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The Lochan

3.0 star property
Waterfront vacation home in Forres with free parking

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Lobby
Lobby
Lounge
Exterior
Lake
Consider a stay at The Lochan and take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a firepit, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

Sleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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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

Waterfront vacation home in Forres with free parking
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free vacation home has a garden and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area and a lobby fireplace. The vacation home provides a dryer and a microwave, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with digital channels. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a coffee/tea maker and a dining table, and other amenities include a separate tub and shower and an espresso maker.
Guest accommodations at this vacation home offer espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Family friendly

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Games
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Fee: GBP 20 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Off-leash area
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course
  • On the waterfront

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

  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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
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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Forres, this vacation home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Grant Park and Dava Way reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Relax and Iolaire.
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Map
The Willows, Forres, Scotland, IV36 2RR

What's nearby

  • Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Moray Coast Trail - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Findhorn Foundation - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Findhorn Heritage Centre - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Brodie Castle - 12 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Forres Station - 12 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mosset Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪JR's Chow Hall - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Captains Table - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Beastie Pub - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lochan pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Lochan?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lochan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lochan?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lochan located?

Situated in Forres, this golf vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery, Grant Park, and Dava Way. Nelson's Tower and Forres Tolbooth are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Lochan Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Excellent place to stay. Would.highly recommend. Great view and wildlife. Facilities and hosts were amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024