Sealladh Mara Holiday Home, Portessie

11/09/2024

At Sealladh Mara, we're dedicated to enhancing our guests' experiences. We've recently upgraded to a new mattress on our European double bed to ensure a restful night's sleep. Do note though, the new mattress is slightly deeper than the previous one, so mind your head on our sloped ceilings! 😉

11/09/2024

Premier Portessie is now open, giving our guests a convenience store just a couple of minutes walk from the cottage!

We have availability this October and throughout the winter, as well as into 2025. We look forward to hosting you soon!

Your local store

03/08/2024

Did you know that Speyside is home to the largest concentration of Scotch malt whisky distilleries in the world? Of course many of our visitors like to take advantage of the cottage's proximity to them, not just for the samples, but also the stunning walks and scenery on offer too.

For more info, https://maltwhiskytrail.com/ highlights all things Speyside whisky.

Availability throughout Oct-Dec 2024. We are also taking bookings for 2025. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

The Malt Whisky Trail is a uniquely immersive whisky experience — but the journey you’ll take along The Trail is about so much more.

25/06/2024

Whilst Sealladh Mara enjoys a fabulous position directly on Moray's spectacular coastline, it inevitably receives a buffeting from the North Sea and Scotland's strong weathers!

Thankfully the cottage itself offers great protection, ensuring that the fully enclosed garden is a sun trap year round, when we have the good fortune to enjoy some sunshine of course!

We still have the last weekend of Aug available (30th-1st Sep), as well as dates throughout Oct-Dec. We are also taking bookings into 2025, and hope to welcome you soon.

06/06/2024

Due to unfortunate circumstances, we have 3-10 Aug now available.
Our current guests are having fabulous weather and enjoying both the cottage and the Moray sights, including a wildlife spotting boat trip, where they got to see dolphins and seals up close (but not too close).

We hear great things about North 58 Sea Adventures - Findhorn

These dates won't be around for long, so get in touch asap to book!
We look forward to welcoming you.

04/06/2024

Tracy goes outside is a great blog to follow if you're looking for tried and tested things to do, places to go and delicious eateries in Moray and beyond. This particular post has some fantastic pictures of our wee neck of the woods in Portessie too.

If you're tempted to check the area out for yourself, we'd be glad to welcome you!

25-27 July and 30 Aug-1 Sep last summer dates available. Fully booked until 1 October otherwise, and filling up fast.

We look forward to hearing from you soon :)

19/05/2024

We can't talk about Moray highlights without mentioning the numerous golf courses in the area. We regularly have guests staying to access the greens nearby. Have a peek here to find out more: https://www.facebook.com/morayspeysidegolf

Further your chances of playing in the sunshine by booking our last few summer dates:

Mon 11-Fri 14 June
Tues 25-Thurs 27 June
Fri 30 Aug-Sun 1 Sep

September is fully booked, but we do have lots of Autumn availability from October onwards.

We look forward to welcoming you to Sealladh Mara soon!

With 16 courses, from parkland courses to coastal links, Moray Speyside is the ideal destination for a golf-lovers break.

Moray Speyside Golf are the destination marketing group for Moray Speyside's golf industry.

06/05/2024

Here at Sealladh Mara we believe there's no end of things to do in the area. One of our favourites are the Moray Monster Trails - designated mountain bike tracks just a few minutes along the road in Fochabers. https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/moray-monster-trails

We even have regularly serviced bikes for guest use, as well as lots of secure storage if you want to bring your own.

Last available dates until July: 14-16 May. Feel free to book directly with us to avoid platform fees.

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Forestry and Land Scotland is the Scottish Government agency responsible for managing Scotland's national forests and land.

09/04/2024

Whilst there are still some finishing touches to be had, we're so happy with our shiny new shower makeover and colour update in the bathroom.

Come and see for yourself! We have just a few spring/summer dates remaining.

Min two night stay:
Apr 15-20
May 1-4
May 14-18
May 27-31
July 11-14
July 25-27
Aug 30-1 Sep

We hope to welcome you soon :)

25/03/2024

Here at Sealladh Mara we're always looking at ways to improve our guest experience. Whilst the cottage and surroundings lend themselves to enjoying a slower pace of life during your stay, we also appreciate the value of good internet speeds. We've therefore doubled our package and you can now enjoy an average download speed of 145Mbps, perfect for families with multiple devices and remote workers too.

June is now fully booked; last few remaining dates in Apr/May/Jul/Aug. Get in touch to secure your dates now.

We hope to welcome you soon ☺️

16/03/2024

The novelty of dolphin spotting never wears off, and we were lucky to get a sighting so close to shore this week; this video was taken from the bedroom window, and of course it doesn't do justice to the experience at all!

We are now all but fully booked for July and August - just the below dates available:

11-14 July; 25-27 July.
10-12 Aug; 30 Aug-1 Sep.

A few remaining dates for Apr/May/June.

We look forward to welcoming you to our little patch of Moray soon!

11/03/2024

We've arrived at the cottage for some spring cleaning, and as ever the garden has gifted us with unexpected treats! Look out for what's new at the cottage over the next few weeks.

In the meantime we have a few select dates available from April onward. Whilst we've definitely noticed more last minute bookings recently, it's always advisable to get those dates in the diary in advance to avoid disappointment.

We hope to welcome you to Sealladh Mara soon!

04/02/2024

Looking for a last minute Valentine's break? Just half an hour away Macduff Marine Aquarium are offering a night like no other!

We have availability from 13-16 Feb (min. 2 night stay), as well as some even more last min. availability this week, until Fri 9 Feb.

Get in touch to book; we hope to welcome you soon!

Try something different this Valentine's Day!

Come enjoy an adults only evening at aquarium, bring your own picnic an set up in front of the Kelp Reef display to fall in love with the fishes!

There will be special Behind the Scenes tours, fish feeding and a themed talk in addition to special mood lighting around the building.

Booking is essential, for more info and to book see: https://www.macduff-aquarium.org.uk/events/2024/valentines-at-the-aquarium-14th-feb-6-8pm

25/01/2024

We've had a spate of summer bookings this January, as people look forward to something a tad warmer and less blustery than the cold snap we've been having recently! Why not get your holiday booked for those dog days, and enjoy unspoiled beaches like the one pictured?

If winter welly walks are more your thing, we've got some last minute midweek availability from 31 Jan, as well as select dates into February and March.

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

10/12/2023

Last dates of 2023 available!!

13-17 Dec (min. two night stay).

If you haven't got Xmas shopping under wraps yet, maybe take a look at the nearby armknitting workshops by , or the trinkets and treasures available at , complete with afternoon tea (booking required).

We look forward to welcoming you!

10/11/2023

The Northern Lights are a popular topic on this page, and the chance to see them draws many visitors to Moray and Sealladh Mara. Guests this week were lucky enough to witness an amazing display, and the photo below was taken by previous guests in Feb this year whilst staying at the cottage.

Take advantage of our reduced weekday rates this winter and check the aurora borealis off your bucket list; we would love to host you!

13/10/2023

A trip with ACE Adventures & Hideaways - Play, Stay, & Learn down the River Findhorn has been on our family's bucket list for a while! If it's on yours too, why not book a stay with Sealladh Mara this winter and add it to your itinerary?

Last remaining dates this month: 22-25 October.
Availability in November and December.

25/09/2023

Whilst September has been unseasonably warm in Moray this year, winter is undeniably on its way. Where better to enjoy it than at Sealladh Mara and the NE coast of Scotland? For those days when you don't feel like going anywhere we offer a deep cast iron bath to sink into, more games and books than you could play or read in a lifetime, and of course our log burner to cosy up in front of, to name but a few highlights. Of course, for those who can't sit still, brisk beach and country walks can be found from our doorstep!

A handful of dates left in October (min. 2 night stay):
4-7 Oct;
17-20 Oct;
22-25 Oct;
27 Oct-4 Nov

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

01/09/2023

Moray is home to an abundance of wildlife, lots of which can be spotted without ever leaving the cottage! Our upstairs gallery with sea views is the perfect place to watch the world go by, with the chance of spying dolphins, porpoises, whales, seals, and ample bird life. We even provide binoculars to ensure you don't miss a thing!

If you'd like to learn more about Moray's marine life, we recommend a trip to the WDC Scottish Dolphin Centre, just a few minutes drive away. It houses a cafe, shop, a wealth of information and the opportunity for more creature spotting. Check their FB page for up to date opening times and details of events etc.

Dates throughout October, November and December available at Sealladh Mara. Get in touch to book now :)

21/08/2023

Whether it's a cracking sunset or the aurora borealis, Moray really does have the best views of the sky, and to prove it we were treated to these stunning asperitis clouds last week! The pictures were actually taken from a friend's window, but Sealladh Mara is well placed to view these amazing natural phenomenon.

28-30 September available, as well as a selection of winter dates. 2024 dates already being booked too, so get in touch now to ensure availability!

06/07/2023

As a small business ourselves, supporting other wee local enterprises is important to us here at Sealladh Mara. That's why we're proud to supply coffee from Speyside Coffee Roasting Co. and tea from Highland Tea Box. To sample these and experience more of our hospitality, why not get in touch and find out about available dates?

25/06/2023

As remote hosts, we don't get to visit Sealladh Mara as much as we'd like, so are super grateful to spend the next couple of weeks attending to some essential maintenance, and, as the perfect place for a rest, hopefully a little R&R too!

We have just one two-night summer break left, available to book now: 20-22 Aug, if you too could do with slowing things down a little.

Less than a handful of dates left in September:
Two nights Thurs 7- Sat 9 Sep;
Three nights Fri 22- Mon 25 Sep;
Two nights Thurs 28- Sat 30 Sep.

For more information or to book, get in touch via the FB page or at our Airbnb page.

As ever, we hope to welcome you soon!

31/05/2023

The views from Sealladh Mara are really something special, and no two moments are the same. Come stay and search for that elusive pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! 🌈

Enjoy our last summer 2023 availability:

11-14 June
7-10 August
20-22 August
28 August onwards

We look forward to welcoming you soon as always ☀️

19/05/2023

There are so many things to see in do Moray and Logie Steading, less than an hour's drive from Sealladh Mara, is one of our favourites! It's great for both good weather days and those odd dreich ones too! From a cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating, to a bookshop, art gallery, artisan makers and a farm shop, there's something for everyone. There is also a children's playground and wonderful walks along the River Findhorn, enabling visitors to really make a day of it.

Why not book a stay this summer and discover all that the area has to offer?

We have the following dates available:
22-24 May
30 May-2 June
14-17 June

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

What's at Logie Steading: Visitor Centre with artisan makers & shops, acclaimed cafe, Logie House Garden, playpark & River Findhorn walks. A great day out.

12/05/2023

🌼Throwback to last summer's beautiful garden bounty, as Moray is set for a glorious weekend. Why not enjoy a stunning Scottish summer with a last minute midweek break to Portessie?🌼

Last few dates available:
🌼 Mon 22-Wed 24 May
🌼 Tues 30 May-Fri 2 June
🌼 Sun 11-Sat 17 June (min. 2 night stay)

The rest of June and July are fully booked, but there are a couple of rare August dates available too. Contact us for direct bookings, or visit our Airbnb page: https://airbnb.com/h/sealladh-mara-cottage-portessie-moray

07/05/2023

🤫 It's been a bit quiet on Sealladh Mara's social media, but it's been far from at the cottage. We've been lucky to host many a fabulous guest over these last few months, who've left us some wonderful reviews. 🙌

☀️July 2023 is fully booked, but we do have a handful of dates left in May, June and August. We'd love to welcome you, and can offer a 10% discount for returning guests who book directly with us. 🤩

01/05/2022

After Storm Arwen decided it didn't like our old trampoline, we decided that an in-ground one was less likely to blow away! How many holiday cottages can boast such a fine view from their trampolines we wonder?!

Come and be one of the first to give it a try. 23-27 May now available due to a cancellation, the last dates available at the cottage this summer.

05/04/2022

We are 'Superhosts'!!!

Whilst it may have been quiet on our page, it's been anything but at the cottage. Since we officially opened our diary late last year we've hosted couples, families, visitors from abroad, four legged friends, girlie gatherings, remote workers and more. These guests have visited for celebrations, catching up with family and friends, business, a little r&r, and even local sporting events.

Here at Sealladh Mara we are so very grateful to everyone who has chosen to stay with us, and are over the moon at the comments and feedback we've received. We are thrilled to announce that thanks to our wonderful guests we are now Airbnb 'Superhosts'!

This status couldn't of course happen without thanks to our hard-working housekeepers, gardeners, carpenters, bike maintenance folk, plumbers, chimney sweep, tablet makers, food delivery peeps, and all of the other unsung heroes that help a business like ours to thrive.

To celebrate our good news we're offering 20% off stays from September-December 2022, where initial enquiries come through our FB page. Please share far and wide, and we look forward to welcoming you to the Moray coast soon!

13/02/2022

18/11/2021

Cosy up in front of the fire this winter: introducing Sealladh Mara's brand new log burner 🥰🔥

The diary is filling up for 2022, with Easter, most of the summer holidays, and Christmas already booked. We do have a few nights still available in 2021, so get in touch with us directly for the best rates, or visit us at https://airbnb.com/h/sealladh-mara-cottage-portessie-moray and enjoy all our cottage and Moray has to offer.