Inverspey

This detached bungalow has been stripped back and rebuilt to a high standard, with the kind of finishes you'd expect from a luxury retreat. At its heart is a generous living space anchored by a cylindrical wood burner, with deep leather seating and bi-fold doors that open directly onto decked areas and the garden beyond. One bedroom has a walk-in shower, the other a double-ended bath; both are king-size and en-suite. The kitchen is properly equipped for cooking, and wifi, heating, linen and towels are all included. One well-behaved pet stays free.

Inverspey sits on the edge of Spey Bay, a quiet hamlet where the land slopes down to the River Spey and its shingle beach—the largest in Scotland. The Spey Bay Golf Club is a short walk away. From the property you can reach walking routes along the river itself; salmon fishing is available seasonally with local permits. The National Scottish Dolphin and Whale Centre is moments away, with regular sightings of bottlenose dolphins, seals, ospreys and occasionally minke whales and sea eagles, plus guided bat walks and access to the UK's largest surviving ice house. The garden wraps around the building with multiple outdoor spaces, a gas fire pit and barbecue for evening entertaining.