Scotland Castle Retreat Details
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Accommodations
The Laird’s Wing at Brodie Castle is equipped with 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and one half bath, a sitting room, drinks room, kitchen, and dining room. It also has a courtyard, and two ghosts. Access to the bedrooms are through a large stone staircase. The kitchen and dining room is on the ground floor and has a coffee maker, a French Press, a microwave, a large refrigerator, freezer, stove and oven. It also has its own silverware and cutlery.
The Laird’s wing is self catering and there is a washer and dryer on site. You will, however, need to bring your own soap and shampoo and loofah. Towels are available for you to use for the week.
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The Grounds
The large estate surrounding Brodie Castle is home to a rich variety of habitats, from formal gardens to ponds and natural woodland. Several trails and a couple of nature hides offer great opportunities to spot some wildlife during your visit.
The Playful Garden at Brodie Castle is full of excitement, located near the castle, It explores the Brodie family history in a novel and fun-filled way including interactive sculpture.
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The Castle
Acres of gentle Moray countryside surround the rose-coloured Brodie Castle, ancestral home of the Brodie clan for over 400 years, although their family seat has been here since the 12th century.
Take a guided tour to see how changing times have altered the castle’s shape and purpose. The impenetrable 16th-century guard chamber is flanked on one side by a cosy 17th-century wing and on the other by a sprawling Victorian extension.
The castle houses a magnificent collection of furniture, ceramics and artwork, including works by 17th-century Dutch masters and 20th-century Scottish Colourists. It also boasts an impressive library containing over 6,000 volumes.
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Local Attractions & Excursions
There is so much to see near Brodie Castle. Just a short walk from the castle is Brodie Country Fare, a shopping area full of specialty clothing, food, wines, and so much more. Old Mill Inn and Pub is also a great place to have a truly exceptional dinner. A few miles down the road is Benromach Distillery, and just a few more miles on down …you run into Findhorn Beach, Culbin Forest, nearby Forres, and the town of Nairn. Logie Steading is a wonderful place to visit with small shops, local art, wines, whisky and beautiful rivers and hiking trails. On various days, you may participate on our day excursions to places like Bow Fiddle Rock, the fishing village of Cullen, Elgin Cathedral, and Findlater Castlle. Other possible excursions may include hikes up Ben Rinnes, canyoning, horseback riding, and seeing the ruins of Clava Cairns. You are welcome to venture with us, or on your own.
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Transportation, Parking and Insurance
There is limited parking available for four vehicles near the castle. Let us know if you intend on having a car. We will have a van, possibly two, depending upon the amount of people registered. The cost of the retreat includes any day trips in the van to various local locations. There is a bus that stops throughout the day and in the evenings to and from the castle to nearby towns, airport, and the train station. Taxi’s are also available.
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Dining and Meals
Meals are not included. However, we will stop as a group at the local Tesco where you may pick up any snacks or food you would like to have for the week (can stop mid-week too). We have a great kitchen where we may all pitch in to cook meals or to make coffee and eat a quick breakfast or lunch. You may also use the kitchen at your leisure. Brodie Country Fare is amazing. It is within walking distance and has a food hall where you can order food and pick out all sorts of desserts. You can pick up fresh frozen meals there to heat up as well for lunch or dinner. Lots of fresh fruit, breads, and snacks available there too. Brodie Castle also has a cafe. We plan on going out most nights to pubs and local restaurants for dinner (Not Mandatory). Old Mill Inn and Pub is within walking distance, too. We will have complimentary coffee and creamer, muffins, etc. but can cook whatever we want as a group or you may cook something on your own if you would like. Again all outings to restaurants and pubs are optional.
Total 850.00 Cost INCLUDES:
Accommodations
Use of kitchen and access to grounds at any time.
Towels
Use of washer and dryer
Group trips in the van to and from excursions, restaurants, and pubs.
Some breakfast items like coffee, creamer, and muffins
Tour of Brodie Castle
Cost Does NOT INCLUDE:
Tours and canyoning costs
Meals and beverages
Transportation from and to the airport
Individual use of the van
Toiletries
Airfare
PLEASE NOTE: There are only 5 parking spaces at the Laird’s Wing. Two of these have been taken. If you would like to have a car parked at the Laird’s Wing, please contact us so that we may update parking availability.
Also note that the Laird’s Wing of the historical 800 year old Brodie Castle and does not have elevators. All bedrooms are located on the 2nd or 3rd floors. Bathrooms are shared, are located on your hallway, and have a tub with a hand held shower head. There is one standing shower on the 2nd Floor. Again, you are in a very historical castle, so bathrooms are not in the rooms.
SMOKERS: PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO SMOKING OR VAPING ON THIS RETREAT…
Cancellations:
If the retreat is canceled because of a low number of participants, or because of Omicron/Covid, or other unforeseen circumstance restricting our travel into Scotland, then a full refund will be administered.
Brodie Studio reserves the right to cancel any reservation due to lack of full payment by the March. 16th, 2023 due date.
Please also note: Our participant safety and comfort is a priority!!
Brodie Studio has the right to cancel any reservation/or remove a participant from the retreat if a participant shows behavior that could become a distress or endanger the safety of others.
PLEASE READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THOROUGHLY, AS IT INCLUDES CANCELLATION & OTHER IMPORTANT POLICIES
Please also note that we will be going to Tesco as a group to get breakfast, lunch, or dinner items, and can make food runs when needed. Easy trip on your own to Brodie Country Fare which is walking distance from the castle. Short bus ride to local town of Forres, Elgin and Inverness. The bus stops at the end of the castle drive as well..Train is also available to hop on in Forres and Elgin which goes to most towns and cities..See Transportation and Parking above.