Scotstonhill, Elgin, IV30 8NH

Set within the countryside amongst a small group of houses on the outskirts of Elgin, this four bedroom farmhouse is an ideal base for families and friends wishing to explore Moray and its castles, coastlines and culturePlay garden games on the extensive lawn or picnic under one of the towering trees that border the cottageEnjoy a spot of stargazing from your indulgent private hot tub, before sipping a wee dram in front of the roaring flames of the living room wood burner and talking late into the nightStroll into Lhanbryde village (1 mile) to pick up some local produce from the butchers or village store and enjoy an early evening drink in the welcoming village inn.

Spend the day on the soft sandy beaches at Lossiemouth (6 miles) building sandcastles, investigating rock pools and paddling in the clear watersPick up your binoculars on a wildlife cruise around the bay in search of seals, dolphins and porpoisesTastefully decorated in a palette of soothing neutral tones, your holiday home offers comfortable accommodation with a crisp, contemporary styleEnter into the light and bright hallway before stepping through into the stylish kitchen to unpack your provisions.

There s plenty of space to cook up a storm for the whole party and the kitchen comes equipped with everything you need to cater for larger groupsSip a morning coffee at the breakfast table, an ideal place for younger guests to take their dinner in the eveningFor formal meals and special celebrations, gather around the elegant oak dining table where you can linger over supper enjoying each other s companyAt the end of a busy day, sink into one of the lounge s inviting sofas and unwind in front of the flickering flames of the wood burner.

Enjoying views over the garden, the ground floor double bedroom is a relaxing room decorated in soothing tones for a peaceful night s sleepAlso on this level is a convenient shower room, perfect for freshening up after a day at the beachHeading upstairs you will find the king size master bedroom with en suite shower room, a second king size bedroom and a pretty twin bedroomYour spacious family bathroom is situated on this floor.

Outside, soothe aching limbs in the outdoor hot tub and enjoy a game of football on the lawnDine al fresco on the patio area enjoying the views across the open countryside that surrounds youThere is private driveway parking.