Experience world-class service at Blervie House

Located in Forres and only 49 km from Inverness Castle, Blervie House provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features mountain and garden views, and is 23 km from Elgin Cathedral. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The units at the guest house are equipped with a seating area. The units are equipped with a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a bath and bathrobes, while certain rooms here will provide you with a fully equipped kitchenette equipped with a fridge. At the guest house, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available daily at the guest house. Guests can chill out in the on-site bar or lounge, while packed lunches are also available. You can play billiards at this 5-star guest house, and the area is popular for cycling and hiking. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Castle Stuart Golf Links is 40 km from Blervie House, while University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness is 48 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
2 large double beds
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Dery
    Canada Canada
    Place was stunning and clean. Many different rooms to discover and enjoy. Bathroom was huge.
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very quiet and restful. Serene and isolated but not too far from amenities. Lovely grounds and a fabulous house and settings. The interior decor was impressive, as were the grounds. We loved the absence of TVs etc in the room especially as the...
  • Klaus
    Germany Germany
    The bedroom was very large. We had plenty of space, slept in a fourposter bed, enjoyed a comfy sofa and a had a desk to sit at for a tea. The bathroom had the same sice as the bedroom. bathroom is fitted with a large shower and a bathtub and two...

Managed by Owners Graham and Sheena Thompson live in the house and are available to all.

Company review score: 9.1Based on 33 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Graham and Sheena retired and bought Blervie as a project in 2014. After a three-year renovation with a multi-million-pound investment in the property, we are delighted to share it with people that arrive as guests and leave as friends enjoying Blervie as much as we do. We moved here from Sussex however Sheena has come back to her Scottish routes as her family originated from Glen Shee and Graham has been hill walking up here every year since he was 18. Graham is the businessman who started life as a Merchant Banker, turned farmer with many interests in Equine Veterinary Hospitals and Building. Sheena spent many years working in the Veterinary Pharmaceutical industry, enjoys Cooking and is a keen horse rider. We have fallen in love with this beautiful part of Moray and the variety of activities there are to do in the area influenced by the ambient weather this part of Scotland enjoys so are looking forward to sharing this beautiful area and having moved up here 3 years ago it still feels to us like being on holiday we are keen to encourage you to go out and explore the many different attractions, just let us know your interests. We can point you in the right direction.

Property information

Blervie House is a historic Scottish Country house set in a delightful rural setting that has undergone a significant renovation resulting in a comfortable house that combines the best of Stately Home elegance with twenty first century modern conveniences. Located in Moray Speyside but just a short drive from Inverness this luxury Guesthouse is nestled in a 300 acre private estate which has extensive views over the Moray Firth and the North Coast of Scotland. All the bedrooms are larger than you might expect with wonderful views. All the furnishings are top quality and many have an interesting story to tell of how they came to be here, all soft furnishings are likewise quality including Hungarian Goose Down duvets providing everything you would hope for in order to enjoy your time at Blervie. Moray enjoys the benefit of being on the end of the Gulf Stream in the Moray Firth which has the third longest sunshine area in the UK this gives the area a pleasant temperature, exceptional hours of summer sunshine and generally makes it ideal for outdoor activities. For those of you exploring Moray there is so much to do you may need to reconsider the amount of time you are plannin...

Neighbourhood information

Blervie House is at the edge of the village of Rafford. This part of Moray comprises sandy beaches, farmland and forestry. Both the Cairngorms National Park and the start of the North Coast 500 Route are a short drive away. Nearer to home is the Moray Firth some ten miles away where guests can go Dolphin and Whale watching. With 7 salmon rivers within a short drive and golf courses too numerous to mention sportsmen are spoilt for choice.

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Blervie House
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Billiards
  • Games room
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules

Blervie House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express Cash is not accepted Bankcard Blervie House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Blervie House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Blervie House

  • Blervie House is 2.7 miles from the centre of Forres. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Blervie House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Blervie House include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Single

  • Check-in at Blervie House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Blervie House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding
    • Walking tours