Self catering holiday in Nairn (7.5mls SE), Northern Scotland

Accommodation details

Set amongst seemingly endless gardens and pretty woodland, this adorable single-storey cottage is the perfect spot to holiday in the heart of the Highlands. The home is adjacent to the owner’s main house yet offers undisturbed privacy in a secluded location, making it an idyllic getaway for a group of four friends or two couples holidaying together.

Throughout your stay you can enjoy some beautiful coastal spots or delve into the Cairngorms National Park. This cottage has been kept simple and homely, creating an instantly welcoming atmosphere. The colour scheme is primarily neutral shades, leaving a blank canvas for you to enjoy the bright colours of nature blossoming through the windows. Relax together in the social open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining area.

On arrival, you can throw open the French doors to one side of this versatile room and let the cool Scottish air breeze through the home. A simple yet well-equipped kitchen can be found to the opposite side of the room, an ideal place for preparing breakfast or a packed lunch for the day ahead. Dine together on an evening before collapsing into one of the comfy sofas or armchairs to get lost in a TV program.

Two bedrooms complete this floor. One is a spacious double and the other is a roomy twin, both boasting en-suite bathrooms. This pretty home is brought to life by its vast surrounding gardens. Four acres of lawn and woodlands are there for you to explore, and you can get together in the pretty summer house for early evening drinks.

Heading from garden to woodland, follow the stream and cross the picturesque wooden bridge, like something plucked from a fairy tale.