Classically beautiful large family friendly retreat, situated on the Moray Firth
House in Scotland
23 guests · 12 bedrooms · 13 baths
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About this house rental
BURGIE HOUSE.
Imposingly situated on the exquisite Moray Firth overlooking Findhorn Bay, extravagantly spacious Burgie House is a large luxury holiday retreat. With stunning architecture this traditional house sleeps up to 23 in stylish comfort. It is possibly one of the most exceptional holiday homes Scotland offers. Elegantly nestling in 1000 acres of private land, Burgie House makes an ideal venue for a family get together, a retreat with friends or intimate wedding.
Classically furnished with antiques and beautiful fabrics, generating warmth, charm and character, there is plenty of space for everyone at Burgie including……
On four floors there are 4 sitting rooms, 12 bedrooms including 9 en-suite, a large kitchen, a dining room table which can seat 26, a billiard room, a Ceilidh room, a dog house and 3 open log fires.
There are beautiful lawns (including a BBQ area) and grounds to be enjoyed outside, complete with Arboretum and lochans, natural woodlands and plenty of walking and cycling tracks to be explored and experienced throughout this stunning Scottish estate.
The House is let for minimum of 3 nights other than in High Season when the minimum duration is 1 week from Saturday to Saturday.
FOR PRICE FOR 4, 5 or 6 nights please contact us directly.
Lettings commence at 4pm on the first day of guests and end at 10am on the departure date unless otherwise agreed. The guest period cannot be extended without the Owner’s permission. Guests will be liable for any cost whatsoever incurred as a result of an unauthorised extension.
Imposingly situated on the exquisite Moray Firth overlooking Findhorn Bay, extravagantly spacious Burgie House is a large luxury holiday retreat. With stunning architecture this traditional house sleeps up to 23 in stylish comfort. It is possibly one of the most exceptional holiday homes Scotland offers. Elegantly nestling in 1000 acres of private land, Burgie House makes an ideal venue for a family get together, a retreat with friends or intimate wedding.
Classically furnished with antiques and beautiful fabrics, generating warmth, charm and character, there is plenty of space for everyone at Burgie including……
On four floors there are 4 sitting rooms, 12 bedrooms including 9 en-suite, a large kitchen, a dining room table which can seat 26, a billiard room, a Ceilidh room, a dog house and 3 open log fires.
There are beautiful lawns (including a BBQ area) and grounds to be enjoyed outside, complete with Arboretum and lochans, natural woodlands and plenty of walking and cycling tracks to be explored and experienced throughout this stunning Scottish estate.
The House is let for minimum of 3 nights other than in High Season when the minimum duration is 1 week from Saturday to Saturday.
FOR PRICE FOR 4, 5 or 6 nights please contact us directly.
Lettings commence at 4pm on the first day of guests and end at 10am on the departure date unless otherwise agreed. The guest period cannot be extended without the Owner’s permission. Guests will be liable for any cost whatsoever incurred as a result of an unauthorised extension.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Scotland
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Reviews
Summary of reviews
Burgie House exceeded all expectations with phenomenal grounds, spacious rooms, and a wonderful location for gathering. Highly recommended for large groups and special events.
4.0
Week rental with family and friends, all over 60. Kitchen great. Good showers! Nice grounds. Lots of sitting rooms but we stuck with one nearest kitchen- furniture a bit old with collapsed pillows and some scary kitchen chairs (tried to find some glue to fix).
5.0
This was a great place to stay for our group of twelve. There are plenty of bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, a huge dining room, two family rooms, and many places to hang out together or get away for some privacy. The showers are all heat-on-demand, so you never have to wait for hot water. The kitchen is large and well stocked. We had some trouble with the washing machine, but the host was responsive and delivered a substitute washer the same day. We would definitely come back.
5.0
Burgie House exceeded all of our expectations. The grounds are phenomenal. The house was big enough to give everyone in our party of 16 their own space, but also places to gather. We gathered around the table nightly to reflect on the day's adventures.
A wonderful location to gather.
4.0
The beautiful large house catered for a group of friends with family. The heritage house was comfortable although a little fragile. The caretaker was very helpful. The large beautiful garden was the most loved space for all..
5.0
We had lots of fun staying at the property.
5.0
Burgie House was the perfect retreat for our group of 24 family and friends. We would definitely go back!
5.0
Burgie house was just as advertised, beautiful manor home; great grounds and our chef made our stay memorable for our group of 14. Only one suggestion: management should invest in new mattresses in some of the guest rooms.
5.0
Burgie House was the highlight of our 2-week stay. Our family of 21 people loved the house and the grounds. Plenty of common space and bedrooms are plenty big to “get away” from the commotion and rest peacefully. Encourage you to use the lovely kitchen and dining area for special events. We used local caterer and piper for an afternoon of fun. The Ceiligh dance hall was perfect for our family’s dance lesson with the local piper/keyboardist and Ceiligh teacher. This was after a lovely brunch cooked in by Emma and her daughter Rosie. Lifetime of memories. Highly recommend.
5.0
We had a great stay at the Burgie House. We had a large family group (18) with a wide range of ages, from 4 - 75 years old. The house is massive with many rooms and bedrooms. Was well stocked in the kitchen.
The highlight is probably the landscape and outside view of the house. We took many family photos around the house.
We did various day trips in the area, and while there was a good amount of driving each day, we were able to do a lot.
I would recommend, and would love to visit again someday.
5.0
Hosted a family gathering for 20 guests which was absolutely fantastic at Burgie House. Everything about the house was perfect it’s a great space for a big group gathering. Sarah was very informative and helpful when communicating prior and during our stay. The property amenities were perfect for our size of group with plenty more space if we needed it. The house was beautiful with so much history amazingly preserved. Just waiting for our next big birthday or celebration to have the excuse to book again! Thanks so much.
5.0
Great property in a great location. We were 6 family's and we had a fantastic week. The grounds are lovely with plenty of walks when you don't fancy a drive.
5.0
My husband and I booked Burgie House originally in January 2019 for a 2020 extended family trip that ended up postponed until this summer. We had 15 family members ages 17-84 from the US and entertained 7 of our Scotland clan. We had our hearts set on Burgie House not only for its number of bedrooms and bathrooms but also for the number of relaxation and reading rooms and the acreage and arboretum. We had a lot of personalities under one roof and wanted to make sure that anyone wanting space could have it. We had two catered dinners, a Ceilidh in the Ceilidh room as well as an unexpected performance by our Scotland cousins the day we had our Scotland and US family gathering. Burgie house was well appointed and is in a great location to serve as a home base for those wanting to explore Speyside and beyond. We played games and enjoyed many drams of whiskey around the large dining table. We spent a lot of time outside and exploring the grounds. A few family members had to work intermittently and internet on the mail floor sufficed. We had one evening where we blew a fuse and it was repaired in less than an hour. There was a great sense of sadness when it was time to leave. We all had an amazing week and I highly recommend Burgie House as your group’s next destination. For me and my husband it was our vision and dream come true.
5.0
Magical manor house in beautiful Scotland
Step back in time and enjoy the grandness of the Burgie House and it's beautiful properties! We had the best time at this location and everyone in our group gave it 5 stars. The house is large, with 12 bed rooms, plenty of bathrooms, many sitting and drawing rooms and other spaces to hang out. All ammenities you need are provided including a huge stone grill, kitchen appliances and accessories, games, and books galore. We cooked for our group of 13 every night and had everything we needed to make it fun. Our group also enjoyed a billards tournament in the billards room, played giant Guiness Jinga in the drawing room, had grand feasts in the great hall, and strolled throught the aboretum and down country lanes to see the castle ruins. It is an older building so don't expect state of the art and the wi-fi is a little spotty, but it is just part of the charm! It was a truely magical expereince for us! Thank you Sarah, Hamish and the Burgie Property!
4.0
Perfect weather / marvellous location / fabulous grounds / roomy / well appointed / friendly owner.
The holiday was a great success - building / grounds / location. The house was large enough to allow indoor activities, had the weather been inclement. The sun shone every day, and the only problem was excess heat! A suggestion for future enjoyment, an operational music source in the ballroom would have added an extra sparkle.
4.0
Amazing location for a wedding
The house was HUGE! We were at full capasity and still left with more space than we could have ever needed. We were able to decorate the house to make it special for our big day. The house was over all quite clean but the furniture had seen better days. You can tell it was a once loved family home and an abundance of history. The tired decor was fine for us as it helped create the relaxed event we wanted, 100% happy and would reccomend the venue to anyone.
5.0
Authentic old-world manor house; country setting but close to town and services
A family group of 15 from the US stayed for a week at Burgie House and really enjoyed the house and grounds. There was plenty of room for everyone to spread out. The billiards table was definitely a hit. Some amazing stuffed birds inhabit the billiards room as well - worth checking out! The kitchen is large, and fully equipped with two dishwashers, two coffee makers, two toasters and two ovens. There is plenty of china, glasses and silverware for a big group - we had caterers come and prepare dinner for 4 nights. Would definitely recommend that approach, as it is hard to get dinner reservations for 15 people. Any issues that came up were dealt with promptly, such as one toilet that broke and needed fixing. The house has wonderful high ceilings and enormous windows which make it very pleasant inside. One note to Americans- it is not highly modernized, so expect shabby chic, not the latest decor. Bathrooms are functional but have classic old sinks and faucets. The light switches are very cool and old school, presumably dating from when electricity was first put in. Another note - the house listing mentions that wine is available from the wine cellar - that is no longer the case. The grounds are also very special - there is an extensive arboretum as well as country roads that lead back past the house up to the hills overlooking Findhorn Bay. Pretty views. And there is a family of bunnies that live near the end of the driveway who seemed to enjoy greeting us when we drove in and out. One more note- the road leading to the driveway has some significant pot holes, so would avoid renting a car that is very low to the ground. A very special experience and very reasonably priced too!! Final note - there is wifi, but it is limited to the TV room and kitchen area. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but social media and phone addicts should be advised.
5.0
Magical Place to Get Married!
Burgie House exceeded our and our families' expectations in every dimension. We rented the house for one week for our wedding and had everyone stay with us during that time -- and we all can't wait to go back. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful, peaceful, and grand escape from the world.
Price: For the price per night of one kinda-fancy hotel room in San Francisco, Burgie House gets you enough space to very comfortably house two dozen people. It's an incredibly deal.
Setting and Accessibility: ~ 50 Minute drive from downtown Inverness, or a bit longer by train to Forres and bus. Both Forres and Elgin (~15 minutes drive away) have tesco superstores with the supplies one might need for the week, as well as a handful of tasty restaurants. The house is situated about equidistant from a cluster of major distilleries, hiking in cairngorms park, hiking at loch ness, and trips into town.
Space: The pictures online make the house appear smaller than it is. Inside, ceilings range from 9 foot to maybe 12 foot. The living rooms are all very large, easily fitting several couches and pieces of furniture. The downstairs pool table is the size of a small swimming pool. The sound insulation is excellent, such that loud music and dancing can take place on one side of the house, and not be heard a couple rooms away. Astounding. Bedroom to bedroom sound insulation is also very good.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms: All were very clean, comfortable (even the twin beds), and fairly spacious, with lovely views of the grounds. Bathrooms have carpet, which is a little odd, but towels are provided to keep it from getting wet.
Grounds: the grounds put one in mind of a feudal kingdom, scattered with several lodges and smaller houses, large crop fields, a gorgeous and huge arboretum, stables for horses and pigs, and a coniferous region. Hiking, running and exploring the property are multi-day activities alone, and offer beautiful views of findhorn bay.
Service/Interactions with hosts. Alec, Polly and Hamish communicated regularly with us and were welcoming and extremely helpful in getting us set up (we needed a couple kid's cots). Maeve was also very helpful and kind. When a member of the family had an urgent health issue requiring a trip to the hospital, the hosts reached out to us to offer a very late check out.
5.0
Great Home
Our group thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Burgie House.
It is a very beautiful and at the same time very comfortable mansion home. It could not have been better.
There are many things to do within an hour drive.
I had th e fantasy to live in a manor home, and this was the perfect place to live out my fantasy.
5.0
Amazing weekend in this huge house.
All 18 of our family had a fantastic time in this lovely house. Plenty room for everyone. It’s very well kitted out for large parties. We even enjoyed a dance in the ceilidh room.
Thank you Alec & Polly
2.5
Great holiday with family n friends. Great house with lots of living rooms should you want a bit a piece and quiet. Couple of bedrooms on top floor could do with a bit of tlc but otherwise sleeping facilities were great.Just be prepared in summer to be swamped with flies - pack sticky strips etc.Grounds are amazing with lots to explore.
5.0
20 go mad at burgle house
Great holiday with family n friends.
Great house with lots of living rooms should you want a bit a piece and quiet.
Couple of bedrooms on top floor could do with a bit of tlc but otherwise sleeping facilities were great.
Just be prepared in summer to be swamped with flies - pack sticky strips etc.
Grounds are amazing with lots to explore.
5.0
Alles super
Schönes Haus, für schottische Verhältnisse sehr gut ausgestattet, sehr freundliche und bemühte Vermieter und Hausverwalter, es sind keine Wünsche offen geblieben.
5.0
Perfect home for a big occasion
Our generation of my wife’s large family all spent a week together here in this wonderful house. Very well kept house and grounds, with lots of space in the lounges, and plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms such that everyone felt comfortable and at ease. The kitchen facilities were fine, and the dining hall worked exceptionally well for us. We had an outside caterer on one of the evenings, and the food and atmosphere just couldn’t have been bettered. I can happily say that all 20 of us were just over the moon with Burgie House, and all its amenities.
5.0
Beautiful, historic property that is in one of the most gorgeous settings you could imagine.
Wonderful week with family and friends celebrating a wedding and gathering of loved ones. If you love history and nature I doubt if you could find a better place to stay! We had a wonderful cook for the week (Emma E Swan) that made sure we all went home 10 lbs heavier. We had 2 music nights with a full on Ceilidh Saturday night! Rory O’Connel and David Goodin were wonderful! We had a day of fly fishing with “you fish Scotland’ and a riding day with Equus Riding. All wonderful memories and just a bit of what we did while there. Alec, Polly and Hamish were all wonderful to work with and very kind. Loved this place, the people and the land!
5.0
Fantastic
Burgie House is every thing as described. We had a great time here and would certainly recommend Bugie House to others. Alec and Polly were very pleasant to work with. Also if you are looking for great meals, Mhairi’s meals were delicious and her company delightful.
5.0
New Years Eve Getaway
This is a wonderful place to escape to where one can relax, party, chill out and explore. The estate has plenty of places to wander and a truly stunning arboretum that is is being developed behind the house. There are a range of bedrooms and the main rooms vary between a comfortable snug through to formal sitting room, a dance room and a snooker room. A great base for a fun and relaxed break in the North of Scotland.
5.0
Great place for family get together
All the family had a great time. Particularly loved the large table where we sat to have our meals including our Burns supper!
5.0
The house and grounds were truly splendid
If you are looking for a grand location for family and friends then you need look no further. The house and grounds allow you to slip back to a bygone time where friends and family can explore and relax. The feel of the house is welcoming with a variety of rooms to entertain in suitable for everything from your dogs to the grandest house guest. Children will enjoy the many floors and staircases and, if like mine, will most likely disappear for the majority of your visit. The garden that circles the house is a wonderful play area and the arboretum and lake beyond are of interest to all. Slightly further up the hill the views to the moray firth are spectacular. I cannot recommend the house or the service from the owners highly enough. I look forward to returning soon.
5.0
Wonderful large house that oozes character & charm
This house has a wonderful family feel and gave all the guests very many happy memories. Truly a great place to entertain and spend some proper time with family and friends, a rare opportunity to actually be in a large family home that is not a hotel. It could not be easier to get to and find and there are excellent local amenities. Excellent customer service from the owners and nothing was too much trouble. I would definitely recommend this property.
4.0
Fantastic family retreat
Fantastic spot and great house with loads of space and character. A massive treat to be all together but also have enough space. Good facilities throughout and just has a lovely family feel.
5.0
Stunning, welcoming, family friendly house
We had another wonderful stay. The property had everything we needed and more. It provided a fun filled, family friendly, relaxed break with great friends. I would thoroughly recommend.
5.0
Gorgeous house, unique feel. Beautiful arboretum
It is a great house for family get togethers, impressive but relaxed at the same time. Very friendly hosts. Amazing arboretum on site.
5.0
Loved this house
Weather wasn't great but this is a warm comfortable house with great facilities. Would highly recommend for a group break.
5.0
Absolutely beautiful, enormous house set in charming grounds in a perfect location.
Our party - 23 adults and two young children - had the pleasure of staying at Burgie House in November 2017. We cannot recommend it highly enough.
The house is enormous - for example, it has four living rooms, a ceilidh room, a billiards room - comfortable and well-stocked. It is historic and truly grand. It's set in wonderful grounds and in a perfect location (<30 mins from Inverness airport, close to the Speyside distilleries, Cairngorms, beautiful beaches, etc).
The owners (the Lochore family) were incredibly helpful and took delivery of our wine and shopping orders in advance of our arrival. They also helped us organise clay pigeon shooting and other activities. Finally, they provided us with some delicious venison from the estate at a more than reasonable price.
They also put us in touch with caterers for one evening who did a really great job and who we would highly recommend. Robert Sheach (who can be contacted at rgs dot catering at yahoo dot com) provided us with a draft menu in advance consisting of dishes using local Scottish produce. On the day he and his team were professional and turned out really great food. We couldn't have asked for more.
Slight areas for improvement: the radiators in a couple of rooms didn't work (but had electric heaters to compensate for this) and some of the furniture could do with replacing (eg sofas in the main lilving room). But these are very minor points. Overall the house was spotless, warm, comforting and a simply brilliant place to go with a large group for a great holiday. We feel really lucky to have found it!
We would highly recommend it.
5.0
Wonderful Country Home in Speyside
We rented the beautiful family home for a long special event weekend. The house is a family home with a lot of local history which we learned from Polly and Hamish (owners). They were very accommodating and fun to talk to. The house had everything we needed for causal and formal dinners, dance hall for Scottish musicians and dancing, and great space for socializing. We loved the time we spent at the Burgie House. The grounds are amazing -- Arboretum is a must see along with castle ruins from 1500's. Close to Forres and Elgin. Private, but easy to get to local scotch distilleries and attractions. We had a wonderful weekend. Rebecca, Seattle, USA
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Scotland?
The average price for a rental in Scotland is $120 per night. This rental is $935 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Classically beautiful large family friendly retreat, situated on the Moray Firth. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Classically beautiful large family friendly retreat, situated on the Moray Firth pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Classically beautiful large family friendly retreat, situated on the Moray Firth?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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