The Lochan Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Exceptional

Entire home

Sleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet friendly

Barbecue grill

Dryer

Outdoor Space

Parking included

Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

The Lochan

Waterfront vacation home in Forres with free parking

Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free vacation home has a garden and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area and a lobby fireplace. The vacation home provides a dryer and a microwave, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with digital channels. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a coffee/tea maker and a dining table, and other amenities include a separate tub and shower and an espresso maker.

Guest accommodations at this vacation home offer espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Free WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

Free secured self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

Highchair
Children's toys
Children's books
Travel crib
Children's dinnerware

Food and drink

Microwave
Oven
Espresso maker
Toaster
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

Bathtub or shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service
Games
TV in a common area

Outdoor areas

Fully fenced
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Outdoor furniture
Outdoor entertainment area
Firepit
Free firewood
Walkway to water

Laundry

Dryer
Laundry facilities
Laundry detergent

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pet friendly
GBP 20 per pet per stay
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Hand-held showerhead
Height-adjustable showerhead
Lever door handles
No elevators
Soundproofing
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-width doorways
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Window screens
Electrical adapters/chargers
Iron/ironing board
Luggage storage
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fireplace in lobby

Location highlights

On the waterfront
Next to a golf course

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)
First aid kit

General

Individually decorated
Individually furnished

Similar properties

Parking included

Free WiFi

Microwave

Kitchen

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Cleaning fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash

Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay, and PayPay

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

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

The Lochan Forres

The Lochan Private vacation home

The Lochan Private vacation home Forres

About the neighborhood

The Willows, Forres, Scotland, IV36 2RR

What's nearby

Moray Coast Trail - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
Ben Romach Distillery - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
Brodie Castle - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
Findhorn Foundation - 13 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

Forres Station - 12 min drive
Inverness (INV) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

‪Forres Fish Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
‪Mosset Tavern - ‬6 min drive
‪Brodie Countryfare - ‬11 min drive
‪Kimberley Inn - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lochan pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Lochan?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lochan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lochan?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lochan located?

Situated in Forres, this golf vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery, Grant Park, and Dava Way. Moray Coast Trail and Suenos Stone are also within 6 mi (10 km).