The Loft

View prices & book 9.6 118 reviews
Pods
View looking north towards grange hill
Motorhome pitches
Grass pitches for tents and campervans

  • Family-run Moray farm site in a Speyside woodland setting
  • Beaches, forest walks, golf course and Malt Whisky Trail all nearby
  • Woodland trails and kitchen on site; firepits for hire
Have a quiet relaxing time or a more adventurous holiday…The Loft in Moray is suitable for all tastes. Active sorts have plenty to keep them busy nearby, including whitewater rafting, sailing and surfing over at the coast, exploring the countryside by bike or taking a tour of the region's numerous whisky distilleries. For more chilled times, hire a firepit for lazy hours in the evening, or spend days out exploring walking trails that run around The Loft's grounds and the surrounding countryside. Amenities at this secluded wilderness site are in a converted Nissen shed, which houses a kitchen, showers, toilets (including accessible facilities) and a baby changing area. Hot water and cold drinking water is available here too, and there are more facilities up at the main reception building if required. Local shops, pubs and amenities are five miles away in Forres, and Elgin is within 15 minutes' drive. Beaches, forest trails and a golf course are all within a few minutes' drive as well, as is the Malt Whisky Trail for those in search of top tipples.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 4
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 19
Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 4
Open now
Opens 6 February

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including BBQ hut are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
  • The facilities are located 50m to 120m from the camping field. Customers are allowed to bring their own firewood but not their own firepits. The toilet waste disposal for touring units must be eco-friendly, for septic tank use, and must not contain formaldehyde or chemicals harmful to waterways.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 6 Feb 2025 to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

97%

would recommend this site to a friend

92%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Been twice to this site and will definitely be back for a third time

Overall 9/10
Location 10
Value for money 7
Accommodation 7
Facilities / Activities 7
Customer service 7
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Such a simple but beautiful location. Our pitch was for a really large family tent. The pitch was in the wooded area and I was a bit unsure if the tent would fit initially but it did and was a great location in amongst the trees. We arrived late, got our checkin pack and was really clear instructions on where to go. Site wasn't busy at all so was really peaceful. Facilities were really clean and to a high standard. There are plenty of outdoor wash areas too for doing your dishes. Only a 10min drive to some stunning beaches. Our second stay and we will be back.

Disliked: Only small thing would be the drinking water tap wasn't well sign posted or obvious as its next to grey waste area. Just a small thing but some clearer signs perhaps would help.

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From the manager: Thanks for the great review. It is appreciated. For yourselves and others, All of our cold taps are suitable to drink.
Best regards
Grigor

Wonderful campsite for stunning scenery and absolute peace and quiet

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Loved this campsite, stunning location, private pitches, clean facilities - beautiful!

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Lovely site with great facilities. The table tennis, snooker and football table…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

All-season non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Lovely site with great facilities.
The table tennis, snooker and football table in the barn area were a fun find.
The owner recommended a visit to Culloden battlefields museum which we both enjoyed.
Thank you!

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We will definitely be back again as thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Philippa J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (family)

Liked: The site was lovely and quiet and the pods were perfect for our family and dog. There were walks through the woods and fields from the site The bothy was very well equipped with everything we needed.

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Großer Platz und super Sanitäranlagen. Anreise war nach Rezeptionszeit möglich und auch…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

All-season non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Großer Platz und super Sanitäranlagen. Anreise war nach Rezeptionszeit möglich und auch super beschrieben.

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Great place to stay in beautiful country surroundings

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Dale G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch (solo)

Liked: Lovely and quiet with good facilities, really clean and only 13 miles from Omagh, I'll definitely be going back, I was made really welcome

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Great facilities and location…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

All-season electric grass pitch

Liked: Great facilities and location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, spotless facilities and generous pitch! Staff friendly

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Angela D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

All-season electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely area, spotless facilities and friendly owners (we have now stayed Aug 2024 and April 2025 - not disappointed with anything at all. Really enjoyed our stay!

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Highly recommended!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Cabin (ensuite, hot tub)

Liked: Very nice location and brilliant service!

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Very good stay thank you

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
ian W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

All-season electric grass pitch

Liked: Good facilities very clean , liked the firepit good optional extra

Disliked: Toilet block was a bit of a trek from the tent pitches

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches

Location

The Loft

East Grange Farm

Kinloss

Forres

Highlands and Islands

Scotland

IV36 2UD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

57.63599°N
-3.51745°W

Route directions

There are buses (10 or 305) from Forres or Elgin linking to Inverness and Aberdeen. There is a 'country bus stop' at the end of the road. You must advise the driver that you wish to get off as the bus does not automatically stop.

Nearest transport

Coach
27.6 mi Royal Bank of Scotland
28.4 mi Bus Station
Rail
4.3 mi Forres Rail Station
7.7 mi Elgin Rail Station
13.7 mi Nairn Rail Station
Ferry
19.1 mi Nigg Ferry Terminal
19.6 mi Cromarty Ferry Terminal
24.4 mi Invergordon Port Ferry Terminal
Airport
21.4 mi Inverness Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Stage your own mock battles at Culloden; the battlefield and a modern visitor centre are half an hour’s drive away. History buffs will also find plenty of castles and moody standing stones to clamber around. Moray’s mild climate and low average rainfall mean there’s a good chance of making the most of the fabulous golf courses, sailing, sandy beaches, forest trails and awesome mountains – you can even take to the slopes during the ski season. Amber nectar aficionados will also be interested in making the rounds of the renowned whisky distilleries nearby: everyone’s heard of Glenmorangie, Glenlivet and Glenfiddich, all easily doable from the site, but with half of Scotland’s malt whisky distilleries located in the Speyside area of Moray, there’s no shortage of options, including two beauties close by in Forres. If you don't know where to start, or want to get a comprehensive overview, hit the Malt Whisky Trail for a planned route around producers large and small.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Findhorn 4.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Lossiemouth (East) 10.9 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Nairn (East) 12.7 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Nairn (Central) 13.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Rosemarkie 22.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Glenfiddich Distillery 19.3 mi

The Glenlivet Distillery Visitor Centre 21.4 mi

Speyside Heather Centre 24.3 mi

Glenmorangie Distillery 24.4 mi

Glenlivet Estate 27.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Findhorn to Burghead 4.1 mi

Torrieston Walk (2) 4.7 mi

Torrieston Walk (1) 4.7 mi

Burghead - Hopeman Circular 4.8 mi

Lower Findhorn 5.1 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Loft have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Loft dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Loft? Stage your own mock battles at Culloden; the battlefield and a modern visitor centre are half an hour’s drive away. History buffs will also find plenty of castles and moody standing stones … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Loft?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    Reception is unmanned after 4 p.m. After this time, welcome packs and keys will be left in the late arrivals post box at the Reception door in an envelope with the name of the person who made the booking.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Loft? From £13.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.