When we initially contacted Lara and Adrian to enquire as to whether we could hold our wedding at Elgin Retreat, they were so pleased and very honoured that we had chosen their little sanctuary for our special day. They could not have been more helpful or accommodating and nothing was too much trouble. We only wanted a small, minimal and private event and Lara and Adrian made our wishes come true. Even though they didn’t admit it, I know how hard they both worked to make the place look fabulous and the little touches they both put in just made everything so much more special. The location and setting are magical and we had our ceremony right by the stream with the birds and bees alongside us. I know that Lara and Adrian would be thrilled to welcome more couples who are interested in getting married at Elgin Retreat and I would thoroughly recommend you choose this spot! You won’t regret it! We can’t wait to return. Ps Lara is also an incredible baker xx

We felt very welcome from the moment we arrived. Christmas tree, homemade scones, even a birthday banner. Definitely recommend

This was the best staycation we have been on in the IOM. Fab location so many extras provided by the owners. Beautifully decorated even a Christmas tree! Fully stocked kitchen for cooking and lovely log fire.We availed of the hot tub and sauna, great extra facilities. Setting is lovely, close walks to two lovely beaches. Hosts couldn’t be nicer and so helpful! Looking forward to rebooking in the new year!

My best friend and I stayed in Elgin Retreat in the summer, and had such a wonderful time! We were met by our very welcoming host, Lara, who had left us all sorts of goodies including some delicious homemade scones with jam and cream! Our trip was just a short one, but we unwound and had a good chat and chill out in the hot tub (this definitely was a highlight of the property - such a treat!) and were able to enjoy fab walks around Maughold right from the doorstep of Elgin Retreat. If we’d had more time, we definitely would have hopped on the electric tram, a stop for which is very close by. We travelled by car, so while in the countryside, it was really easy to get to Ramsey in a matter of 5 minutes. If travelling without a car, you could very easily get to the property during the spring and summer months by the electric tram, and enjoy being more ‘off-grid’. What a gem of a spot, thanks Lara (and Island Escapes) for a lovely stay!

Adrian & Lara were very courteous and helpful. We often have staycations but with Elgin retreat it’s the little extras that are appreciated. Home made birthday cake, banners. Fresh fruit in the fridge. We had some lovely walks, made use of the tram stop around the corner and a couple of soaks in the hot tub. Highly recommend the place

Second visit and weather was again indifferent. However this doesn’t matter as this lovely property caters for all conditions. You simply have to unwind and adjust - very easy here in this escape to paradise - a real treat to relax and enjoy - highly recommend.

Relaxing stay hosts available if needed. Little extras lovely touch. Quiet location hust what was needed

What a marvellous place to stay. Home made scones on arrival & lots of little extras thrown in. We made use of the bbq, hot tub & the bar area was so quaint. Marvellous well maintained gardens to walk through too and not far to walk in to Ramsey. We will definitely be booking again and will be recommending to our family & friends

Was a really lovely place to spend a couple of days. We were very impressed with the location, spaciousness and privacy afforded with the accommodation. In general we felt our hosts delivered with product well. My only constructive criticism I can offer is that there are a couple of minor details that could be tweaked. For instance, the toilet flush seemed it was in need of a service (that one needed to press it multiple times to get it to work might be difficult for more senior guests). Second, the guest guidance notes needed to be updated to reflect the wifi changes that had been made. These are minor things, but if such things were nailed it would really have been a flawless experience. We will definitely be looking to return sometime in the future (as much for the scones as the staycation)!. Thanks again Markus

The facilities, location and hospitality of the hosts made our stay at Elgin Retreat the perfect second week to our holiday. As part of a two station break, staying near Ramsey enabled us to explore the northern end of the island. Advice, tips and suggestions of places to visit by the owners of Elgin Retreat fully met our interests, and were much appreciated, without which we would have struggled to discover many local attractions especially in respect of the islands natural history. Their dedication to ensuring we had such a lovely time went beyond our expectations. Thankyou so much.

One of the best properties we have stayed in . Couldn't fault it. Would highly recommend.

Had a great time, had everything we needed and Adrian was always on hand to help. Strongly recommend

Thank you so much for a wonderful stay, we had such a relaxing time. Lara and Adrian were so welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed. Thank you to you both, I am sure we will be back to stay again in the future.

Had a great time at Elgin Retreat, what a beautiful house with everything you need, down to fruits, snacks, teas, coffees and even homemade scones. The hosts were very nice and attentive too. The hot tub was an excellent feature. Would definitely go back again and highly recommend it. :)

Lovely venue. Everything you would need for a staycation. Welcoming hosts. Excellent attention to detail. Hot tub sauna bar. Would highly recommend 10 out of 10

Just left Elgin Retreat after a fabulous weekend! Gorgeous place to stay and such lovely touches with homemade scones and jam Lovely to spend time in the hot tub and sauna , feel like we’ve been on holiday! Highly recommend thank you!

We arrived at Elgin's Retreat worn out and needing some time to chill and chat. Adrian met us, showed us round his beautifully renovated cottage and then we relaxed with delicious home made scones and cream! Amazing welcome goodies, fabulous hot tub and all sort of cute carved wooden bits round the house. Big, comfy bed, thoughtful towelling robes and slippers, lovely wood burning stove, Adrain and Lara have done all they could to make it a lovely break. We cycled one day and then caught the tram from 2 minutes walk away to Laxey, had a swim in the sea and lunch at The Shed - both great days out. Thank you

The location is breathtakingly beautiful and we loved the unexpected little touches in and around the property and fascinating garden. We loved the fairy houses and the cute little wooden mice, and appreciated the full use of the garden. The stars were stunning in the evening, looking up from the sky lounge, plus the hot tub and sauna made for very relaxing evenings. Adrian and Lara are wonderful hosts, with the perfect balance between being lovely company and giving us our privacy. The property was spotlessly clean and tastefully decorated. The kitchen is so fully functioning that we found that absolutely everything we needed was there. There are 2 beaches close by and we also enjoyed a longer walk into Ramsey. We had a wonderful stay and would not hesitate to recommend. We can't wait to come back.

We were very happy with our stay and Lara and Adrian were excellent. We would be happy to return for another stay. We have already recommended it to a number of people.

Home from home, with lots of special touches and lovely owners on site. We were disappointed to leave and so hope to return.

What a fantastic place to stay. Two minutes from a tram stop which gives access to so many destinations. With the Hot Tub, Sauna, Private Bar and seating area is a good place to invite friends to join you while on your holiday. The accommodation was well equipped and in tiptop condition. Adrian & Lara were very welcoming and happy to help.

Elgin is an absolutely beautifully appointed property set amongst lovely gardens, giving a sense of peace & tranquility. The owners are really lovely & will do everything to make your stay comfortable & enjoyable whilst respecting your privacy. We arrived to homemade scones which were fabulous, tea, coffee etc. was also provided as well as bread, milk cheese and ham. The bed is super comfortable & we slept like babies! An electric tram stop is a 3 minute walk away & trams ran twice hourly. It was great fun taking a trip into Ramsey for lunch & a spot of shopping before returning back to the luxury of the hot tub. There is a really quirky bar area nicknamed the Vault which has been creatively transformed from an old shipping container & really does feel like a proper bar! We have already booked our return to this little piece of heaven. I have no doubt that anyone choosing to stay at Elgin will certainly return. Thanks so much for a wonderful break & see you again soon!

As regular visitors to the island this cottage exceeded our expectations in size, quality, facilities and comfort. Set in a peaceful corner of Maughold it was ideal for local exploring, as a base for the island's north, 2 miles from Ramsey and a tram station just 3 minutes walk from the door! The owners were welcoming, friendly and helpful throughout and we would certainly look to make a return visit.

This was our first visit to the Isle of Man and we will definitely be back! Lara and Adrian are the perfect hosts and nothing was too much trouble to ensure we had every comfort and convenience at our disposal. The accommodation is first class and we loved having the use of a hot tub and barbecue and also the little extra touches like the little fairy tree houses! It's a magical special place and also convenient for the beach and jumping on the Manx railway. The welcome groceries (and fabulous home made scones) were also much appreciated. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable stay - we hope to return soon!

Lara and Adrian were the perfect hosts getting the mix between being there for us and leaving us to our own devices spot on. The property is wonderful, exceptionally clean and kitted out with absolutely everything you might need and more ! The owners have a brilliant taste for ornaments etc which just adds to the quality feel of the accommodation. The inclusion of foods to help yourself to and especially the additional gifts of cake, scones and a chocolate barrel leaves you feeling a special visitor. All credit to Lara & Adrian and we very much hope we will see you again sometime soon.

Elgin Retreat provided us with everything we needed for a comfortable and convenient self catering holiday. Our hosts, Lara and Adrian, were friendly, interesting and very generous with provisions for breakfast and use of facilities, such as the hot tub, bar and gardens. We were very impressed with Adrian's woodworking ability and ingenuity with adapting furniture and providing interesting and amusing features In the cottage. Lara's scone baking skills were also impressive and impossible to resist! We will certainly recommend Elgin Retreat to others and stay there again ourselves, when we visit the Isle of Man again.

Elgin retreat was such a lovely place to stay! The hosts were very accommodating and helpful during our entire trip. The facilities were so beautiful, and we can definitely see ourselves staying there again.

A lovely clean cottage in beautiful, peaceful surroundings. Lovely homemade scone left for us was a lovely touch. Thank you

This is a perfect place for two people. The standard of accommodation is first rate, and is situated within peaceful quiet surroundings. Our hosts were very generous and treated us like honoured guests. We would wholeheartedly recommend this as a holiday destination.

We stayed for three nights at Elgin Retreat and what an absolute find this was. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel so welcome; it was like going to stay at a friend’s place. The fridge was stocked with lots of yummy things and there was fresh fruit, bread and snacks too. The addition of Lara’s freshly made scones with clotted cream was such a lovely surprise. Elgin Retreat is situated in a perfect location for a walking and cycling break. There are many areas to explore, and we did just that, we brought our bikes and for two days we cycled all over the north of the island and walked the stunning coastal footpath from Port Mooar to Ramsey and back along the beach at low tide. The delightful garden was the perfect spot to relax and unwind after a day exploring. The bar, BBQ, sauna and hot tub were very welcome after our exertions! The location of the hot tub made it a wonderful spot to watch the birds while relaxing. The accommodation is lovely, super comfortable bright and cheerful with lots of little special touches added. Lara and Adrian have a unique garden, and their attention to detail, coupled with their artistic skills is fabulous, there’s not a corner without a quirky little object occupying it, and many places to simply sit and relax if you’ve decided to chase the sun for an hour or two. We’re looking forward to our next visit to see what else they’ve added!

What a perfect find.This place is so wonderful from first meeting mine hosts Lara and Adrian ,The accommodation is first class and finish to a very high standard with everything you could need with tea coffee sugar all condiments and a fridge stocked with butter milk ham cheese Ect Ect Oh i forgot the sublime home madescones with clotted cream also supplied and part of the price.The sauna with patio and chairs are along side the bar area which is discreetly sheltered from being over looked and a perfect suntrap is a lovely addition.I cannot justify in just words how perfect this is If you need anything they will help in anyway they can just ask.Would i recommend this property YES.Is it worth the price YES.Would i stay again YOU BET YAH . Thank you Lara and Adrian for such a fab weekend.

What a perfect find. This place is so wonderful from first meeting mine hosts Lara and Adrian , The accommodation is first class and finish to a very high standard with everything you could need with tea coffee sugar all condiments and a fridge stocked with butter milk ham cheese Ect Ect Oh i forgot the sublime home made scones with clotted cream also supplied and part of the price. The sauna with patio and chairs are along side the bar area which is discreetly sheltered from being over looked and a perfect suntrap is a lovely addition. I cannot justify in just words how perfect this is If you need anything they will help in anyway they can just ask. Would i recommend this property YES. Is it worth the price YES. Would i stay again YOU BET YAH . Thank you Lara and Adrian for such a fab weekend.