Enjoying an idyllic position with sea views on the Moray coast in Cullen is this charming, detached cottage of Dookers' House.
A former fisherman's house, Dookers' Hoose now makes for a delightful base for a coastal break in this stunning part of Scotland for a family of six.
On-street parking greets you on arrival, along with those enviable views of Cullen Beach.
Make your way inside the property and venture to the sitting room, a charming space enjoying timber walls and a range of stylish seating for you to unwind on at the end of a busy day; why not switch on the electric flame effect fire, and log onto the excellent WIFI, or play a board game together or simply curl up with a good book and a glass of wine?
Afterward, continue to the kitchen/diner, another pleasant space offering a good selection of appliances that are bound to appease any budding chef.
Once the designated chef of the family has fixed up a tasty meal here, savour it over at the dining table while another electric flame effect fire warms your toes; the space also hosts a dishwasher, making post-dinner clean up a breeze.
As day becomes night, choose one of the three inviting bedrooms to catch your rest in, with one of these being a bunk room resting on the ground floor, enjoying access to the nearby ground-floor shower room.
Climb the stairs to find two more bedrooms, one of which is a family room enjoying the warmth of the flickering woodburning stove and provides a double bed and day bed, and the other comprises a twin room.
A bathroom completes the property's interior, a space which spoils you for choice when it comes to freshening up, thanks to its separate walk-in shower and bath.
Due to the property being a traditional fisherman's abode, the outdoor space consists of a quaint patio sitting adjacent to the front of the property; here you can settle down with a morning coffee as you listen to the tide ebbing and flowing.
Embark on a quick walk into Cullen to come across a range of eateries, including the popular Rockpool Cafe, where you can stop for a light bite before wandering down to Cullen Beach for a day packed with fun in the sun and sand; the beach leads to the fantastic Cullen Golf Club, ideal for putting fans!
The property is in a great location for those who are into watersports, with The Sea School in Cullen hosting marine activities for both adults and children in the adjacent harbour; the property also offers a lockable garage in which you can house your beach gear and kayaks, for added convenience.
Dookers' House is also perfect for those who enjoy wild swimming, with the property’s namesake, ‘dooking’ meaning swimming in Doric, the local language; the house rests next to steps that lead down to the beach and there is a back gate allowing access to the wet room, where you can enjoy a hot shower afterward - so get ready to dive into the waves!
Walk along the coast to Portknockie, a picturesque village housing a delightful harbour, along with enjoying access to a range of walking trails, from the Portknockie Cliffs Path to the Finechty and Portknockie Path.
Continue along the coast to Buckie, another welcoming town enjoying its own idyllic harbour and esteemed golf club, alongside a fascinating heritage centre and a range of green spaces, from Queen Street Park to Harbour Park.
Further afield lies the town of Elgin, where a wealth of activities and attractions await, including the breathtaking ruins of Elgin Cathedral.
Treat your loved ones to a blissful break at Dookers' Hoose.
EPC Rating: Band F