Snaptrip says
The Mains is a charming cottage in Elgin, appreciated for its stunning surroundings, peaceful private garden, and as a perfect base to explore the Highlands. Guests enjoyed the comfortable setting, beautiful garden walks, and the property's suitability for dogs. While most found the cottage homely and well-equipped, some noted areas for improvement in cleanliness and facilities.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Cleanliness has been a concern for some guests, with reports of dust, mould, and an unclean kettle. However, not all reviews mentioned cleanliness issues.
The location is highly praised for its beauty and convenience as a base to explore the local area, with proximity to beaches, parks, and the Scottish countryside.
Guests found the cottage very comfortable, with a homely feel and a peaceful garden, although some suggested minor improvements for even greater comfort.
The cottage is generally well-equipped, but some guests experienced issues with the shower and suggested the addition of larger mirrors, a hairdryer, and extra sockets.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Lhanbryde 4 miles. The Mains is a traditional Speyside two-storey stone farmhouse nestled close to a private tennis court and enjoying direct access to the woodland garden. Providing a perfect base for a family to explore the wonders of Moray, The Mains rests at the heart of Speyside's renowned heritage of malt whisky, gardens, castles and fishing, including the iconic River Spey, home to the world's best salmon fishing. Once you’ve parked in your off-road parking spot, admire the chocolate-box design of your new-home-from-home. Dump your fishing tackle and dirty walking boots in the utility room before getting comfortable in the lounge, presented with plenty of seating and a woodburning stove for those chilly winter periods. Take command in the kitchen and whip up a feast, serving dinner at the dining table or at the outdoor dining set on a warmer evening. As your eyes grow heavy, retire upstairs to the king-size or twin bedroom, while there is also a double downstairs. Wash away the day with a shower in the family bathroom, or settle for a deep soak in the bath as you recover from a day’s hiking. The site itself boasts a secluded, shared tennis court, a pottery studio with a woodburning kiln and resident potter with a showroom, along with a coachhouse music studio offering courses and a 70-acre Grade I listed woodland garden, where you can explore lochans, rare species of plants and burns. Discover the beauty of Scotland with a stay at Mains House. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1096358, 1036541 and 1036542, together sleeping up to 28 guests. EPC Rating: Band F
The charming village of Lhandryde is located in the gorgeous Moray region, east of Elgin. The village has a peaceful and pleasant atmosphere, with a number of attractive cottages and St Andrews, a charming main street with a convenience shop and a welcome bar. Lhandryde's proximity to Elgin and strong train connections make it an ideal holiday destination, while the surrounding area is rich in natural landscapes and cycle trails, attracting outdoor enthusiasts. Elgin, a historic town just four miles away, has many beautiful features, including breathtaking landscape and a number of local distilleries where you may sample Scotland's famed whisky.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin, 1 x ground-floor double.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner with open fire.
Utility.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Electric storage heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine.
Smart TV with Freeview, digital radio WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included In rent.
Bed linen and towels included In rent.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Private fenced garden with furniture and fire pit.
70-acre private Grade 1 listed woodland garden.
Communal tennis court (bring own racquets and balls).
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 3.6 miles.
Please also note that the Owner does not accept bookings with dogs between 9th Dec 2023 and 12th Jan 2024Note: Travel cots come with a sheet, but you will need to provide your own sleep sack or swaddle.
Note: There are two ponds and working farming machinery, please ensure children are supervised at all times.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am.
Note: No barbecues or fires are allowed within the 70-acre woodland garden
Please Note - From March 2024 this property will not longer accept pets (All existing bookings with pets will be honoured)
Nearby points of interest
- Lossiemouth West Beach
- Strathlene Golf Club
- Lossiemouth Fisheries and Community Museum
- Macallan Distillery
- Aberlour Distillery
- Buckie and District Fishing Heritage Centre
- Cardhu Distillery
- Findlater Castle
Reviews (8)
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Dan
The cottage was very homely and exactly what we wanted. We had no problems what so ever while we were there and the surrounding areas were lovely really nice walks to do also.
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Mark
We really enjoyed staying here and have booked a further stay later this year. The team at the Blackhills Estate were very responsive and made sure our stay was as pleasant as possible.
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Tim
Well equipped except that we were unable to figure out how the shower works.