Sluie Bothies - River Findhorn
Self Catering in idyllic natural surroundings of the Scottish Highlands
Fisherman's, St. Orans and Muir of Sluie bothies (the local term for 'cottage') are situated a short walk from the scenic River Findhorn and close to the Princess View overlooking the dramatic Sluie Gorge.
What we offer you is a warm and comfortable base from which to explore the splendour outdoors or alternatively a place to simply retreat into and relax. Our properties have been awarded a strong three stars by the Scottish Tourist Board.
Each bothy has been charmingly converted from the original stone built dwelling and now combines modern amenities with the character of the original building, including beamed ceiling and open log fires. Outside the door are forest pathways to take you through beautiful woodland and riverside walks where you might even see squirrels, otters, hares, deer, stoats, buzzards and, in the summer months, ospreys.
The forest setting and rural seclusion belie the fact that the bothies are situated just five miles away from the bustling shopping town of Forres adjacent to the Moray Firth with lovely sandy beaches, cliffs and caves and coastal paths. On the coast there is dolphin watching, watersports. Locally there's pony trekking, fishing and golf. Less energetically there's also the castle trail and museums to enjoy throughout the area.
The Mains of Sluie is situated within the Earl of Moray historic estate-lands of Darnaway. Close by are the castle estates of Logie, Altyre and Cawdor which makes this area of the Highlands the ideal location from which to research family ancetsral roots. It is easily accessable by car, train and plane - Forres station is a five minutes drive away, Inverness Airport is a forty minute drive away.
FISHERMAN'S BOTHY
Situated at the end of a private farm track this beautiful semi detached cottage has been charmingly converted from two 19th Century fishing cottages combining modern amenities with the character of the original building - diamond paned windows, beamed ceilings and a fabulous log fire in the lounge area.
Entrance vestibule, lovely lounge with log fire and open plan to kitchen/dining area. Bathroom with separate power shower. 2 bedrooms - 1 with king size bed and 1 twin room. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, kettle, toaster. Dishwasher. Automatic washer. Colour TV. Solid fuel central heating with all electricity and fuel inclusive. Bed linen provided. Garden furniture.
Non-smoking only please. Pets welcome but must be under strict control
Ample private parking.
From both lounge and bedroom are French doors leading out to a delightful
secluded garden with a pathway running through it to the scenic Princess View
overlooking a dramatic stretch of the River Findhorn.
ST.ORANS
This charming old crofter’s cottage has been refurbished to make a cosy holiday home for two. Much of the character of this croft has been retained whilst allowing for careful renovation and modernisation. The interior consists of three rooms off an entrance hallway. There is a bedroom with twin beds and three windows making it light and airy. Beside this is the large ‘wet room’ shower with electric underfloor heating (as has the hallway). The main sitting/kitchen and dining area has double doors out on to a terraced area. The kitchen has a washing machine, dishwasher, cooker, and a small fridge freezer as well as a microwave. A tv and radio are also supplied.
The heating is by electric radiators and immersion for the hot water, but also by an efficient wood-burning stove which can heat the property throughout when well stoked. The property is 200 yds from The Muir and on the track known locally as’ Sluie Walk’.and about 400 yds away from Fisherman’s Bothies and the owners cottage.
Non-smokers only please. Ample private parking. Pets welcome but must be under strict control
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The Muir of Sluie
This crofters cottage has been sensitively and sympathetically extended to provide a comfortable holiday cottage for up to four people. It sits high on the land offering views through the woodland.
The interior consists of an entrance hall. A twin-bedded room with an ensuite shower. A large light-filled sitting/dining/kitchen area.The kitchen comprises a washing machine,dishwasher,cooker, fridge/freezer and microwave. The sitting area has a tv/dvd and a radio.The dining area has double doors off to a shelterd patio. The main bathroom has a shower over the bath. A double bedroom with a kingsized bed.
The heating is by a large woodburning stove which also heats the water (if the fire is not needed an immersion can be used). All rooms have a radiator and the bathrooms have underfloor heating and heated towel rails that are run off this system. This property is 200 yds away from St. Orans on the track known as the ‘Sluie Walk’ and is about 400 yds from Fisherman’s Bothies and the owners’ cottage.
Non-smokers only please. Ample private parking. Pets welcome but must be under strict control.
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Contact us: Alison and Tony Brown
Fishermans Bothies
Sluie, Dunphail
Moray IV36 2QG, UK
Tel: 01309 611263
Email: tony@sluie.co.uk