Lower Bruntlands, Fochabers, IV32 7QE, United Kingdom
#4 of 13 hotels in Fochabers
Guests' ChoiceBased on 41 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 3 September 2025
Paige
United KingdomA very clean, comfortable little holiday home!. Very pleased with how clean and tidy the property was, fully equipped for all needs!. The location was slightly off the main road, but exactly what we were looking for from our trip. Very very happy campers!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 15 April 2025
Samantha
United KingdomJust that there were a couple of gaps in the fencing so our (fairly new to us) dog enjoyed exploring the other field. Haha!
Driving down the drives to find our location was just the best start. It was absolutely peaceful. It was so well equipped. It was spotless. So much outdoor space. Plenty of space inside too. Not really anything to fault.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 1 April 2025
Gwenda
United KingdomIt was lovely
Very well equipped kitchen. Huge comfy bed.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 15 February 2025
Grant
United KingdomTrack to property was a bit rough but ok. No freezer.
Fantastic location, cosy, Large comfortable bed. Very clean.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 2 February 2025
Joshua
United KingdomNothing put us off the stay.
Lovely little cottage out in the sticks. No light pollution or traffic noise and an escape from reality whilst still being close to modern comforts. The wood fire got the cottage lovely and warm and they had oil plug in radiators to take chill off when the full fire wasn't needed. Excellent modern kitchen with oven and fridge for the stay. Really clean rooms on arrival and Lots of cleaning products and access to a washing machine if needed. Bed was a little firmer than we would normally sleep on but the sheer size of it and space to sleep was amazing. We felt this captured our vision of Scotland of being out in a quaint cottage away from the rest of the world and in the peace and tranquility that Scotland offers in that part of it. Local access to spey Bay and other coastal areas and the main reason for the booking was 10 minute drive to my family's home who we were there to visit!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 14 December 2024
John
United KingdomIf I was going to be extremely picky, the only thing we needed but didn’t have were oven gloves.
Everything. Very quiet and peaceful, but still very well located, for the places we wanted to visit. Great for the dog to just walk out of the door. Full wood store, and good heating. Well equipped, new kitchen.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 9 November 2024
Tracy
United KingdomThe access road could do with a little TLC, and some lighting outside as it was very dark getting from the car to door.
Lovely area, very clean and comfy cottage. Excellent
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 25 October 2024
Neil
United KingdomN/a
Property was exactly what we wanted.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Hazel
United KingdomCan't think of anything. Foggy on one day but that was out of control of the owners!
Very comfortable cottage in an excellent location for a quiet and relaxing weekend. There were also walks to nearby River.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 18 August 2024
Richard
United KingdomThe approach track to the property was terrible. Maybe the bathroom would benefit from an electric shower. The sofa and lounge chairs were a little uncomfortable.
Location was fine. Just what we wanted. Booked on that basis.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 5 August 2024
Iulian
United KingdomWe couldn't find any faults on this property.
Location of it it's perfect if you are after a nice quiet place.Not to far from city so you can do your shopping. It is absolutely stunning!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Anna
United KingdomEverything was great!
Beautiful and quiet location. Very well equipped house, warm. comfortable beds and nice cosy interior. Very peaceful. Great views around. Could live there forever. For sure I add to my favourite place!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Brenda
United KingdomWould like a freezer , even if a small compartment in the fridge.
Great location, cozy and comfortable
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 November 2023
Allen
United KingdomNothing
A awesome isolated building with stunning views. Such a fantastic homely feel inside.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Paula
United KingdomThe dirt track road. A few updates to the interior.
Our second stay at Orton Estate Fochabers and loved it! Great cottage for a family with teenage kids who are looking for something different other than staying in a family room in a hotel. Clean, comfortable and a beautiful location. We used it as a base for visiting family in Elgin but there’s loads to do in the area. Definitely recommend and would love to come back in the winter time to use the log burner.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 September 2023
Gillean
United Kingdomthe track to the house was bumpy, we just took it slowly but tricky in the dark.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Ailsa
United KingdomShower wasn’t that powerful but worked okay
Lovely little house tucked away in a peaceful area.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 July 2023
Maggie
United KingdomNot a single thing. It was perfect.
The most amazing property. So peaceful and secluded. Excellent communication with the host. Will definitely return. First class property. First class service.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 June 2023
Martin
United KingdomAccess road.
Peace.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 26 May 2023
Neil
United KingdomHard to find anything wrong with the place. If I had to be really picky, and this is very picky, there wasn’t a plug for the sink in the kitchen. That’s about it really
Perfect location for me. Not too far from and not too close to where I am working. It’s secluded, which suits me fine. A well equipped, comfortable and clean property. the main bed was very comfortable and the pillows just the right firmness for me. Plenty of wardrobe space in the bedroom and cupboard space in the kitchen. The kitchen was very well equipped and perfect for my stay. The instruction pack was very well informative and didn’t leave anything to doubt. It’s a shame this place isn’t available every time I’m working in the area as I would stay here every time
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 16 April 2023
Sean
United Kingdomthe only downside for most will be the road down to the property, it’s an old track so a bit bumpy and rocky in places
awesome property, clean and well cared for. lots of thought gone into what you may need. if you like to stargaze it’s perfect, light pollution is very minimal.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 12 March 2023
Karen
United Kingdomwonderful quiet location / no hassles at all. Remote but with easy access to get around. Comfortable and warm / fab location
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 10 November 2022
Rowena
United KingdomThe heating pump from the fire was very noisy. The track down to the cottage could have been better.
it was cosy and remote. The kitchen was well supplied.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 13 October 2022
Rebecca
United KingdomWe loved the isolated, rural location. Accommodation was perfect for our needs.
Stayed in October 2022
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