Riverview Country Park - The Kestrel

Forres puts you within striking distance of several things worth doing. Speyside's whisky distilleries—Benromach, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet among them—are a day trip away. The town itself has golf courses, including Moray Golf Club, set against coastal backdrops. Brodie Castle and Sueno's Stone, a Pictish monument over a thousand years old, are nearby for a sense of the region's deeper history.

The Kestrel is a detached lodge sleeping four: a double bedroom, a twin room, and a bathroom with shower, all on the ground floor. The open-plan living and kitchen area give a sense of space, with room to cook and eat without feeling cramped. Electricity, bed linen and towels are included; heating is electric. There is parking for one car on site. Smoking is not permitted.

The riverside setting itself has its own appeal. The Findhorn runs past, and there is countryside around, which means mornings are quiet and the light changes through the day. It is a base rather than a destination in itself, but a useful one if you want to explore Moray without being anchored to a town.