Christmas 2010 and New Year 2010/2011 availability

Cortes House, Rathen, Aberdeenshire - P021 
Accommodation: 11 bedrooms, 7 double, 3 family. Sleeps 24 (+6). 
This splendid Regency mansion, built in 1810, has wonderful architectural features which have been carefully restored
Christmas £4320;

 

Fawsyde House, Kinneff, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire - P106
Accommodation: 7 bedrooms, 6 double, 1 twin, 1 sofabed. Sleeps 14 (+2). 
Fawsyde House is an enchanting Victorian mansion house built in the style of a grand Scottish hunting lodge and is surrounded by glorious gardens complete with flower beds, stone statues, lawns and woodland, not to mention the Gothic folly.
New Year £3650

 

Monaltrie House, Ballater, Aberdeenshire - P066 
Accommodation: Sleeps 12 (+2). 
In the heart of Royal Deeside, Monaltrie House is an exceptional home offering relaxation and privacy in sumptuous surroundings.
Christmas 6 bedrooms £4500 or 8 bedrooms £6000; New Year 6 bedrooms £5000 or 8 bedrooms £6600

 

ARGYLL

Ballimore House, Ballimore Estate, near Taynuilt, Argyll - P092 
Accommodation: 6 bedrooms, 4 double, 1 twin, 1 family, 1 cot(s). Sleeps 14. 
If you have a taste for luxury, seclusion, glorious scenery and all mod cons, then Ballimore House is for you - complete with its own heated indoor swimming pool and gymnasium, Ballimore has everything you could need for a great holiday no matter what the weather! 
New Year £3825

Blaven, Oban, Argyll - P104 
Accommodation: 6 bedrooms, 4 double, 1 twin, 1 single, 2 cot(s). Sleeps 11 (+2). 
Beautifully presented with lovely colour schemes, stylish fabrics and elegant furnishing, Blaven offers a luxury setting in which to relax and enjoy this exceptional location.
Christmas £2800; New Year £3300

Castle on the Loch, Dunoon, Argyll - P102 
Accommodation: 19 bedrooms, 12 double, 6 twin, 1 single. Sleeps 42. 
Castle on the Loch is a magnificent building with views across the sea, set in it own delightful gardens and perhaps the star of the show - it has its own a magnificent indoor swimming pool.
Christmas £6500; New Year £8500

 

Telowie, Connel, Oban, Argyll - A578
Accommodation: 2 double, 3 twin. Sleeps 10. 
Sitting on the edge of Loch Etive, Telowie has the most spectacular views possible, and with this superb holiday house being designed so that the main public rooms with picture windows are on the first floor, it is difficult to tear yourself away.
10 days for the price of 7 - Christmas 2010 £1500 for up to 10 days from 18th December departing 28th December.

 

 

ANGUS

The Macduff Tower, Kinnaird Castle, Strathesk, Angus - P112 
Accommodation: 5 bedrooms, 3 double, 2 twin, 1 cot(s). Sleeps 10. 
The fabulous Kinnaird Castle could be your base for a week should you choose this wonderful apartment for a holiday! The MacDuff Tower is a glorious holiday house and is part of the main castle so feels as if you are staying the wonderful stately country house itself.
Christmas £2100

Barony Apartment, Kinnaird Castle, Strathesk, Angus - P113 
Accommodation: 5 bedrooms, 2 double, 2 twin, 1 single, 1 cot(s). Sleeps 9 (+1). 
One of the most beautiful castles in Angus, Kinnaird is breathtaking and the Barony is within the castle. Along with a wonderful holiday apartment, full of character and charm, you have access to wonderful grounds complete with woodland and riverside walks, a deer park where you can watch the deer from the windows, and large lawns. 
Christmas £1750; New Year £1950

 

AYRSHIRE

Black Clauchrie House, Barrhill, Ayrshire - P082
Accommodation: Sleeps 16 (+6). 
As you drive the 4 miles up the single track road to Black Clauchrie you will revel in the sense of isolation and beauty that is this part of Ayrshire.
Christmas £3030; New Year £3780

 

Blairquhan Castle, Ayr, Ayrshire - P041
Accommodation: Sleeps 26. 
A magnificent Castle surrounded by a beautiful country estate on the banks of the River Girvan. Offers well laid out accommodation suitable for all sorts of entertaining from house parties to conferences and corporate entertainment.
Christmas POA; New Year POA

House of Craigie, Craigie, Ayrshire - P107
Accommodation: 7 bedrooms, 2 double, 5 twin. Sleeps 14. 
Stunning and luxurious country house with heated indoor pool and all weather tennis court set in beautiful rural Ayrshire with outstanding views.
Christmas £3000; New Year £4000

 

Law Castle, West Kilbride, Ayrshire - P093
Accommodation: 6 bedrooms, 6 double, 1 sofabed. Sleeps 12 (+2). 
Steeped in history, Grade A listed Law Castle dates back to the 15th Century and has been beautifully and imaginatively restored to create a truly unique and splendid holiday house.
Christmas £5500; New Year £5500

 

Nether Auchendrane House, Alloway, Ayrshire - P103 
Accommodation: 11 bedrooms, 9 double, 2 twin. Sleeps 22. 
Hidden away, with the river Doon running down the side of the garden, Nether Auchendrane is a spectacular destination for a great holiday as there is more to this magnificent castle than meets the eye on first glance. 
New Year £6000

 

BORDERS

Toftcombs House, Biggar, Borders - P077
Accommodation: 9 bedrooms. Sleeps 17. 
A truly delightful, classic country house with views across farmland yet only 26 miles from Edinburgh.
Christmas £5500; New Year £7000

 

CAIRNGORMS & SPEY

Kinermony House, Aberlour, Strathspey - P071 
Accommodation: 8 bedrooms, 8 twin. Sleeps 16. 
A truly wonderful house in lovely grounds with spectacular views across the River Spey.
New Year £4800

 

Knocktulchan, Grantown-on-Spey, Cairngorms & Spey - N660
Accommodation: 6 bedrooms, 3 double, 3 twin, 1 cot(s). Sleeps 12. 
Walk through the door of Knocktuchan into an ambience of natural elegance and charm combined with tasteful grandeur. Surrounded by lovely gardens and countryside, with its elevated position above the River Spey and views over the Cromdale Hills this house is an idyllic setting whatever the occasion, with peaceful surroundings and immaculate presentation. 
Christmas £3500

 

DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY

The House of Knock, Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway - P060 
Accommodation: Sleeps 12. 
The House of Knock occupies a commanding cliff-top location overlooking a wide, secluded beach and with views to the coast of Ireland.
Christmas £2450; New Year £2500

 

FORT WILLIAM AREA

Conaglen House, Ardgour, Fort William area - P001 
Accommodation: Sleeps 18. 
A magnificent mansion house with view over Loch Linnhe. A magnificent setting for house parties with prestigious public rooms and a selection of en-suite bedrooms.
Christmas £8250; New Year £9500

 

INNER HEBRIDES

Island House, Heylipol, Isle of Tiree, Inner Hebrides - P089
Accommodation: 7 bedrooms, 1 double, 5 twin, 1 family. Sleeps 15. 
As the principal house on the magical Isle of Tiree, Island House offers a rare opportunity to enjoy this exceptional island in great comfort. 
Chrisrmas £2860; New Year £2860

 

INVERNESS SHIRE

Aldourie Castle, Loch Ness, Inverness-shire - P097 
Accommodation: 14 bedrooms. 
Live like a Laird in an historic, fairytale Highland Castle on the tranquil southern shore of Loch Ness. Ideal for house parties, family get-togethers, weddings, special celebrations and events.
Christmas POA; New Year POA

 

 

Dalcross Castle, near Inverness, Inverness-shire - P003 
Accommodation: 6 bedrooms. Sleeps 12. 
Unashamed luxury within a fascinating historic Castle, privately set in a large garden and surrounded by grounds of 850 acres
Christmas £9285; New Year £9285

 

Dell House, Whitebridge, nr Inverness, Inverness-shire - P010
Accommodation: 9 bedrooms, 1 double, 5 twin, 3 single, 1 cot(s). Sleeps 14. 
Dell House near Whitebridge in Inverness-shire is an impressive, large holiday house dating from the Georgian era. Providing accessible accommodation, yet sitting in a private position, the property is encompassed by a walled garden and trees.
Christmas £2900; New Year £2900

 

Hilton Lodge, Guisachan Estate, Strathglass, Inverness-shire - P005 
Accommodation: 9 bedrooms. Sleeps 13. 
Hilton Lodge is a beautiful family home, in a magnificent parkland setting, secluded but not isolated and just 50 miles from Inverness with its airport and station.
Christmas £2750

 

Kyllachy Lodge, Tomatin, Inverness-shire - P114 
Accommodation: 10 bedrooms, 2 double, 7 twin, 1 single. Sleeps 16 (+4). 
Imagine a classically beautiful Scottish sporting lodge in a stunning location and it is very likely it will look remarkably like the spectacular and special Kyllachy Lodge.
Christmas £4500; New Year £5500

 

River Lodge, Inverness, Inverness-shire - P079
Accommodation: 6 bedrooms. Sleeps 12. 
Surrounded by fantastic fishing, golfing and walking country River Lodge is a five star luxury property which offers exceptional holiday accommodation.
Christmas £5000;

ISLE OF SKYE

Uiginish Lodge, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye - P096
Accommodation: 6 bedrooms, 3 double, 3 twin, 1 sofabed. Sleeps 12 (+2). 
Beautiful Uiginish Lodge sits at the end of a single track road on the North West coast of Skye and beyond are long walks along the shoreline, cliff tops and beaches where there is nothing but the sound of birdsong and the sea.
Christmas £2300; New Year £2600

MORAY

Burgie House, Burgie, nr Forres, Moray - P111
Accommodation: 10 bedrooms, 4 double, 4 twin, 1 single, 1 family, 1 cot(s). Sleeps 20. 
A large, classically beautiful country side set amidst 1500 acres, Burgie House is a welcoming and family friendly holiday house that is perfect for a large group. 
Christmas £3000

 

Dallas Lodge, Elgin, Moray - P062
Accommodation: 7 bedrooms. Sleeps 12. 
A much loved, warm and welcoming family home on the Dallas Estate in Moray
Christmas £3785; New Year £3785

 

Kellas House, Elgin, Moray - P023 
Accommodation: 7 bedrooms. Sleeps 14. 
Situated in the north-east of Scotland, between Elgin and Forres and on the sloped of the Highlands, the Kellas Estate extends to more than 2500 acres. It is a mixed agricultural and sporting estate. 
Christmas £3100

 

OUTER HEBRIDES

Uig Lodge, Uig, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides - P108
Accommodation: 8 bedrooms, 3 double, 4 twin, 1 single. Sleeps 15. 
Set in one of the most spectacular positions in Britain, the lodge has breathtaking views over the perfect white sands of Uig Bay to the west and the dramatic hills of Harris to the south. 
Christmas £2800; New Year £3200
 

PERTHSHIRE

Alexander House, Auchterarder, Perthshire - P105 
Accommodation: 8 bedrooms, 4 double, 3 twin, 1 family. Sleeps 14 (+4). 
Sometimes you come upon a house that just blows you away and Alexander House has exactly that effect! It is quite simply a fantastic large holiday house where everything you could think of has already been put in place along with a view that will captivate you.
Christmas £5000

Ayton House, Perth, Perthshire - P028 
Accommodation: 9 bedrooms. Sleeps 15 (+1). 
Ayton House is a most delightful large holiday house set in a tranquil and beautiful location in rural Perthshire.
Christmas £3600

 

Drumkilbo House, Meigle, Perthshire - P034 
Accommodation: 13 bedrooms. Sleeps 23. 
A listed historic manor house situated in the heart of rural Perthshire, close to one of the oldest villages in Scotland.
Christmas £5500

 

Jordanstone House, Nr Alyth, Perthshire - P076 
Accommodation: 9 bedrooms. Sleeps 24. 
As you drive up the long tree lined avenue to Jordanstone House, you know this is a special place.It sits in a secluded position with marvellous views across fields to the Sidlaw Hills.
Christmas and New Year POA

 

Persie House, Bridge of Cally, Perthshire - P030 
Accommodation: 10 bedrooms, 1 double, 8 twin, 1 single, 1 cot(s). Sleeps 19 (+5). 
Persie House is the perfect rural idyll, a wonderful house engulfed in peaceful tranquillity and surrounded by the beautiful Perthshire countryside. 
Christmas £5000; New Year £5000

 

Wester Brewlands, Glenisla, Perthshire - P031
Accommodation: 8 bedrooms. Sleeps 14. 
A fine Scottish Home, on a Highland Estate dating from 1226, within the Cairngorms National Park with a wild flower reserve nearby.
New Year £4200

ROSS SHIRE

Dalmore House, Alness, Ross-shire - P054 
Accommodation: 5 bedrooms. Sleeps 8 (+4). 
Dalmore House is a classic, Victorian, baronial style mansion with views towards the Moray Firth which has been sympathetically restored.
Christmas £2300

Inverbroom Lodge, nr Ullapool, Ross-shire - P051 
Accommodation: Sleeps 16 (+2). 
This Victorian shooting lodge sits in one of the most beautiful valleys of Wester Ross
Christmas £4000; New Year £4250

 

Kingie Lodge, Invergarry, Inverness-shire - P061
Accommodation: 7 bedrooms. Sleeps 14. 
Built in 1994 by its present owners, a stay at Kingie Lodge combines modern comforts with the traditional country pursuits of stalking and fishing.
New Year £3100

Kinlochewe Lodge, Kinlochewe, Ross-shire - P013 
Accommodation: 14 bedrooms. Sleeps 18. 
Enjoying a commanding position at the head of Loch Maree, surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland. Sun to Sun.
Christmas £4350; New Year £4995

STIRLING SHIRE

The Manor House, Plane Castle, Bannockburn, near Stirling, Loch Lomond & Trossachs - P110 
Accommodation: 4 bedrooms, 3 double, 1 cot(s), 1 sofabed. Sleeps 8 (+2). 
With the Great Hall taking up most of the first floor, other public rooms are on the ground floor where four original stone vaulted rooms, provide a toilet, a cosy TV/Snug with secret stair, a dining room and a breakfast room where the cooking facilities are built into the original vast fireplace of the castle.
Christmas £2000; New Year £2500