Guests say
Dalvey House receives high praise for its comfort, spaciousness, and beautiful grounds. Guests commend the attentive management team and the property's ability to accommodate large family gatherings with ease. The house's luxurious and well-appointed nature, alongside its cosy atmosphere, contributes to memorable stays.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
The reviews do not provide enough information about the location to give a score.
Guests consistently describe the house as comfortable, with special mentions of very comfortable beds and a cosy atmosphere, indicating a high level of satisfaction in this category.
The property is praised for its spacious lounges, large dining table, and well-appointed nature. The presence of protective covers for antique furniture suggests good maintenance. However, without more detailed reviews on all facilities, the score is not perfect.
While guests express appreciation for the welcoming atmosphere and the property's suitability for families, there is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches that could be quantified in this category.
About this property
Forres 3 miles. This truly elegant Adam style mansion stands regally in stunning landscaped grounds, close to Forres, one of Scotlands 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.
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, 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!
Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: MO-00452-FEPC Rating: Band E
Accommodation
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.
Oil central heating.
Two electric ovens and electric hob, microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Sky, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included 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 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.
This property only accepts 7 night bookings from Saturday - Saturday.
Reviews (7)
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Carl
The photos in the advert don't do it justice. It was immaculate. The team at Dalvey were discrete, yet available. Our large party of friends and family all enjoyed the huge spaces and the luxury of Dalvey.
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John
We were welcomed by the owner and felt as honoured guests at a country house party! Every facility was good, we especially appreciated the very comfortable beds, the large dining table, spacious lounges and very attractive grounds,. The week is already part of the folklore of our extended family.
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Judith
Everything was perfect. The house was enormous, comfortable, beautifully decorated and cosy. The bedrooms were spacious and the showers very good. Because we had eight children in our party, I greatly appreciated the surfaces of the antique wooden furniture having protective covers. We enjoyed, not only the luxury of this house, but the atmosphere. Simply breathtaking.