Caledonian House - This B&B guest house is next to the 5 locks of the Caledonian Canal, walking distance from Fort Augustus. The village is part of the Great Glen Way. Caledonian House was originally built in the 1860s and was used as Campbell's Tea Room in the 1900s. It has a good location for exploring the sights of the Highlands, including Loch Ness and the islands of Syke, Mull, Iona and Rhum. There are plenty of outdoor activities and spectacular views for walkers. Caledonian House offers fishing trips and mountain-bike hire.

Craigdarroch House - With a superb quiet location in a Highland forest near Falls of Foyers waterfall, Craigdarroch House has open log fires and stunning panoramic views of Loch Ness. Craigdarroch House has a restaurant in which you can savour a candle-lit dinner in the dining room, with views of the loch and the hills beyond. Bar meals are served all day. The lounge bar has a fine malt whisky collection of 130 whiskies. Relax with a book or watch the wildlife in the surrounding woodland from the comfort of the hotel's conservatory. On the hillside above Loch Ness, Craigdarroch House is great for guests who want to stay in an area of outstanding natural beauty and explore the Highland area.

Invernairne - Invernairne has a great position overlooking the Moray Firth, and from the garden you can stroll down a path to the beach. This historic mansion has one of the best positions in Nairn, and many of its rooms overlook the sea. Try and spot dolphins, seals, yachts or a beautiful sunset. Invernairne has free Wi-Fi and excellent breakfasts are available. A baronial lounge bar is open until the early evening and hosts a log fire in cooler months.

Daviot Lodge - This award-wining luxury bed and breakfast accommodation is set in 80 acres of peaceful pasture land with stunning views down the River Nairn Valley to the Culloden Viaduct. Daviot Lodge is a proud winner of AA Guest Accommodation of the Year for Scotland/Northern Ireland 2006. From the lodge you can see Nairn on the horizon, yet it is just 10 minutes drive from Inverness city centre. This non-smoking accommodation has beautifully appointed rooms with king-size beds and en suite facilities. Delicious breakfasts are served in the spacious dining room where each guest party has their own well spaced table. Come and be spoiled. There are also beautiful public rooms, one of which has an open fire on chilly days. With deep comfortable sofas and original artworks, it is the perfect place to relax with a book whilst enjoying a glass of wine or a malt whisky.

Willowbank - Willowbank is one of the very few listed buildings within the Cairngorms National Park and offers bed and breakfast accommodation just 15 minutes' drive from Aviemore. Willowbank licensed guest house is one of the first properties on the edge of the town as you enter from the South, Aviemore and the Cairngorms. The property has stood in the town of Grantown on Spey, a quiet Georgian town, for over 150 years.

Glenan Lodge Guest House - Glenan Lodge is a traditional country house with private fishing in a village location just 15 miles south of Inverness and 15 miles north of Aviemore on the main A9. We are fully non-smoking. We have a comfortable guest lounge with video, DVD and games, a homely dining room and licenced bar. Home cooked evening meals are available by request. We even have visiting red squirrels. Glenan Lodge is ideally situated for walking, fishing, cycling, bird-watching, shooting or just touring the Highlands. There are also many excellent golf courses within 1 hour of the guest house with Carrbridge and Boat of Garten less than 30 minutes away. We are happy to welcome your children over 5 years of age - sorry no infants under 5.

Aslaich Bed and Breakfast - Immersed within a spectacular countryside setting and close to the shores of Loch Ness, this welcoming B&B is situated in the picturesque village of Lewiston, adjoining the village of Drumnadrochit. The ideal base from which to explore the beauty of the Scottish Highlands, during your stay at Aslaich you can easily visit Culloden Battlefield, Fort William, Corrimony Chambered Cairn, Fort George, Urquhart Castle and the breathtaking scenery of Glen Affric. You can also try to spot Nessie, or see evidence of previous sightings at the Loch Ness Exhibition Centres. After a long day of seeing the sites, you can return to the comfort of Aslaich Bed and Breakfast, which offers an inviting lounge area with Sky TV and an open log fire. Alternatively, you can retire to your comfortable guestroom, complete with all you need for a peaceful night's sleep.

The Bridge Hotel - Situated in the heart of a picturesque Highland village on the east coast of Scotland, this contemporary country hotel rejects modern day distractions in favour of a haven of peace. In an effort to keep alive what this region stands for, the hotel has invested in natural history and art, and retains much of its original charm, including the woodwork and panelling which glow with the warmth of open log fires. With no TVs and telephones in the rooms, you can absorb the peace and quiet. Built in 1816, the Bridge Hotel is steeped in history and tradition, with the famous Helmsdale River running right past it. Served by 2 airports - Inverness and Wick - it is conveniently situated on the main axis between Inverness, Thurso and John O'Groats, the most northern point of mainland Scotland, and a perfect base for exploring the wonders of the Highlands.

Trafford Bank Guest House - In the highlands of Inverness, Trafford Bank is a stylish boutique guest house, with AA 5-star status. Inverness Rail station is just a 3-minute drive away. Each beautifully furnished room features a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and a CD player. There is also a Bose iPod docking station and a DAB radio. Some rooms have a luxurious roll top bath. An inclusive full English breakfast is available. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Relax in the picturesque mature gardens at Trafford Bank. Free Wi-Fi internet access and free parking are provided.

Foyers House - High above Loch Ness, with spectacular panoramic views over the loch, this Highland bed and breakfast offers a peaceful, child-free environment in which to relax and unwind. At Upper Foyers, next to the waterfall, Foyers House is on the quiet south side of Loch Ness. There are 8 individually styled bedrooms, seven with magnificent views over the loch, along with one standard single bedroom with a woodland view. Free Wi-Fi is available in some rooms. The terrace is the highest viewpoint in the great glen and you can enjoy a drink while watching the sun set over the mountain or have a whisky in the lounge. Fly-fishing for salmon or trout on Loch Ness and the River Oich can be arranged, with a ghillie, a boat and all tackle provided. Pub food is available 4 miles (6.4 km) away, in the direction of Fort Augustus, as well as 9 miles (14.5 km) towards Inverness.