Dhuallow

Dhuallow comes ready for a proper stay. Bed linen and towels are provided, the Aga and full kitchen equipment mean you can cook at any scale, and an open fire heats the main rooms. Four bedrooms sleep eight, with two zip-and-link beds that split into singles if needed. Two bathrooms—one en-suite to the ground-floor bedroom, one upstairs with bath and bidet—serve the property well enough. French doors from the living room open onto a large south-facing garden, mostly lawned and enclosed, with a terrace and furniture already there.

The house sits on a 350-acre estate in the Highland countryside, surrounded by rough mountain scenery. A pub is a mile away, and the broader landscape suits fishing and birdwatching; several lochs are nearby. Inverness lies 17 miles off; the nearest shops are 6 miles. One dog stays free, and there is parking on site. The property is yours alone for the duration. Smoking is not permitted.