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4- and 5-star hotels in Forres
A shortlist of 4- and 5-star hotels and stays in and around Forres, chosen from the 13 places listed for the town. It is for couples, families and small groups who want country-house comfort, lodges or self-catering within reach of the Moray coast.
Staying in Forres
Forres sits in Moray, close to the coast at Findhorn and to Brodie Castle, and the stays on this shortlist are spread across the town and its surrounding countryside. Addresses place several of them out at Rafford, Dallas, Brodie and Burgie, while a handful sit on St Leonard's Road and Victoria Road in Forres itself, and one looks out over the Culbin Sands apartments at Findhorn. That mix means you can be in a town-centre hotel with a restaurant and bar, or in a lodge or house with a kitchen, garden and open ground on the doorstep.
For couples, the smaller country houses and lodges give quiet surroundings and free parking. Families are well served by the places with family rooms, cots, high chairs, playgrounds and kitchens. Business travellers and short-break visitors will find the town-centre hotels handiest, with express check-in, wifi, room service and restaurants on site.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Blervie House
Blervie House Rafford, Forres, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Pool bar
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereFor a five-star base outside Forres, Blervie House in Rafford pairs a garden and terrace with a lounge and games room, so there is space to settle in after a day out. Air conditioning and free parking cover the practical side, and a golf course and horse riding are on hand for active guests. It suits travellers who want a country-house setting with plenty of shared space.
See Blervie HouseNa Clamhanan
Greenwells Dallas, Forres, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereNa Clamhanan at Greenwells in Dallas is a five-star choice built around a fireplace, garden and kitchen, which suits guests who prefer to self-cater and stay in of an evening. A dishwasher, washing machine and oven make longer stays easy, and cot and high chairs are available for families. Fishing and golf are nearby for days out, with free parking on site.
See Na ClamhananTullochwood Lodges
Rafford, Forres, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereRated 4.8 out of 5 across 72 reviews, Tullochwood Lodges in Rafford is a strong pick for guests who want outdoor facilities on the doorstep: tennis court, badminton and a playground sit alongside a garden and picnic area. Pets are allowed and free parking is provided. Kitchen and kitchenette options, plus a balcony or patio, suit families and longer self-catering stays.
See Tullochwood LodgesKnockomie Hotel
Grantown Road Forresmoray Iv36 2Sg, Forres, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereKnockomie Hotel on Grantown Road combines a restaurant, bar and spa with a garden and terrace, giving guests room to eat, drink and unwind without leaving. Fishing, horse riding and skiing are within reach for active days, and pets are welcome. With 4.6 out of 5 from 168 reviews and family rooms, it fits couples and families alike.
See Knockomie HotelThe Ramnee Hotel
Victoria Road, Forres, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereThe Ramnee Hotel on Victoria Road puts a restaurant, bar and lounge at the centre of the stay, with room service and breakfast in room for guests who prefer to keep things private. A garden and picnic area add outdoor space, and golf and fishing are nearby. Its 4.3 out of 5 from 264 reviews reflects a well-used, established choice with free parking.
See The Ramnee HotelCluny Bank Hotel
69 St Leonard S Road Forres St Leonard S Road Forres, Forres, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
Why stay hereCluny Bank Hotel on St Leonard S Road is a small four-star base with a bar and complimentary items among its facilities, plus free car parking for guests arriving by car. Housekeeping and laundry service keep things running during a stay. It suits travellers who want a simple, quiet place in Forres and are content with a compact set of amenities.
See Cluny Bank HotelWillowbarn Self Catering Rafford
Forres, Forres, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereWillowbarn Self Catering in Rafford is set up for independent stays, with a kitchen, washing machine and dishwasher backing up the self-catering side. Fishing, canoeing, tennis and bike rental give plenty to do, and pets are allowed with free parking. Families are catered for with family rooms, and beach access is nearby for coastal days.
See Willowbarn Self Catering RaffordFirlands Lodge
101 St. Leonards Road Forres, Forres, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereFirlands Lodge on St. Leonards Road stands out for its swimming pool, steam room and massage, making it a good fit for guests who want to relax on site. A fireplace and terrace add cosy indoor and outdoor corners, while the kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine support longer stays. Golf and a garden round out the offering, with free parking and Wifi.
See Firlands LodgeFirlands House
103 St. Leonards Road, Forres, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereFirlands House on St. Leonards Road is a four-star option with a garden, terrace and playground, which makes it practical for guests travelling with children. Fishing is available for days out, and free parking and Wifi cover the essentials. It suits those who want straightforward, wheelchair-accessible accommodation in Forres with outdoor space attached.
See Firlands HouseCormack Lodge Brodie Castle
Brodie Castle Brodie, Forres, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereCormack Lodge at Brodie Castle places guests in a setting with a fireplace and garden, well suited to quiet evenings in. The kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine make self-catering simple, and pets are allowed. Fishing and golf are nearby, and free parking is provided. It appeals to guests who want a lodge-style stay with castle surroundings.
See Cormack Lodge Brodie CastleGarden House Brodie Castle
Brodie Castle Brodie, Forres, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereGarden House at Brodie Castle offers a garden, fireplace and full kitchen with oven and dishwasher, so guests can settle in and cook for themselves. Cot and high chairs are available, making it a workable choice for families, and pets are allowed. Fishing and golf are close by, with free parking on site for those arriving by car.
See Garden House Brodie CastleAurora View
25 Culbin Sands Apartments Findhorn, Forres, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereAurora View sits in the Culbin Sands Apartments in Findhorn, with a beach nearby for coastal walks and a garden for quieter moments. The kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine support self-catering stays, and free parking is available. It suits guests who want a four-star apartment base close to the shore rather than a hotel with staffed services.
See Aurora ViewBurgie Woodland Lodges
Burgie Woodland Lodge Burgie, Forres, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereBurgie Woodland Lodges combines a jacuzzi with a balcony or terrace, giving guests a private spot to unwind after exploring. The kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine make longer self-catering stays comfortable, and pets are allowed. Horse riding and golf are on hand for activities, and sea views are part of the setting, with free parking.
See Burgie Woodland Lodges
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blervie House | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Na Clamhanan | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Tullochwood Lodges | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| Knockomie Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| The Ramnee Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Cluny Bank Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Willowbarn Self Catering Rafford | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| Firlands Lodge | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Firlands House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Cormack Lodge Brodie Castle | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| Garden House Brodie Castle | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| Aurora View | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Burgie Woodland Lodges | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Tullochwood Lodges has a playground, cots, high chairs and a games room. Knockomie Hotel and The Ramnee Hotel both offer family rooms, cots and restaurants. Willowbarn Self Catering Rafford and Firlands Lodge add full kitchens, gardens and laundry, which suits longer family stays.
Tullochwood Lodges · Knockomie Hotel · The Ramnee Hotel · Willowbarn Self Catering Rafford · Firlands Lodge
Pets welcome
Tullochwood Lodges, Knockomie Hotel, Willowbarn Self Catering Rafford, Cormack Lodge Brodie Castle, Garden House Brodie Castle and Burgie Woodland Lodges all accept them, and most pair that with a garden, free parking and ground for walking.
Tullochwood Lodges · Knockomie Hotel · Willowbarn Self Catering Rafford · Cormack Lodge Brodie Castle · Garden House Brodie Castle · Burgie Woodland Lodges
Country houses
Blervie House is the only 5-star on the list, with a garden, terrace, games room and pool bar. Knockomie Hotel and The Ramnee Hotel are 4-star houses with restaurants, bars and lounges, while Cluny Bank Hotel is a small 4-star base on St Leonard's Road.
Blervie House · Knockomie Hotel · The Ramnee Hotel · Cluny Bank Hotel
With a kitchen
Self-catering dominates the outer addresses. Na Clamhanan, Tullochwood Lodges, Willowbarn Self Catering Rafford, Firlands Lodge, Cormack Lodge and Garden House Brodie Castle, Aurora View and Burgie Woodland Lodges all provide kitchens, and most add a washing machine, dishwasher and garden.
Na Clamhanan · Tullochwood Lodges · Willowbarn Self Catering Rafford · Firlands Lodge · Cormack Lodge Brodie Castle · Garden House Brodie Castle
Where to stay in Forres
Rafford
Blervie House and Tullochwood Lodges both name Rafford in their addresses, out in the countryside beyond Forres. Tullochwood Lodges pairs its lodges with a playground, tennis court, fishing and free parking; Blervie House is the 5-star country house of the shortlist, with a garden, terrace and games room.
Our picks here: Blervie House · Tullochwood Lodges
Brodie
Cormack Lodge and Garden House both stand at Brodie Castle, Brodie. They are self-catering houses with kitchens, fireplaces, gardens and free parking, and both accept pets, which makes them a practical pairing for a group wanting the castle estate on the doorstep.
Our picks here: Cormack Lodge Brodie Castle · Garden House Brodie Castle
Findhorn
Aurora View names Findhorn in its address, at the Culbin Sands apartments. It is a self-catering 4-star with a kitchen, garden and beach nearby, and it is the only stay on this shortlist in the coastal village rather than in Forres or its surrounding countryside.
Our picks here: Aurora View
Questions, answered
Which hotels have free parking?
Free car parking is listed at most of these stays. Blervie House, Na Clamhanan, Tullochwood Lodges, Knockomie Hotel, The Ramnee Hotel, Cluny Bank Hotel, Willowbarn Self Catering Rafford, Firlands Lodge, Cormack Lodge Brodie Castle, Garden House Brodie Castle, Aurora View and Burgie Woodland Lodges all include it; Firlands House lists car parking.
Which hotels allow pets?
Tullochwood Lodges, Knockomie Hotel, Willowbarn Self Catering Rafford, Cormack Lodge Brodie Castle, Garden House Brodie Castle and Burgie Woodland Lodges all list pets allowed, so there are options for both hotel stays and self-catering.
Which hotels are best for families?
Tullochwood Lodges has family rooms, a playground, cots and high chairs. Knockomie Hotel and The Ramnee Hotel have family rooms, and Willowbarn Self Catering Rafford and Firlands Lodge add kitchens and gardens, which suits families wanting more space.
Which hotel is closest to the centre of Forres?
The Ramnee Hotel, on Victoria Road, and Cluny Bank Hotel and Firlands Lodge, on St Leonard's Road, sit in Forres itself, as does Knockomie Hotel on Grantown Road. Most other stays are out at Rafford, Brodie, Burgie or Findhorn.
Which hotel has the highest guest rating?
Tullochwood Lodges is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 72 reviews, the highest on this shortlist, followed by Knockomie Hotel at 4.6 from 168 reviews. The Ramnee Hotel is rated 4.3 from 264 reviews and Cluny Bank Hotel 3.9 from 139 reviews.
Do any of these hotels have a pool or spa?
Knockomie Hotel lists a spa among its facilities. Firlands Lodge lists a swimming pool and a steam room. No other stay on this shortlist names a pool or spa.
Can I stay somewhere with a restaurant on site?
Knockomie Hotel and The Ramnee Hotel both list restaurants, bars and dinner, and The Ramnee Hotel also offers room service and breakfast in room. Blervie House lists bars and lunch, and Cluny Bank Hotel lists a bar.
Which is the only 5-star on this shortlist?
Blervie House at Rafford is the only 5-star. The other 5-star, Na Clamhanan at Greenwells Dallas, is also on this list, while all remaining stays are 4-star.