Dallas is a large beautiful private country estate covering some 11,000 acres of heathery hills, woods, moor- and farmland, lying in that fertile area neighbouring Inverness, warmed by the Gulf Stream, where the Grampian Mountains flatten down gradually into the long sandy beaches and secluded rocky coves of the coast of the Moray Firth.

Tucked away within the Dallas Estate, about 7 miles from Forres and 10 miles from Elgin, is Firwood House - modernised to a very high standard - where you can combine a wonderfully relaxed country holiday with the pleasures of an unspoilt coast only 20 minutes drive away.

The house is within a short distance of fishing (permits available). Visitors can walk for miles in relaxed surroundings over the estate; golf on numerous courses, and, with a car, visit a host of interesting places nearby such as Culloden, Cawdor Castle, Inverness, all the small fishing villages along the coast or the Whisky Distilleries that proliferate along the River Spey.  Further afield, Loch Ness and Fort William, Ullapool, the famous gardens at Inverewe - even Skye for a couple of hours - can be visited.  Inverness and Aberdeen airports are 40 and 90 minutes away respectively, and car hire is available.

Heating is by partial oil central heating and electricity (INCLUDED during high season only), and open-fire.  Bed-linen and towels are INCLUDED.  Pets under control are welcome but are not permitted in the sitting room or upstairs in the house..  A £100 refundable householder's deposit is required.

Other self catering holiday cottages in this area -
Mulundy Lodge (slps 5)
Woodbank Cottage (slps 4)