No. 8

No. 8 is a two-bedroom apartment on the first floor of a building in Aviemore, accessed by an internal staircase of 17 steps. Inside, the layout centres on a generous open-plan kitchen and living space with French doors onto a Juliet balcony—a useful spot to take in air and light. The kitchen has an electric oven and hob, dishwasher and washing machine, so you can cook properly or let the appliances handle breakfast things. Two bedrooms serve different needs: one with a double bed and ensuite bathroom (bath with shower, heated towel rail); the other with two single beds and access to a separate shower room with cubicle.

Essentials like bed linen, towels, electricity and wi-fi are included; there is also a travel cot and highchair on hand. The apartment suits families with young children. Private parking for two cars sits on the grounds. Within a couple of hundred yards you'll find a supermarket, bike rental, and a small number of food takeaways. Aviemore itself sits within the Cairngorms National Park—terrain for walking, cycling and hiking—and Loch Morlich is nearby for kayaking and paddleboarding. The town draws visitors year-round.