Cosy family cottage in the heart of the Speyside single malt district, ideal for spotting rare Scottish wildlife and discovering the heart of Moray''s history and distilleries.

This secluded country home is the perfect spot for a countryside break, accessible via a tree lined country road. Enjoy a 2.5 mile wander into the small town of Aberlour, where you'll find a small riverside hotel with a restaurant and bar. Walk along the River Spey for a charming after dinner excursion. The ideal spot for whisky lovers, there are as many as 15 unique distilleries within 10 miles of the home, including many that offer exciting tours and tastings. Similarly, there are three golf courses within 10 miles for those looking for a laid back holiday. For those who prefer something a bit wilder, head to Lossiemouth Beach (23 miles) for a seaside town with dolphin spotting, or head to the Cairngorms National Park (13 miles) to hike The Bochel (17 miles), Carn Daimh (18 miles) or the Hills of Cromdale (15.5 miles). The heart of this house is a spacious farmhouse kitchen, which features a large circular breakfast table for brunches or casual meals. Utilise the Range oven, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher to prepare a family meal or picnic for taking on a day out. Celebratory evening meals can be enjoyed in the dining room, which has a charming feature fireplace and plenty of space to dine. Retire into the lounge to relax, sinking into cosy sofas and letting the heat from the wood burner warm the room. Watch a DVD here or head into the sunroom to enjoy a good book in a calming environment. To the rear of the property, you'll find a boot room for drying off outerwear and a washing machine. Completing this floor is a spacious double bedroom and shared family bathroom with WC, bath and shower. Heading upstairs to the first floor, you'll find a further two double bedrooms both of which are cosy spots for a couple or single guest. To the rear of the property, you'll find a spacious garden which is partly enclosed with an unfenced area at the bottom. The property boasts a shed with space to store fishing equipment or bikes, and you can fire up the BBQ and dine alfresco on balmy summer evenings. There's also plenty of parking space to the front of the home. Need to know: 3 bedrooms: 3 doubles. 1 bathroom with WC, shower, bath. Range oven, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. Washing machine. Garden furniture and charcoal BBQ. Highchair and cot available by request. TV/DVD and hairdryer. Wi Fi included. 4 dogs welcome. Woodburner starter pack of logs included. Please note that the fireplace in the dining room is ornate (not to be used). Shop and pub 2.5 miles. Private parking. Private water supply UV filtered/tested. This property is located close to a single track road which leads to a distillery . An unfenced stream runs along the bottom of the garden children to be supervised at all times . The door frames at this property are quite narrow please check the suitability for individual accessibility requirements before booking.

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