Blervie House
Location: Blervie House Estate, Rafford, Forres, Scotland, IV36 2RU, Forres, GB
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Property Type: Country house
About this Property
Scenic Terrace and Garden
Enjoy stunning views from the terrace and garden while staying at Blervie House.
Entertainment and Recreation
Take advantage of the arcade/game room, picnic area, and bike parking during your stay.
Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in a complimentary full breakfast, unwind at the bar/lounge, and relax in individually decorated guestrooms with Select Comfort beds and designer toiletries. Book your stay at Blervie House for a luxurious countryside retreat.
Important Information
- Guests under 12 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- A car is required for transportation to and from this property.
- The property is professionally cleaned.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Instructions: There is no front desk at this property. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Arcade/game room
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Birdwatching nearby
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Picnic area
- Elevator
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Arcade/game room
- Library
- Rafting nearby
- Free breakfast
- Smoke-free property
- Billiards or pool table
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- RV, bus, truck parking
- Free self parking
- Free RV, bus, truck parking
- Free full breakfast
- Rock climbing nearby
- Water dispenser
- Birdwatching nearby
- LED light bulbs
- Fishing nearby
- Horse riding nearby
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Bicycle parking available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Humane animal treatment
- Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
- At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
- All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Water-efficient showers only
Rooms Available
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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite
2 King Beds
323-sq-foot individually decorated room, deck/patio with partial sea views
Layout - 2 bedrooms
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and free bottled water
Sleep - Select Comfort bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, bathrobes, and a shower/tub combination with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Desk, local maps, and guidebooks
Comfort - Fresh towels (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Hand-held showerhead
Eco-friendly - LED light bulbs
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping, bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
- Rainfall showerhead
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- LED light bulbs
- Deck or patio
- Hand-held showerhead
- Visual fire alarm
- Change of towels (on request)
- Bed sheets not available
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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite
1 King Bed
215-sq-foot room with garden views
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and free bottled water
Sleep - Select Comfort bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - 4 bathrooms, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Desk, local maps, and guidebooks
Comfort - Fresh towels (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping
Eco-friendly - LED light bulbs
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping, bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- LED light bulbs
- Change of towels (on request)
- Bed sheets not available
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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom
1 King Bed
237-sq-foot room with partial sea views
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and free bottled water
Sleep - Select Comfort bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower/tub combination with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Desk, local maps, and guidebooks
Comfort - Fresh towels (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping
Eco-friendly - LED light bulbs
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping, bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
- Rainfall showerhead
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Private bathroom (not in room)
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- LED light bulbs
- Change of towels (on request)
- Bed sheets not available
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Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom
1 Twin Bed
151-sq-foot room with partial sea views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and free bottled water
Sleep - Select Comfort bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Local maps and guidebooks
Comfort - Fresh towels (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping
Eco-friendly - LED light bulbs
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping, bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Private bathroom (not in room)
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- LED light bulbs
- Change of towels (on request)
- Bed sheets not available
-
Superior Double Room, Ensuite
1 King Bed
398-sq-foot room with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and free bottled water
Sleep - Select Comfort bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, bathrobes, and a shower/tub combination with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Desk, local maps, and guidebooks
Comfort - Fresh towels (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Hand-held showerhead
Eco-friendly - LED light bulbs
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping, bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
- Rainfall showerhead
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- LED light bulbs
- Hand-held showerhead
- Change of towels (on request)
- Bed sheets not available
Guest Reviews
- Cindy (10/5): - Wonderful hosts - Graham and Sheena are extremely focused on making everyone’s stay memorable. The beds are extremely comfy too! Beautifully kept carriage house in a central spot to visit many gems in the area. Was a very relaxing enjoyable stay!
- David (10/5): Bernie Dtay - Absolutely wonderful stay. Graham and Sheena made us so welcome that I think we may have to go back sometime. From the breakfast to the beautiful huge room we couldn’t fault it. The bathroom was absolutely enormous. Thank you for making our stay so memorable.
- Willem (10/5): - Blervie House is an amazing property. It is not only beautiful but very peaceful. Service is impeccable! Staying there was a highlight of our one-month European tour.
- Chris (6/5): - The owner made a point of telling us that by booking through Expedia we had paid considerably more than fellow guests who had booked directly and that we had been given the worst room. That was certainly true as we had water dripping from the ceiling and faulty lighting. The room was decommissioned after we left. An unpleasant experience.
- Eduardo (2/5): Very disappointed! - We showed up at 10pm and no one was there. Everything was locked up and lights off. We kept ringing the bell, nocking on the door and calling the phone number but no one answered!! After waiting over and hour in the the front door with zero answer we had no choice but to leave and it was not easy finding another hotel at 11pm.
- HANGIL (2/5): - Rooms were great, exceeding expectations considering its location in the countryside and cheap price. However, the owner should not be so aggressive about inconveniences caused by guests. If he thought we were too loud in our rooms, the owner should have simply said so. Barging in to our room without any warning or properly announcing himself(he just opened the door and came in his bathrobes) was unacceptable. Proceeding to then waving/pointing the end of his walking stick at his guests' faces while shouting threats, would not be considered anywhere near tolerable, let alone hospitable. We would have been regretful for any inconveniences we may have caused, if it were not for the owner waving his walking stick at us, causing more Shock than Regret. We are your customers, dear sir, not some kids you let in. Cultural differences may exist, and the 'friendly' atmosphere of this facility may come with its downsides, but the owner should learn his manners before attempting to teach others theirs. He would do well to remember the guests are not 'guests' at his home, but 'paying customers' who are using his facilities at their expense. Other grievances include the fact that the housekeeping is limited to new towels, but I understand that it is in accordance with ESG trends. Nevertheless, we still enjoyed most of our stay at this establishment.
- Janet (10/5): - While a car and GPS/directions are needed to get to Blervie House, once there you are central to a variety of activities. For us that meant distillery tours. We arrived and were greeted and made to feel welcome by Graham. As it turns out we timed our visit between other guests and had the house to ourselves. We found the grounds lovely for walking about. The rooms were elegantly appointed and large. The bathroom was very modern and provided every spa product you could want. Breakfast is made to order and delicious. This is a unique and wonderful treat for any occasion. Put this on your must visit list in Scotland!
- christine (10/5): - Most beautiful friendly place I have ever visited.
- Verna (10/5): - Exquisite.
- Martin (10/5): - Graham and Sheena are delightful hosts and nothing was too much trouble.
- Andrew (10/5): - Wonderful property. The owners are very friendly. Highly recommend
- Paul (8/5): - The property was beautiful and quiet. Limited staff at the site and no direction provided on what's available while there. Residence was however accomodating with having my daughter join us on the trip.
- Dominique (10/5): Superbe endroit - Bel endroit et très grande chambre intime. Lhote Graham très gentil et donne de bonnes suggestions pour les restaurants à essayer durant notre voyage. Le lit est tellement confortable… un nuage! Les déjeuners servis selon nos goûts et très généreux. Merci pour l’expérience. Nous en garderons un beau souvenir!
- Lawrence (10/5): - Huge, wonderfully appointed rooms. Very clean and fresh smelling. Beautiful property!
- Marion (10/5): - This is a beautiful home, lovingly restored and cared for by its owners. The breakfasts are delicious and the staff is exceptional. You are treated like royalty!
- Stuart (10/5): Felt like Lord & Lady of the Manor! - We thoroughly enjoyed a couples reunion in this large fully-restored stately home. We had one of their middle-priced rooms which was huge, bathroom was huge and the bed very comfortable. Fabulous (huge) breakfasts each morning. Large state rooms for sitting and reading. Full size snooker table. Note - Forres is a bit remote! it's small town and rather quiet. We enjoyed local walks and traveled an hour to Loch Ness and 40+ mins each way to Inverness for Distillery Tours, Go-Karting, Sightseeing, etc. (Must take a taxi or minibus if you plan a Distillery tour!) If you are a larger group Graham and Sheena may offer a dinner option. If they do - take it!
- Janice (10/5): Excellent Stay at Blervie House - My husband and I had an excellent stay at Blervie House, we arrived during Storm Arwin and the hosts Graham and Sheila couldn’t have been more helpful. It was a beautiful house in lovely grounds. The cooked breakfast was amazing. My husband and I were the only guests that weekend and Graham and Sheila were so attentive, couldn’t have asked for anything more.
- M (10/5): - very good hotel, service and food excellent
- Verified traveler (8/5): - A DELIGHTFUL AND SUBSTANTIAL BUILDING THAT HAS BEEN LOVINGLY RESTORED BY THE CURRENT OWNERS TO AN EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH STANDARD. THOUGHTFUL DECOR CHOSEN FOR HIGH QUALITY AND ORIGINALITY HAS BROUGHT THE HOME BACK TO ITS FORMAL ELEGANCE.................THE OWNERS ARE VERY MUCH HANDS ON AND DELIGHTFUL TO MEET. WOULD BE HAPPY TO RETURN AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
- John (10/5): Blervie House - top class!! - Superb stay at Blervie House! Graham and Sheena couldn't have provided more for us, and the whole experience was super! Amenities, surroundings and room comfort were all top class in accommodation that was very comfortable and relaxing. All of the services described on Hotels.com were provided with a smile, and our hosts were extremely hospitable! Thoroughly enjoyed our visit here.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Excellent property & location - Amazing peaceful location surrounded by wildlife. Exceptionally clean bedroom & public rooms, beautiful interiors & excellent breakfast. It will be my preferred location to stay when in the area.
- Lucy (2/5): A ruined holiday - Booked 6 nights for our family of 4 at Blervie House, expecting a relaxing stay at a 5 star establishment. For us, that this was a country house stay (“whilst here treat Blervie House as your home”), involving interaction with other guests & no TVs or phones in rooms, were all positive aspects. What we did not expect was to find the attached note hanging outside our door. Needless to say, we had not made any towel-marauding trips to other people’s bathrooms! With no-one available to speak to at Blervie House, we logged a complaint with hotels.com & raised this at breakfast. What happened next was bizarre. First, Graham suggested we move into a private room to have a chat – we declined, we had nothing to hide. He then suggested we finish our breakfast & check out & he would refund us for the remaining 2 nights! When I stated that we had only used the towels supplied in our bathroom on arrival, I got a begrudging apology along with “But you haven’t exactly been ideal guests have you!” (our sins – being up to 15 mins “late” for breakfast, staying in our room until midday when our daughter was unwell, turning on the bathroom fan, occasionally forgetting to wear a face-mask to breakfast (there are no signs about this in the house, so quite easy to be halfway downstairs in the morning before remembering)). It was very clear that he wanted us to leave. I can only wonder whether he had over-booked & wanted our rooms for others. Waiting resolution of complaint before posting further.
- gordon (10/5): 5* for a reason - Our stay at Blervie House could not be faulted in any way at all. Graham and Sheena are the perfect hosts and their property is absolutely stunning. The whole place has been beautifully restored and just oozes relaxation throughout. Beautiful views of the area and very peaceful surroundings added to the whole experience and we were made to feel very welcome. The public rooms were great for relaxing and just so pleasant to be in and around. Our only regret was that we were only here for three nights but we definitely plan to come back
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Lovely house, more geared towards the elderly travellers or American tourists. Recommended
- David (8/5): A Gem in the Highlands - A gem of a hotel not far from Forres. Graham our host had the most amazing stories. Perhaps one of the most comfortable bed/bedding I have ever slept in. Slept like a log as it is very quiet in the grounds. The hotel is beautifully decorated/furnished and we really enjoyed our stay. Suggest the hotel is perfect for the older couples wanting something a little special. Breakfast was great served on long Dining tables which will be wonderful when the country returns to normality.
- Garry (10/5): Brilliant Blervie House - Fantastic building in a spectacular setting. Hosts were really friendly and informative. Breakfast was superb with top quality local produce. Great break!!
- Mirjam&Wolfgang (10/5): - Great Location, great taste. Sheena & Graham are doing a great job.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - impressive country house in a rather remote location. nicely renovated but some furnishing flaws / inconsistencies for the interior designer eye. gorgeous setting but not sure about the weather so far north. the closest town (Forres) doesn't seem to have many dining options.
- Sheryl (10/5): Luxury stay! - Loved Blervie House! Super luxurious and just lovely! Would love to stay here again when I'm in the area.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Very secluded property. Wonderful building and beautiful surroundings
- Jay (2/5): - STAY AWAY from this nightmare. I didn't want to believe the reviews of others who expressed dismay about the owner, but they are true. What should have been a relaxing and enjoyable golf weekend was ruined by the stress that the Blervie House and its owner unnecessarily brought on. He should not be in the hospitality business, as he was anything but hospitable.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Klasse Hotel mit Stil - Sehr schöne Zimmer, grosses Bad, leckeres Frühstück mit frischem Obst, sehr nette Inhaber
- Verified traveler (10/5): A unique experience. - Graham, Sheena and all the other staff went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. We had a wonderful time here. We felt privileged to be able to use the wonderful sitting and reading rooms.
- Verified traveler (10/5): A lovely place to breathe and relax - Graham and Sheena are the best of hosts, and the House itself is extraordinary: half refuge and half art gallery. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. The location is peaceful and beautiful (check out the peacocks and deer in the back meadow). Findhorn and Pluscarden Abbey (drop by for vespers) and major distilleries and more are nearby. Spend several days if you can.
- Janette (10/5): - It was amazing! The experience was so worth the trouble we had finding the manor home. We will visit again for a longer visit.
- Rodney (8/5): Days away - The blervie house was very nice and clean lovely big bedrooms and bathroom was a delight for my wife who loved it.the breakfast was lovely as was the patrons.and the only down side is that there are no tvs in the rooms.this was a nice couple of days away with my lovely wife.
- Martina (10/5): Wundervoller Aufenthalt im Herrenhaus - Es war ein wunderschöner Aufenthalt. Wir hatten ein großzügiges Zimmer mit separatem, sehr großem Bad - beides mit toller Aussicht auf die umliegenden Ländereien und ausgestattet mit Fön, Handtüchern, Duschzeug, WLAN und einer kleinen Kaffeemaschine. Alles war sehr sauber und schön hergerichtet, passend zu dem schönen Herrenhaus. Es gab im Erdgeschoss auch zwei Aufenthaltszimmer für die Gäste (Lesezimmer und Fernsehzimmer) sowie einen Aufzug zu den Zimmern im ersten und zweiten Stock. Wir wurden herzlichen empfangen und bekamen auch Tipps für das Abendessen bzw. die Besichtigungsmöglichkeiten in der Gegend. Das wäre dann auch der einzige Nachteil - man muss für das Abendessen noch einmal ein bisschen fahren (10-15 Min. höchstens). Dafür liegt das Anwesen sehr schön und ruhig, umgeben von einem kleinen Wäldchen. Das Frühstück war sehr reichhaltig (Müsli und Früchtebuffet plus diverse Bestellmöglichkeiten eines warmen, schottischen Frühstücks aus der Küche) und sehr lecker. Wir würden jederzeit wieder hinfahren, dann aber sicher für mehr als nur eine Übernachtung. Die Umgebung bietet viele Möglichkeiten und man fühlt sich einfach wohl.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Tolles B&B im Herrenhaus mit sehr freundlichen Gastgebern.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Hübsches Hotel in Morray - Tolles schottisches Herrenhaus mit einem sehr netten Gastgeberehepaar. Die beiden Pfauen waren ganz besondere Haustiere🤗 Super Tipps für Wanderungen und das Abendessen bekommen. Vielen lieben Dank für diese schönen Urlaubstage an Graham und Sheena
- Sushmita (10/5): Charming blervie house - Blervie house hotel was amazing - Graham really took care of us! The house has been recently renovated and overlooks beautiful green spaces - lovely for a walk! We will definitely be back on our next trip to Scotland.
- Verified traveler (10/5): A bit of heaven - Blervie house is a rare find . It beat all expectations. A mansion converted into a hotel beat every other 5 star experience had . Tucked away , surrounded by trees and surrounded by a view only seen on postcards . Each bedroom is named after a Scottish clan . The Suites are big , with an attached walk in and a great bathroom. Clean !! ‘personal ‘ hospitality Sheena and Graham so readily gave is what I describe as the icing on the cake . Too short a stay for us . Love to go back .
- Gerhard (10/5): - Herrenhaus mit super Ambiente und sehr netten Eigentümern
- Rimma (10/5): - Gem in Picturesque Scottish Countryside. Conveniently located on the Malt Whiskey Trail, close to main attractions in Moray Speyside, this place is a unique destination itself. Elegant, spacious and extremely comfortable, it sits on a lush beautiful property ( with two peacocks!!) Hosts Graham and Sheena made us feel like dear guests. Highly recommend!
- Stuart (10/5): Hidden Gem - If you are looking for peace & quiet in luxurious surroundings in a beautiful location with generous & gregarious hosts this is the hotel for you. No piped music & a glorious absence of the ubiquitous TV (apart from one in the "family room" makes it heaven for those you enjoy a tranquil stay.Within a 10 minute drive of Forres & the glorious Finhorn the hotel is set in splendid isolation up a long drive & offers sumptuous accommodation including ,for us, a bathroom as large as any bedroom I've stayed in .No dinner on offer (except by special arrangement) but plenty of good eateries in Forres & Finhorn & the plentiful breakfast is more than sufficient compensation.
- FRANCOIS (10/5): belle demeure - une très belle demeure dans un cadre champêtre. De très belles chambres et des hôtes charmants.
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