Title: Spey Retreat - tranquil country apartment on picturesque Speyside - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=113233456&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Spey Retreat - tranquil country apartment on picturesque Speyside Apartment in Fochabers with patio ## Photo gallery for Spey Retreat - tranquil country apartment on picturesque Speyside ![Beach - Spey Retreat - tranquil country apartment on picturesque Speyside (Garmouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113240000/113233500/113233456/04afca8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - Spey Retreat - tranquil country apartment on picturesque Speyside (Garmouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113240000/113233500/113233456/2be63e8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Spey Retreat - tranquil country apartment on picturesque Speyside (Garmouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113240000/113233500/113233456/0e148997.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven - Spey Retreat - tranquil country apartment on picturesque Speyside (Garmouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113240000/113233500/113233456/913113ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Spey Retreat - tranquil country apartment on picturesque Speyside (Garmouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113240000/113233500/113233456/4d31f198.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Spey Retreat - tranquil country apartment on picturesque Speyside provides everything you need. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Spey Retreat - tranquil country apartment on picturesque Speyside Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway nestled in the scenic countryside of the famous salmon river, the Spey, and the magical coastline of the Moray Firth. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, keen walker, cyclist, hill climber, whisky connoisseur, heritage lover or even a wild water swimmer, you can find it all right here right on our doorstep. This self contained apartment provides a quiet, private getaway experience with spacious, comfortable facilities, outdoor seating with beautiful views and off road parking. You are a short walk from the Speyside Way, the Scottish Dolphin Centre and a wealth of woodland and coastal walks and cycle paths. This cosy retreat offers the perfect base to enjoy that much longed for holiday in Moray's rich countryside. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49210000/49207300/49207216/3744aafb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dolphin View - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number MO-00691-F ## About the area Fochabers is home to this apartment. Spynie Palace and Buckie Range Rear are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Gordon Castle Walled Garden and WDC Scottish Dolphin Centre. Relax and Linzee Gordon Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Fochabers travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Fochabers.dx6193820) [View more Apartments in Fochabers](https://www.expedia.ca/Fochabers-Apartments.d6193820-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=57.66665,-3.104228&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:s%7B%7E%7EIlh%7DQ%3F%5D%3F%5D%3F%5B%40%5D%3F%5B%40%5D%40%5D%40%5B%40%5DB%5B%40%5D%40%5BB%5BB%5DB%5BB%5BB%5BD%5BB%5BD%5BDYB%5BD%5BFYDYD%5BFYDYFYFWFYFYFWFWHWHWFWHWHUHWHUHUHSJUHUJSHSLSHSJQJQLSJOJQJQLOJOLOLOJMLMLMLMLMLKLKNKLKLILINILINGLGNGLGNENELENENCNELANCNANCNAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40NBN%40NBNBLBNBNDNDLDNDNFLFNFLFNHLHLHLJNHLJLJLJLLLLLLLLLLLNJNLNJNLPJPJPJPJPJRJPJRJRHTJRHTHRHTJVHTHTFVHVFVHVFVFVFXHXDVFXFXDXFZDXDXDZDZBXDZDZBZBZBZBZB%5CBZBZ%40%5C%40Z%40%5C%40Z%40%5C%40%5C%40Z%3F%5C%40Z%3F%5C%3F%5C%3FZ%3F%5CA%5C%3FZA%5CA%5CAZA%5CAZA%5CAZC%5CCZCZCZCZCZCZEZEZCZEZEXEZEXGXEXGXGXEXIXGVGXGVIVGVIVGTIVITKTITITITKRIRKRKRKRKRKPKPKPKPMNKPMNKLMNMNMLMLMLMJMJMLMHOJMHMJMFOHMFOHMFODOFMDODOBODMBOBOBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAOCMCOCOCOEMEOEOGMEOGMGOIMGOIMKMIMKOIMKMMMKMMMMMMKOMMMOKOMQKOKQKQMQKQKSISMQIUKSISKUIUIUIUIUIWIUGWIWIWGWGYGWGYGYGYEYGYEYEYG%5BEYC%5BE%5BE%5BCYE%5BC%5DC%5BC%5BC%5BC%5BA%5DA%5BC%5DA%5BA%5DA%5BA%5D%3F%5DA%5B%3F%5D%3F%5D%3F%5B&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dkhkpDr7Nb_w9F8mHEqacbowF2o=) Garmouth, Scotland ### What's nearby - ![Much like their scotch, the new visitor center at the Macallan Estate is the perfect blend of new, old, and natural. I highly recommend the tour and tasting. #Culture photo contest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182751/6fa43c24-4ce9-4296-8a89-8abc8cfa94d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Macallan Distillery 31 min drive \- 30.7 km - ![Whisky isn't whisky without barrels. The Speyside Cooperage has over 500,000 barrels waiting to be refit for use in the whisky industry. Their visitors centre offers tours to see how this process is done by hand. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182751/3b502283-f5e9-4755-b162-8ae16013dbce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Speyside Cooperage 31 min drive \- 31.0 km - ![The distillery is open every day for tours and tastings. Don't forget to check out the restaurant and bar for their extensive whiskey menu!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011671/c911ebb3-027d-4015-a654-2a6531f888fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Glenfiddich Whisky Distillery 36 min drive \- 36.2 km - Garmouth & Kingston Golf Course 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Relax 18 min drive \- 19.3 km ### Getting around - Elgin Station 20 min drive ### Restaurants - Red Lion Inn 8 min drive - Starbucks 12 min drive - Fochabers Fish Bar 8 min drive - Scottish Dolphin Centre 13 min drive - Speyside Coffee Roasting Co. 3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Spey Retreat - tranquil country apartment on picturesque Speyside pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Spey Retreat - tranquil country apartment on picturesque Speyside located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Spey Retreat - tranquil country apartment on picturesque Speyside Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darren A. Jun 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Accommodation Excellent accommodation in beautiful quiet area with brilliant views, Host very polite and made you feel at home, highly recommended. ##### Darren A. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jen O. Sep 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We absolutely loved our stay at Spey Retreat. Kay was very responsive and helpful in getting us settled. The place was incredibly comfortable and spacious. The back patio has an amazing view. The location was perfect for us. It was a short walk to the most amazing coffee shop and many trails and a short drive to several adorable seaside towns. We are looking forward to staying here again in our next trip to Scotland. ![Morning tea on the patio 🩵](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d2574bf2-dad7-4cac-978a-1a8d55c35da6-1756776316110.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jen O. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacey Jul 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We had a lovely and peaceful couple of nights here as a short break. The host is wonderful, and left welcome treats and supplies which were very much appreciated! The property is spacious , in a quiet cul-de-sac and very comfortable. A true home from home - outstanding. Also plenty of great things to do and see in the surrounding area on foot and by car. We will look forward to a return visit! ##### Stacey Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### david coyne May 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious apartment Spent over a week here, great communication with Kay, very helpful, spacious one bedroom apartment, very clean with a lovely welcome pack ##### david coyne Stayed 9 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### V. M. Aug 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Spey Retreat – Tranquil Country Apartment on Picturesque SpeysideOur stay at Spey Retreat was absolutely wonderful! Kay, the host, is exceptionally kind and welcoming, making us feel at home from the very first moment. The apartment is beautifully arranged, with a cosy living room and fully equipped kitchen, a spacious bathroom, and a luxurious, comfortable bedroom. The highlight is the garden at the back, opening to a breathtaking, storybook-like view of the Speyside countryside. Truly a perfect place to relax and enjoy nature! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/59476cca-7465-4de2-8384-24b11901e99a-1754684211668.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/42bb33d1-a2a7-474c-b011-77b705632cb1-1754684212672.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3a2d0c12-610d-409d-a785-b4c69f360dde-1754684212701.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b61bdc82-f4f6-4c67-827c-331c912d064e-1754684212091.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### V. M. 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