Old Milton Fort Augustus, The Highlands

Property Description

Once the country playground of lairds and ladies, this former hunting lodge sits in the untamed wilderness of the Cairngorms. Acres and acres of grounds are home to a fishing loch with its own jetty, a professionally maintained 9-hole golf course and tennis courts. After a day of action and adventure in the great outdoors, there’s nothing better than soaking in the bubbling hot tub on the patio. Unwind with a single malt by the fire in the sitting room, or opt for an evening in the formal lounge fit for a duke, with its grand piano and wood-panelled walls. With stained-glass windows and a vaulted, beamed ceiling, the dining room reminds us of a church – a beautiful spot to gather the group for a decadent meal. The kitchen’s four-door Aga means country-style feasts are on the menu. There’s more to this home than pure opulence and Victorian splendour. It’s the small details that tie the design to the landscape, like hand-made staircases and the Ossian quotes carved into beams. This place really captures the magic of the Cairngorms.

Home truths:
*Up to three dogs are welcome and are confined to hard floor areas, and wet dogs are to stay in the drying room
*The eighth bedroom is in a self-contained shepherd's hut in the grounds with its own bathroom and kitchenette
*This home is fairly isolated, so having a car is recommended and there is plenty of private parking
*Your host can provide a cot and high chair for infants, just ask