The Loft Pods & Pitches Frequently Asked Questions
Our site has several different accommodation types:
- x4 Running Water Wigwam Pods (with hot tub option add on).
- x1 Wigwam Lodge Pod (accessible) these extra large cabins are fully wheelchair accessible (with hot tub option add on/not accessible).
- x1 Wigwam Lodge Pod (accessible) these extra large cabins are fully wheelchair accessible
- x9 Wigwam Original Family Pods
- x3 Wigwam Original Couple Pods..
- x2 Sheiling Cabins (with hot tub option add on) (sleeps maximum 4).
- x1 large Sheiling Cabin (with hot tub option add on) (sleeps maximum 5).
- x12 Camping pitches on our “Wilderness Campsite” suitable for tents and camper-vans (pitches with electric hook-up are available).
- Electric motorhome pitches.
Some of our cabins have hot tubs and these can be added to your booking. There is an additional charge for hot tub use.
The site is open 11 months of the year. We are closed in January.
Dogs are welcome in our PET FRIENDLY pods and on the campsite.
There is an additional charge.
Dogs must be added to your booking at the time of booking.
Please note not all accommodation is suitable for pets.
As a working farm dogs must be kept under control/on leads due to livestock on site.
We also request guests understand that other guests can be afraid of free roaming dogs, please be considerate and keep your dog under control and tidy up any mess.
Our site is a great place for children, with plenty of space for playing and exploring. With walking trails, play areas and a games room. We also have goat feeding sessions most days and adults and children are welcome to join us at feeding time and meet our friendly goats.
As a working farm please be aware children must be supervised at all times. We are not a fenced site. Please be aware of the natural environment (stinging nettles, spiky plants, insects, streams, farm paths and incline so please supervise children).
Please be aware of farm vehicles and other guests vehicles on site.
Children must not play in farm sheds or on any farm machinery.
We love groups at The Loft and we welcome all types of groups, parties and celebrations.
Please note that for all group bookings must be discussed with the site before booking. Please email or call to discuss group booking requirements.
Bookings of more than 6 guests are considered to be group bookings and must not be booked online.
Yes, we allow campfires.
If you want to have a fire onsite you must book a firepit from us, please add this as a chargeable extra to your booking. We can also supply firewood and fire lighting kits at a charge or you can choose to bring your own, please note only recognised fire wood can be burnt onsite (no pallets/found/reclaimed wood).
Be aware of fire dangers and always follow safety instructions and onsite rules with regard to fires.
Included in each of our en-suite cabins you will find:
- Bedding for x1 double bed. Additional bedding must be booked as an extra or bring your own
- Toilet and shower
- Mini kitchenette
- Crockery, cutlery and pans
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Fridge
- Electric sockets
- Heater
- Lights
- Memory foam mattress’
Included in each of our Wigwam Original Family Pod you will find:
- Memory foam mattresses
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Fridge
- Electric sockets
- Heater
- Lights
Included in each of our Wigwam Original Couple Pod you will find:
- Double bed with bedding and towels.
- Memory foam mattresses
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Fridge
- Electric sockets
- Heater
- Lights
No, there is a meter in each Wigwam, which accepts £1/£2 coins. Please remember to bring coins with you.
For Sheiling Cabins and en-suite Wigwam Pods there are mini kitchenette within the cabin with 2 ring hob, microwave, kettle and toaster.
For Wigwam Original guests we have our 'Bothy” which is our communal kitchen with a cooker, fridge, microwave and toaster. New for 2024 the Bothy kitchen also has a range of pots, pans, crockery, cutlery and kitchen utensils.
For our Campsite we have the "Nissen Shed". Facilities include kitchen with sink, freezer, microwave, kettle and cooker. Toilets, showers, wet room and baby change area are also located here.
There are additional washing up area on the campsite with hot and cold running water.
All water in facilities is suitable for drinking.
- Please remember to bring bedding if bedding if this is not included in the cabin you have booked. Wigwam Original Family Pods do not include bedding, unless added as an extra. En-suite Wigwams, Sheiling Cabins and Wigwam Original Couple Pods have x1 bedding included. Additional bedding can be added as an extra.
- £1 and £2 coins for the electricity meters in cabins.
- A torch as our site is dark at night (beautiful skies).
- Appropriate clothing and footwear so you can enjoy all weather!
- A sense of adventure and a willingness to unplug from technology and reconnect with nature and each other!
- A pack of cards.
- Games and outside toys.
- Free standing BBQ (PLEASE no disposable BBQ)
- Deck chairs/Camping chairs.
- Picnic blanket.
- Towels (remember to bring extra towels so you can enjoy beach days).
- First Aid kit (including plasters and insect sting cream).
- Sun-cream- yes the sun shines in Scotland and can burn without you even realising it on a fun beach day (Moray is one of the places in the UK with the most sunny days and the summer days are long here).
At The Loft, there are many extras you can order including:
- Hot tub charge which includes wood (£50per day).
- Firepit (£10 per stay).
- Bag of firewood (£15 per bag)
- Campfire bundle £25 (includes a firepit for the duration of your stay, firewood x1 bag and firelighters)
- Single bedding pack with towel (£12.00) with your beds made ready for arrival
- Double bedding pack with towels (£20) with your beds made ready for arrival
- Towel (£6)
- Blankets (£6)
- Lantern and candle (£6)
- Dog (varied charges depending on accommodation)
Our ensuite Wigwam pods have allocated parking located next to the ensuite cabin area.
Our Wigwam Original Pods have parking located close to the cabins in our main car parking area next to out playframe. It is a very short walk to your cabin. This keeps the site peaceful and safe for everyone.
We operate a pedestrian only policy onsite so the grassy areas next to our cabins are car free, quiet and a safe place for children to play and adults to relax.
For our “Wilderness Campsite” there is parking next to the tent pitches.
All accommodation has one parking place included in the price. Additional cars must be booked in advance at an additional charge and will be parked in the overflow car park.
Check in for cabins is from 4pm. We will give access sooner if your accommodation is ready.
Check in for camping is 1pm.
We request all guests have arrived before 10pm to minimise disruption of other guests on site at night.
Your welcome pack and key will be available for you to collect at the check-in box as noted in your pre-arrival email.
Check-Out is at 10am.
We have a reception however this is not operated at all times. A phone number is available to contact onsite staff.
We do not have a shop but our nearest village, Kinloss has a SPAR shop (2 miles away) and the local towns of Forres (4 miles) and Elgin (8 miles) have a variety of large supermarkets including Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, Co-op, Asda.
We have 9 showers and 13 toilets (plus toilets and showers inside the Sheiling Cabins and en-suite Wigwam Cabins) plus additional facilities available at peak times.
Yes we have one family/accessible shower/toilet available at the "Nissen Shed" facility and another family shower/toilet at "The Bothy".
We do not have large sinks for baby washing so we do recommend bringing a baby bathtub if this is required.
Yes, if your baby needs a cot please ensure you bring a travel cot.
Please be aware that this will restrict the floor space within your accommodation.
Kinloss (2miles) has take-aways and a pub.
Findhorn (4 miles) has 3 pubs which serve great pub food next to the beach and a great coffee shops in the village and at the Findhorn Foundation.
Forres (4 miles) has lots of pubs and restaurants and local take-aways.
The nearest large supermarket is 4 miles away from the site in Forres and larger supermarkets in Elgin which is 8 miles away but there is a small SPAR just 2 miles away at Kinloss for essentials.
The nearest airports are Inverness (24 miles) and Aberdeen (58 miles).
The nearest public transport is 1/2 mile away at a rural bus stop. Forres (4 miles away) has a train station.
We do not have guest wifi but there is good mobile network coverage for mobile data use via 4G.
As an idea we suggest downloading films/music before arrival as non-mobile network provision is somewhat slow in our location.