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The Lodge on Scottish Estate - wood burner - dogs welcome

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Exterior
Interior
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Elgin, Moray
  • Place, Hopeman Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cummingston Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Moray Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the area

Elgin

At this cottage you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Duffus Castle and 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Hopeman Golf Club. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and accommodation features a washing machine, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Hopeman Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Cummingston Beach - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Moray Golf Club - 8 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Burghead Visitor Centre - 9 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Lossiemouth East Beach - 9 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Elgin Station - 11 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golf View Hotel & Macintosh Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Catch79 Seafood Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Humble Burger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Glen Moray Distillery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 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 Lodge on Scottish Estate - wood burner - dogs welcome

The Lodge is a traditional gate lodge located at the entrance to Duffus Estate, on the edge of the small village of Duffus. Set just in from the Elgin/Duffus B road, it is surrounded by Estate woodland and open fields which are home a host of wildlife, such as our cheeky red squirrels or shy roe deer. We welcome up to 2 well behaved dogs and you can explore the network of paths across the Estate and beyond. Duffus is only 2 miles from the magnificent Moray coast with its unspoilt sandy beaches. The Lodge, or to give it its official name of Duffus House Lodge, is the old gate lodge of Duffus House. Duffus House is the historic family seat of the Dunbar’s of Northfield, and the building was leased to the famous Gordonstoun school for 82 years. The Lodge is a single storey, stone cottage, set back from the road, complete with its own garage and fenced back garden. It is furnished with a mix of antiques from the Estate, along with carefully chosen modern pieces. The property has a good sized, south facing, double bedroom complete with king sized bed. The smaller single bedroom faces west and has characterful original floor boards. We provide crisp Egyptian cotton bed linen and fluffy Egyptian cotton towels. The sitting room has a beautiful wood burning stove, ideal for cosy evenings in front of the fire. We provide complimentary logs from the Estate for the stove or the fire bowl provided in the garden. The sitting room also has a small dining table and chairs for eating. There is a separate utility room and fully fitted kitchen should you wish to cook for yourselves. The grass back garden is enclosed with a waist high, wooden fence. It is ideal for those with dogs, but please note we would never recommend leaving your dog unattended at any time. There is garden furniture for 3, along with a BBQ and fire bowl for when you wish to spend an evening relaxing outside. There are lots of lovely walks in the area, including around Duffus Estate, right on your doorstep. We are lucky enough to be surrounded by wildlife so you might be lucky and spot some of our local population of red squirrels, roe deer, hare, and owls, to name a few! Other things to note: Local charity, Earthtime for All, use our Estate woodland for their outside nursery and forest school activities. Therefore please ensure your dog is on a lead when walking through the network of Estate paths. RAF Lossiemouth is approximately 5 miles away. You may be lucky enough to spot one of the jets that are occasionally seen training.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Please wash up any dishes and put them back in place.

Please strip the beds and leave the bedding in the empty laundry bag found under the kitchen sink.

Please ensure the heating is left on the preset timer and not left 'ON'.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 55 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Travel cot available - ordered prior to arrival

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number MO-00112-F

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Lodge on Scottish Estate - wood burner - dogs welcome?

The closest beach to The Lodge on Scottish Estate - wood burner - dogs welcome is Lossiemouth East Beach (7.3 km).

Does The Lodge on Scottish Estate - wood burner - dogs welcome have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is The Lodge on Scottish Estate - wood burner - dogs welcome family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that The Lodge on Scottish Estate - wood burner - dogs welcome is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Lodge on Scottish Estate - wood burner - dogs welcome?

No, The Lodge on Scottish Estate - wood burner - dogs welcome does not offer an airport shuttle service.

The Lodge on Scottish Estate - wood burner - dogs welcome Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Irene C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a lovely property - ideal for us (a couple) with our two dogs. The cottage is adorable and the walks through Duffus estate are just great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay

The lodge is lovely and has everything you need. Communication was first-class and the people we met at the coffee hut really fostered a fantastic community feel. The property is on the very edge of the estate so next to a main country road so we’d be keen to discover what the other properties away from that road would have in store being that little bit quieter. All in all, would very much recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Lodge

What a beautiful, lovely house. From the moment you step in to the moment you step out to the back garden it’s just amazing. It makes you never want to leave. It has everything you need to be at home. And the communication between the owners was spectacular. no matter what questions I ask it was responded to quickly. We’ll definitely stay again when we come back this way. Thanks to Caroline and Gemma for making the stay more than we could ask for!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025