Guests say
Relugas Mill in Nairn is a highly praised holiday cottage, celebrated for its idyllic, peaceful location in the Findhorn Valley and its cosy, comfortable, and tastefully decorated interiors. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities, stunning garden, and the mix of antique and modern furnishings. The property's natural surroundings offer a tranquil retreat with opportunities for riverside walks and wildlife spotting. While some guests noted minor issues, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
The majority of guests found the cottage to be extremely clean and tidy. However, one review mentioned hygiene issues in the kitchen, which slightly impacts the overall cleanliness score.
The location is consistently described as fabulous, with its proximity to riverside walks, forests, and beaches. The serene setting near the Findhorn River is a highlight for many guests.
Guests frequently mention the comfort of the cottage, noting the cosy atmosphere, comfortable beds, and warm environment. The presence of a great shower and underfloor heating adds to the comfort level.
The property is well-equipped, with a mix of antique furniture and modern amenities. However, one review cited issues with electrical testing and kitchen hygiene, and another mentioned poor internet access, which suggests room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category accurately. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
Relugas Mill was the old Miller's Cottage and has been fully modernised and extended to provide superb family holiday accomodation with an excellent standard of furnishing. The cottage overlooks the old mill pond and the surrounding gardens ensure privacy. There are lovely views over the Findhorn valley and while the cottage has a peaceful rural setting it is close to the bustling town of Forres and the Moray Firth with all it's excellent beaches. A path near the house leads down to the spectacular river banks, perfect for a walk with or without a dog.
The former miller's cottage was built over two hundred years ago which has been modernised and has been extended to make a spacious light and airy family holiday cottage. The cottage has recently been further extended to provide a large sitting room complementing the spacious kitchen/dining room and large ground floor twin bedroom with French doors to patio with seating. The ground floor accommodation also includes a spacious bathroom with both bath and walk in shower. The new sitting room has french doors to a full length covered veranda with chairs and table which look out on the large garden and unfenced mill pond. The modernisation of the cottage, with the open fire in the sittingroom, full oil fired central heating and double glazing ensures a warm and cosy holiday.
The surrounding gardens ensure privacy and the house has lovely views over the steep sided Findhorn Valley. A path leads down to a pleasant walk along the river banks, perfect with or with out a dog! A short walk downstream will bring you to Randolph's Leap, but please don't try to emulate his feat!
The shops and restaurants of Forres are only eight miles away. The Whisky Trail and many old castles are nearby, whilst Elgin, Nairn, Inverness, Culloden Moor and the Clan Stones, the basis for television series "The Outlander", Loch Ness and Aviemore are within easy reach. The boundary of the Cairngorms National Park is just 15 miles away.
The local area caters for many outdoor pursuits including fishing, golfing, horse riding, walking and river rafting. Not to be missed are the opportunities for watching dolphins along the Moray coast and also the unspoilt sandy beaches of the Findhorn Bay.
post code: IV36 2QL
Relugas Mill is let weekly Saturday to Saturday. Short breaks are only accepted if booked within 7 days of arrival
Damage Deposit £150
EPC: E
Accommodation for 7 over two floors:
Ground floor: Entrance Hall; Cloakroom with WC and basin; Living room with open fire and French doors to Veranda with seating; Middle hall with stair to first floor; Twin Bedroom with French doors to rear patio with seating; Bathroom with Bath and Walk in Shower; Large kitchen with dining area; Back Hall with Utility area and door to covered rod and boot pull porch.
First floor: Double bedroom; Twin bedroom; Single bedroom and Shower room with walk in shower. .
Services: Central Heating and Electricity include * Open Fire (no fuel provided) * Bed Linen and Towels provided * Washing Machine * Tumble Drier* Dishwasher * Fridge & 3 drawer Freezer * Gas Cooker & Microwave * Telephone * Mobile reception * TV with DVD Player * WiFi * Cot & High Chair * Parking * Unfenced garden with Old Mill Pond, Patio, Furniture and BBQ * Maximum of 2 well behaved dogs allowed.(Additional charges apply).
please note: The Old Mill Pond is unfenced & within 30 metres of the house
Local Experiences and Activities
Golf
Beach Walk
Mountain walks
Fishing
Skiing
Horse riding
Rafting
Nearby points of interest
- Brodie Castle & Estate
- Cawdor Castle
- Fort George
- The Little Theatre
- Cardhu Distillery
Reviews (16)
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Craig wilson
Absolutely fantastic place to stay, great location and cottage, nice walk straight out of the door and a beautiful setting. Cottage was very well equipped and extremely clean and tidy, will look fore to returning in the near future.
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Sabine Schmitz
We spend a wonderful week in this beautiful spacious house. Close to the see and the east of the Cairngorms. A warm retreat next to the fireplace in the new build living room after days outside. Right by the nature.
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Confirmed Guest
Whilst we really enjoyed our weeks break at the Mill, and there is indeed much to enjoy about it, particularly the new lounge extension, sadly there are shortcomings with regards to hygiene (kitchen related) and health & safety (mainly electrical testing). Although this is our second visit, with the proposed significant increase in pricing (75% for our week beginning September) the previous value for money is sadly not enough to make us wish to return. If you can overlook said shortcomings, you could have a good holiday. The space, location and grounds are great, as is much of the house. Personally, I don't see the need for an abundance of personal photos and irrelevant "artefacts", though many may see this as "character." As my old Gran would say, "it's a harbour for stoor." All said, the price increase will have to be matched with a better eye for detail.