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Searching for a Scottish self-catering holiday cottage can also be refined to include only properties with your required number of bedrooms.  This again save time and will ensure you only select the perfect accommodation.  Some high-end self-catering holiday cottages in Scotland will also come with all the latest technology including WiFi – this maybe important for business and most definitely if you are taking the children.

Scotland really is an amazing place to visit – your choice of accommodation is very important to make for the enjoyment of such a spectacular country.  In some instances cottages that are available to let can be in the Scottish countryside – perfect for romantic breaks or those wishing to escape the stresses of everyday life.  When exploring in the countryside keep a look out for the elusive Scottish stags in the wooded and forest areas.  For those that require a cottage in one of the beautiful small Scottish towns or villages – locate the local shop and try the traditional Scottish Oatcake, with hunks of local cheese and a fine wine – to experience Scottish living.  If a city break is more the call of the day, there is nowhere quite like Edinburgh; once you have found an exquisite holiday apartment or house in Edinburgh try heading to the Castle for a fantastic experience and an opportunity to find out more about the complicated, sometimes gruesome yet very interesting Scottish history.

Remember to reduce your search criteria when looking for Scotland holiday cottages.  Select an area where you want to stay, the type of holiday you want to experience, decide on the number of bedrooms you will require and enjoy selecting superb accommodation that will not disappoint.

It is a very exciting time when booking a Scottish cottage holiday and yet it can be very confusing not to mention time consuming trawling through the web to find the ideal place to stay.  Here we offer some advice about selecting the perfect holiday cottage in Scotland to ensure your break is perfect in every way.

Firstly it is important to decide on an area you want to visit on your Scottish holiday – highly recommended are Perthshire, Fife, the Scottish Borders and of course Edinburgh.  These areas of Scotland have something for every type of traveller, whether it is a city break, an activity break or a tranquil relaxing break that is required.  It is very important to decide on the area you want to visit to limit your search criteria and then decide on the type of accommodation that will be most suitable.  A holiday cottage is perfect as a base from which to explore areas but the standards and facilities can vary greatly.  It is always best to select a holiday cottage from a company that only provides accommodation of the highest standards.  Make sure your chosen holiday cottage company show a good selection of photographs on their web site so to confirm the high standards promised in the text.

Scotland with its breath-taking scenery, rolling mists and a never ending list of places of interest, must be on your list of places to visit.  Holidaying in Scotland is perfect for people from all walks of life, as the array of places to visit and places to stay means there is something for everyone.  As a base from which to explore Scotland, holiday cottages are perfect.  As you wander far and wide along the lochs, footpaths or the city streets, you really do not want to be time bound as with traditional hotels.  Self-catering holiday cottages in Scotland allow you the freedom to explore in your own time and will always provide a warm welcome when you return from your day out.

There are so many places to visit in Scotland that time really is of the essence, you certainly will not want to be thinking about getting back for that evening meal – you may miss something.  Self-catering holiday cottages provide you with choice in terms of eating out, in a quaint Scottish Inn sampling the local delicacies, having a Take Away or even cooking your own food and reducing the need to be constantly checking your watch.  In fact when holidaying in Scotland time seems to fly by because as you explore and with every corner you turn there is something that makes you stop and gaze in awe, particularly if you are staying in a cottage in the Perthshire area.

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Scotland as a holiday choice flashes up a myriad of ideas about interesting things to do and see, historical sites, golf, walking to name but a few – but it should be mentioned that Scotland can actually offer a fantastic beach holiday too.  Visiting Scotland requires a freedom and it is therefore great to explore the outlying coastline from a holiday cottage base, as this type of accommodation allows guests to throw away time constraints and explore the regions at their own pace. With approximately 8200 miles of coastline to explore a Scottish holiday cottage break is just the thing to plan days out exploring the miles of unspoilt coastline.  Scotland, because of its miles of coast provides visitors with a variety of beach experiences. Some of the beaches are quite close to famous Scottish towns and cities and so a holiday can provide a mix of activities – something to suit all visitors.  Further North the coastline is very rugged and is famous for its small coves that have formed over thousands of years amongst the cliffs.  Boasting beautiful white sands the area is quiet and unspoilt.

The West coast of Scotland has a similar cliff backdrop and is an amazing area to visit and explore.  For some of the best beach holidays in Scotland consider booking a holiday cottage in Perthshire.  Perthshire has numerous beaches in the vicinity including St Cyrus Bay, Arbroath Beach and Barry Sands amongst others.    Alternatively a Scottish holiday cottage in Fife can provide a base from which to discover the amazing coastline.  Many of Fife’s beaches have won prestigious awards and provide visitors with opportunities to experience diving and a number of water sports, plus the Kingdom of Fife coastlines boasts some of the most dramatic coastline walks.  There is a coastal path suitable for a short ramble of for more discerning walkers that want to absorb the amazing flora and wildlife that frequent the area. The coastline can also be explored by car with numerous viewpoints where the scenery can be absorbed while sipping a hot cup of tea from a thermos flask.

Another area, not usually thought of as an area from which to plan a Scottish holiday cottage beach holiday is Edinburgh.  Edinburgh is close to the Scottish coastline and has numerous beaches that are definitely worth exploring including Portabello, Yellowcraig and Longniddry Bents.  A holiday cottage holiday in Edinburgh is perfect for visitors with differing interests, steeped in history the city itself has a tremendous array of places to visit – the beaches offer a day away from it all with beautiful coastline walks or water-sports.

Whatever you want from a holiday, a Scottish holiday cottage holiday promises to be an experience to remember.  The unspoilt coastline gives visitors the opportunity to watch dolphins, sharks and sea birds as they also visit the tremendous coast of Scotland.  Days out will be some of the best you will ever experience and returning to your holiday cottage and the relaxed atmosphere that this type of accommodation provides will give you time to sit back and absorb your day’s adventures.

There really is nowhere in the world that compares to Scotland. It has something for every visitor to enjoy and makes for a wonderful holiday experience.  Accommodation in Scotland is of a high standard and is particularly luxurious in terms of the holiday cottages that are available.  Holiday cottages in areas such as Edinburgh, Perthshire, Fife and the Scottish Boarders are of the highest standards and offer some of the best Scotland holiday cottages around.

Whether you are an intrepid explorer wanting to visit some of the most amazing beaches, the Highlands or the famous Scottish Glens or an amateur historian in search of some of the most complex, yet fascinating history a country has to offer, or even a beach comber wanting to search rock pools or explore wonderful coastline and wildlife – Scotland is definitely the place to visit.  It is amazing that Scotland caters for all tastes and always makes for a holiday to remember.  Residents in the UK can easily visit Scotland either by car, train or plane (there are some great deals on air fare prices) or for international visitors – Scotland is a place not to miss.  To enjoy the experience even more book your stay in one of the many holiday cottages available.  This type of accommodation gives you the freedom to explore everything Scotland has to offer – and provides a unique experience much in tune with Scottish life – rather than a hotel where room designs are cramped and the same the world over.

Scotland holiday cottages are perfect for families, groups of friends that want the privacy of their own room but a chance to socialise too in home from home style lounges, dining areas and kitchens and for couples planning a romantic retreat.  For something extra special search for Scotland holiday cottages in areas of Perthshire, such as Crieff, Aberfeldy or Kenmore, this area is of particular beauty and has an abundance of historic sites, waterfalls and places of interest to visit.  For a city break with opportunities to explore further afield try searching for Scotland holiday cottages in Edinburgh.  The city itself is full of wonderful historic and architecturally magnificent sites to visit, including the amazing Edinburgh Castle – give yourself plenty of time to explore the castle with all its intriguing history about the defence of Scotland, macabre stories of executions and its time as a prisoner of war site during the wars.

For keen golfers – a holiday in Scotland is a perfect choice for a golf holiday.  Fife has some fantastic opportunities to play some of the most amazing golf including the world famous St Andrew’s Course.  Now golfers do not like to be tied by time constraints so a holiday cottage is the perfect accommodation choice, friends can have their own room but a cottage provides the space for equipment and large areas for socialising in the evening.  Returning from the golf course and relaxing in luxury with a drop of Scotland’s finest whisky adds to whole experience.

Fife is also the perfect area for water sports enthusiasts and a holiday cottage again provides all the space needed for equipment such as surf boards, snorkelling or scuba diving equipment.  Do not miss out on all Scotland has to offer – plan your next holiday in a wonderful country steeped in history, scenic magnificence and amazing activity holiday opportunities – and enjoy your holiday staying in a superior holiday cottage in Scotland.



Scotland is very famous for many things but one of the things that stand out for visitors is the country’s delicacies that are known the world over.  Arranging a visit to Scotland must include a sampling of the foods and drinks that have made Scotland a culinary delight to visit.  To enjoy some of the best food and drink on offer however accommodation in Scotland is a crucial decision when planning your holiday.  Hotels may allow a small sampling of the famous dishes that Scotland has to offer, but the best way to enjoy all that the country has to offer is to book a holiday cottage.

Scotland’s holiday cottages provide the entire home from home comforts and are perfect to enjoy some of the best food and drink from the area.  Sitting back in a comfortable lounge, sipping a tot of locally distilled whisky, Scotland’s most famous tipple, paints a very different picture to sitting in a cramped hotel room with a wee dram.  Some Scottish holiday cottages are complete with a garden and there is nothing quite like sitting out in a garden during the summer eating al fresco.  So whether locally distilled whisky is providing that winter warmer by the fire in a beautiful cottage or is just to be enjoyed in the late summer evening – the cottage setting will be perfect for making those treasured holiday memories.

Scottish Whisky is extremely well known all over the world, with one of the biggest markets being China.  Local distilleries are dotted all over the country and many are open to visitors, allowing them to find out about the amazing process of producing the amber liquid.  Look for some of the smaller distilleries for the ultimate experience, they also allow visitors to purchase some of their finest.  There are always bottles that could break the bank however, with some exclusive Scottish whiskies being priced at over a thousand pounds – but of course these are usually for show with the majority of whisky being reasonably priced for visitors.

Any holiday in Scotland would not be complete without sampling the famous Haggis – in restaurants and hotels this can be extremely overpriced, better to purchase from a local supplier and cook yourself.  A holiday cottage kitchen will be filled with the wonderful aroma and again the memories this will create will last a life time.  What better way to experience the most famous of Scottish food, than to cook and enjoy in a relaxed atmosphere – plus purchasing the Haggis is part of the fun.  Haggis is served in a variety of ways but is delicious with a whisky sauce – a whisky sauce made from your bottle purchased from the local distillery – what could be better.

Once you have booked your Scottish holiday cottage it will be great fun to plan a traditional Scottish meal for the last night of your holiday.  Try purchasing all the ingredients during the period of your stay and plan to devour the traditional Scottish meal on your final night – it will be great fun and family, friends and loved ones will be thrilled.  A holiday treat like this can only come to fruition when staying in a luxurious holiday cottage in Scotland – the experience is far more fun than a cramped hotel experience.

We have just added two new properties to our site.  A lovely 5 star loft in Crieff for 2 people and a 4 bedroom Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh which can sleep 10 people.