The Secret Loch - Sechs Schlafzimmer Villa, Schläft 12

The Secret Loch is a truly magical home. Nestled in a quiet position on the banks of Loch Na Bo, it is surrounded by 800 acres of woodland and makes a calm setting for a family multi-generational holiday or special occasion. 

This characterful home has been lovingly owned by the same family for over a hundred years. Today, it manages to seamlessly combine its original charm and period quirks with updated family-friendly interiors. The Secret Loch can comfortably accommodate up to twelve guests across its six well-appointed bedrooms which are a mixture of doubles and twins, ideal for families or groups of friends. On the ground floor is the main living accommodation which comprises of a beautiful drawing room with garden access, a dining room with seating for ten and a fully equipped kitchen which boasts its own Aga for the Winter months. Also on the ground floor is the first of the bedrooms, a king-size room with Loch views and a dedicated bathroom just along the hall. Upstairs are a further three bedrooms, a super-king and a twin room, each with en-suite bathrooms as well as a small double room and family shower room. The remaining accommodation can be found in the annexe side of the home which comprises of a small kitchenette, a double and a twin room and two family bathrooms.

Outside, there are multiple terraces and seating areas, the perfect setting for morning cups of coffee while admiring the wildlife and stunning Loch scenery. Surrounded by 800 acres of woodland, there is plenty of opportunity for walks from the front door.

The Secret Loch makes the ultimate destination for a truly Scottish experience. Subject to availability and for an additional charge, a wide variety of experiences can be arranged at the home, including, a traditional welcome by estate pipers, private whisky tastings, murder mystery events and highland dress hire. For fans of outdoor pursuits, a number of activities can be arranged on the estate grounds, including, highland games, clay shooting, archery and team building activities. 

Situated between Aberdeen and Inverness and just fifteen minutes from the town of Elgin, guests will enjoy a relaxing escape while a variety of excellent attractions and amenities are still within easy reaching distance.

Features:

House Interiors

Ground Floor

- Drawing room
- Study
- Dining room with seating for 10 guests and an additional table for 2 guests
- Fully-equipped kitchen with AGA, oven, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer
- Bedroom with king-size bed and Loch views
- Family bathroom with roll top bath and handheld shower over bath
- Boot room with stove and washing machine and tumble dryer

First Floor

- Master bedroom with super-king four poster bed and en-suite bathroom with roll top bath and handheld shower over bath
- Bedroom with twin beds and en-suite bathroom with roll top bath with shower over bath (can be set up with a super-king on request)
- Bedroom with double bed 
- Family shower room

Annexe (side of house)

Ground Floor

- Kitchenette with seating for 6
- Family bathroom with bath with shower over bath
- Cloakroom

First Floor

- Bedroom with double bed
- Bedroom with twin beds
- Family bathroom with roll top bath with handheld shower over bath

The sixth bathroom is in the eaves of the house. 

Outside Grounds

- Terrace
- Seating
- Barbecue
- Large grounds
- Loch with boats
- Jetty
- Parking

Additional Facilities

- Wi-Fi
- TV
- Gym/Yoga studio
- Sauna
- Hairdryers
- Washing machine & dryer
- Iron & board


Location:

The Secret Loch House is situated in beautiful Morayshire, set in a peaceful waterside position. The town of Elgin is just a 15-minute drive away, where visitors will find a wide variety of helpful amenities, including supermarkets and restaurants. For those travelling from further afield or simply enjoy a little hustle & bustle, Inverness and Aberdeen are both reachable in less than 90-minutes.

There is plenty for the whole family to see, do and explore in the surrounding area. Elgin Cathedral, Duffus Castle and Gordon Castle with its impressive walled garden are all within a 20-minute drive and provide fantastic family-friendly days out. Just 25 minutes away in Mosstowie, Alpaca Days Out run all year round and are a must-visit for any animal lovers – be sure to book in advance!

The Secret Loch is located in Speyside, well known for its famous distilleries – it boasts over 50 of them! The Glen Moray Distillery is less than a 20-minute drive away, other famous distilleries including the Macallan Distillery, Aberlour, Glenfiddich and Glenlivet, are all within a 40-minute drive.

During the Summer months, the whole family is bound to enjoy a day out at the beach, Lossiemouth is just 20-minutes away while Findhorn is a 35-minute drive away.

Terms & Conditions:

Security deposit?
£1500 charged to the client's credit card as a pre-authorisation at least 2 weeks prior to arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to a full inspection

Arrival time?
4.00 p.m.

Departure time?
10.00 a.m.

Energy costs included?
Yes.

Linen & towels included?
Yes.

End of stay cleaning included?
Yes, standard changeover clean included. Guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit.

Internet access?
Wi-Fi internet access included.

Changeover day?
Flexible.

Minimum stay?
3 nights.

Pets welcome?
Not allowed.

Smoking Allowed?
Smoking & vaping are not permitted.

Heating costs included?
Yes.

Other Ts and Cs?
Weddings are on request only and subject to prior arrangement with the owner and additional charges.

Quiet and non-intrusive estate caretakers live on-site in a cottage next to the house. They are happy to help if guests have any questions or needs.
Smoking - not allowed

Diese Villa bietet seinen Gästen eine Sauna, Grillmöglichkeiten und einen Garten. Die Rezeption ist rund um die Uhr geöffnet.

Diese Villa in Elgin ist eine Nichtraucher-Unterkunft.