The Loft

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View looking north towards grange hill
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Wilderness camping. the grass site is set among trees and is a short walk from toilet and showers.
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View looking north towards grange hill
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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

Touring caravan pitches 4
Tent pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 4
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 19
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.
  • 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

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 158 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a highly recommended campsite with a beautiful, peaceful setting and well-maintained, clean facilities. Pitches are spacious and offer privacy, often surrounded by trees. Guests appreciate the friendly staff, the on-site games barn, and the excellent location for exploring local attractions and beaches. Some minor points include the need for updates in certain areas and occasional issues with shower water temperature or distance to toilets, but overall visitor experiences are overwhelmingly positive with many returning.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent site with clean facilities

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked I liked everything about this site. Reception was closed when I arrived but as stated in welcome pack there was a box outside with details of my pitch. Pitch was a very good size, I was staying in a roof tent but pitch would have fitted both car and ground tent. located next to a dishwashing area and a shot walk from bathroom/shower room. Bathroom and shower room was very clean and well kept. Lots walls and cycle paths leading from the site. My 8 year old boy loved exploring the fairy train with the handmade tree swings, slides etc. would definitely stay again and recommend to others.

Recommend to friends Visit again

we had a very nice weekend facilities clean and lovely walks

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7 out of 10
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Gillian P.

Sheiling Cabin 1 bedroom cabin (hot tub)

Liked The loft has all the facilities you would need either staying in a tent camper or lodge ie shower blocks very clean toilets very clean .
I stayed in a lodge we had everything we needed shower cooker fridge freezer microwave and hot tub just outside amazing

Disliked When we turned up a little late we ended going in the wrong entrance and was met with a very angry owner asking if we could read instructions not what you want when you go for a relaxing weekend ,
The lodge we stayed in had everything we needed but could do with an update leather was all scratched off the sofa the floor very scratched and bedding could do with an up date ie pillows and duvets

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Really disappointed and Not for us -

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bev w.

All-season non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Toilets

Disliked All pitches very close together and all under trees for campers . Very shaded
Only caravans had nice grass pitches .
Not quite as photographs !!
Left early after first night … paid extra to stay nearby by for a couple of nights -
First camp not to feel excited about , disappointed .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing

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Michael M.

Camping pod (two person)

Liked Amazing

Recommend to friends Visit again

The space and view from my…

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8 out of 10
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Kim H.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked The space and view from my spot

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site good facilities all good…

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great site good facilities all good

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (solo)

Liked Very peaceful location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice place. Everything clean. Recommended…

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Jaroslaw L.

Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very nice place. Everything clean. Recommended

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely stay for a couple of nights

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Camping pod (two person)

Liked Great facilities, cabin had everything we needed, good location and parking was good

Disliked Bed was very uncomfortable

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the facilities, cabin and our great location. We’re sorry the bed wasn’t as comfortable as you’d hoped - we’re always looking at ways to improve our accommodation. We’d love to welcome you back for another stay in the future!

Excellent location. Close to Elgin, Lossiemouth…

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Anonymous

All-season electric grass pitch

Liked Excellent location. Close to Elgin, Lossiemouth and Forres. The toilets were clean. The bleating of sheep and goats might bother some people, but we enjoyed it. It's a farm, after all.

Disliked A little more attention to the technical condition. The hairdryer in the unisex bathroom had damaged insulation. The curtain rails were stuck together with tape. The pitch numbers could be visible from the road.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your thoughtful review!
We’re glad you enjoyed the location, the clean facilities, and the farm atmosphere, it really is part of the charm here.
We also appreciate your feedback regarding the hairdryer, curtain rails, and pitch numbers. After a busy summer, there are always a few areas that need some attention, and your comments are very helpful as we work on improvements.

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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.

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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 £14 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.