Situated just yards away from the picturesque harbour 'Tigh na Cala', (Gallic for Harbour House) was built in 1900 and located in the old part of Portknockie on the Moray Firth coast.

This spacious property has been completely renovated and refurbished during 2003/2004 to a high standard and can comfortably accommodate 7 people.

On a clear day there are views across towards the Caithness coast, and during the summer evenings you can watch the sunsets disappearing over the sea. You may also catch a glimpse of the bottled-nosed dolphins as they pass by.

The house has full central heating throughout.

On the ground floor, there is a well-equipped dining kitchen, with traditional cast iron fireplace, leading to utility room and separate shower room complete with toilet and wash hand basin.

A comfortable living room with traditional fireplace with coal and flame effect electric fire.

There is a TV complete with DVD and Video, also separate radio and CD player.

There is a spacious downstairs bedroom with double bed.

Leading upstairs, there is a large family bathroom with shower over bath.

A bedroom with a single bed. One good-sized twin bedroom with a sea view, and also a large double bedroom with king-size bed and traditional fireplace.

Other features include a safe walled garden suitable for young children and dogs, an off road parking space and the use of the garage.

Portknockie has a post office and grocers, newsagent and general store, chemist, chip shop, ladies hairdresser, hotel and inn.

There is a small harbour with a slipway at Portknockie as well as a children's paddling pool.

Portknockie is ideally situated for golfers with several 18-hole golf courses within close proximity.

There are numerous coastal walks, many suitable for cyclists, including the millennium cycle route, which passes through the village using the old railway line. This part of the route goes over impressive viaducts at Cullen.

The world famous Malt Whisky, Castle and Fishing Heritage Trails are all easily accessible.

Within easy reach are the marine aquarium at MacDuff, Duff House in Banff, the Buckie Drifter Museum, the Scottish Tartan museum in Keith where there are kilt-making courses and Baxter's of Speyside.

Other popular activities in the area include pony trekking, mountain biking, fishing, sea angling and bird watching.

Dolphin spotting cruises are available at nearby Findochty and other harbours along the Moray Firth coast.

The clean sandy beaches of Cullen are a short walk from the cottage.

Aberdeen and Inverness are approximately 60 miles from Portknockie, which is on a main bus route.

Tourist information leaflets are provided for guests.

Voted "Best Kept Village" in Moray in the 2002, 2003 and 2004 Scotland in Bloom competitions, Portknockie is an ideal location for a relaxing holiday with a beautiful harbour.