Deer View Cottage

Reviewed by Louise 11th May 2026

Would highly recommend this lovely little cottage. Mike is very welcoming and clearly keen to help his guests if needed. The extra touches in the property are lovely; amazing hamper, flowers, and essentials eg butter, bread, milk etc. Although the cottage is in a wonderfully quiet location, its in a great position for easy travel to so many lovely Read moreareas round about. It lies between Elgin and Forres and little coastal villages like Portsoy and Cullen are close by. And many Distilleries! Lovely part of the world and Deer View is a wee gem. Hide

Reviewed by Louise 11th May 2026

Would highly recommend this lovely little cottage. Mike is very welcoming and clearly keen to help his guests if needed. The extra touches in the property are lovely; amazing hamper, flowers, and essentials eg butter, bread, milk etc. Although the cottage is in a wonderfully quiet location, its in a great position for easy travel to so many lovely Read moreareas round about. It lies between Elgin and Forres and little coastal villages like Portsoy and Cullen are close by. And many Distilleries! Lovely part of the world and Deer View is a wee gem. Hide

Reviewed by Janet 3rd May 2026

This cottage was cosy, well appointed and very welcoming. It was obvious that great care had been taken to ensure guests had a great break. We were made to feel so welcome. Truly one of our best relaxing holidays.

Reviewed by Janet 3rd May 2026

This cottage was cosy, well appointed and very welcoming. It was obvious that great care had been taken to ensure guests had a great break. We were made to feel so welcome. Truly one of our best relaxing holidays.

Reviewed by Birgit 26th April 2026

First class accommodation, friendly host and dog , flowers on the table and a hamper with wine, milk and butter, sweets and coffee. Comfortable beds and well equiped kitchen. We are very thankful

Reviewed by Birgit 26th April 2026

First class accommodation, friendly host and dog , flowers on the table and a hamper with wine, milk and butter, sweets and coffee. Comfortable beds and well equipped kitchen. We are very thankful

Reviewed by Chris 3rd April 2026

Superb - amazing host; beautiful setting and property; gorgeous decor; fantastic welcome pack; and everything you could possibly need for a relaxing break. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Iain 5th March 2026

Very pleasant welcome and generous welcome box/basket. Cosy cottage with central heating and small wood burner. Quiet but easy to reach places to see.

Reviewed by Jules 21st February 2026

What an amazing and well equipped cottage. Everything we needed was to hand and it is a great base for exploring the area. As well as the amazing distillery tours, there are some great forest and beach walks and you can see seals and dolphins at the nearby beach at Findhorn. I would wholly recommend spending a week or two at this peaceful and well Read moreappointed cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Patricia 5th February 2026

Lovely cottage with everything you need. Very much appreciated the welcome hamper and flowers.

Reviewed by Penny 14th January 2026

Delightful cottage, well equipped, cosy, good location, comfy bed, great little wood burner, and welcoming, helpful hosts.

Reviewed by James 27th December 2025

Mike has created a lovely cosy and comfortable bothy ideally placed to explore the area. Well presented with some lovely touches and attention to detail. The hamper and essential items in the fridge were a particular lovely and much appreciated welcome touch. The wood burner and supply of wood made for warm cosy nights a long day walking. We loved Read moreour time here and had a great week. Some great walks and places to visit within easy reach. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Nicky 20th December 2025

A beautiful, warm, cosy cottage ideal for a Christmas break. Fittings are of a high standard and it was equipped with everything we needed. There was a also a generous welcome pack. A friendly welcome from the owner and available if needed. Ideally located for some lovely walks along the Moray Coastal Trail.

Reviewed by Donald 8th November 2025

Reviewed by Stephen 1st November 2025

Great place had everything we needed Martin and Mike are great hosts location spot on

Reviewed by Robin 4th October 2025

Perfect in every manner, so quiet and peaceful yet only half a mile from the main road for easy access to surrounding towns. Extremely well equipped with every rate catered for.

Reviewed by Tim 27th September 2025

Deer view cottage, was immaculate in every way possible. The location was very quiet which provided the perfect opportunity to observe birds & wildlife alike. The property was close enough to a variety of towns, villages, beaches & forests which was perfect. The hosts were extremely helpful & informative, the generous welcome hamper along with a voRead moreucher to a nearby restaurant was a lovely touch. All of the aforementioned, immensely contributed to "THE" perfect holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Margaret 6th September 2025

Deer View Cottage is the best cottage we have stayed in. The cottage is beautifully maintained with every comfort that you could possibly expect. A welcome hamper was fabulous which really helped to get the holiday started. The cottage is situated in a very peaceful area but within easy reach of beautiful beaches, delightful towns and villages withRead more lots to do in the area. Mike the owner is very helpful and attentive making sure that all is perfect for the guests. We would highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Brian 30th August 2025

Cottage was quiet, comfortable, spacious and well equipped. Owner, Mike, was friendly and helpful. We loved the area, the local walking, and plenty good places to eat out.

Reviewed by Grant 23rd August 2025

Reviewed by Peter 2nd August 2025

Deer view cottage is a brilliant place to stay. The property was pristine on entry, beautifully kept decorated, and equipped. Brilliant views across the countryside, well away from main roads, We would definitely stay again, and recommend it to others.

Reviewed by Henry 12th July 2025

This has to be one of the very best cottages we have stayed at, I researched via google earth to find the exact location and after talking to the host, found it very easy, lovely views over the country side and the passing of the trains between Aberdeen and Inverness, we had a few good talks with the owner MIKE and found his knowledge worthwhile, oRead morence again definitely worth a visit Hide

Reviewed by Chris 28th June 2025

Only the one concern with there being no washing machine in the property. It is worth pointing out that the owners (on-site in the main house) were willing to take in the washing.

Reviewed by Carolyn 14th June 2025

Everything about this cottage is special. A warm welcome from an attentive host who provides a welcome pack and local knowledge. Excellent accommodation in a stunning environment. Nearby the wildlife is amazing, dolphins, osprey , curlew , hare and deer . The local fishing villages provide plenty of coffee and food venues along with scenery to die Read morefor! Certainly a holiday to be remembered and repeated. Hide

Reviewed by Brigitte 6th June 2025

Siehe oben!

Reviewed by Robert 24th May 2025

Mike is very helpful and nothing is too much trouble. We have enjoyed our holidays and look forward to going again.

Reviewed by Anne 3rd May 2025

The cottage is the best one can expect for the needs of the elderly and/or disabled. The owner could not be more helpful and thoughtful.

Reviewed by Terence 12th April 2025

Deer view cottage is a magical place exuding charm, peace and tranquility. Furnishings and equipment were to a very high spec. The cottage was comfortably heated with the additional charm of a log burner for a relaxing and cosy evening.The owner certainly went the extra mile when he saw my wife had mobility issues and provided additional aids to asRead moresist her. The welcoming hamper and gift voucher for a local cafe were a very thoughtful addition. All in all it made for a wo derful holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 5th April 2025

A beautiful cotrage, well eqipped, spotlessly clean and perfectly located. The generous hamper and warm welcome from our host, Mike, were very much appreciated. We hope to return!

Reviewed by Peter 29th March 2025

Everything about the property is excellent. It is maintained to a very high standard by the friendly owners.

Reviewed by Mike 1st March 2025

The Bothy was absolutely spotless. Nice, big comfy bed. Heating easy to operate and very fast to heat. Log burner with everything necessary to use it. Well equipped kitchen with Denby crockery, not the more usual IKEA. Mike and Martin worked hard to get the internet back up when Starlink failed one night. Mike was very welcoming and the hamper veryRead more generous. Hide

Reviewed by Janet 15th February 2025

What an amazing cottage everything you need for a magnificent stay , views to die for , cleanliness first class , beautiful soft furnishings and fresh flowers, what more can one say a truly immaculate place to stay , a great touch to be left a hamper full of local produce, I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting such a relaxing holiday.. WouRead morenderful host . Hide

Reviewed by Ian 16th November 2024

This is a really well equipped and decorated cottage and is handy for days out around Moray. We had a great stay there.

Reviewed by Alison 9th November 2024

We were lucky to book this cottage as it does seem very popular and having stayed there for a week I can see why. It is a well equipped cosy little cottage perfect for a couple wanting a relaxing holiday or a base to explore from. The welcome hamper is a lovely touch and Mike the owner is there if you need him but by no way intrusive. Would highly Read morerecommend Deer View Cottage. Enjoy your holiday! Hide

Reviewed by Linda 2nd November 2024

The cottage was great kitted out to a very high standard we will be back in the future

Reviewed by Thomas 26th October 2024

Cottage was perfect for our needs and host Mike was very helpful and informative . Everything was as advertised and was perfect.

Reviewed by Ben 20th October 2024

We've had a really lovely stay in an excellent cottage. The whole cottage was exactly what we were looking for, and situated far away enough from the city/towns to feel 'out of the way', but still close enough in case of emergencies. We had all the equipment we could have wanted for, and everything was self explanatory. Bonus points to the excellenRead moret heating and insulation that kept us warm irrespective of the scottish autumn chill. We absolutely have already recommended to family! Hide

Reviewed by Anne 12th October 2024

We had a wonderful weeks holiday at Deer View cottage, our second visit. Mike made us feel very welcome and had thought of everything that is guests could possibly need, to really enjoy their stay, The cottage is beautiful furnished to a very high standard and the welcome hamper, a voucher for a local coffee shop and beautiful flowers were all veryRead more much appreciated, looking forward to our next visit thanks again Mike Hide

Reviewed by Roy 5th October 2024

Reviewed by Joanne 31st August 2024

This wonderful cottage is sheer luxury. Finished to a very high standard and we felt welcomed with open arms. A lovely hamper with basics and luxuries, was a real treat along with beautiful fresh flowers. The huge comfortable bed felt luxurious with lovely bedding. This is no ordinary holiday cottage. Very roomy with wide doorways and suitable for Read moreanyone with mobility issues too. The owner Mike greeted us and spent the time to show us how to use the oven and heating. A lovely man. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 24th August 2024

Excellent owner and Holiday cottage, all you need for a holiday in the Highlands, peaceful and out of the way, makes this a Location an excellent choice to make. Would we use this place again? Absolutely!.

Reviewed by Linda 17th August 2024

Would highly reccomend , Lovely hamper andmilk, butter in the fridge, lovely flowers,toiletries, voucher for local eatery.Plenty of things to do in area,will definitly be back, my husbands ancesters came from Elgin and his relations are buried in and were father and daughter were keepers Elgin Cathedral will back to do more research . It was lovelyRead more and relaxing there, birds singing, farmer working in fields, well back from main road in between Alves and Forres with Elgin only 6 miles to Elgin, Hide

Reviewed by Anne 30th July 2024

Very comfortable and quiet cottage.

Reviewed by Rhys 27th July 2024

Lovely cottage which was well equipped. Mike was really helpful with local restaurant tips and provided a wonderful welcome hamper.

Reviewed by Robert 13th July 2024

Spent a delightful week here, cottage has everything you could need and all top quality. Plenty to do in the area, we visited many of the local towns and attractions, lots of walking in countryside and coast. Owners helpful with recommendations and suggestions. Would definitely return!

Reviewed by Jean 6th July 2024

This is an absolute beautiful relaxing cottage. Welcome basket was a great touch. Has everything you need.

Reviewed by Gisela 29th June 2024