Title: 8 Varis Apartments Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=17419809&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # 8 Varis Apartments Family-friendly apartment in Forres with free parking ## Photo gallery for 8 Varis Apartments ![Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - 8 Varis Apartments (Forres)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17420000/17419900/17419809/12eca858.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - 8 Varis Apartments (Forres)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17420000/17419900/17419809/11db2c23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge - 8 Varis Apartments (Forres)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17420000/17419900/17419809/3ad53abb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - 8 Varis Apartments (Forres)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17420000/17419900/17419809/807febec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![LCD TV, video game console, DVD player - 8 Varis Apartments (Forres)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17420000/17419900/17419809/f006f803.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At 8 Varis Apartments, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroomSleeps 2431 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 8 Varis Apartments Family-friendly apartment in Forres with free parking A coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free apartment building. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. The apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests will appreciate conveniences, such as a washer/dryer and a dining area, while an LCD TV with digital channels and a DVD player provide a bit of entertainment. Housekeeping is not available. Air-conditioned accommodation at this apartment offers washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. A pillow menu is available. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with satellite channels and video game consoles. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free offsite parking - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Family friendly - Children stay free (see details) - Highchair ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - A coffee shop/cafe ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Pillow menu ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - LCD TV with digital channels - Video game console ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Terrace ### Laundry - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Fee: GBP 15 per pet per stay - Service animals exempt from fees ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Luggage storage - No housekeeping service ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals - Cycling nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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check-in end time: 9:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair This property accepts credit cards Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties ### Property is also known as 8 Varis Apartments Apartment Forres 8 Varis Apartments Apartment 8 Varis Apartments Forres 8 Varis Apartments Forres 8 Varis Apartments Apartment 8 Varis Apartments Apartment Forres ## About the area Located in Forres, this apartment is near the beach. Forres Tolbooth and Universal Hall Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Nelson's Tower and Suenos Stone. Travelling with kids? Consider Iolaire and Relax. Explore all the area has to offer with cycling and hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Forres travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Forres.dx7317) [View more Apartments in Forres](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Forres-Apartments.d7317-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C57.61091%2C-3.61091&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5rC8jO2Zl96CaG1xfeHrp9Y7yEQ=) 8 Varis Wynd, High Street, Forres, Scotland, IV36 1GH ### What's nearby - Grant Park 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Moray Coast Trail 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Forres Tolbooth 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Dava Way 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Ben Romach Distillery 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles ### Getting around - Forres Station 14 min walk - Inverness (INV) 26 min drive ### Restaurants - Costa Coffee 13 min walk - Mosset Tavern 6 min walk - The Captains Table 9 min drive - Brodie Countryfare 6 min drive - Victoria Hotel Forres 8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 8 Varis Apartments pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at 8 Varis Apartments? ### What time is check-in at 8 Varis Apartments? ### What time is check-out at 8 Varis Apartments? ### Where is 8 Varis Apartments located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 8 Varis Apartments Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 9.4 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### james 24 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Spacious, anything you needed, quite, central location to our daily commute. ##### james Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dario 5 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication The apartment was suitable for our three nights. We finally ate a home cooked meal and relaxed for a change. The area around the apartment doesn’t look inviting with commercial sheds and what appeared to be an abandoned camper van but once inside it feels very homely. The bathroom could do with repairs as the floor tiles are loose. Most likely from water leaking from the bath tub. Overall, we were happy with our stay. ##### Dario Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Derek 18 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Communication Good location once we found our way around Spacious and clean ##### Derek Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### STEWART 3 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Everything you need for an enjoyable visit. ##### STEWART Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### dalynn 4 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### Great Great little place in a small town. ##### dalynn Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenn 4 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Property was as advertised ##### Glenn Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan 25 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This property was fantastic. The communication from the company leasing it was superb. They messaged clear instructions for code access and parking. We loved our brief stay in Forres ##### Susan Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ewen 27 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The flat was close to everything in the town. The park was just two mins walk away and the high street is literally on its doorstep. The flat was very clean and had plenty of light. ##### Ewen Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### markus 24 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis stimmt. ##### markus Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martyn 28 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Another 5 stars! An amazing trip where nothing was too much bother for an outstanding host. He has become a family friend. ##### Martyn Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith 12 Oct 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Homely comfort I was not sure what to expect, but was very pleasantly surprised.the apartment was very well equipped very clean and tidy. But cosy with everything I needed. I would recommend these apartments to anyone. ##### Keith Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline, Romsey 17 Jul 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A Little Gem Modern small flat right in the centre of Forres near shops, restaurants and public transport. Free parking. Well equipped with modern facilities. Great location for visiting Inverness to Aberdeen. The owner is on hand for help and really friendly. Will definitely recommend. ##### Caroline Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chrissie, Woodbridge 12 Jun 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort We were visiting family and this was an excellent base for us in the centre of town. The apartment was very comfortable and allowed us the freedom to plan our time in Forres. We were met by the owner Carlo despite arriving late and he ensured we were happy with the rental before leaving. Thank you Carlo. We will probably use the apartment again. ##### Chrissie Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 19 Mar 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Forres weekend Carlo was an excellent host and was there to meet us when we arrived. The apartment was good and very close to everything, although nothing is far away in Forres. The area is spectacular, and it is easy to explore the local region. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina 15 Jun 2024 ##### Tina Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Philip 13 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication ##### Philip Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### noreen 15 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### noreen Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [UHI Inverness – Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Inverness-Hotels-Cityheart-Inverness-Campus-Accommodation.h18692953.Hotel-Information) > > [Crieff Hydro](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Crieff-Hotels-Crieff-Hydro.h574583.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Hotel Inverness](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Inverness-Hotels-Jurys-Inn-Inverness.h20408.Hotel-Information) > > [The Park Hotel Peebles](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Peebles-Hotels-The-Park-Hotel-Peebles.h13177753.Hotel-Information) > > [Raven’s Cliff, Motherwell by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Motherwell-Hotels-Ravens-Cliff.h23151361.Hotel-Information) > > [Highgrove House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kilmarnock-Hotels-Highgrove-House-Hotel.h29841477.Hotel-Information) > > [The Fox And Willow](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ayr-Hotels-The-Fox-And-Willow.h4563123.Hotel-Information) > > [Red Squirrel, Stevenston by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stevenston-Hotels-Red-Squirrel.h31884764.Hotel-Information) > > [Bentley Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Motherwell-Hotels-Bentley-Hotel.h32118669.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Lights](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Irvine-Hotels-Harbour-Lights.h48443876.Hotel-Information) > > [Myrtle Bank Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gairloch-Hotels-Myrtle-Bank-Hotel.h20233396.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel, Perth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Perth-Hotels-The-Station-Hotel.h4564713.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Bank Chalets](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aviemore-Hotels-Pine-Bank-Chalets.h29344496.Hotel-Information) > > [Macdonald Strathspey Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aviemore-Hotels-Macdonald-Strathspey-Hotel.h2429678.Hotel-Information) > > [The Esplanade Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunoon-Hotels-OYO-The-Esplanade-Hotel.h6467698.Hotel-Information) > > [Hot tub lodge with stunning view](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taynuilt-Hotels-Hot-Tub-Lodge-With-Stunning-Lodge.h59769535.Hotel-Information) > > [Strathburn Hotel Inverurie by Compass Hospitality](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Inverurie-Hotels-Strathburn-Hotel-Inverurie-By-Compass-Hospitality.h12578746.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham Duchally Country Estate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Auchterarder-Hotels-CLC-Duchally-Country-Estate-Hotel-Resort.h79023.Hotel-Information) > > [Seabraes Apartments and Rooms](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dundee-Hotels-Seabraes.h67115620.Hotel-Information) > > [The Victoria Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kirkcaldy-Hotels-The-Victoria-Hotel.h4482159.Hotel-Information) > > [Buccleuch Arms Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moffat-Hotels-Buccleuch-Arms-Hotel-Restaurant.h5436640.Hotel-Information) > > [Macdonald Aviemore Woodland Lodges](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aviemore-Hotels-Macdonald-Aviemore-Luxury-Woodland-Lodges.h34755276.Hotel-Information) > > [Tigh Mor](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stirling-Hotels-Tigh-Mor.h23064993.Hotel-Information) > > [Rusacks St Andrews](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Andrews-Hotels-Rusacks-St-Andrews.h21486.Hotel-Information) > > [Muthu Oban Regent Hotel - Refurbished](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oban-Hotels-Muthu-Oban-Regent-Hotel-Refurbished.h1419323.Hotel-Information) > > [Lochgreen House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Troon-Hotels-Lochgreen-House-Hotel.h12755818.Hotel-Information) > > [Loch Lomond Waterfront Luxury Lodges](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-Loch-Lomond-Waterfront-Luxury-Lodges.h27365911.Hotel-Information) > > [The Millcroft Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gairloch-Hotels-Millcroft-Hotel.h35254076.Hotel-Information) > > [Metro Inns Falkirk](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Falkirk-Hotels-OYO-Metro-Inns-Falkirk.h22202528.Hotel-Information) ---