Glen Nevis Cottage

Inverurie is a working market town with cafés, pubs and shops within a five-minute drive, but Glen Nevis Cottage sits far enough out to feel properly rural. The cottage occupies ground-floor space on 11 acres of open fields and woodland, where you can walk among trees, wildflowers and wildlife. Aberdeenshire's 165 miles of coastline are within reach for a day trip, as are dozens of castles if history appeals. Aberdeen city centre, with its beach, museums and restaurants, is under 30 minutes away by car.

The cottage itself has two double bedrooms and a wet room with walk-in shower. The kitchen is equipped for proper cooking—electric oven, microwave, fridge and washing machine—while the living room has a woodburner and Freeview TV. An enclosed front garden with seating looks out over the land. Parking is available for three cars. One pet can stay free, though it must be kept on a lead in sheep country. Essentials like heating, electricity, Wi-Fi, bed linen and towels are all included, along with initial fuel for the burner.

The area suits golfers (55 courses across Aberdeenshire), families exploring gardens and wildlife parks, and anyone wanting access to both countryside and coast without being stranded. No smoking indoors.