The Corner House, Hopeman

About this property

You'll find The Corner House, nestled in the heart of Hopeman, a coastal village situated on the picturesque shores of the Moray Firth; an outdoor lover's paradise.

You'll find The Corner House, nestled in the heart of Hopeman, a coastal village situated on the picturesque shores of the Moray Firth; an outdoor lover's paradise.

A short walk from the house, past the well-equipped play park, takes you to a choice of two gently shelving, sandy beaches, perfect for children (and grown-ups) to explore. Hours can be enjoyed pottering in the craggy rock pools or building sand castles on the soft sands.

The clear waters are perfect for paddling and are popular with wild swimming enthusiasts. The bay is host to a range of watersports including paddle boarding, kayaking, surfing and sailing. For those with boats, the harbour offers safe sailing anchorage.

Wildlife in the area is abundant, Bottlenose dolphins and seals are regularly spotted even Minke whales and Orca have been seen enjoying the waters. This is also a great area for bird watchers to take in the huge skies and observe coastal birds in their natural habitat.

Comfortably accommodating 10 people, the house itself is ideal for two families, one extended family, or a group of friends to get together. With spacious rooms including a large kitchen diner with ample seating, a cosy sitting room with its wood burning stove for those chillier evenings, and the Pool Room to chill out in, this house is the perfect place for all ages to enjoy a wonderful holiday together.

The Moray Coastal Trail passes through Hopeman, so you can enjoy walks and cycling from the doorstep with many other varied routes close by. There are mountain bike trails and horse riding also on offer in the area.

For those wishing to explore the surrounding areas, there are some delightful fishing villages along the Moray Coast; not to be missed is the lovely bay and village at Findhorn. The local towns at Elgin and Forres provide excellent local shopping facilities, together with high quality restaurants.

Scotland’s history is ever present. There are too many castles to mention but all are well worth a visit, plus there is the Culloden Battlefield Site with its Visitor Centre. Locally there are many historical sites to explore.

Perfectly positioned for the Famous Malt Whisky Trail, there are numerous opportunities for visiting the different distilleries and sampling the world-renowned whiskies of Moray /Speyside.

The capital of the Highlands, Inverness, is within an easy hour’s drive and with its many sights, it makes a great day trip destination.

A 45-minute drive to the south provides an opportunity to venture into the Cairngorm Mountains to experience all they have to offer. Another short drive also lands you in the wonderful Spey Valley, fantastic for walks and fishing.

Scotland is well known for its golf courses and you'll find them here in abundance. If you choose to, you can play a different course everyday over your week's holiday. The Hopeman course offers challenging holes with excellent sea views sure to help you relax and unwind. The courses at Lossiemouth, Elgin and Forres are also close

Post Code: IV30 5RU

The Corner House accepts bookings with a Monday or a Friday arrival throughout the year

Damage Deposit £150

STL Licence: MO00306F

EPC: C

Accommodation for 10 over 2 floors; Level access via a ramp from the on-street parking, over a gravel surface to the rear door; leading into a boot room with shower cubicle; Large spacious Dining/Kitchen with family area and patio doors to rear courtyard; Hallway leading to Sitting room with a wood burning stove; Cloakroom with toilet and wash basin; Pool Room with full sized pool table, leading to Double bedroom with ensuite Shower Room with toilet and wash basin.

Stairs to first floor with a half landing leading to; Twin bedroom; Family Bathroom with over bath shower, toilet and wash basin; Family Shower Room with toilet and wash basin; Family Bedroom with Double bed and a set of full-sized bunk beds (suitable for adults); Double Bedroom.

Outside to the rear is a gravelled courtyard area with outdoor shower. Patio table with benches. BBQ. Free, unrestricted on street parking.

Services: Electricity and Central Heating included * Bed linen and towels provided * 2 eye level ovens * Microwave * 5 ring Induction Hob * Dishwasher * Washer/Dryer Machine * Coffee Machine * Freezer and larder fridge* Wifi * 2 x Smart TV’s * Wood Burning Stove with initial supply of fuel provided * Hairdryer in each bedroom * 2 Dogs welcome * (Extra charges apply) Wall mounted anchor point for bikes in the courtyard * Unrestricted on street parking * There is no facility for EV charging at property but there is a public charger close by at the Harbour.

Note for Fire Safety: For those with limited mobility it should be noted that the ground floor bedroom is classed as an inner room. Therefore, in the event of a fire, if the escape route through the pool room and out through the hallway is blocked, the escape route is through a low window.