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.

A charming semi-detached converted property, resting on the outskirts of Fort William. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Woodburner. Glencoe 21.3 miles.

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).

A secluded ground floor cottage resting beneath the amazing mountainous views of the Torridon Hills, in the heart of the Northwest Highlands. Open fire. Exceptional views. Kinlochewe 10.3 miles; Taagan 11.7 miles; Fearnmore 19.2 miles.

A gorgeous detached holiday home resting in the quiet hamlet of Redburn near Nairn. Family friendly. Wheelchair-friendly access. Underfloor heating. Nairn 7.9 miles; Forres 11.5 miles; Inverness 20.5 miles; Elgin 24 miles.

A lovely detached cottage resting at the foot of outstanding mountainous landscapes among the Torridon Hills, in the heart of the Northwest Highlands. Woodburning stoves. Exceptional views. Kinlochewe 8.2 miles; Taagan 9.5 miles; Fearnmore 20.7 miles.

A historic cottage nestled on the Balmacara Estate, found near Kyle of Lochalsh in Ross-shire. Open fire. Coastal views. Rural retreat. Auchtertyre 3.4 miles; Kyleakin 4.1 miles; Plockton 6.2 miles.

A characterfuel cottage found within 2,550 hectares of the Balmacara Estate situated near Kyle of Lochalsh in Ross-shire. Multi-fuel stove. Family-friendly. Rural retreat. Auchtertyre 3.4 miles; Kyleakin 4.1 miles; Plockton 6.2 miles.

A well-appointed cottage located just over a mile from the village of Roy Bridge in Lochaber. Open plan living area. Views. Enclosed garden. Pet friendly. Fort William 11.5 miles; Inverness 58 miles.