Self catering

With the looks of a French chateau, this large classically elegant south facing country house, built in the 1800’s, on the site of a medieval castle, is situated in its own grounds of 1,500 acres. This is a family home with the charm of yesteryear, full of family portraits and antiques, providing excellent accommodation for the larger group.

Accessed by steps, on entering the house is the large entrance hall, which houses the main staircase and is used as the dining hall with a dining table that can seat up 24 adults. The drawing room is an elegant room with open fire, whilst there is a secondary sitting room next door, so that guests can spread out over the house. The large well equipped kitchen with breakfast area, is ideal for preparing feasts of all sizes. Within the basement there is a snooker room and on the first floor there is a large room that can be used for hosting a small wedding or event, and has proved to be very popular with guests. The accommodation is situated on the first and second floors, with a mix of twin and double bedrooms, with a selection of bathrooms, some with feature Victorian roll top baths. The house sleeps 19 people, but a further wing can be made available as extra, with two more bedrooms and bathrooms for four more people. Only a short drive from Inverness and Nairn, it is perfect for occasions, weddings and family gatherings alike.

WHAT TO DO IN THE AREA

This Moray Coast area is known as the “Riviera of the North”, due to its particularly mild climate, and is ideal for holidays for all the family. The Moray Firth has a resident population of bottle nose dolphins and boat trips can be organised locally for dolphin watch trips. The town of Nairn is nearby, with its championship golf course, whilst the Castle Stuart golf course is also close. For city life, there is Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, where there is an array of shops, restaurants and nightlife. Why not re-live history at the Culloden visitor centre, or delight at the spectacle of Highland games? Visit Loch Ness, the home of the monster called “Nessie”. The Castle Trail and Whisky Trail are excellent day trips as well. 

Use of car hire is essential, to discover the true beauty of the surrounding areas.

For those flying into Scotland, the closest airport to this property is Inverness airport, which is 25 miles away, with Aberdeen airport, 72 miles away and hiring a car or 4WD couldn’t be more convenient if you are choosing to travel by air. There are a variety of well known car rental companies within walking distance of the arrivals terminal at Inverness and similar services can be arranged for arrival at Aberdeen.

If you are driving into Scotland from the south, the major arterial motorway into Scotland, the M74, although busy is generally free flowing.

Trains these days can also be an extremely accessible and pleasurable means of transport into Scotland for individuals and groups alike. All the major railway stations have car hire companies located in situ, enabling the transition from carriage to car to be as stress free as possible. The sleeper train can be caught from London to Inverness, but takes approximately twelve hours and car hire can be easily arranged for your arrival, requiring only a short drive for the remainder of your journey. The closest train station to the property is Forres only three miles away.