL BUILDING THAT HAS BEEN LOVINGLY RESTORED BY THE CURRENT OWNERS TO AN EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH STANDARD. THOUGHTFUL DECOR CHOSEN FOR HIGH QUALITY AND ORIGINALITY HAS BROUGHT THE HOME BACK TO ITS FORMAL ELEGANCE.................THE OWNERS ARE VERY MUCH HANDS ON AND DELIGHTFUL TO MEET. WOULD BE HAPPY TO RETURN AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sundeep

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Blervie House - top class!!

Superb stay at Blervie House! Graham and Sheena couldn't have provided more for us, and the whole experience was super! Amenities, surroundings and room comfort were all top class in accommodation that was very comfortable and relaxing. All of the services described on Hotels.com were provided with a smile, and our hosts were extremely hospitable! Thoroughly enjoyed our visit here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent property & location

Amazing peaceful location surrounded by wildlife. Exceptionally clean bedroom & public rooms, beautiful interiors & excellent breakfast. It will be my preferred location to stay when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Lucy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A ruined holiday

Booked 6 nights for our family of 4 at Blervie House, expecting a relaxing stay at a 5 star establishment. For us, that this was a country house stay (“whilst here treat Blervie House as your home”), involving interaction with other guests & no TVs or phones in rooms, were all positive aspects. What we did not expect was to find the attached note hanging outside our door. Needless to say, we had not made any towel-marauding trips to other people’s bathrooms! With no-one available to speak to at Blervie House, we logged a complaint with hotels.com & raised this at breakfast. What happened next was bizarre. First, Graham suggested we move into a private room to have a chat – we declined, we had nothing to hide. He then suggested we finish our breakfast & check out & he would refund us for the remaining 2 nights! When I stated that we had only used the towels supplied in our bathroom on arrival, I got a begrudging apology along with “But you haven’t exactly been ideal guests have you!” (our sins – being up to 15 mins “late” for breakfast, staying in our room until midday when our daughter was unwell, turning on the bathroom fan, occasionally forgetting to wear a face-mask to breakfast (there are no signs about this in the house, so quite easy to be halfway downstairs in the morning before remembering)). It was very clear that he wanted us to leave. I can only wonder whether he had over-booked & wanted our rooms for others. Waiting resolution of complaint before posting further.
The threatening note from hotel owner Graham that ruined our holiday
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5* for a reason

Our stay at Blervie House could not be faulted in any way at all. Graham and Sheena are the perfect hosts and their property is absolutely stunning. The whole place has been beautifully restored and just oozes relaxation throughout. Beautiful views of the area and very peaceful surroundings added to the whole experience and we were made to feel very welcome. The public rooms were great for relaxing and just so pleasant to be in and around. Our only regret was that we were only here for three nights but we definitely plan to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely house, more geared towards the elderly travellers or American tourists. Recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Gem in the Highlands

A gem of a hotel not far from Forres. Graham our host had the most amazing stories. Perhaps one of the most comfortable bed/bedding I have ever slept in. Slept like a log as it is very quiet in the grounds. The hotel is beautifully decorated/furnished and we really enjoyed our stay. Suggest the hotel is perfect for the older couples wanting something a little special. Breakfast was great served on long Dining tables which will be wonderful when the country returns to normality.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant Blervie House

Fantastic building in a spectacular setting. Hosts were really friendly and informative. Breakfast was superb with top quality local produce. Great break!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
impressive country house in a rather remote location. nicely renovated but some furnishing flaws / inconsistencies for the interior designer eye. gorgeous setting but not sure about the weather so far north. the closest town (Forres) doesn't seem to have many dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxury stay!

Loved Blervie House! Super luxurious and just lovely! Would love to stay here again when I'm in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

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