Top five homes for sale in Scottish National Parks

If you enjoy the great outdoors and would love to open your front door to all the beauty of nature, then take a look at these properties for sale in Scotland's National Parks.

Bramblings Cottage, Auchtubh, Lochearnhead

Picture: Bramblings cottage, Allen and Harris

Located within the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, this three bedroom picture perfect cottage is for sale with Allen & Harris for offers over £280,000.

Picture: the living room has a wood burning stove, Allen and Harris

Built in 1998 to mirror surrounding original properties, the cottage has a slate roof and stone clad walls giving the appearance of the traditional build but with all modern conveniences of the newly constructed home.

Picture: the beautiful surroundings, Allen and Harris

The three double bedrooms, two family bathrooms and features such as a wood burning stove, roll top bath, Belfast sinks and conservatory make for an ideal family home or potential holiday let.

The Willerby Portland cottage, Loch Lomond, Inveruglas

Picture: The Willerby Portland cottage living room, GS Properties

Thanks to the location on the banks of Loch Lomond this modern property has impressive views along with a sharp interior, and is on the market at a fixed price of £149,995 with G&S Properties.

The cottage is comprised of a spacious living area, kitchen, two double bedrooms (one with en-suite) and a family bathroom.

The open plan, spacious country-style kitchen has a unique double larder with wicker drawers, wine rack and integrated dishwasher.

Picture: the mater bedroom, G&S Properties

In the master bedroom there is a full height padded headboard and kingsize bed, which gives the room a boutique look.

Outside there is a decking area - ideal for enjoying the loch views on a sunny day.

Deerstalker Lodge, Portnellan Glen, Dochart

Picture: the master bedroom, S1Homes.

This property, located in Glen Dochart, has been newly refurbished with neutral tones throughout and offers an open plan living area, fully fitted kitchen, double bedroom and en-suite bathroom and private patio with garden.

Ideal as a retirement holiday home, or as a cosy rental, the property is on sale for a fixed price of £165,000 with S1homes.

The new furnishings, which make for excellent selling points, include hand made curtains and blinds by Iona Designs in Perth, a range of Farrow and Ball paints, which have been used throughout the property, Scottish artwork prints, Carron deep sunk double ended bath and a Morso wood burning stove.

Two bed chalet, Dalraddy Holiday Park, Aviemore

Picture: the two bedroom chalet, Purple Bricks

Driving to the north, in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park and close to Aviemore, you'll find this two bedroom cottage, which is on sale for offers over £90,000 with Purple Bricks.

Picture: the living room, Purple Bricks

The chalet offers open plan living/dining area and kitchen, bathroom and patio area, making it an ideal property for a family holiday home.

It is well placed in a rural setting, but close to amenities such as a licensed shop, laundrette and children's play-park.

Picture: the kitchen, Purple Bricks

The new owners can enjoy the spectacular views of the Cairngorm mountains. And outdoor enthusiasts will be happy to know that it's within walking distance of the River Spey.

Number 3 The Steadings, Croftside, Aviemore

Picture: the Steadings, S1homes

Number 3 The Steadings is a contemporary, well-appointed ground floor flat located in The Steadings, set at the northern edge of Aviemore Village, within the natural beauty of the Cairngorms National Park.

Picture: the open plan living room, Masson Cairns

On sale for offers over £240,000 with Masson Cairns, the property comprises an entrance hall, open plan lounge with dining and kitchen area, a family bathroom and three generous double bedrooms – one complete with an en-suite shower.

Picture: one of the three bedrooms, Masson Cairns

Its also has communal areas with BBQ and parking, and would be an ideal holiday let or holiday home for a family.