Ardle Lodge, Blairgowrie

Escape to the wooded surroundings of Bridge of Cally at this bright, Scottish holiday retreat. Up to ten of you can enjoy its five bedrooms, spacious interior and abundance of glass that serves to bring the leafy views right into the property. Head off on long walks through the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or enjoy the tranquillity of the setting from your very own hot tub. Your open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, with its many windows and bi-folding doors, will be the hub of the home throughout your stay. Open your relaxation space right up to the great outdoors on warm days and enjoy the easy flow between the inside and out. Prepare holiday feasts for your party from fresh Scottish produce and then serve up outside in the sunshine or at your long dining table. Clear the meal away and transform your dining space into a pool table for an after-dinner game. Light the wood burner on chilly evenings and settle down to a game of charades; play a DVD or watch a programme on your Smart TV. Listen to your favourite tunes through the Bluetooth surround sound system, open a magazine or discuss how you all plan to spend the following day. A games room offers an additional space to spill out, where guests can play or watch something different on the Smart TV. Discover your utility room has both a washing machine and tumble dryer for whizzing your clothing through after damp or muddy walks. Your five light-filled bedrooms are all to be found on the first floor. Two of these come with en-suite shower rooms and Smart TVs; three share the stylish family bathroom, with its freestanding bath. All the bedrooms take in the lush green views and one even has French doors opening onto a Juliet balcony. Enjoy the fresh Scottish air from your private, enclosed garden too. Watch the children playing games out on the grass, luxuriate in your hot tub with a glass of wine and take the opportunity to admire the dark starry skies from your tranquil haven.