The Lynes Farmhouse

This traditional stone cottage has been fully modernised and sits in an enviable rural spot on a hillside with sweeping countryside views. Surrounded by an impressive range of attractions, from beaches to forests, historic houses to whisky distilleries, there’s definitely something for everyone here. The house is wonderfully secluded, 100 acres of lush green grounds that blend seamlessly into the neighbouring fields.

Drop bags and coats in the hallway and send the kids upstairs to explore while you put the kettle on in the spacious kitchen/diner. Leave unpacking until later and sit back at the dining table for six with sunshine flooding in through the large window. You’ll be pleased to see a separate utility room to store wet or sandy gear, and a full oven with electric hob, as well as a dishwasher and microwave. Along the hall, a single bedroom and shower room are perfect for a teenager or extra guests, and the cosy sitting room has a wood burner for chilly evenings, plus plenty of comfy sofa space, a TV with DVD – and room enough to spread out a board game too.

Upstairs, the children will have settled into their twin bedroom in the eaves, and there’s a double room as well, with fantastic views across the valley to Ben Rinnes. Families and those who enjoy a soak after a day on their feet, will be happy to see the bath with shower above in the upstairs family bathroom.

Outside, the semi-enclosed garden has a BBQ and garden furniture ready for summer dinners alfresco, and ample parking.

• 3 bedrooms - 1 double room, 1 single room and 1 twin room
• 2 bathrooms - 1 shower room with WC and 1 family bathroom with WC
• Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher
• Utility room with washing machine
• Woodburner – starter pack of logs included
• TV with DVD and radio
• Wi-Fi included
• Telephone - honesty box
• Electricity included
• Private enclosed garden with BBQ
• Unlimited parking next to property
• Shop, post office and bar, 1 mile
• This property will be decorated for Christmas
• Arrival: 16:00 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
• 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
• 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.

Although set in open countryside, it's just a mile to the pretty village of Archiestown, which has a shop, Post Office and a hotel with a well-received bar/restaurant. There is a multitude of cycle and hiking trails of varying difficulty right from the house, so it's easy to stretch the legs, no matter how long they are.

Older families and keen hikers can walk down to Carron, 3 miles away, and pick up the Speyside Way which stretches along the river valley from Buckie on the Moray coast to Aviemore on the edge of the Cairngorms. Of course, there's no need to walk the entire 65 miles. The river is one of the best salmon and trout rivers in Scotland, and nearby Speyside Cooperage, 7 miles away, has a great visitors centre where you can watch the lifecycle of the whisky cask and even try your hand at building a miniature barrel, before enjoying a dram and a cuppa with the obligatory locally-made shortbread.

Hop in the car and head north to Spey Bay, 20 miles away, for an unforgettable day spotting bottlenose dolphins at the WDC Scottish Dolphin Centre, as well as exploring the icehouse with its huge collection of locally collected whale bones, and interactive exhibitions.