BALLOAN HOUSE, family friendly, with open fire in Marybank

Balloan House in Marybank, Scottish Highlands, sleeps ten in five bedrooms.

The living areas in this property consist of a kitchen/diner with an electric range cooker with oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, and dishwasher, a dining room, a living room with TV and woodburning stove, a sitting room with TV, DVD and surround sound system, a conservatory, and a cloakroom. All bedrooms have TVs and en-suites, consisting of a king-size, a double, two twins, and a family room. Outside there is a front lawn, and a rear shared garden, along with a private driveway for up to 10 cars. This is a pet-free and smoke-free property. You'll find a shop in 0.3 miles and a pub in 5.5 miles. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Balloan House is a grand dwelling, the perfect base for exploring the Scottish Highlands.

Amenities: Central heating with woodburning stove. Large electric range cooker with gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee machine. 7 x TV, DVD and surround sound system, WiFi. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Large private driveway for up to 10 cars. Large garden with lawn, mature trees and shrubs plus seating/eating area. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 0.3 miles, pub 5.5 miles

Region: From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Town: The Scottish Highlands' Strathconon Valley is accessible from the little village of Marybank in Rossshire. The settlement has a hotel, and Contin, a larger community nearby with a shop and church, is only two miles distant. Another village, Muir of Ord, is only four miles away; it is situated close to the Beauly Firth and has the Glen Ord Distillery and Visitor Center as well as a charming high street. Beauly, which is also nearby, has quality stores selling the finest Scottish tweeds, knitwear, and crafts, as well as chic boutiques and homely restaurants. The National Nature Reserve of Glen Affric is nearby and is a great place for walkers and bikers to explore. Inverness, the Highlands' main city, is also easily accessible. An ideal spot to explore this region of the Highlands.