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The Lochan

Waterfront holiday home in Forres

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

Sleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly
  • Microwave
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Garden
  • Reception fireplace
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • TV in a common area
Feel at home
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

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The Willows, Forres, Scotland, IV36 2RR

What's nearby

  • Moray Coast Trail - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Ben Romach Distillery - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Brodie Castle - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Findhorn Foundation - 13 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 39 min drive
  • Forres Station - 12 min drive
  • Elgin Station - 22 min drive
  • Nairn Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forres Fish Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mosset Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brodie Countryfare - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kimberley Inn - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Lochan

Adjacent to a golf course, this holiday home is a great choice for a stay in Forres. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. A garden, a flat-screen TV and a microwave are other features.

Languages

English

At a glance

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Food and water bowls and off-lead area available

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Children's toys
  • Children's books
  • Travel cot
  • Children's dinnerware

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • TV in a common area

Outdoor areas

  • Fully fenced
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Firepit
  • Free firewood
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry detergent

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet friendly
  • GBP 20 per pet per stay
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held shower head
  • Height-adjustable shower head
  • Lever door handles
  • No lifts
  • Soundproofing
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Window screens
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout curtains
  • Fireplace in reception

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Next to a golf course

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Cleaning fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
This property does not have lifts.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a first aid kit on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay and PayPay.

Also known as

The Lochan Forres
The Lochan Private vacation home
The Lochan Private vacation home Forres

Frequently asked questions

Does The Lochan offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Lochan does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at this holiday home?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.
Is parking offered on site at this holiday home?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at this holiday home?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Lochan and nearby?
The Lochan has a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around The Lochan like?
The Lochan is located on the waterfront. Popular attractions include Cairngorms National Park, which is 33 minutes away by car.

The Lochan Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Ann, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay. Would.highly recommend. Great view and wildlife. Facilities and hosts were amazing.
Emma, 7-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kenneth, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review