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Interior
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Living area
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Lodge on Scottish Estate - wood burner - dogs welcome

The Lodge is a traditional gate lodge located at the entrance to Duffus Estate, on the edge of the small village of Duffus. Set just in from the Elgin/Duffus B road, it is surrounded by Estate woodland and open fields which are home a host of wildlife, such as our cheeky red squirrels or shy roe deer. We welcome up to 2 well behaved dogs and you can explore the network of paths across the Estate and beyond. Duffus is only 2 miles from the magnificent Moray coast with its unspoilt sandy beaches. The Lodge, or to give it its official name of Duffus House Lodge, is the old gate lodge of Duffus House. Duffus House is the historic family seat of the Dunbar’s of Northfield, and the building was leased to the famous Gordonstoun school for 82 years. The Lodge is a single storey, stone cottage, set back from the road, complete with its own garage and fenced back garden. It is furnished with a mix of antiques from the Estate, along with carefully chosen modern pieces. The property has a good sized, south facing, double bedroom complete with king sized bed. The smaller single bedroom faces west and has characterful original floor boards. We provide crisp Egyptian cotton bed linen and fluffy Egyptian cotton towels. The sitting room has a beautiful wood burning stove, ideal for cosy evenings in front of the fire. We provide complimentary logs from the Estate for the stove or the fire bowl provided in the garden. The sitting room also has a small dining table and chairs for eating. There is a separate utility room and fully fitted kitchen should you wish to cook for yourselves. The grass back garden is enclosed with a waist high, wooden fence. It is ideal for those with dogs, but please note we would never recommend leaving your dog unattended at any time. There is garden furniture for 3, along with a BBQ and fire bowl for when you wish to spend an evening relaxing outside. There are lots of lovely walks in the area, including around Duffus Estate, right on your doorstep. We are lucky enough to be surrounded by wildlife so you might be lucky and spot some of our local population of red squirrels, roe deer, hare, and owls, to name a few! Other things to note: Local charity, Earthtime for All, use our Estate woodland for their outside nursery and forest school activities. Therefore please ensure your dog is on a lead when walking through the network of Estate paths. RAF Lossiemouth is approximately 5 miles away. You may be lucky enough to spot one of the jets that are occasionally seen training.

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Travel cot available - ordered prior to arrival

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Please wash up any dishes and put them back in place.

Please strip the beds and leave the bedding in the empty laundry bag found under the kitchen sink.

Please ensure the heating is left on the preset timer and not left 'ON'.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number MO-00112-F
Property # 11757300
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Elgin

Elgin is home to this cottage. Elgin Museum and Lossiemouth Fisheries & Community Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Moray Leisure Centre and Universal Hall Arts Centre. Gordon Castle Walled Garden and WDC Scottish Dolphin Centre are also worth visiting.
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Elgin, Moray

What's nearby

  • Hopeman Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Cummingston Beach - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Moray Golf Club - 8 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Burghead Visitor Centre - 9 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Lossiemouth East Beach - 9 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Elgin Station - 11 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golf View Hotel & Macintosh Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Catch79 Seafood Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Humble Burger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Glen Moray Distillery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lodge on Scottish Estate - wood burner - dogs welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lodge on Scottish Estate - wood burner - dogs welcome?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lodge on Scottish Estate - wood burner - dogs welcome on 22 June 2026 start from NZ$512, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Lodge on Scottish Estate - wood burner - dogs welcome?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is The Lodge on Scottish Estate - wood burner - dogs welcome located?

Situated in Elgin, this cottage is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Duffus Castle and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Hopeman Golf Club. Cummingston Beach and Covesea Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely property - ideal for us (a couple) with our two dogs. The cottage is adorable and the walks through Duffus estate are just great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2025
Thanks Irene, I am delighted you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Fiona J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

The lodge is lovely and has everything you need. Communication was first-class and the people we met at the coffee hut really fostered a fantastic community feel. The property is on the very edge of the estate so next to a main country road so we’d be keen to discover what the other properties away from that road would have in store being that little bit quieter. All in all, would very much recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay in The Lodge and that our community feel really shone through - we put our heart and soul into everything we do on Duffus Estate. We know that staying next to a country B road is not everyone's cup of tea, which is why we clearly state this in our advert. We would love to welcome you again and would recommend booking either Old Duffus Farmhouse or Kirktoun Cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Lodge

What a beautiful, lovely house. From the moment you step in to the moment you step out to the back garden it’s just amazing. It makes you never want to leave. It has everything you need to be at home. And the communication between the owners was spectacular. no matter what questions I ask it was responded to quickly. We’ll definitely stay again when we come back this way. Thanks to Caroline and Gemma for making the stay more than we could ask for!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2025
I am so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed your stay. We would be delighted to welcome you back any time.

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Hosted by Caroline Dunbar

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