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Old Duffus Farmhouse on Scottish Estate - stunning castle views

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A patio with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a bottle of wine. In the background, there is a grassy field and a castle ruin.
A breakfast table set with plates, cups, and a basket of croissants.
A stone house with a wooden door, two chimneys, and a well-maintained lawn.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a beige armchair, and a television.
A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Elgin, Moray
  • Place, Hopeman Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Moray Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Lossiemouth East Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Elgin

Located in Elgin, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Duffus Castle and Hopeman Golf Club. .This vacation home is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Cummingston Beach and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Moray Motor Museum.

What's nearby

  • Hopeman Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Cummingston Beach - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Moray Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Lossiemouth East Beach - 10 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Burghead Visitor Centre - 10 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • Elgin Station - 15 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Humble Burger - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Salt Cellar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Golf View Hotel & Macintosh Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Against The Grain Taproom|Beer Emporium - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bootleggers Bothy - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Old Duffus Farmhouse on Scottish Estate - stunning castle views

Old Duffus Farmhouse, sleeping 8, is a traditional stone farmhouse on family run Duffus Estate and is just 5 miles from Elgin. This spacious yet homely property is ideal for families or larger groups. It is surrounded by fields with unrivalled views directly across to the ruins of Duffus Castle - an ideal place to retreat and relax. Just imagine a stroll through castle ruins whilst the sun sets across fields of golden barley or a sunny evening bbq or fire pit with a killer castle view! 3 of the 4 bedrooms and the living room all have unbeatable, south facing views of Duffus Castle which makes this a truly unique place to stay.

You enter via a large porch which is great for storing boots, coats, golf clubs and other outdoor kit.

The two generously proportioned, double bedrooms (both with king sized double beds) are situated on the ground floor, along with both of the bathrooms, therefore making it easier for those with more limited mobility. The bathrooms have been renovated to a high standard - each has a walk in shower and the larger bathroom also boasts a beautiful roll top bath.

The two twin bedrooms are located on the first floor, along with a wee snug. The snug is an ideal room for children/teens. It also has a desk so is good for those who may need to shut themselves away to work.

The large, bright sitting room with a wood burning stove for cosy nights in. We provide complimentary logs from the Estate for the stove and the fire bowl outside.

The farm house kitchen has a big central table seating 8 - perfect for those long, lazy dinners with family or friends. It is fully equipped so ideal for those who like to cook when they are away. There is a separate utility room with plenty of space to dry laundry.

The grassed, south facing garden also benefits from views of Duffus Castle. It has seating for 8, BBQ and a fire pit.

Please note, Old Duffus Farmhouse is situated beside some barns which are still occasionally used by the local farmer so the odd tractor may pass by the house.

We welcome up to 2 dogs - there are lots of lovely dog walks in the area, including exploring the ruins of Duffus Castle on your door step to the miles of quiet sandy beaches along the nearby Moray Firth.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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 trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please wash up any dishes and put them back in place. Clean out the fridge and dispose of any open food items. Empty bins ensuring all rubbish is taken out to the designated bins.
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.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number MO-00110-F

Old Duffus Farmhouse on Scottish Estate - stunning castle views Reviews

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful sunrisesConvenient coffee shopLoves the fighter jets
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the Old Duffus Farmhouse. The house was clean, the atmosphere lovely and the early morning views of the castle - breathtaking! We can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Old Duffus - Aug 2025

Great location. Great hosts. Lots of nice touches.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Castle Framed in Gold

What an absolutely stunning property. Our room looked out on the ruins of Duffus Castle with golden fields of rapeseed filling out the rest of the composition. The house had everything we needed and felt like a real home (a difficult thing to do!)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spacious property in very good locationWe were a family of 6 adults 2children and a dog and there was lots of space inside and out to accommodate usWe did have amazing weather and enjoyed the large garden,bbq, and all the lovely cycle runs and beaches nearbyHouse well provided - kitchen had everything you needed. Lovely welcome pack and toiletriesAny issues were responded to promptly
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent 2 months at the Farmhouse - full Scottish immersion! It was tough to leave and I truly miss having a castle in my front garden.
Stayed 60 nights in May 2026