INVERBERVIE in Angus – prop ref: AN41A sleeps:2 start day: Saturday

3 splendid properties that sit on a working farm amidst rolling farmland. 1 mile inland from the historic old Royal Burgh of Inverbervie, the properties offer an impressive combination of 21st century accommodation, within the original 19th century exterior. Each is highly specified, stylishly furnished and fitted to a high standard. Situated around a landscaped courtyard each has its own patio area with outdoor furniture to enjoy the panoramic views and the tranquillity of the countryside. Secure storage is available for sports equipment.

Sleeps 2 (+ baby) 1 double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (shower over whirlpool bath), open plan living/dining/kitchen, extra separate wc. Each property : cooking by electricity, oil-fired central heating.Fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, television,freeview, DVD, CD player. Wifi available on request. Bed linen and towels supplied. Cots and high chairs available.

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KILDONAN(near Helmsdale) – Sutherland – prop ref: SU192 sleeps: 4 startday: Saturday

Commanding superb views of Helmsdale Riverand the surrounding countryside in a wonderfully remote location. Fully renovated, the cottage is compact, well-maintained and comfortably furnished. The bedrooms are small with quite low coombed ceilings. This is ‘golden eagle’ country and there should be opportunities to spot some of Scotland’s rare and varied wildlife.There are lovely walks, river and loch fishing, sea angling at Helmsdale, a 9 hole golf course nearby and even gold panning! Shops 9 miles in Helmsdale.

1 double and 2 single bedrooms (cot and high chair available); sitting room with open fire, dining room with beamed ceiling and solid fuelstove, modern fitted kitchen, bathroom, entrance porch. All electricplus open fire. Fridge, freezer, Sky digital television, payphone. Bedlinen and towels can be hired.

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ABERFELDY – Perthshire – propref: PE563b sleeps:5 start day: Saturday

Beautifully situated on a hillside high above the attractive Highland Perthshire town of Aberfeldy, these two delightful semi-detached cottages enjoy panoramic views over the historic Birks of Aberfeldy and the Tay Valley. Each property has a garden area with patio and garden furniture and a private path leads down to the spectacular falls and woodlands ofthe Birks, a popular circular walk. Completely refurbished with great attention to detail and comfortably furnished, the cottages are ideal for a relaxing holiday at any time of year.

Ground Floor: Living room with multi-fuelstove, farmhouse style dining/kitchen, utility room, bathroom with shower over bath. First Floor: 1 double, 1 twin and 1 single bedroom.Cooking by electricity, ground source central heating.Fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave,Freeview television, DVD, CD player. Bed linen and towels provided. Cotand high chair available.

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KIRKMICHAEL – Perthshire -prop ref: PE349a sleeps:5 start day: Saturday

Amidst breathtaking scenery of heather-clad mountains, green fields, river and secluded loch, this 1500 acre family-owned estate provides the perfect location for either peace and quiet or an activity holiday. You can fish,walk for miles, tour about or just relax. The climate is particularly kind here, with generally low rain fall and high sunshine hours. The Cataran Trail long distance walk passes through the estate. In the winter months, skiing is popular at Glenshee (1/2 hour drive).
In a secluded ruralsetting ¾ of amile along a private unsurfaced estate road from the village these 2 of 4 Norwegian log cabins sit beside a small unfenced stream and have open views south to the surrounding wooded hills. Each provides unpretentious but comfortable accommodation and has a sheltered patio area with furniture. One cabin has 1 double bedroom, and 1 twin, the other has 2 twin bedrooms, both have a bathroom with shower attachmentover the bath and an open plan living/dining area leading to a simple kitchen. All electric. Fridge/freezer, microwave, TV. Chair bedavailable.

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BALLANTRAE- Carrick Cottage – Ayrshire – prop ref: AY132c sleeps: 5 start day: Saturday

These 4 holiday cottages on a 200 acreworking farm and enjoy panoramic views over the Firth of Clyde to Ailsa Craig, the Mull of Kintyre and the Antrim mountains of Northern Ireland. 1/2 mile from the ancient fishing village of Ballantrae and 15mins drive from Girvan, a popular seaside town, the farm includes 11/2 miles of beach and seashore accessed by a short path from the mainroad below the cottages, perfect for walking and swimming. Local facilities include fishing, golf, sailing and horse-racing at Ayr. Shops and pub 1/2 mile.

These two semi-detached cottages can be linked by a connecting door in the bunk bedroom to sleep up to 11 plus 2 babies, although we recommend a maximum of 4 adults in each cottage.

1 twin bedroom, 1 room with bunk beds and single bed, pine furnished living/dining room, kitchen, shower room. All electric. Fridge, washing machine, microwave, television. Bed linen is provided. Cot and highchair by arrangement.
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BELLABEG,STRATHDON – Aberdeenshire – prop ref: AB167b sleeps: 6 start day: Saturday

These two identical lodges were constructed in 2008 from native larch. They are well equipped and comfortably furnished with extensive glass areas. There are open gardens with unfenced ponds, and each lodge has a barbecue area and adeck with furniture to enjoy the tranquil view. While completely separate, the properties would be suitable for two families on holidaytogether or an extended family.

Strathdon is an ideal touring base with Balmoral Castle, the royalvillage of Ballater and the highest village in the Highlands,Tomintoul, nearby. The renowned Castle and Whisky Trails are nearby andAberdeen with all its cultural amenities is 45 miles away. There areriverside walks round the village, hillwalking and climbing on thedoorstep, winter sports and mountain biking 8 miles away at the Lecht,angling on the Don and riding nearby making this the perfect locationfor activities or for relaxing. Hotel, restaurant and bar within 5minute walk.

Ground Floor: Open plan lounge/dining/kitchen with double sofa bed and doors to deck, wc.
First Floor: 1 double and 1 twin bedroom (cot available), shower room. All electric. Fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave,freeview television, DVD, CD player. Bed linen and towels provided.

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NEDD- Sutherland – prop ref: SU273 sleeps:6 start day: Saturday

This modern detached house, built by the MacPherson family, is on the site of an old crofthouse which was destroyed by fire – it enjoys magnificent views over the sea to Handa Island and across the woodland to the mountains. Unusual in style, the spacious and bright living rooms are on the upper level to take advantage of the views, with a large veranda where guests can sit out and enjoy this very tranquil and scenic location. The interior is comfortably furnished, ideal for a family holiday. The house stands in a small cultivated garden which is safely enclosed.

2 twin and 1 bunk bedroom (cot available), open plan living / diningroom, kitchen, utility room, bathroom, shower-room, extra separate wc.Cooking by gas, heating by electricity. Fridge, 2 freezers, autowashing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, microwave, colour television, video, CD system. Bed linen is provided and towels can be hired.

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BOATOF GARTEN – Inverness-shire – prop ref: IN579 sleeps: 6 startday: Saturday

This attractive detached cottage dates from the 1930s and sits in a pleasant private enclosed garden with a rearview to the hills. The cottage has been sympathetically renovated featuring wood panelling in some rooms and an open fire in the livingroom. From here, French doors open out into the rear garden where garden furniture is provided. Rooms are spacious and sunny with bright,comfortable furnishings and this well-maintained cottage has a pleasant, welcoming ambience.

1 double and 1 twin bedroom (cot available), dining room, lounge (with double sofa bed), kitchen, bathroom and shower room (both with w.c.)All electric. Fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer. microwave,television. Bed linen and towels can be hired by arrangement.

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GELSTON(Near CASTLE DOUGLAS) – Kirkcudbright – prop ref: KK164 sleeps: 8 startday: Saturday

On a very quiet country road,this delightful whitewashed cottage offers spacious accommodation for a large family party or group of friends. A charming feature is the shallow millstream and waterfall descending to the Gelston Burn behind the property- this is a favourite with children although the area immediately around the house is gated for toddlers. Garden furniture and barbecue are provided for the private patio area with ornamental pool and visitors are welcome to use the owners well tended garden (the owners live in a smaller property behind the cottage). The cottage dates back to 1706 and has been extended over the years. It is attractively decorated with traditional, very comfortable ‘country cottage’ furnishings, lovely finishing touches and a very welcoming atmosphere. All rooms are on ground level and may suit some disabled visitors(Grade 3).

2 double and 1 twin bedroom all with whb, 1 further twin bedroom has adjacent en suite bathroom with shower over bath, (travel cot available), cosy lounge with open fire, pine lined sun lounge withdining table and pleasant outlook across the burn to fields, spacious kitchen with breakfasting table, utility room, bathroom with shower over the corner bath. Cooking by gas hob/electric oven, oil firedcentral heating plus open fire. Fridge, freezer, auto washing machine,dishwasher, microwave, widescreen television, video. Bed linen and towels are provided.

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CRAIGIE- Aryshire – prop ref: AY157 sleeps:14 start day: Saturday

Enjoying spectacularviews to the Firth ofClyde and Ailsa Craig, this simply wonderful Grade ‘B’ Listed GeorgianMansion house offers a unique and very special holiday home. The houseis of an exceptionally high standard and it exudes its own unique charmand sophistication with much attention to detail, which reflects thestunning presentation of each room. It even has its own tennis courtand swimming pool and is set within a stunning garden with 2 ponds(care required with young children) on beautiful rolling countrysidewith cattle grazing in the fields around. This is an idyllic holidayhome, which would be perfect for a special celebration, familygathering or large group at any time of the year.

Ground floor – Entrancehall withcloakroom/wc, bright, elegant drawing room, spacious family/televisionroom, dining room, games room with pool table and table tennis,well-designed and equipped kitchen, utility room/wc. All public roomshave open fires. First Floor – Master bedroom (king-size bed) withen-suite shower-room, 2 twin bedrooms, bathroom with shower over bath.Second Floor – 3 twin bedrooms, 1 double bedroom (king size bed), 2bathrooms with shower over bath (one shower is hand held). Cooking byAga, oil-fired central heating plus open fires. American styleFridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave,Freeview television, DVD, CD player, WI FI access. Bed linen and towelsprovided.

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