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Welcome
to Orton Estate.
Orton Estate is located on the eastern side of Scotland, midway between
Inverness and Aberdeen.
Ten miles from the sea, it is situated in idyllic rural surroundings beside the River Spey, one of Scotland's most famous salmon fishing rivers.
Orton Estate Accommodation
Each property is serviced by our housekeeping team.
You can also make use of our full board or part board catering services,
both of which operate from July through September. Or if you prefer, you
can be self-catering.
Orton Estate is host to 10 comfortable Country properties, all located
near the picturesque River Spey in the heart of Moray.
The largest can sleep up to 12 guests, while the remainder sleep between
2 and 11 guests.
The 2 St Mary's properties or the 2 Bruntlands properties can be rented together, allowing parties of up to 16-18 to be catered for.
Every dietary requirement can be accommodated by our chefs who specialise in preparing locally produced food for our fully catered guests.
The properties also have their own liquor licenses. Alternatively you may prefer to be independent, in which case any of the properties can be rented on self-catering basis.
Part catering is also available and guests can enjoy the flexibility of catering for themselves and utilise our central catering facility, where food is prepared centrally and delivered to properties on request.Our aim is to provide the personal touch, which will ensure that your visit is as enjoyable as possible.
Each property was once a farm house or other farm building and they are
all well equipped for modern living.
We are close to several of Scotland's famous golf courses on which we
can usually arrange for our guests to play while staying with us.
Darnethills
Sleeps: 11
Bedrooms: 6
Recently refurbished and restored to its former Country House glory. Fully
centrally heated, it sleeps 10 to 11 people in 4 spacious twin en-suite
rooms, and two other bedrooms with a shared bathroom. The large hall/dining
area is an ideal location for entertaining large parties that can spread
into the comfortable Drawing Room with its welcoming log fire. Can be
let along with Darnethills Annexe.
The Bruntlands
Sleeps: 8/10
Bedrooms: 5
The Bruntlands offers comfortable, modern accommodation. Centrally heated,
this property can sleep up to 10 guests in five twin or double rooms,
all of which are en-suite. It has a large lounge with an open log fire,
with peaceful views out over Orton Estate through the large, gently arched
windows. Up to 15 people can be accommodated together in the spacious
dining room.
Bruntlands Farmhouse
Sleeps: 7
Bedrooms: 4
Bruntlands Farmhouse can sleep up to seven people in 3 twin bedrooms and
one single bedroom. As it is just across the courtyard from the Bruntlands
it can share the same facilities. It used to be the Farmhouse and retains
much of its character. The south facing conservatory makes a wonderful
place to sit and enjoy the views over the estate.
Lower Bruntlands
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Lower Bruntlands is a cosy cottage situated in the grounds of Orton Estate
in the Spey Valley. The comfortable accommodation with traditional small
farmhouse kitchen and wood burning stove is in keeping with the style
of the property. Pets are also welcome.
St Mary's
Sleeps: 8/10
Bedrooms: 5
St Mary's has recently been refurbished, and can sleep up to 10 guests
in five twin or double bedrooms, all of which are en-suite. Centrally
heated, it has a lovely Country House atmosphere, with an open log fire
in the sitting room and a dining room which allows up to 16 people to
sit together in comfort.
East St Mary's
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
East St Mary's has been recently renovated, accommodating up to 8 people
in 4 twin en-suite bedrooms. Centrally Heated throughout, it is in a secluded
location on the edge of the estate, about half a mile from the River Spey.
Garbity Farmhouse
Sleeps: 12+2
Bedrooms: 6+2
Garbity Farmhouse dates back to 1850 and retains many original features.
It is an impressive building screened from the road by mature trees and
shrubs. Recreation activities in the immediate area are plentiful being
surrounded by a countryside mix of wooded hills, clearly marked country
trails, small villages and coastal walks. The River Spey is within easy
reach making this a paradise for keen fishermen.
Garbity Cottage
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
This is a compact cottage which will sleep up to four persons. The cottage
is on two levels with the kitchen, dining room, twin bedroom and bathroom
on the upper level and a lounge, double bedroom, wc and utility room on
the ground level.
The cottage is situated in the heart of Speyside in a rural location on
the perimeter of a working farm and is reached by a single track farm
road.
The Mains of Orton
Sleeps: 13
Bedrooms: 7
The Mains of Orton is the lovely former family home of the proprietor
and was built as a farmhouse in 1854 on an estate nine miles east of Elgin
on the Moray Coast.
It is well off the beaten track providing safety for children at play.
It is tastefully furnished and decorated retaining much of the original
character. Each room has its own individual character and appeal providing
a high degree of comfort for a party of up to thirteen.
Darnet Hills Annexe
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Darnethills Annexe is an adjoining dwelling at the rear of Darnethills
lodge. It has a spacious living room with open log fire and 2 bedrooms
(1 with bunk beds). Each bedroom has its own bathroom. Can be let along
with Darnethills.
Location:
The Estate lies in Scotland's Grampian Region, in the County of Moray.
It is beside the River Spey, at the point where it passes From the mountains
to the coastal plain, before joining the Moray Firth. Set away from urban
development, it offers the peace and tranquility.
We are within easy reach of the seaside, Grampian Mountains as well as the beautiful unspoilt countryside between them. Apart from exploring the hills and mountains by car or on foot, nearby places of interest include some of Scotland's famous castles and some of its best known malt whisky distilleries.
History:
On Christmas Day 1157, King Malcolm IV granted the lands of Innes and
Nether Urquhart to Berowald the Fleming. Berowald's descendants became
the clan Innes and owned Orton from that day until William Duff, later
first Earl of Fife, bought the estate. Orton Estate has remained in his
family ever since. Orton is not a town, or even a village, but a community
which includes Orton Estate.
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