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Chadwick Steading

Forres, Northern Scotland

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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
pets Dogs welcome 2
grade 5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Complex
Country houses
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At a glance

  •  Perfect rural retreat for couples set on a Highland Estate the perfect romantic hideaway
  • Cosy and quirky a few miles from the sandy beaches where you might spot the bottlenose dolphins
  • Ideal location for walking, cycling and golfing, visit the many castles and experience the Speyside Whisky Trail
Property code: OC-78430

A beautifully renovated steading turned into a cosy romantic getaway which is just perfect for a couple. Picnic or play games on the huge stretch of beach that lies at the end of an avenue of Irish yew trees. Set just five miles away is the beautiful town of Forres, one of Scotland's oldest small towns and home to a variety of craft shops and galleries. Nearby you will also find the eco-village of Findhorn, the Speyside whisky trail and the beaches and golf courses on the Moray coast.

Once you enter, you will find yourself in the cloakroom area with plenty of storage for all your gear. From here arrive into the spacious lounge with high ceilings allowing in plenty of natural light, creating a warm environment. In the lounge you will find a sofa and armchair surrounding the wood burner and Smart TV. There is also a small separate WC leading off the lounge to the left. Head across to the kitchen which has been tastefully decorated and is the perfect place for the chef, with an electric oven and hob, microwave, washing machine and table and chairs. Lastly we arrive into the bedroom with king size four poster bed and tasteful features throughout, continuation of the fantastic high ceilings, which really showcases the history of the property and finally there is the en-suite shower room with shower and WC.

Heading outside, and from the doorstep, you have this wonderful and vast highland estate to explore. There is off-road parking for one car on site.

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  • 1 Bedroom - Four poster king size bed
  • 1 En-suite shower room with shower and WC and 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and washing machine
  • Wood burner - first basket of logs are included and additional logs can be purchased at £5 per basket and £3 for kindling
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Chadwick Steading has its own outside seating area with furniture
  • Main house garden is for house guests only
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • Access is via an estate road - it does not have a tarmac finish
  • 5 minute walk to the shores of the River Findhorn
  • 30 minutes by car to the village of Findhorn
  • Shop 7 miles
  • Provisional Short Term Let Licence Number - MO-00554-F
  • EPC Rating - Band C
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

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Lisa Hogg

This property is personally managed by Lisa.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Overall equipment
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Overall comfort
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Overall location
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Reviewed by Alan 18th May 2026

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Reviewed by Julia 5th May 2026

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Gorgeous little cottage, amazing location, it really is only a minute walk from the beach. We saw lots of wildlife - osprey and sea eagle as well as seals. Lindsay and Andy the housekeeper and site manager were so friendly and helpful. Beautiful place to stay and we had a very relaxing week. We hope to come again.

Reviewed by Penny 15th December 2025

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Beautiful location by Findhorn bay. The Bothy is far more than a bothy - very tastefully decorated, comfy bed, all mod cons, good heating and woodburner, friendly and helpful hosts, and very peaceful. We look forward to staying there again.

Reviewed by Steve 6th October 2025

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great location for us as we were looking for somewhere peaceful and near the ocean, the drive down to the cottage is just over a mile on a single track lane by the woods / estuary. The area around the cottage is beautiful and great for walks in the woods or along the waterfront. the cottage is very nicely furnished and comfortable, the housekeeper Read moreand estate manager we're very helpful. Hide

Reviewed by Anthony 21st September 2025

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Reviewed by Janet 2nd August 2025

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Our 3rd visit, a lovely tranquil get away from it all with a secluded boy and beach. A warm welcome from Andy the Estates Manager who goes above and beyond, thank you as always especially tackling debris after Storm Floris. We had wonderful relaxing days with some lovely trips. There's lots to do around the area but it's just as nice having big lonRead moreg walks to the other end of the beach and not bumping into another soul! The bothy has the comfiest bed ever. Thank you Andy for all your knowledge. Hide

Reviewed by Colin 19th July 2025

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Excellent property well furnished, top class. Andy and Lindsey were amazing.

Reviewed by Simon 7th June 2025

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We had a great stay at the Steadings. Special thanks to Andy for the tips to the area and the eggs. The cottage is very comfortable with everything you need for an enjoyable break.

Reviewed by Katharine 26th April 2025

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Reviewed by David 29th March 2025

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Extremely comfortable place , with around a 200 yard walk to see the birds and mammals on the estuary, and plenty of walks and strolls from the door, along the coast and through Culbin Forest. Enjoyed both Findhorn village, and the Pictish Fort at Burghead.

Reviewed by Ian 8th February 2025

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Lovely, cosy well-equipped Bothy, far from the madding crowd. A lovely place to recover from city life!!

Reviewed by Elaine 23rd October 2024

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Very comfortable and enjoyable stay. A great location. Just a stones throw from the beach and some lovely walks. The bothy was clean, well furnished and had everything we could wish for. The wood burning stove made it even more comfortable on the cooler evenings. Lots to do in the area and great support and advice from Andy. Wed love to come back.

Reviewed by Debra 19th October 2024

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Comfortable cosy property with good quality furnishings. Big four poster bed, great shower. Such a beautiful setting with walks in the Forest or on the beach with lots of wildlife . Peaceful, relaxing and quiet but within easy reach of many places of interest. Andy checked us in and was welcoming and helpful. Thank you for a wonderful break from ciRead morety life. Hide

Reviewed by Abigail 14th October 2024

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A perfect break: the combination of the location (edge of Findhorn Bay with Culbin Forest behind), a private estate setting (gorgeous gardens), comfort (wood burner, cosy chairs and amazing bed!) and peace and quiet was just what was needed. The estate manager Andy was very welcoming and helpful. We would recommend Crown & Anchor, Findhorn; Cafe 14Read more64 & Cardomen Spice in Forres; and visits to Brodie Castle and Logie Steading. We were exceptionally lucky with gorgeous autumnal weather. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 30th September 2024

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Reviewed by Julia 14th September 2024

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The location felt unique, a privilege to experience living in a beautiful cottage cocooned in nature. Peaceful, 'away from it all', but not lonely, as Andy was so kind, conciderate and helpful. Deidre kindly showed us round and explained the fabulous garden, which we loved. A few minutes walk, through the trees, brought us onto the river and estuarRead morey with all it's wonderful wildlife, changing with the tides, and not another soul about, a Roninson Crusoe shoreline. Hide

Reviewed by Tracy 31st August 2024

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An incredible comfortable cottage. A welcoming place to lounge on the days that the Scottish weather is wet and cold. On the sunny days walks on the banks of the Findhorn round to the North Sea are perfect. Or sitting on the bench watching the birds and if you're lucky, as we were, having a front row seat of ospreys fishing. A wonderful setting, peRead moreaceful yet a short drive to many places of interest. Hide

Reviewed by Ian 10th August 2024

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A lovely well-equipped comfortable peaceful bothy. We'll be back!

Reviewed by Frans 27th July 2024

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Very nice clean and well equiped cottage on a very beatifull location. We saw ofsprings flying and hunting every day. Beautifull garden and surroundings. Hosts Andy and Lindsay were very friendly and helpful

Reviewed by Susan 8th June 2024

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Amazing oottage/bothy lovely location everything you could want we enjoyed our stay and Lindsay and Andy very friendly and helpful

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