This stately Georgian house welcomes humans and hounds hankering for adventures in Morayshire. Set a mile from the River Spey and 2 miles west of the fetching village of Fochabers, this is an idyllic setting for family get-togethers, adventurous friends and energetic furries. Discover the 250-year history of Gordon Castle and Walled Garden (3.5 miles), and explore Fochabers’ Folk Museum and Heritage Centre, independent shops, and canine-friendly pubs and eateries. Join the Speyside Way as it winds from Buckie (8.5 miles) to Aviemore.
Inside you’ll find a magnificent interior, bursting with bright rural charm and sweet Scottish grandeur. Gather with a local whisky around the roaring fire in the drawing room, or in the elegant and cosy lounge for convivial nights of wagging tails and laughter. Enjoy sumptuous feasts of fine local fare in the flagstone kitchen, and savour them around the dining room’s long banqueting table with its feature fireplace or alfresco in the extensive grounds. The mezzanine’s twin and double bedrooms and open-plan bathroom lead up to the attic’s four single beds, perfect for younger guests – there’s also a bathroom here. The first floor’s two spacious doubles and twin bedrooms share the floor with the tranquil family bathroom. Happy hounds will love exploring the mature green garden. There’s tennis (April-September) and croquet for the competitive, and an outbuilding with rod box and drying room.
Find fabulous dog-friendly beaches at sandy Strathlene (12 miles), the fabulous fishing village of Findochty (13 miles), sheltered Cullen with its Links Golf Club (13.5 miles), glorious Lossiemouth (13.5 miles) and the surf haven of Hopeman (17 miles). The Cairngorms National Park (26 miles) is a wonderland for walkers, climbers, wildlife lovers and woofing wanderers. Explore Elgin (9.5 miles), Buckie and Keith (10 miles) and bask in the beauty of this unique and enchanting landscape.