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Blervie House

5.0 star property
Adults-only country house with free breakfast and a bar

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Interior
Point of interest
Lounge
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Travelers find the perfect blend of luxury and nature at Blervie House in the Scottish countryside. Guests can wander through gardens, tackle nearby hiking trails, or settle in with a book from the library. Previous visitors consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
  • 14 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Forres, Blervie House is in a rural area and on a lake. Brodie Castle and Cawdor Castle are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Moray Golf Club. Ben Romach Distillery and Macallan Distillery are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Blervie House Estate, Rafford, Forres, Scotland, IV36 2RU

What's nearby

  • Moray Coast Trail - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Ben Romach Distillery - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Brodie Castle - 14 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Pluscarden Abbey - 19 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • Forres Station - 12 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mosset Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Captains Table - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Beastie Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kimberley Inn - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Blervie House

Luxury eco-certified country house near Ben Romach Distillery
Located close to Brodie Castle, Blervie House provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking at this country house. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and a library.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a water dispenser, and an elevator
  • Bicycle parking, luggage storage, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and Select Comfort beds
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • LED light bulbs, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 12 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 12 and older are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Guests under 12 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Blervie House Guesthouse Forres
Blervie House Guesthouse
Blervie House Forres
Blervie House Forres
Blervie House Country House
Blervie House Country House Forres

Frequently asked questions

Is Blervie House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Blervie House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blervie House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blervie House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blervie House located?

Situated on a lake, this luxury country house is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Ben Romach Distillery and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Brodie Castle. Cawdor Castle and Moray Golf Club are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Blervie House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts - Graham and Sheena are extremely focused on making everyone’s stay memorable. The beds are extremely comfy too! Beautifully kept carriage house in a central spot to visit many gems in the area. Was a very relaxing enjoyable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blervie House is an amazing property. It is not only beautiful but very peaceful. Service is impeccable! Staying there was a highlight of our one-month European tour.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The owner made a point of telling us that by booking through Expedia we had paid considerably more than fellow guests who had booked directly and that we had been given the worst room. That was certainly true as we had water dripping from the ceiling and faulty lighting. The room was decommissioned after we left. An unpleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eduardo

Disliked: Staff & service

Very disappointed!

We showed up at 10pm and no one was there. Everything was locked up and lights off. We kept ringing the bell, nocking on the door and calling the phone number but no one answered!! After waiting over and hour in the the front door with zero answer we had no choice but to leave and it was not easy finding another hotel at 11pm.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While a car and GPS/directions are needed to get to Blervie House, once there you are central to a variety of activities. For us that meant distillery tours. We arrived and were greeted and made to feel welcome by Graham. As it turns out we timed our visit between other guests and had the house to ourselves. We found the grounds lovely for walking about. The rooms were elegantly appointed and large. The bathroom was very modern and provided every spa product you could want. Breakfast is made to order and delicious. This is a unique and wonderful treat for any occasion. Put this on your must visit list in Scotland!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge, wonderfully appointed rooms. Very clean and fresh smelling. Beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property. The owners are very friendly. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exquisite.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Graham and Sheena are delightful hosts and nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and quiet. Limited staff at the site and no direction provided on what's available while there. Residence was however accomodating with having my daughter join us on the trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

HANGIL

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms were great, exceeding expectations considering its location in the countryside and cheap price. However, the owner should not be so aggressive about inconveniences caused by guests. If he thought we were too loud in our rooms, the owner should have simply said so. Barging in to our room without any warning or properly announcing himself(he just opened the door and came in his bathrobes) was unacceptable. Proceeding to then waving/pointing the end of his walking stick at his guests' faces while shouting threats, would not be considered anywhere near tolerable, let alone hospitable. We would have been regretful for any inconveniences we may have caused, if it were not for the owner waving his walking stick at us, causing more Shock than Regret. We are your customers, dear sir, not some kids you let in. Cultural differences may exist, and the 'friendly' atmosphere of this facility may come with its downsides, but the owner should learn his manners before attempting to teach others theirs. He would do well to remember the guests are not 'guests' at his home, but 'paying customers' who are using his facilities at their expense. Other grievances include the fact that the housekeeping is limited to new towels, but I understand that it is in accordance with ESG trends. Nevertheless, we still enjoyed most of our stay at this establishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmenza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Most beautiful friendly place I have ever visited.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superbe endroit

Bel endroit et très grande chambre intime. Lhote Graham très gentil et donne de bonnes suggestions pour les restaurants à essayer durant notre voyage. Le lit est tellement confortable… un nuage! Les déjeuners servis selon nos goûts et très généreux. Merci pour l’expérience. Nous en garderons un beau souvenir!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful home, lovingly restored and cared for by its owners. The breakfasts are delicious and the staff is exceptional. You are treated like royalty!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Felt like Lord & Lady of the Manor!

We thoroughly enjoyed a couples reunion in this large fully-restored stately home. We had one of their middle-priced rooms which was huge, bathroom was huge and the bed very comfortable. Fabulous (huge) breakfasts each morning. Large state rooms for sitting and reading. Full size snooker table. Note - Forres is a bit remote! it's small town and rather quiet. We enjoyed local walks and traveled an hour to Loch Ness and 40+ mins each way to Inverness for Distillery Tours, Go-Karting, Sightseeing, etc. (Must take a taxi or minibus if you plan a Distillery tour!) If you are a larger group Graham and Sheena may offer a dinner option. If they do - take it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Stay at Blervie House

My husband and I had an excellent stay at Blervie House, we arrived during Storm Arwin and the hosts Graham and Sheila couldn’t have been more helpful. It was a beautiful house in lovely grounds. The cooked breakfast was amazing. My husband and I were the only guests that weekend and Graham and Sheila were so attentive, couldn’t have asked for anything more.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very good hotel, service and food excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A DELIGHTFUL AND SUBSTANTIAL BUILDING THAT HAS BEEN LOVINGLY RESTORED BY THE CURRENT OWNERS TO AN EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH STANDARD. THOUGHTFUL DECOR CHOSEN FOR HIGH QUALITY AND ORIGINALITY HAS BROUGHT THE HOME BACK TO ITS FORMAL ELEGANCE.................THE OWNERS ARE VERY MUCH HANDS ON AND DELIGHTFUL TO MEET. WOULD BE HAPPY TO RETURN AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sundeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Blervie House - top class!!

Superb stay at Blervie House! Graham and Sheena couldn't have provided more for us, and the whole experience was super! Amenities, surroundings and room comfort were all top class in accommodation that was very comfortable and relaxing. All of the services described on Hotels.com were provided with a smile, and our hosts were extremely hospitable! Thoroughly enjoyed our visit here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent property & location

Amazing peaceful location surrounded by wildlife. Exceptionally clean bedroom & public rooms, beautiful interiors & excellent breakfast. It will be my preferred location to stay when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Lucy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A ruined holiday

Booked 6 nights for our family of 4 at Blervie House, expecting a relaxing stay at a 5 star establishment. For us, that this was a country house stay (“whilst here treat Blervie House as your home”), involving interaction with other guests & no TVs or phones in rooms, were all positive aspects. What we did not expect was to find the attached note hanging outside our door. Needless to say, we had not made any towel-marauding trips to other people’s bathrooms! With no-one available to speak to at Blervie House, we logged a complaint with hotels.com & raised this at breakfast. What happened next was bizarre. First, Graham suggested we move into a private room to have a chat – we declined, we had nothing to hide. He then suggested we finish our breakfast & check out & he would refund us for the remaining 2 nights! When I stated that we had only used the towels supplied in our bathroom on arrival, I got a begrudging apology along with “But you haven’t exactly been ideal guests have you!” (our sins – being up to 15 mins “late” for breakfast, staying in our room until midday when our daughter was unwell, turning on the bathroom fan, occasionally forgetting to wear a face-mask to breakfast (there are no signs about this in the house, so quite easy to be halfway downstairs in the morning before remembering)). It was very clear that he wanted us to leave. I can only wonder whether he had over-booked & wanted our rooms for others. Waiting resolution of complaint before posting further.
The threatening note from hotel owner Graham that ruined our holiday
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

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