Scotland self catering and cottage accommodation

The Lodge, Culnacnoc, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Self catering accommodation in Culnacnoc sleeps 2.

Features include: • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Beach close by • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Has a Garden •

Accommodation overview: Anchor and Chain is situated right on the banks of the Beauly Firth waters, with spectacular views of the firth and the Glen Affric hills to the west, and Inverness and the foothills of the Cairngorms to the east. This exceptionally spacious, single-storey, semi detached property is ideal for larger groups or for a combined family holiday. All windows enjoy superb panoramic views across the water. In season dolphins can be seen playing, ospreys fishing and seals basking on the shoreline. There is a large lounge/conservatory with a corner bar. The massive dining room has a small dance floor in the centre - ideal for parties and those special celebrations. With five twin bedrooms, all with own en suite bathrooms, and professional-style kitchen it provides an ideal location for a real Highland gathering. Although just ten minutes drive from Inverness the property is situated in a quiet, tranquil backwater close to the picturesque hamlet of Coulmore (Gaelic for shelter or nook). Here there is an excellent local inn, a small shop and local tearooms. There are numerous sporting opportunities and attractions right on the doorstep. Visitors are welcome to launch their own boats or canoes from the adjoining slipway. A storage park for boats and outboard motors is available. Fishing, horse riding and pony trekking, sailing, mountain climbing, hill walking and mountain biking are all enjoyed in the locality. Coulmore is one of the best situated villages for exploring the Highlands. Head west along the shores of Loch Ness to Fort William, Mallaig and the roads to the Isles. To the north is the wild and dramatic scenery of Sutherland and Caithness and to the south Aviemore and the Cairngorm mountain range. Within ten minutes drive is Culloden Battlefield, Cawdor Castle and the vibrant bustling city of Inverness. Anchor and Chain can be booked independently or together with Sea Lodge adjacent to accommodate the gathering of family and friends. Property is all on ground floor level, has gas central heating.

Dykehead, Kirriemuir, Angus, East Scotland

Self catering accommodation in Kirriemuir sleeps 4.

Features include: Detached • Wheelchair access Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove • Garden • sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This charming period detached cottage is at the edge of the village adjoining Glen Clova, 4 miles from the quaint old town of Kirriemuir. The cottage has been in the same family since 1860 and was originally the post office on the Earl of Airlie's estate. There are lovely south-facing views over rolling farmland and countryside to the hills beyond from the large enclosed secluded garden, where garden furniture and a barbecue are provided. This delightful cottage has a warm homely atmosphere and is tastefully furnished. All accommodation is on ground level except for 3 shallow steps to the bedrooms. Places of interest include historic houses, beautiful gardens, Glamis Castle, St Andrews and Captain Scott's Discovery in Dundee. Shops 5 miles. 1 double, 1 large twin, cosy sitting room with open fire, a new large contemporary dining/kitchen/morning room, lovely bathroom with bath and shower, storm porch for sports gear. All electric with Total Control night storage heating plus open fire/electric fire. Fridge, dishwasher, washer/dryer, tumble dryer, microwave, flat screen television, DVD, video, CD player. Bed linen and towels are provided.

Queenshill Lodge 4, Castle Douglas Kirkcudbrightshire, Kirkcudbrightshire, South West Scotland

Self catering accommodation in Castle Douglas Kirkcudbrightshire sleeps 4.

Features include: Pet Friendly • Fishing 3 Miles • Horse Riding • Golf 3 Miles

Accommodation overview: Spacious lodge with one double and one with full size bunk beds. Peacefully positioned well equipped and insulated these timber lodges offer you first class accommodation in a landscape of gently rolling countryside. Just 8 miles from sandy beaches this is an ideal touring base for Dumfries and Galloway Wigtownshire and the rest of Scotland’s South West Border country. Golf riding fishing and sailing are available locally. Edinburgh is 100 miles by car.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Cosy Cottage, Cullen, Morayshire, East Scotland

Self catering accommodation in Cullen sleeps 6.

Features include: • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Beach close by • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Golf near by • Has a Garden •

Accommodation overview: Set amongst the rolling Angus countryside, Courtyard Cottage is a beautiful traditional stone built cottage which has recently been renovated to a high standard. The kitchen is the heart of this house with high ceilings, and roof windows which flood the room with light. Courtyard Cottage is just a short drive from Forfar, which offers a good selection of shops and restaurants. Be sure and make a trip to Arbroath to sample the famous Arbroath Smokie, a wood-smoked haddock, which is produced in a small family smokehouse and is a real delicacy. The area boasts some fine beaches, including Montrose beach which is a blue flag beach, 50 miles of unspoilt Angus coastline and dramatic red sandstone cliffs.  Lunan Bay, recently voted as one of the best beaches in Scotland is well worth a visit. The Montrose basin nature reserve is just 18 miles away. Set on the edge of a tidal estuary, the basin attracts over 50,000 migratory birds each year. You can watch the busy life of these birds from the comfort of the visitor centre, which has a panoramic view of the basin. Neighbouring Edzell and Kirriemuir are the gateway to the magnificent Angus glens, the foothills of the mighty Cairngorm Mountains, a haven for wildlife and a peaceful refuge from modern life. The glens and surrounding countryside offer numerous walks for all abilities, including 14 of Scotland's munros - mountains over 3,000ft. Other activities to try are horse riding, fishing, sea kayaking, cycling or even a round of golf at Carnoustie, which has hosted the Open on numerous occasions.  This area is renowned for its large number of golf courses, many at championship level.  Glamis Castle, childhood home of the Queen Mother and setting for Shakespeare's Macbeth, is only 6 miles away, here you can take a trip back through over 600 years of history or enjoy the beauty of the gardens and grounds. The accommodation is all on ground floor level has oil central heating.

Strathtay, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Self catering accommodation in Aberfeldy sleeps 8.

Features include: Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by • Golf near by Garden • sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: In a beautifully tranquil and secluded position, on a quiet lane at the entrance to a charming and exclusive Victorian village lying along the banks of the River Tay, this substantial property offers an excellent holiday home, It has been thoroughly refurbished and offers unusually spacious accommodation, all rooms are particularly bright and are tastefully and freshly decorated. The mature wooded grounds are safely enclosed with seating areas and vantage points overlooking the burn which runs along the other side of the fence and is home to a variety of birds and wildlife. Within walking distance are a good village shop, pub, coffee shop, gallery and a friendly 9 hole golf course, 5 miles away the picturesque town of Aberfeldy offers further facilities and Pitlochry which is a 15 minute drive is home to the renowned Festival Theatre. The tumbling waters of the Tay offer excellent angling and the village water sports centre offers tuition and equipment for canoeing, kayaking and white water rafting. The choice of activities in Highland Perthshire is extensive with walking, climbing, mountain biking, off road driving, riding, trekking, sailing and mountain safaris all within a few miles.Ground floor: large lounge with open fire and garden door, second living room with double sofa bed, spacious dining hall with door to patio, kitchen, utility, shower room. First floor: 1 double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, 2 twin bedrooms (cot and high chair available), bathroom. All electric. Fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, television, DVD, CD player. Bed linen and towels supplied.

Golf View, Brora, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Self catering accommodation in Brora sleeps 4.

Features include: Non Smoking • Private Hot Tub • Indoor Pool • Fishing On Site • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles • Short Break • Easy Walking Access

Accommodation overview: Overlooking the entire length of Brora’s wonderful James Braid designed golf course with the magnificent coastal scenery beyond. This first floor apartment (lift accessed) is just a stroll to the expansive sandy beach and Royal Marine Hotel which offers visitors free use of the leisure club’s facilities (see below). Brora offers good shops a choice of restaurants and a railway station. Loch fishing is available by arrangement with the hotel. Clynelish Distillery (1 mile) Dunrobin Castle (4 miles) and Dornoch should not be missed. Stairs and lift to first floor: Sitting room with dining area and kitchen. Double bedroom with 6’ bed (zip and link can be twin by arr) with en-suite bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Twin bedded room (can be 6’ double by arr) with en-suite shower room/WC.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Stable Cottage, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Self catering accommodation in Dumfries sleeps 2.

Features include: • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Easy Walking • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Golf near by • Has a Garden •

Accommodation overview: This former mill house dates back over 200 years and is reputedly the oldest house in Scotland's smallest Burgh of New Galloway. This cottage simply oozes character and some of the rooms are decorated in a Victorian Gothic style. The dining room even has a secret cupboard! The area around New Galloway simply offers all the best that nature has to offer from the amazing wildlife to the stunning views and scenery. Nowhere in the UK has more forests to explore and enjoy and The Galloway Park is Britain's largest covering an amazing 300 square miles. Combining ancient woodland, forest, moorland and lochs, it's here that you'll discover some fine views, and to top it all the forest has some of the darkest skies in the World, which allows clear views of the stars and that's official as Galloway has just won a dark sky award! The forest protects some wonderful secrets; the Raider's Road with its Otter Pool and Labyrinth, the Queen's Drive with its stunning Loch at Clatteringshaws and the beautiful Black Loch, and finally not forgetting the glimpses of deer and wild goats and the Glen 'O' the Bar viewpoint. There are rolling hills and open estuaries, a plethora of sandy beaches and rivers bursting with fish, making this an angler's paradise. Loch Ken is on the doorstep but it's not just a place for fishermen; the Galloway Sailing Centre is a great day out and the loch is a superb spot for a barbecue at one of the many loch side beaches. Each season offers a new sight to behold from the brilliance of bluebells, to the blazing autumnal colours. Leave your cars at home and admire the red squirrels. feral goats, deer and even watch the red kites being fed. Dumfries and Galloway is well known for its mild climate, diversity of recreational activities and unspoilt countryside. There is excellent hill walking to be had in the Galloway Hills; the Rhinns of Kells and the Rig of the Jarkness are just two of many delights just waiting to be discovered! There are some first class cycle routes as well as the highly acclaimed 7Stanes mountain biking at a number of venues in the area. The local towns offer diverse experiences for those who enjoy their food, for book lovers and for those who appreciate the arts. This truly is a land which is brimming with beauty and culture and wildlife. Come and sample this beautiful land of plenty and you will abide by the local saying, haste ye back soon! Property has night storage heaters and electric panel heaters.

Croftside House, Aviemore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Self catering accommodation in Aviemore sleeps 9.

Features include: • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Detached • Wheelchair access Hot Tub • Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by • Pets allowed Luxury accommodation sleeps 9

Accommodation overview: Set on the fringes of Aviemore village a wonderful location for enjoying the great outdoors in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park these two superbly appointed and beautifully furnished properties offer a very high degree of comfort. Sitting next to each other in a quiet cul de sac they are ideal for family gatherings – each enjoying its own individual hot tub and games room with table tennis a pool table and even a digital infrared sauna with music and colour system.
Aviemore is a renowned centre for outdoor pursuits – excellent climbing and hill walking competition standard mountain bike tracks water sports on Lochs Morlich and Insch and of course skiing and snowboarding in season are just some of the activities on offer. The fishing and golf are similarly excellent. Sled dog rides train trips to the resort at the top of the mountain and the Strathspey steam railway are also found here and Britain's only freely roaming reindeer herd can be spotted against the stunning backdrop of Glenmore. Good restaurants themed bars live music and shops are all within ½ mile.

Spacious sitting room with wood burner and dining room. Well fitted kitchen with breakfast area and doors to garden. Utility room. Double bedroom with 5' bed TV and ensuite shower room/W.C. Twin bedded room with TV. Bathroom/W.C. with separate shower cubicle. First floor: Master double bedroom with 5' bed TV and ensuite shower room/W.C. Double bedroom with TV and sofa bed (for + 1). Bathroom/W.C.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143