This high quality, 4 star rated, three bedroom cottage, in the centre of the barn, and sleeps up to 6 guests in 3 rooms. Note one of the bedrooms is downstairs and is a small twin. Again there is an open fire in the lounge.

The floor layout consists of

• Entrance hall leading to
• Kitchen/Dining Room. The fully fitted kitchen is brand new and equipped with oven, grill, microwave, fridge/freezer dishwasher and washer/dryer.
• Downstairs WC.
• Comfortable sitting room with open fire place, TV / DVD & Free view digital channels.
• Small downstairs twin bedroom
• Staircase leading to
• Master double bed room with en-suite WC & shower
• Family bathroom with WC and bath.
• Twin bedroom
• Oil fired central heating
• Fully fitted kitchens
• Open fires
• Fully equipped kitchens
• Electric blankets on all beds
• Double glazing
• Enclosed gardens & great view
• Garden tables and barbeques
• Separate access and parking for 2 cars
• Electricity
• Central heating
• All bed linen & towels, toilet rolls
• Fire kindling & logs
• Free bag of coal (2 free bags October to April)
• Initial supplies of milk, coffee, tea, sugar, salt/pepper, mixed herbs, dishwasher & washing machine detergent, cling film & foil.
• A welcome bottle of wine in the fridge!

Local Activities

Situated in Scotland's North East corner, between the Cairngorms and the coast, Moray Cottages offers a fantastically central base for you to enjoy a range of diverse activities catering for all the family.

There are glorious walks over hills, by clean rivers and along miles of empty sandy beaches. There is a range of winter and summer activities at the Lecht and Glenshee ski centres. The area is a golfer's paradise with literally dozens of courses on which to test your skill.

There is Sea Fishing, Salmon & Trout Fishing. For those who like to get under the water, the Moray Firth offers some great Diving.

Dufftown is Scotland's Malt Whisky Capital and the only place in the world that has a Malt Whisky Trail. If you've never visited a distillery then you're spoilt for choice with 6 in the immediate local area.

There are also many historical sites in the north east and a host of traditional fishing villages along the coast.

If you travel a little further, Inverness, Loch Ness, Fort Augustus or the Black Isle are an easy day trip. If you have come all this way, then John O'Groats is only a 3 hour drive.

..... of course you could just pull up a chair, crack open a cold beer and get away from the world in your own cottage garden!!

Below we have listed just some of the activities available - Just click on each picture to open a new window to find out what awaits you.

About Moray Cottages

Situated right in the heart of Malt Whisky country, approximately half way between Aberdeen and Inverness in Scotland's beautiful North East you will find Moray Cottages. Located 1200 feet above sea level on the side of the hill looking towards the south east stands the old Steading building. Once a mill, the old barn has been tastefully converted into two exceptional self-catering cottages with generous proportions. Both cottages have self-contained, enclosed gardens with panoramic views over the valley towards Auchindoun castle.

Centrally heated with open fires in the living rooms both cottages are fully equipped with everything you would expect from a quality and luxurious holiday cottage. The peaceful location, half a mile from the nearest road, is surrounded on all sides by fields, with a burn at the bottom of the valley, and allows visitors to get away from the noise of modern life. Isolated...but not remote. Although you could be miles from civilization, a short drive takes you around to the other side of the hill to the small, but thriving town of Dufftown.

Here you will find everything you need; from pubs, hotels and restaurants, a great butcher, bakery and shops to a petrol station, garage and hospital. As a base for exploring Northern Scotland, Moray has a few equals. Just 20 miles from the coast with its long golden beaches and rocky cliff paths and 20 miles from the Cairngorm National Park and ski centres. Exploring Loch Ness is an easy day trip. Even John O'Groats is just 3hrs away by car. The owners and your hosts, Robert & Fiona McHugh live in the old farmhouse set away from the cottages but are on hand to ensure that you have the best possible holiday. Pets are welcome and there are a number of special offers available (see website for further details). Sorry no children under 10.