Aurora House: Hot Tub and Sea View

Aurora House is a seafront 4-bedroom house built over 140 years ago, with a blend of original features, a modern interior and luxury amenities. This property is in the perfect location overlooking the Moray Firth, spot locals know well for sighting the aurora borealis, dolphins, seals and even orcas. The property consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining area. Outside you can find a hot tub, outdoor shower and balcony overlooking the sea with great sunsets. This unique home has everything you need for a family get-together or a long weekend with friends. It’s the perfect base for outdoor adventuring: including hiking, kayaking, open water swimming, golf and snowsports in the winter. If you’re looking for a more relaxed time, jump into the hot tub and enjoy the view. On the ground floor, you can find: A secluded bedroom with a king-size bed, a cosy living room leading onto a full-size kitchen and a dining room that can seat 8 comfortably. The dining room opens to your patio. Also, on the ground floor, you can find a utility room and a bathroom with a bathtub and a shower. On the first floor, you can find: The primary bedroom is the perfect oasis, with its own seating area and private balcony overlooking the sea. Across the hall, you have your third bedroom with a king-size bed and the fourth twin bedroom next door. The “snug” acts as a second living space, perfect for movie night or a relaxed game of cards. There is also a shower room. Outside you can find: From the double doors in the dining room, you can access the garden, which has an outside seating area complete with a fire pit, sunloungers, hot tub, and outdoor shower, which all enjoy the stunning sea view. There is also a shed perfect for storing bikes, skis, canoes, body boards, hiking gear, etc. Guest access Guests will have access to the entire house and outdoor space. Guests will have access to free parking on the street or in the driveway. There is one flight of stairs within the property. Check-in Information: It is a self-check-in system. We will be in touch prior to your booking to give you all your necessary information. Other things to note *Pets are welcome, but please disclose this in the initial inquiry stage and please note that an additional charge of £50 pet fee will occur. If you are bringing more than one pet, please let us know in advance. You will not be short of things to do during your stay. The house is located in the world-famous Speyside whisky Region. Many of Scotland’s best distilleries are within a 30-minute drive. The area marks the beginning or the end of the famous Speyside Way hiking trail. There is an excellent selection of local golf courses. It is a popular area for open water swimming, and there are plenty of opportunities for all water sports. If you’re a marine lover then keep an eye out for aquatic mammals. Landmarks/Main attractions Buckpool Golf Club:3-minute drive (17-minute walk) Moray Monster Trails:10-minute drive Spey Bay Golf Club: 12-minute drive Gordon Castle Walled Garden: 12-minute drive WDC Scottish Dolphin Centre: 13-minute drive Strathisla Distillery: 20-minute drive Moray Motor Museum: 28-minute drive Glen Moray Distillery: 31-minute drive Landmark Forest Adventure: 1-hour and 16-minute drive Culloden: 1-hour and 20-minute drive Restaurants Sandisons Cafe Bar, Buckie: 2-minute drive (22-minute walk) The Royal Oak: 12-minute drive Johnstons of Elgin, Elgin: 25-minute drive Bars Harbour Bar: 6-minute walk (1-minute drive) The Mill House Hotel: 7-minute drive The Seafield Arms: 13-minute drive Supermarkets Co-op Food: 3-minute drive (23-minute walk) Lidl: 4-minute drive (24-minute walk) Tesco: 6-minute drive (37-minute walk) There is free parking available at this property. There is a drive or free on-street parking available. There are 2 bus stops on either side of the house where you can get the number 35. The number 35 runs from Elgin to Aberdeen, so you can get to two major cities using it. It also goes through many of the small towns, such as Cullen, Portknockie and Portsoy. Inverness: 1-hour and a 26-minute drive Aberdeen:1-hour and a 29-minute drive License number: 23/01052/STLSL