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Dalvey House, Forres

Dalvey House is a superb, detached mansion situated in stunning landscaped grounds near Forres, with nine bedrooms accommodating eighteen people. Five of the bedrooms can be made up as a super king-size double or twin and four of the bedrooms also offer en-suite facilities. There are a further three bedrooms and a cloakroom. The well-equipped kitchen is contemporary and includes a utility room. The reception hall features comfortable seating and a woodburning stove. The sitting room has an adjoining TV room and there's a dining room available. The house also benefits from a drawing room which is available on request. Outside there is ample off road parking and lawned grounds with seating areas. Dalvey House is a beautiful house for a truly memorable stay.

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Accommodation Details

Nine bedrooms: 4 x super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request), 2 x double, 2 x twin. Three bathrooms with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. First floor WC. Kitchen. Utility. Dining room. Sitting room with adjoining TV room. Snug with multi-purpose games table. Reception hall with seating. Drying/boot room with WC.

Forres 3 miles. This truly elegant Adam style mansion stands regally in stunning landscaped grounds, close to Forres, one of Scotland’s oldest small towns. Dalvey House is ideal for a large family or group of friends who want a luxury holiday together, whether it is to celebrate a special event or simply to spend time together exploring this beautiful part of Scotland. A long and impressive drive leads through the grounds and over a bridge crossing the Muckle Burn, where you will get your first glimpse of Dalvey House, sure to take your breath away! An impressive wood panelled reception hall has a cosy seating area around a welcoming woodburning stove. The stylish sitting room simply oozes comfort and taste and has access through to a lovely TV room where guests can relax and watch their favourite programme away from the hustle and bustle. There is also a separate snug with comfortable sofas and bean bags. A contemporary and very well-equipped kitchen allows meals to be prepared with ease and the oak lined dining room is a fabulous place for a celebratory meal together. There are nine bedrooms in total offering great flexibility with four benefiting from en-suite facilities. From the windows the peaceful and lovely open views add to the relaxed and gentle ambience of this stunning property. Although a historic house, it does offer up-to-date facilities such as WiFi, a Sonos sound system and Sky TV. Close by there is plenty to do to keep everyone busy and families will really appreciate the great beaches at Nairn and Findhorn, just a few miles away. For wildlife lovers a spot of dolphin watching has to be on the 'to do' list so why not take a trip to Chanory Point where they can be seen tumbling and leaping from the shoreline, or book a boat out onto the Moray Firth to see them at close quarter? Nearby Culbin Forest, which borders some lovely beaches offers fabulous cycle and walking routes or perhaps you just want to stay at home in your special mansion and luxuriate in the sheer comfort and charm that this unique holiday home brings. Dalvey House is the perfect choice for a memorable stay in a wonderful house at any time of the year.

The pretty town of Forres is one of Scotland's oldest small towns and boasts an array of historical monuments, museums and castles, as well as impressive parks and gardens. Forres is an ideal starting point for exploring the Malt Whisky Trail being home to two of the Distilleries, and in close proximity to the other five! A great base for exploring the north east of Scotland!

Amenities & Facilities

Oil central heating. Two electric ovens and electric hob, microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Sky, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Ample off road parking. Lawned garden with seating areas. Sorry, no smoking. Sorry no pets. Shops and pub 3 miles. A function room is available on request at a cost with the owner, information on application. Note: Catering service available by prior arrangement and at an additional cost. Note: The owner has an office attached the property which is used between the hours of 10am and 4pm weekdays. There is also a housekeeper on site between these hours. Due to the nature of this old house and its size and thick wall structure and with large groups using multiple devices to connect to our wifi/internet it can struggle to meet this demand.

Location Details

The pretty town of Forres is one of Scotland's oldest small towns and boasts an array of historical monuments, museums and castles, as well as impressive parks and gardens. Forres is an ideal starting point for exploring the Malt Whisky Trail being home to two of the Distilleries, and in close proximity to the other five! A great base for exploring the north east of Scotland!

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7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Forres is detailed below.

Sat 23rd Moderate rain 5°C 1°C 28mph 4.8mm 989mb
Sun 24th Light rain 11°C 5°C 29mph 2.4mm 975mb
Mon 25th Light rain 9°C 6°C 42mph 3.0mm 970mb
Tue 26th Light rain 7°C 6°C 26mph 3.6mm 1,005mb
Wed 27th Light rain 6°C 4°C 14mph 2.1mm 1,020mb
Thu 28th Sky is clear 5°C 3°C 7mph 0.0mm 1,026mb
Fri 29th Overcast clouds 8°C 3°C 9mph 0.0mm 1,015mb

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