Key Points

'Parrandier', within The Old Church of Urquhart is found at the heart of the area known as The Laich of Moray. The Laich lies in the shelter of the Grampian Highlands and is well-known for its dry and sunny climate. It is better than ever after a refurb in 2019.

Your spirits lift as you approach the edge of the small village of Urquhart and spy the inspiring 70ft tower of the church. On top of a small hillock, the church offers open, uninterrupted views of the beautiful countryside...close to the Highlands and to the sea!

The converted church dates back to 1843 and is a B-listed building. Conceived in the perpendicular style of James Gillespie Graham it is situated in a superb rural location 5 miles from Elgin.

There are 2 types of accommodation on offer:

B&B; rooms: A Suite for 1-2 guests, a Suite for 2-5 plus a Suite for 2-6 guests, all with their own en-suite/private bathroom. Each room comes with a continental breakfast prepared at your suite for you including tea and coffee, plus you can enjoy your favourite series on Netflix, or simply browse on your phone using the free Wifi.

Apartments: Known as The Sanctuary Apartments; if you are a larger group and need more space, then choose to enjoy the Whole of the property for up to 13 guests, with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 lounges plus a kitchen and a kitchenette. Alternatively book just the Back of the property with its own entrance through the former vestry for up to 8 guests, which has up to 3 bedrooms, up to 2 bathrooms, a lounge and fully equipped kitchen OR, the Front of the property for up to 7 guests which has up to 2 bedrooms, up to 2 bathrooms, a lounge and a well equipped kitchenette.

Outside you can chill out in the 2 acres of garden with plenty different seating areas for each time of the day; relax by the pond, discover the wee waterfall and stream, the enclosure of the former stable or take a stroll along the Church Walk.

Locally you can take a trip to Lossiemouth Beach, which can be found just around the corner from the accommodation or get lost in the Winding Walks 19th century maze gardens at Fochabers. Alternatively explore the NC500 or take a day trip to the stunning Cairngorms, the largest National Park in the UK. Here you can enjoy walking, cycling, playing golf, visiting castles and even a bungee jump!

Price range starts at just £120 for a 2-nights stay for 2 - B&B; which includes a Continental Breakfast ready at the suite for you...as for the apartments, a Self-Catering stay for 2 starts at £180 for the 2 night minimum stay; the whole of ground floor as one apartment comes to just £470 for the 2 nights minimum stay & a maximum of 13 adults...all prices subject to individual cleaning and linen charges.

All guest accommodation is at ground floor, so is accessible for those with mobility difficulties.

Up to 3 well-behaved dogs are welcome at an individual one-off charge depending on chosen accommodation.

We continue to follow strict cleaning & hygiene protocols for the safety of our guests and ours, living on site.

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