The Bothy

Scaniport sits on the approach to Dores and Loch Ness, within reach of Inverness and its golf courses, theatre, shops and restaurants. The Bothy is a single-bedroom cottage on the grounds of Laggan Steadings, where three properties share landscaped gardens and space for croquet or cricket.

Ground-floor living means one step to the entrance and everything on one level. The open-plan main room has a woodburner, leather seating, a Smart TV and games; the kitchen is fitted with an induction hob, electric oven, dishwasher and coffee machine. One bedroom contains a zip-and-link bed (configured as a kingsize or two singles), and there is a walk-in shower room. Essentials like heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi are provided, along with a welcome pack. You have private parking for two cars and a garden with seating.

This is a no-smoking property. The water supply comes via a borehole. Those looking to explore lochs, glens and Highland trails will find themselves well positioned, though it also works as a quiet base for a couple needing little more than comfortable space and a working fireplace.