The Spires

Get off the beaten track and venture to this home-from-home cottage in The Highlands. Located in the relaxing and friendly seaside resort of Nairn, this four-person cosy cottage is the place to come to if you're seeking outdoor activities, coastal adventures and historic castles.

Inside this homely bungalow, you will find a snuggly lounge/diner, which is an ideal space to recline at the end of a brilliant day outdoors, with comfy seating and a Smart TV so you can relax and watch a movie with the whole family. At dinnertime, the modern-style kitchen is well-equipped for cooking freshly caught seafood or experimenting with the ingredients you purchased earlier in the day. The central dining table is at the heart of the living space and is perfect for everyone to gather and recall the day's highlights.

Exploring the property further, it boasts two lovely bedrooms: one with a king-size bed and patio doors out to the garden and the second with twin beds. On an evening, soak weary muscles in the stylish bathtub before making your party a filling breakfast, ready to take on the day.

Heading outside, the large patio area with a table and chairs is a charming setting for al fresco dining or for stargazing with a wee dram or glass of wine. Alternatively, children can run around on the enclosed lawn to their heart's content. Private parking for one car is available.

• 2 bedrooms – 1 king size and 1 twin
• 1 bathroom room with shower over bath and WC and one additional WC
• Electric induction oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine
• Cot and highchair available on request
• Smart TV
• Enclosed patio area and grassed area with patio outdoor seating
• Private parking for 1 car on driveway
• Shops, pubs, restaurant and beach within 0.5 miles
• Short term let licence number: HI-60031-F
• EPC rating: C
• Arrival: 16:00 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
• Sorry, no dogs allowed
• There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

While the cottage is an incredibly comfortable haven, there is plenty nearby to explore. Set in the picturesque seaside town of Nairn and with the beautiful beach nearby (1.5 miles), a trip to this property would only be complete with a visit to its surrounding shores. Bring your paddleboards or surfboards for afternoons of catching waves, or take it easy with a session of sunbathing and a tearoom visit. Golfers will be in their element, with two Championship courses located nearby, The Nairn Golf Club (3 miles) and Nairn Dunbar Golf Club (0.5 miles), which have an incredible reputation for attracting golfers worldwide.

There are plenty of opportunities for walking, biking and hiking, too, with many magnificent country trails and forest tracks. Culbin Forest (8 miles) boasts a vast and varied landscape perfect for family days out. Its fascinating network of trails is a hit with many locals and visitors, including the waymarked Hill 99 Trail, which winds you through pine-covered sand dunes to the viewing tow on Hill 99. This generally flat walk is 3.5 miles and passes through a pond covered in brilliantly-coloured dragonflies and the chance to spot wading and nesting birds. For the history buffs of the group, the 14th-century Cawdor Castle (7 miles) is an incredible feat of architecture, with an iron gate, moat and drawbridge and a vaulted 16th-century kitchen steeped in history and intrigue.