Family-friendly vacation rentals in Elgin

We stayed at Mackenzie House as part of a Hen weekend. The house was amazing and exactly what we needed! The surrounding area was gorgeous and we all loved being surrounded by the deer and other wildlife!

We loved our stay at Susan's property. Had all the amenities we could have wanted. great location and plenty of space for the full family! would definitely stay again and very grateful for the prosecco and fudge!

Kristy’s place was great. Had everything we needed. Comfortable, quiet, kitchen was complete. Hot tub was very nice!! Kristy met us at check in and it simple and straightforward. Would be delighted to be there again!

Fantastic place for a family get together. Plenty of space and great location. Linda was great to deal with and would highly recommend staying at Balnacraig. Second time there and hopefully not the last.

Wonderful accommodation and hosts. The location and views are amazing, the house itself has a great layout with loads of space and very homely. The garden is brilliant, especially for children and the hot tub went down a treat. Alan and family were very welcoming and gave some nice personal touches which were greatly appreciated. Would definitely stay again.

The wee love nest was so cosy and beautifully decorated. The attention to detail is like nothing I've seen before! Just such a beautiful place to be and nice little walks in the surrounding area. The hot tub was absolutely wonderful and the hosts were incredibly welcoming and easy to chat to! 100% will be back in the future!

I had an amazing stay!The place was stunning,extremely beautiful, quiet, and peaceful with breathtaking views. All the amenities were exactly as described, and everything was clean and comfortable. The small town nearby (just a 10-minute drive) was charming and convenient for anything I needed. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing getaway!

Truly “off grid” in the literal sense! It runs on batteries and a generator!! Despite it not having wifi we all had great 4G so never felt truly disconnected thankfully. It’s such a private place with literally nobody for a square mile or more probably. I would say in the winter you will need a 4x4 to access as it’s a mile down a dirt track! Amazing place and can’t wait to revisit :)

Our third visit and it won’t be our last. We love the location and the cottage is so cosy. It’s quickly become our favourite getaway and this was a January holiday rather than a summer one and it’s just as magical!

Louise made this part of our birthday trip to Scotland special by writing us a birthday card and gave us a little gift! It was a very nice touch. We chose this place as it is close to a few of the hikes we wanted to do but it turned out to be a nice albeit quirky place to come back to and it had pretty much everything we needed.

The cottage and lcoation are absolutely beautiful; it was perfect for a weekend of walking with my two dogs and relaxing in the evening by the fire. Very quiet and peaceful and the back garden is fantastic. I would definetly come again if I'm back in the area.

Lyn of Sheval Croft is a piece of heaven on Earth. It was incredibly charming inside and sitting in the dome in the evening watching the sunset was so peaceful. We loved watching the horses roam in the field behind the house. Jennifer was a great host giving us incredibly detailed instructions that made our stay seamless. She also provided fantastic recommendations for in home whiskey tasting by Steve and local in home meal delivery by Mac & Cat. We hope to make it back to Speyside and would absolutely stay here again!

Beautiful cottage with everything you need, quiet and very peaceful. Will definitely book again.

We stayed in this beautiful cottage for a couple of nights when attending a friends wedding. The location was great, close to town and the beach and had plenty of space for us. Would love to come back!

A lovely stay at Blaeberry Cottage. It had everything I needed for a 3 night stay, very well equipped and very clean. A lovely garden for the dog to roam around. Would definitely recommend!

All the instructions we got from Sarah, including directions, were very clear. This is a lovely spacious house which is also in a beautiful secluded situation backing onto woods. The gardens are safe and fenced so suitable for young children. The house is extremely well equipped and had everything we needed to be comfortable and feel at home. It is a 30 minute walk into town and you can take a path through the woods, rather than the main road. We had a family holiday with three generations and it suited us perfectly.

Jane's place is tucked away in a delightful rural paradise, just a thrilling 30-minute drive from Inverness and a mere 10 minutes from Alness, where you’ll discover fantastic grocery stores and delicious dining options. I can’t recommend The Carriage Inn enough—it has outstanding food and the friendliest service around! Our group of five cousins reunited from Italy and the USA, and we were absolutely blown away by the spacious and cozy house. With fantastic amenities like a washer/dryer and dishwasher that worked like a charm, we felt right at home. The immaculate, well-equipped kitchen was perfect for whipping up meals together from scratch, adding a special touch to our stay. There was plenty of room for everyone to find their own little slice of peace when needed. But the absolute highlight? The breathtaking views! The rolling green countryside and stunning landscapes surrounding the property made every moment feel magical. This was truly an unforgettable experience!

Lovely place to stay with spectacular views! Tranquil surroundings and beautifully decorated come. Would highly recommend, all the amenities nearby in Lairg.

My group of 4 really enjoyed our stay at Ken’s! We were here for 2 nights. We had a car so it was easy to go out and about. The city centre of Inverness is very close with a lot to see and eat. We enjoyed an afternoon at Culloden Battlefield, lunch at Playback, dinner at Cheese & Tomatin and a drink at McGregor’s. We also visited Castle Tavern for a dinner one night. Would definitely recommend Ken’s stay!

We spent two nights here and really enjoyed our stay. Comfortable living and dining room, ideal if you are wanting to cook at the property. The fire was set up for us on our arrival which was a really special touch. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a peaceful property in the Speyside region, ideally situated along the River Spey - perfect for cycling or walking. Short drive into Aberlour.

We had a lovely short break. Stunning view, clean and beautiful accommodation, well stocked kitchen for all our needs. A really lovely break thank you

Short summary: We had a great stay and felt right at home. Everything was just as described. Andrew was very nice and always available. A few observations: Parking was right in front of the place and the area felt safe. There are instructions throughout the house, but most of them are just common sense (at least for us), so they were easy to follow. Regarding the washing machine, avoid using the "delicate" setting as it may leave the clothes too wet. Electricity is paid separately, which is good—you only pay for what you actually consume. The main source of consumption is the heating, while the rest averages around £2–£4 per day. Looking forward to coming back in the future! :)

Great house for a couple of days away

We adored the Tractorshed! It was such a beautiful little cottage with everything you need. The proximity to all the animals and daily visits from the cat Reggie were a huge bonus. It’s was so peaceful and beautiful there, the perfect place to reset and just be. We would definitely come back!