Historic holiday home with courtyard views

Historic Charm: Brylach Steading in Aberlour offers a holiday home experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden views and a private entrance, complemented by parquet floors and a cozy fireplace. Modern Amenities: The property features free WiFi in public areas, a fully equipped kitchen, and a washing machine. Additional amenities include a private bathroom, dining area, and outdoor seating. Outdoor Spaces: A spacious garden provides a relaxing retreat, while an outdoor fireplace and picnic area enhance the outdoor experience. Free on-site private parking is available for guests. Local Attractions: Nearby attractions include Elgin Cathedral (7.5 mi), Huntly Castle (24 mi), and Brodie Castle (23 mi). Activities such as skiing and cycling are popular in the surrounding area. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its friendly host, convenient location, and comfortable rooms.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 full bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Tammy
Canada Canada
Brykach Steadying is a beautiful heritage building from an original estate, which has a few self contained apartments. Our apartment was very nice with full kitchen, dinning, living room, bedroom and bathroom. Our unit was nicely decorated,...
Laudeniro
Canada Canada
We had an absolutely wonderful stay in the heart of Speyside! The accommodation was spotless, quiet and comfortable — the perfect place to relax after exploring the nearby distilleries and countryside. Lou and jan were truly exceptional hosts:...
Melissa
United States United States
It was absolutely stunning! Sharon has done a wonderful job inside the cottage, it is so warm and inviting! Sharon was the most wonderful host and helped us with anything we needed! Can’t wait to come back!
Jason
United States United States
Brylach Steading is an incredibly comfortable place to stay, with gorgeous grounds and views, and a location that makes it easy to travel to any of the main sights in Speyside. Sharon, the host, is so kind, and is helping send me an item that I...
Christopher
Canada Canada
Clean, good water pressure, on-site washing machine, living/dining/washroom/kitchen on the same floor, historic property, secluded, quiet, spectacular surroundings, very personable owners.
Christa
United States United States
It was a nice location. Very quiet. The host was very friendly and helpful. The weather was cool and rainy, and there was a fireplace that we were able to build a fire in. We had several lovely evenings by the fire. I would definitely stay here...
Brian
United States United States
This was a self service lodging (self catering) located in the countryside with full apartment amenities. The view of the local manor home and the Glen outside our front window were unrivaled. This is very convenient for those looking to travel...
Judy
United States United States
Brylach Steading is a fairytale setting that allows you to settle into the ancient Scottish Energies within a delightfully comfortable modern apartment. Sharon and Kevin are lovely hosts full of kindness and helpful advice. The location is PERFECT...
Dana
United States United States
Sharing was a wonderful host. Nice accommodations and very helpful.
Clare
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Perfect location beautiful scenery and very friendly hosts. We could not fault this place.

Hosted by Louise Christopher

9.9
Host Review Score
Louise Christopher
Brylach Steading, in the heart of Speyside, is a historic holiday home offering three comfortable cottages (Coachman’s Cottage, The Bothy, The Hayloft) benefitting from courtyard and Glen views. Coachman’s Cottage is a 2-bed cottage, the Bothy is a 1-bed cottage and The Hayloft is a 1-bed apartment all of which form part of the original Carriage Houses and Stables for the nearby Glen of Rothes House, dating to 1873. Centred around an impressive courtyard with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside of beautiful Speyside. A relaxing hideaway retreat or base to experience an abundance of activities and pursuits that are on the doorstep. Guests are spoilt for choice with many local attractions including walking, cycling, skiing, fishing, golf, whiskey tours, wildlife spotting, and historic sites. The nearest villages are Rothes, Craigellachie and Aberlour with Elgin a short 20min drive. World Renowned Whiskey Distilleries (inc. Glen Grant, Macallan etc.) on the doorstep The River Spey (Rothes Beat) 5km RSPB hide at Loch Speynie 14km Elgin Cathedral 12km Lossiemouth (RAF base and spectacular beaches) 18km Huntly Castle 39km Cairngorms National Park 58km Skiing: Lecht 40km All cottages at Brylach Steading are self-catering and whether eating in or dining out (reservations in advance are a must!), there is a wide choice of options to enjoy: Toot's Café Bar and Bistro (Rothes) The Spey Inn (Criagellaiche) The Mash Tunn (Aberlour) Small grocery shops (Morrisons Daily; Rothes, Co-op; Aberlour) Major Supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Marks & Spencer, Aldi, Lidl), (Elgin) Public transport & Major Cities Local Trains: Elgin 7 mi, Dufftown 9 mi Airports: Inverness Airport 60km, Aberdeen Airport 82km All cottages enjoy complimentary parking, Wifi & self check-in and check-out. We welcome well behaved dogs and ask that house rules are followed keeping furry friends off of the furniture. There is an additional deep clean fee per stay.
My husband, Janno and I own and run the beautiful Brylach Steading. We feel privileged to live and work in this beautiful part of the world and do our best to be good custodians of the historic Brylach Steading and surrounding environment. We love welcoming guests from all over the world and helping them to make the most of their stay. We're available for recommendations, suggestions and information, please do ask!
Brylach Steading is under and hours drive to Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands, an impressive small city with a relaxed vibe. Approx 90 minutes in the opposite direction takes you to the bustling city of Aberdeen. Within striking distance from Brylach you can find amazing beaches, walking paths, nature reserves, Cairngorms National Park, water sports, rock climbing, golfing, mountain biking, fishing lakes and river fishing plus world famous Malt distilleries in abundance. For those looking for a more leisurely pace there are beautiful Loch walks, restaurants, castles and natural wildlife and scope for total relaxation.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Brylach Steading

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Brylach Steading of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR tests are available at this property at no extra charge for those exhibiting symptoms consistent with the virus and have been confirmed by an accredited doctor.

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