Speybridge, nr Grantown On Spey, - Sleeps 8

This modern, detached family holiday home is surrounded by wonderful views. The interior is welcoming, well laid out and extremely cosy with full oil central heating and double glazing with a wood-burning stove in the living area. The living room and main bedroom have arched full-length windows that open to front patios and hill views. The property is strategically situated for a wide range of outdoor activities. Running alongside the river (150 yards) is the site of the old Speyside railway now part of the Speyside Way, a delightful long distance walk running from the Moray coast to Aviemore. There are many other great walks for all abilities. Trout and salmon fishing (permit only) can be arranged on the Rivers Avon and Spey. There is a 9-hole 18-tee golf course 1 mile away at Ballindalloch with superb courses at Grantown-on-Spey, Nairn and Lossiemouth less than an hour away. Wildlife enthusiasts will have a chance to see the famous ospreys at Boat of Garten and Moray Firth dolphins. Otters are often seen at Loch Spynie and golden eagles in the Findhorn Valley. The surrounding pinewoods are home to red squirrels, crossbills and crested tits. Visit the fairytale Ballindalloch Castle (2 miles) or the ruins of Drumin Castle and its walled garden. Travel a short distance north to sample the wonderful sandy beaches of the Moray Firth around Lossiemouth and Nairn. The malt whisky trail starts close by, with Cragganmore Distillery (tours April to October) less than one mile from the house. Ski resorts at Cairngorm (34 miles) and the Lecht (22 miles) are easily accessible. Co-op and deli at Aberlour (9 miles), large supermarkets in Elgin (25 miles) and Inverness (47 miles). Local store/PO/fuel and pub/restaurant 1 mile.

Living room with wood-burning stove, laminate floor, arched full-length window and door to front patio. Dining/sun room with laminate floor and door to garden with hill views. Well-equipped kitchen with solid oak doors. Double bedroom with arched glass door to front with hill views and en-suite shower room with large shower cubicle and toilet. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower, toilet and tiled floor. First floor: Double bedroom with sloping ceiling and Velux windows. Twin bedroom with sloping ceiling and Velux windows. Shower room with toilet, tiled floor, sloping ceiling and Velux window.

• Wood-burning stove - initial fuel inc, thereafter avail locally
• Elec, full oil CH, bed linen and towels inc
• Cot
• T/cot
• H/chair
• Two TVs (one Freeview)
• Two videos
• DVD
• Radio/cassette/CD
• M/wave
• W/machine
• T/dryer
• D/washer
• Freezer
• Enclosed lawned garden with patio and furniture
• BBQ
• Parking (for 3 cars)
• Secure cycle store
• Natural spring water supply
• Wheelchair access