Nestling amid the glorious Highland countryside, with a stunning backdrop of mountains, this traditionally built stone house stands detached on the site of an old croft, on a 350-acre estate. Ideal for year round family holidays, it features a most attractively furnished, designer interior, which opens out onto a large, south-facing enclosed garden laid mainly to lawn. The surrounding area is a nature lover’s paradise, with several lochs close by offering excellent fishing and bird-watching opportunities, and much indigenous flora and fauna. Inverness 17 miles. Shops 6 miles, pub 1 mile (open Apr-Oct).

Phil’s House (ref SUUR), an architect designed, eco-friendly, single-storey house and Reid’s Cottage (ref UYT), a bright and cosy Highland croft house, enjoy an elevated position with panoramic views over the village of Lairg, waters of the Loch Shin and towards the hills beyond. Furnished and equipped to very high standards, they ensure a comfortable and pleasant holiday in this lovely part of the Highlands. Activities include mountain biking in the forest trails, fishing and stalking (by prior arrangement), hill walking or kayaking on the lochs and rivers. Golf courses nearby. For the less energetic, just relax in the comfort of the house and watch the ever changing scenery. Shops and pubs 1/4 mile.

Cor an Easan is a traditional croft cottage, situated in a stunning location with superb sea views. This detached two storey holiday cottage is accessed via a short track in the pretty hamlet of Melness. Overlooking a superb sandy bay and surrounded by majestic mountain ranges, the cottage provides peace and tranquillity and is an ideal base from which to explore this wonderful and totally unspoilt region. The nearby village of Tongue enjoys spectacular views across the sea, with the mountains of Ben Hope and Ben Loyal in the distance. There is a slipway and harbour for small boats within a mile of the property. Horse riding is available at nearby Torrisdale sands. The area is renowned for its loch, river and sea fishing. Permits are available locally for salmon, sea trout and brown trout, and boats are also available to hire. Beach ½ mile. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

Unusual single-storey detached cottage with superb views over Loch Insh and the Cairngorms. Open fire, hot tub, spacious accommodation, superb rural location. Aviemore 6 miles.

A wonderful country lodge in the Scottish Highlands in Bearnock, near Cannich. En-suites. Large grounds. Private. WiFi. Off-road parking. Woodburning stoves and open fires. Drumnadrochit 7 miles; Beauly 17.6 miles; Inverness 22.3 miles.

A stunning, detached house resting in Spean Bridge, Scottish Highlands. Large. Open fires. Off-road parking. Roybridge 3.9 miles; Caol 9.2 miles; Fort William 9.9 miles.

A stunning country house enjoying a remote location but within a few miles of Grantown-on-Spey in the heart of the Highlands. Separate annex. Mountain views. Elevated position. Family and pet-friendly. Grantown-on-Spey 4.2 miles; Aviemore 18.6 miles; Inverness 37.9 miles

A large country house situated in Munlochy, near Inverness, in the Black Isle of Scotland. Hot tub. Tennis court. Spacious. Munlochy 1.3 miles; Inverness 8.7 miles; Rosemarkie 7.8 miles; Beauly 13.1 miles.