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Luxury Apartment Overlooking The Harbour, The Bay And The Moray Firth

Family-friendly holiday home in Elgin with a hot tub

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet
The Bessie, a spacious luxury apartment in Telford House, offers comfortable living with an original stone staircase leading to the upper levels. With views over Burghead Bay and The Moray Firth from its 4m proximity to the water, it's perfect for those looking for a tranquil retreat.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Luxury Apartment Overlooking The Harbour, The Bay And The Moray Firth

Family-friendly holiday home in Elgin with a hot tub
Access to hot tub, laundry facilities and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 1.5 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a coffee/tea maker and a TV.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and bidets.
Recreational amenities at the holiday home include Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Map
Burghead, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Burghead Visitor Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cummingston Beach - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Relax - 14 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Macallan Distillery - 36 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Culloden Battlefield - 47 min drive - 62.2 km

Getting around

  • Elgin Station - 14 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Captains Table - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kimberley Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Coffee Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Loft - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Duffus Inn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Apartment Overlooking The Harbour, The Bay And The Moray Firth pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Luxury Apartment Overlooking The Harbour, The Bay And The Moray Firth?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Apartment Overlooking The Harbour, The Bay And The Moray Firth?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Apartment Overlooking The Harbour, The Bay And The Moray Firth?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Apartment Overlooking The Harbour, The Bay And The Moray Firth located?

This family-friendly Elgin holiday home is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Burghead Visitor Centre and Cummingston Beach. Hopeman Golf Club is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Luxury Apartment Overlooking The Harbour, The Bay And The Moray Firth Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Celeste E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was so lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona F.

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

Peaceful location with a lovely view

Peaceful location with amazing views over the harbour and the bay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane E.

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

Always love our stays here

This is a lovely property, ideally situated to watch the wildlife in the harbour and to stretch your legs on the beach. Really comfortable beds, well provided for in terms of facilities and access to wider Moray coast. I'd like to keep this our secret please!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

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

Charming Harbor Stay

The Bessie was charming. Ruth was terrific! Our time in Scotland was amazing. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing!

Located right on the harbor with the ability to watch harbor activities 24/7. Beautifully updated this 3 bedroom, 3 bath home was quiet and met all of our needs. Beds and living room furniture were comfortable and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne L.

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

Most fabulous view from a VERY comfortable flat

Perfectly decorated, laid out and equipped. The views across the Harbour can't be beat. For us Americans, leaving town for groceries and meals wasn't a hassle - so used to driving. Lovely town and if we were a larger group could have happily prepared all meals there.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

victoria o.

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

Burghead beauty

Plenty of room for 6 adults, 3 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms (although the single beds might be more suited for children as not particulary comfortable.) Living room has big beautiful bay windows overlooking the harbor. Dining table for six, french press for coffee, two sofas, plenty of seating. Beautiful location, walk to Pictish fort, coastal walk to Hopeman, nice restaurant in town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hensley E., Rosendale NY

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

Charming apartment right on the water

The Bessie is located at the end of the pier with stunning views out to the bay and the harbour. Easy walk to the beach or into town for groceries or a meal (Bothy highly recommended). Wake up to seals playing in the harbour and gulls circling overhead waiting for the fishing boats to come and go. Comfortable beds and furniture, well equipped kitchen. We plan to return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

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

An absolute gem

Location is second to none. Burghead is a super village but apart from the co op and the superb Bothy Bistro there are no coffee shops or pubs etc which would have been nice. Would go again in a flash tho!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

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

Awesome time at the Burghead apartment

The location of this wonderful apartment was perfect. We were able to walk right outside our door and watch two beautiful sunsets. We had fun watching the fishing boats come and go. My son had fun beachcombing too. The apartment itself was larger than expected. It is beautifully maintained, lovely and bright and overall very comfortable. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything you would ever need for cooking and eating in. The beds were really comfortable. We would definitely stay again if given the opportunity.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duncan robbie R.

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

Burghead break

The apartment is lovely Views are amazing, we watched the seals swimming in the harbour from the Livingroom window. Very nicely decorated property. One down side we had is there is only one shower in the property in the ensuite bedroom, no shower in the second bathroom just a bath, which when you have six people staying is not ideal. that the only negative to a really nice property, great location and super owner to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

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

Ein Ort um die Seele baumeln zu lassen

Diese Unterkunft bekommt vo uns eine 1+. Wir suchten etwas ruhiges zum Ferienstart und wurden nicht entäuscht. Unser Highlight war der Strand - bei Ebbe endlos weit. Einfach ein Traum.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

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

Beautiful location

We had a wonderful stay at the Bessie. The location was beautiful; we loved watching the ocean and enjoyed spening our mornings watching the seals play in front of the flat. Everything was clean and functioning, and we had a wonderful dinner our first night at the Bothy.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

sally p.

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

Great family holiday at The Bessie

Well appointed, excellent base for beaches, harbour views, local attractions, seals, dolphins and jets! Worked well for family of mixed generations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley C.

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

Amazing views from this Burghead property

We enjoyed a sibling holiday ( three of us ) and it was a perfect property. Beautiful views of the harbour and Moray Firth, and the property was well designed, furnished and comfortable. Would certainly recommend it
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kamella K.

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

Wonderful stay!

The Bessie is such a lovely home away from home. The building and apartment itself has so much character and charm. The views are stunning, I will miss looking out to them with my morning coffee. A lovely 2 mile coastal cycle to Hopeman and a short drive to Findhorn. Plenty of things to do and see, location was fantastic. Easy check in process and the host was very welcoming and easy to contact. We would highly recommend a stay here and would book to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne linsell

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

Fabulous property in great location

Just a great property to explore this lovely part of Scotland.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Fabulous week

The Bessie is very clean and comfortable, in a fantastic location at the end of a busy little harbour. Burghead & the surrounding area is beautiful-we had a fabulous week - totally chilled!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicola B.

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

Beautiful Bessie!

We stayed in The Bessie for just under a week - the accommodation was beautiful - as was the location; you could never tire of the view. A beautiful beach and harbour right on your doorstep. Ruth was an excellent host. Burghead was very central for the places we wanted to visit, but to be honest we could have quite happily stayed there all day, every day. We cannot wait to visit again (and did not want to leave). Just heavenly x
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

David N.

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

Beautiful house lovely views

This was a beautifully appointed house in a gorgeous part of the world. Everything was professionally done and we loved it from the moment he arrived. The decor is lovely and it was extremely comfortable. Thank you for a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Johnny F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful flat and great location

Online photos don’t do justice to how beautiful the flat really is. Waking up to look out over the harbour is just great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

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

Back to Bessie

Another wonderful break at the Bessie in Burghead!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

andrew c.

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

Great fun in Burghead

We stayed at the Bessie and couldn’t been made to feel more welcome. It’s a beautiful property right on the harbour with stunning sunsets every night... we enjoyed walking the coast line in the day and eating superb food at the Bothy Bistro... Can’t wait plan our next trip there
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Beautiful apartment

Really beautifully decorated flat on two floors. Everything you could need, plus Sammy the seal and his pals just outside your window. Don't be put off by no garden, we just took our breakfast out onto the harbour wall, or to the viewing point right next to the building. Make sure to eat at Bootleggers Bothy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

The perfect location for a coastal getaway

We loved this spacious apartment with its magnificent sea views. It had everything you need for a base when exploring this wonderful tucked away corner of Scotland. The open plan layout meant everyone could be together all the time, even when cooking dinner. Although most places were still closed due to covid restrictions, we still managed to get out and about and explore the coastline and woodlands. I would highly recommend this property. The host is very friendly and welcoming and prompt with any necessary communication.