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Classically beautiful large family friendly retreat, situated on the Moray Firth

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Burgie House from the garden.
Burgie housed from the extended garden
Burgie House from the front with Findhorn Bay & the stunning Moray Firth behind.
Burgie House from the south corner
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
12 bedrooms11+ bathroomsSleeps 238000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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  • Moray Coast Trail
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Findhorn Foundation
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Brodie Castle
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Inverness (INV)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

12 bedrooms (sleeps 23)

Alec's Room

1 Twin Bed

Brass Room

2 Twin Beds

Clare's Room

1 Double Bed

Muttie's Room

2 Twin Beds

Muttie's Room

2 Twin Beds

North Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

Sewing Room

2 Twin Beds

Sid's Room

2 Twin Beds

South Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

The Lairds Room

1 Double Bed

The Main Spare

1 King Bed

Uncle Ian's Room

2 Twin Beds

11 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 12

Shower only

Bathroom 13

Bathtub · Toilet

Brass Room

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Clare's bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs Loo

Toilet

Hugh's Room

Toilet · Shower only

Muttie's bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

North Bedroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Sids Room

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

South Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

The Lairds

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

The Main Spare bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Uncle Ian's Room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Classically beautiful large family friendly retreat, situated on the Moray Firth

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.

Property manager

Alec Lochore
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children are welcome.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs are welcome but NOT permitted upstairs.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the house please

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Events allowed
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Forres

Located in Forres, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. Suenos Stone and Brodie Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kinloss Country Golf Club and Hopeman Golf Club. Traveling with kids? Consider Relax and Harbour Treasures. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Moray Coast Trail - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Findhorn Foundation - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Findhorn Heritage Centre - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Brodie Castle - 13 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Pluscarden Abbey - 23 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Forres Station - 11 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forres Fish Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mosset Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kimberley Inn - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classically beautiful large family friendly retreat, situated on the Moray Firth pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Classically beautiful large family friendly retreat, situated on the Moray Firth?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classically beautiful large family friendly retreat, situated on the Moray Firth?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classically beautiful large family friendly retreat, situated on the Moray Firth located?

This family-friendly Forres vacation home is located by the sea, 2 mi (3.3 km) from Kinloss Country Golf Club, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Culbin Sands and Grant Park. Moray Coast Trail and Dava Way are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Downton Abbey

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).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russ M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for a large group

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Place to Gather

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Navneet S.

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Really nice property!

We had lots of fun staying at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey J.

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Beautiful Large Estate in Scotland

Burgie House was the perfect retreat for our group of 24 family and friends. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Fabulous

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

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US Family Comes to Burgie House for Lifetime Reunion.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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Wonderful stay at a Castle

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.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

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Dream realized

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

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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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann m.

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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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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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.

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B., Lakewood

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!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Francisco R., Venezuela

Amazing House doesn´t exist better place in Speyside Scotland

there is no place better than Burgie House to spend your vacations in north Scotland with its lovely bedrooms, halls, fireplaces, and the huge and spectacular gala. Its a very cozy and pleasing to spend some summer with your friends or family.

8/10 Good

saudabi valappil

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large group holiday in Forres

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..
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hazel F.

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Fantastic Home

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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Great New Year stay

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Christopher W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Leanne M.

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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.

10/10 Excellent

Azure G.

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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.

10/10 Excellent

Hilary W.

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
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette C.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andreas S.

Alles super

Schönes Haus, für schottische Verhältnisse sehr gut ausgestattet, sehr freundliche und bemühte Vermieter und Hausverwalter, es sind keine Wünsche offen geblieben.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Geoff W.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by Alec Lochore

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Burgie House has been in the Lochore family for 4 generations and was their family home. Burgie has been let as a holiday house since 2012, during which time many families and friends have enjoyed the beautiful house. The Lochore family are very much still involved and still live on the estate. They are working to develop the house and estate ensuring that the house will be enjoyed for generations to come. A member of the Burgie team will welcome you on your arrival.

Why they chose this property

Burgie house is a offers a vast amount space for everyone.

Our 4 sitting rooms have something for everyone, whether relaxing is sitting quietly beside a roaring log fire and reading whilst children expel energy and noise or whether it is listening to someone playing the Steinway Grand Piano in the Drawing Room.

The Ceilidh room has a wide variety of uses, from a Ceilidh (Scottish dance), an amazing space for a intimate wedding ceremony, a party to celebrate a big mile stone, a calming space for a yoga retreat or everything in between.
Our main hall/Dining room boasts the most stunning table. Made from oak and elm which were felled on the estate, this impressive table can be the centrepiece to any celebratory dinner.
Our unique billiard room gives space to relax and reconnect over a game.
The Kitchen has everything you need for catering to a large group. It's electric Aga provides a warm comfortable feel while the larder and washroom provide the practical space needed.
With 12 Bedrooms over the top 2 floors, Burgie can sleep 23 with ease. Our large comfortable rooms have a mixture of double and twin beds, with one single room.

Burgie House has style, comfort and room for everyone. It is a house that memories are made in and that guests return to year after year.

What makes this property unique

Burgie house is set with a 1000 acre estate. Nestled on the edge of the 60 acre Burgie Arboretum, with its own entrance the house has private feel, while still being centrally place to explore the North East of Scotland.

The area has beautiful sand beaches 2 miles to the north, heather covered mountains a few miles to the south, several world famous links golf courses within a few miles, castles and historical sites in abundance locally, easy access to Lochs Munros and forests, winter skiing, arguably the best whiskey distilleries in the world; So you can book the most Scottish of getaways.

The house itself boasts large log fires, a full size billiard table, a Steinway grand piano, a ceilidh room, a wine cellar, a dinning table to sit 25, 4 receptions rooms and 12 unique bedrooms. The house is not over looked and while the family do live on the estate you have the whole space to yourself. You are surrounded by woods and fields.

Burgie House and its surroundings have something for your whole group.

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