Washingwells House

Set in a tranquil private area just three miles from the historic coastal town of Nairn, this period property offers peaceful, spacious and cosy accommodation for up to eight guests. Providing a great base for a large family or a group of friends, the cottage is an ideal location for birdwatching, walking, cycling and spotting wildlife with chances to see dolphins in the Moray Firth. The area is steeped in history, with several ancient castles in the vicinity as well as the site of the Battle of Culloden. For guests following the Highland whisky trails, there are also a number of distilleries within easy reach. With access to coastal walks almost from the doorstep, and with Inverness to the west and the Cairngorms National Park to the south, this is an ideally situated holiday retreat.

This lovely property has been attractively decorated and tastefully furnished to provide a delightful, restful setting for your holiday. The light and cosy lounge is perfect for relaxing in at the end of a lovely day, and the spacious farmhouse-style kitchen/diner is perfect for preparing and sharing your favourite meals. The four pretty bedrooms – some with sloping ceilings – are bright, cheerful and offer delightful views over the surrounding countryside.

On entering this welcoming and cosy stone-built property you will find yourself in the fresh, spacious and inviting open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. You can relax at the end of a great day in the comfortable lounge which features plenty of seating, a warming wood burner and TV/DVD, making this an ideal space to curl up with a good book or catch up with your favourite programmes. The stylishly designed dining area is perfect for sharing your favourite meals which you can prepare in the light and fully equipped kitchen. The ground floor also offers the first of the property’s bedrooms: a bright and attractively furnished super-king-size room with views out over the countryside. You will also find a useful wet room with shower and WC.

Going upstairs there are three more cosy and attractively decorated bedrooms. There’s a king-size room, a double room and a twin room with high sloping ceilings. The bathroom can also be found on the first floor.

Heading outside there’s a large enclosed garden complete with decked area and plenty of seating so you can sit back, unwind and admire the surrounding country scenery while enjoying an al fresco meal or a glass of wine in the evening. Plenty of off-road parking is also available.

Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week.

• 4 Bedrooms: 1 super king-size on ground floor. 1 king-size, 1 double and a twin on second floor
• Kitchen: with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine
• Utility: with freezer
• Lounge: with woodburner (first basket of logs included) TV and DVD
• 2 bathrooms: 1 Wet room with shower and WC on ground floor, 1 bathroom with bath and WC on second floor
• Bedlinen, towels, electric and heating included
• Wi-Fi included
• 4 Dogs welcome
• Travel cot available
• Enclosed garden with decking and seating
• Ample off-road parking
• Beach 3 miles, shop and pubs 2 miles, Inverness Airport 12 miles
• Arrival: 4pm
• Any property identified with increased accessibility may have different levels of provision, it is therefore advisable you contact us before you book to ensure the property meets your specific needs and requirements.

The picturesque town of Nairn (3.5 miles) offers beautiful sandy beaches, riverside walks and a promenade with fantastic views over the Moray Firth. The town also hosts the Nairn Agriculture Show and the Highland Games, and has a variety of quirky independent shops, the Nairn Museum, and a host of friendly pubs and excellent restaurants.

There are also numerous golf courses in the region including Castle Stuart (14 miles), Nairn (4.5 miles) and Nairn Dunbar (3 miles). For those interested in history and heritage there are plenty of sites to explore including Culloden Battlefield (15.5 miles), Clava Cairns (16 miles), Brodie Castle (4 miles), Cawdor Castle and Gardens (8.5 miles), Fort George (11.5 miles), the Highlanders' Museum (11.5 miles) and Logie Steading (13 miles).

There are also opportunities to take part in a wide range of outdoor activities including cycling, angling, archery and flying. And of course, not forgetting that there are a number of distilleries in the area including Dallas Dhu and Benromach (both 9 miles). The bustling city of Inverness (19.5 miles) offers a range of great places to eat and drink as well as a variety of art galleries, shops and attractions including Inverness Castle, St Andrew's Cathedral, the Botanic Gardens, Eden Court Theatre and Cinema and the Hall of Names. A little further afield you can explore the mysterious and spectacular Loch Ness (28 miles).