Name: Kilmorie House
Address: 6 Institution Road Elgin, Elgin, IV30 1RP, United Kingdom, 6 Institution Road Elgin, Grampian, IV30 1RP, UK
Rating: 9.9

Kilmorie House

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About this property

Historic Charm: Kilmorie House in Elgin is housed in a historic building, offering a unique setting with garden and mountain views. The property features a terrace and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and soundproofing. Additional amenities include a kitchenette, patio, and outdoor seating area. Family rooms and ground-floor units cater to various needs. Convenient Facilities: Guests benefit from free on-site private parking, an electric vehicle charging station, and bicycle parking. The property provides a paid shuttle service, room service, and breakfast in the room. Local Attractions: Elgin Cathedral is a 5-minute walk away, while Huntly Castle lies 44 km from the guest house. Other nearby points of interest include Brodie Castle (26 km) and Nairn Dunbar Golf Club (3 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

- Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)
- Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Deluxe Double Room with Shower 1 large double bed
Deluxe Double Room with Shower 1 extra-large double bed or 2 single beds
Deluxe Double Room with Shower 1 double bed
Deluxe Double or Twin Room 1 extra-large double bed or 2 single beds
Two-Bedroom Apartment Bedroom 1 1 large double bed Bedroom 2 2 single beds Living room 1 sofa bed

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Guests who stayed here loved

Margaret
Australia
“The property stays true to it’s heritage from 1851 but with modern facilities. Our host Peter was full of local knowledge and tailored our breakfast to our particular wishes”
Jan
Canada
“Delicious fresh breakfast cooked to order and served in the elegant dining room. We were offered a selection of fresh fruit and juice, yogurts, and cereals while waiting for the cooked breakfast to be served. Our hosts offer a fantastic start to...”
Alice
United Kingdom
“Beautiful house with amazing decorations. Peter was fantastic and the breakfasts were amazing. Check in and out was super easy and the room was clean and comfortable. Location was fantastic, quick walk into Elgin town. Thanks Peter!”
Nigel
United Kingdom
“Welcoming host, excellent breakfast and comfortable bed with beautiful bedding.”
Ian
United Kingdom
“Breakfast very good Location ideal for town and eating out at night Couldn’t fault the host Peter . Certainly attentive and helpful”
Sheila
United Kingdom
“We arrived to a friendly welcome from Peter who showed us to.our accommodation which was perfect for us and very comfortable Parking was right outside and breakfast was delicious. Easy walk to the High Street for shops and bars. . Would...”
Carolyn
United Kingdom
“We liked everything about Kilmorie house. Peter was a great communicator, always answered very promptly & helped me pick a venue for supper. He was a first class host, interesting & enthusiastic & I put him to the test with breakfast requests! The...”
Fiona
Australia
“A very comfortable guesthouse with lovely furnishings. Large room with king bed. Bathroom large, freshly renovated and modern fixtures. Very clean. Host very friendly and helpful. Full Scottish breakfast included. Parking out front. Would highly...”
Alberto
Italy
“Everything was so nice and perfect. We could never find a better place to stay in Elgin. Peter is a super kind host and we thank him very much.”
Beverley
United Kingdom
“Stunning B&B. Great location. Car parking facilities. Great hospitality. Great choice and quality of breakfast. Rooms were fabulous. Highly recommend and would definitely re visit in the future.”

Managed by Kilmorie House

Company review score: 10Based on 383 reviews from 2 properties

2 managed properties

Company information

We are a very small family run business, at present offering four en-suite bedrooms in the main house and additional accommodation in the converted "Gig House". This comprises of two double or twin rooms upstairs, a sitting room down stairs which has a wall-mounted fold-away double bed, providing ideal accommodation for a wheel chair user or anyone preferring ground-floor accommodation. Also on the ground floor is a wheel-chair accessible wet room (Toilet, wash-hand basin and walk-in shower) and a small but well equipped kitchen. The Wet-room is shared by all three bedrooms, and the Gig House is always let as a complete unit, ideal for family accommodation, with a minimum 3 night stay.

Property information

Kilmorie House is a Grade B listed building completed in mid-1851. Throughout 2018-19 the property underwent a significant restoration resulting in the very comfortable and high standard of accommodation we offer today. Located in a conservation in the very quiet, Institution Road, close to the town centre. Kilmorie House is within easy walking distance of Elgin Cathedral, Cooper Park and the restaurants and bars. Kilmorie House is an ideal location to begin your journey through historic Morayshire and we look forward to welcoming you. Off-street parking always available. Secure garaging available on request. All rooms are en-suite with tea and coffee making facilities.

Neighbourhood information

Located in an attractive conservation area at the East End of Elgin we are only a five minute walk from the centre of Elgin with a great choice of shops, restaurants, cafes and entertainment. For those interested in history there is our local museum, the ruins of Elgin Cathedral, and at nearby Burghead you'll find the remains of a pictish fort and Sueno's stone at Forres, standing at over seven metres tall. At the heart of Scotland's distilling industry Elgin is the best place to explore the Malt Whisky Trail and the Spey Valley distilleries, home to over half of all Scotland's distilleries (the river Spey is also considered to be the best salmon fishing river in the world). Whatever your reason to visit Morayshire you'll find a warm and friendly welcome here at Kilmorie House.

Language spoken

English

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 06:00 to 10:30

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years

Cot upon request

Free

12+ years

Extra bed upon request

£30 per person, per night

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No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

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License number: G