TASTEFULLY APPOINTED GLENCARRON LODGE

The large Drawing Room is the first room guaranteed to capture your breath when entering Glencarron Lodge. The bright room with tall windows is magnificent and would not look out of place in a period drama. There are various sofas and armchairs for relaxing, and a large book case features some of the lodge's reading matter. The working fire place is a wonderful addition for colder months and helps keep the Drawing Room warm and cosy.

A very elegant long period wood table sits proudly at the heart of the Glencarron Lodge dining room, which has walls featuring some of the estates stags, shot in the past two centuries. Perfect for any occasion, but best for memorable dinners and special occasions, the dining room is bright and spacious and enjoys some of the best views of the estate.

Catering can be arranged if needed to help make celebrations even more special.

The bright and modern kitchen is a lovely place for preparing meals, and adds a contemporary touch to the otherwise classic, period shooting lodge. The sleek wood units and slate floors are easy to clean and there are plenty of cupboards for storing food, as well as all the usual pots, pans, cutlery and crockery. Modern appliances featured in the well-equipped kitchen, include large fridge, freezer, oven, microwave and washing machine. There are even a few features paying homage to the lodge's stately past, including the original servants call bells and an Aga, which is still in working order.

The first of two games rooms at the lodge is where most of the young and young at heart are sure to gather with its snooker table providing plenty of entertainment for guests until the early hours of the morning.

A table tennis table is the highlight of the second games room at the lodge, giving those not using the snooker table an excellent alternative for days spent inside Glencarron.

Hidden away from the main Drawing Room at the lodge is a more relaxed sitting room where teenagers and children will love to watch TV and play games. This spacious, yet very cosy lounge has lovely comfy sofas and armchairs perfect for curling up and watching a movie.

The first of two double bedrooms at Glencarron Lodge has its own private entrance to one of the family bathrooms, meaning if wanted it could be an en-suite. The bedroom has a lovely feel with classic antique furniture and pretty floral wallpaper. The double bed with cast iron frame is very comfortably and an additional single bed allows the room to become a family room if needed.

The elegant main bathroom at Glencarron Lodge has a wonderful theme with shades of green effortlessly blending in with the wood floors and period picture rails. A large original fireplace also adds to the bathrooms ambiance, making it a relaxing place to enjoy a long hot soak in the classic roll top bath.

A second double bedroom is slightly smaller than the first but still has ample space for a happy couple or single guest with large wardrobe and chest of drawers providing plenty of room for storing holiday attire. The bedroom also has its own very handy wash basin and towel rail.

There are six twin bedrooms at the lodge, the first of these is the largest and has wonderful views of the Highlands, which are best captured from the comfort of the window seats. Two single beds with ornate wood frames and carved feet are very snug and a cot is also available in this room for any infants in the family.

Pale cream striped wall paper, tall windows and an original open fireplace make the second twin bedroom at Glencarron wonderfully elegant. The single beds are made with crisp, white bed linen and are great for snuggling up.

The pretty third twin bedroom is perfect for adults or children with its two full size single beds with wood frames. Located on the top floor of the lodge, the bedroom's ceiling is slightly slopped giving the room a touch of character. There is also a cute window for admiring the views and an original cast iron fireplace.

Another twin bedroom located on the top floor of Glencarron Lodge is tastefully decorated in shades of green, which nicely compliments the wood furniture. The room's high position allows the room to capture some of the best views of the estate and Scottish Highlands.

A large window in the third twin bedroom on the upper floor of Glencarron sets a lovely scene when waking up as the sun rises above the hills. This cosy bedroom is nice and spacious, and features plenty of places for putting clothes and shoes.

A fourth twin bedroom on the top floor of the lodge is lovely and bright with light wood furniture giving it a modern, contemporary feel. There is also a very pretty curved topped window, which provides a wonderful outlook when drawing back the curtains.

The final bedroom at Glencarron Lodge is a very versatile room with two single beds, an additional day bed and a cot, this flexibility allows the room to be used by a variety of guests.

Traditional Scottish tartan features highly in the first of two single bedrooms. This pretty room for one has a nice comfy single bed, as well as some of the best views of the estate.

A second single bedroom is very cosy and ideal for any teenagers in the family, seeking a quiet room on their own. The quiet room is located on the ground floor of the lodge and has access to its own cloakroom.

A fresh blue theme is felt in the second bathroom that also has a large roll top bath with hand-held shower attachment. The bright and spacious bathroom is lovely and warm and cosy and perfect for families with children with the handy addition of a stool for sitting beside the bath. Of course, for adults the stool can also provide a great spot for placing a glass of wine or book.

The third bathroom is the largest and features plenty of original features, including a curved window and wood floors. Like the other bathrooms, a sophisticated roll top bath takes centre stage in the bathroom, and is neatly placed beside the window, where you can admire the views of the Estate. A separate shower is also featured in this bathroom.

A further three bathrooms can also be found in the lodge, providing plenty of alternatives to those mentioned.

A riot of colour is on display in the Glencarron Lodge garden with its mixture of trees, shrubs and flowers. The views of the estate are truly magnificent with the peaks of the hills rising high in to the sky. Plenty of local wildlife can also be spotted from the garden, including soaring birds.

A fence surrounds the bottom of the garden at the lodge, preventing dogs from running off into the Highlands.