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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £600 to £899
Self catering accommodation in Glencaple sleeps 6.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Peacefully set with panoramic views over countryside to the Nith Estuary, these three detached, single-storey holiday cottages each have their own garden and have been furnished and equipped to the STB’s ‘4 Star’ standard. Conheath Gatelodge is a traditional Georgian cottage with many original features, whilst Janward is spacious and modern. Martha’s Shore Cottage was an original fisherman’s cottage dating back to 1700 - many generations of Martha’s artistic family lived here and her father was the stone mason for the farm estate, and cut stone for the owner’s own farmhouse. There are lovely riverside walks from the doorstep with abundant birds and other wildlife to spot. There are many quiet roads ideal for cycling, and excellent wildfowl salt-marshes surrounding Caerlaverock Castle, 3 miles away. Solway Firth, with its Robert Burns connections, is easily accessible. Dumfries, 3 miles, also with Burns attractions, has good shopping, restaurants, cinema and many sports facilities. Sandy beaches, quaint fishing villages, castles and nature reserves all within easy reach. Shop/P.O. and good village pub ½ mile. Set next to the owner’s 500-acre working farm. Spacious living room with open fire and radiant fire. Dining room. Well-equipped fitted kitchen with breakfast area. Double bedroom (5ft bed) with en-suite shower room and toilet. Two twin bedrooms. Bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet. Separate toilet.
  
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Sleeps 20
Weekly price range £1300 to £
Self catering accommodation in Auchterarder sleeps 20.
Features include: Hot Tub • Pool • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Detached • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 20
Accommodation overview: Hidden high in the Perthshire Hills overlooking the strath towards Gleneagles, this fantastic holiday home was sustainably built on the ruins of an old steading in 2009. It offers comforts of modern living with a feel of the elegance of a bygone era. With indoor games room, outdoor hot tub with views towards the Sidlaw Hills, covered courtyard swimming pool, croquet lawn, trampoline, swings, slides and football pitch, there is plenty to keep everyone of all ages happy. The house has been stunningly interior-designed throughout, using some of the most sumptuous fabrics available. From the back door there is wonderful hill walking directly onto the heather hill. Perthshire is home to some of Scotland’s most stunning scenery, ranging from the domestic farmlands of Strathtay, the Highlands behind Crieff and Aberfeldy, to the ancient granite ochils on which Alexander House sits. Horse riding, falconry, shooting school, restaurants, quad biking, fishing and clay pigeon shooting are available nearby and there are 40 golf courses in the area. Scotland’s smallest distillery (Edradour in Pitlochry) is an hour away and its oldest (Glenturret at Crieff), is only 20 minutes away. Visit Blair Castle, Castle Menzies at Aberfeldy, the magnificent Scone Palace and Stirling Castle. Edinburgh is 1 hour. Shops 3 miles. Spacious living room with open fire. Dining hall. Spacious well-equipped kitchen/dining room with TV, wooden floor and French doors to patio. Games room with wooden floor. Shower room with toilet. Two sets of spiral stairs to east and west wings of first floor: Master double bedroom with 7ft bed, seating area, en-suite bathroom with elliptical bath, separate shower cubicle and toilet. Four double bedrooms, three with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet; one with four-poster bed, one with silver sleigh bed and one with 6ft bed (zip and link). Two twin bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower. Bunk bedroom with two additional sets of bunk beds (for +4) sharing master en suite or four-poster en suite (according to preference). All bedrooms with TV. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899
Self catering accommodation in Palnure sleeps 4.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Detached • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: As its name portrays, the Gardener’s Cottage was once the home of the head gardener to this historic estate, and lies adjacent to the walled garden. One picture view through the cottage window is of the Palnure Burn; while through another, down the path, red squirrels can often be seen feeding. Gentle walks can be taken in the grounds and locally, or a more challenging ramble to the top of Cairnsmore. A good location for bird spotting. Golf and horse riding nearby. Cycle hire locally and the Forest Park Visitor Centre in the glen has a programme of activities throughout the season. Shops 4 miles. Two steps to entrance/boot room. Living/dining room with wood-burning stove and sofa-bed. Well-fitted kitchen with tiled floor. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom (zip & link beds). Bathroom with double shower cubicle and toilet.
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Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £300 to £599
Self catering accommodation in Balmacara sleeps 3.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 3
Accommodation overview: These three adjoining holiday properties (refs SMMC, SMMD and UVO) are set in beautiful, landscaped grounds with spectacular views across the Sound of Sleat to Skye and are only 500 yards away from the shoreline and village of Balmacara. The properties are ideally placed for exploring some of the most dramatic scenery in the West Highlands and visitors can enjoy private fishing on hill lochs during their stay. Minutes away by car is the enigmatic Isle of Skye dominated by the Cuillins, Eilean Donan Castle, the pretty village of Plockton and the Five Sisters of Kintail. The breathtaking drive across the ‘Pass of the Cattle’ leads to the village of Applecross, recently featured in Monty Hall’s Great Escape on BBC television. Experience wildlife safaris such as marine life, sea/loch fishing, water sports and magnificent mountains for hill walking, climbing and biking. A network of National Trust paths, signposted from the grounds of Sgurr Mor, affords views of the surrounding area. Shop and pub 500 yards and excellent restaurants in and around Plockton.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £300 to £599
Self catering accommodation in Banff sleeps 4.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Beach nearby • Detached • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: This unusual holiday property has been imaginatively converted from the local bank to extremely good effect. It features a wonderful spiral staircase which ascends from the bright, airy living room to the master bedroom. Set in the heart of the quiet traditional fishing village of Whitehills, visitors can easily walk down to the quaint harbour and marina, where locally caught fish can be bought. A walk along the rocky shoreline towards Boyndie Bay with views towards Banff makes an enjoyable afternoon, or visit the villages of Crovie and Pennan (of Local Hero fame), which cling to the rocky coastline further to the east. The Moray Firth is known for its mild climate, lovely sandy beaches and dolphin sightings. Shop 10 yards. Living room/dining room with electric ‘wood burner’, rugs on wooden floor and spiral staircase. Modern, galley-style kitchen with wooden floor. Utility. Double bedroom. Shower room with double power shower and toilet. Spiral stairs to first floor: Double bedroom.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899
Self catering accommodation in Kippen sleeps 4.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Sitting just within the boundary of the conservation village of Kippen, in the grounds of the owner’s home, this detached former stable has been renovated to provide a very comfortable holiday base. The village nestles between the Gargunnock and the Fintry hills. There are lovely views from the village across the Forth Valley and several local walks. More challenging hill walks can be found around Fintry and Loch Lomond; the loch’s eastern shore is only 16 miles. Visit Stirling with its historic castle and range of restaurants and shops, 10 miles. Shop and two pubs serving food 500 yards. Living room with wood-burning stove, wooden floor and French doors open plan with kitchen/dining room with wooden floor and French doors. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 6ft bed and TV. Twin bedroom.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £600 to £899
Self catering accommodation in Jedburgh sleeps 6.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Situated in a superb riverside setting on Oxnam Water, on an organic arable farm, this pretty, detached, sandstone holiday cottage offers bright and spacious accommodation. Walkers will enjoy the 2km Oxnam Kirk Walkway, and the cottage is located only 4 miles from Jedburgh - the jewel of the Scottish Borders - where the ancient abbey has withstood the rigours of the centuries and the history of Queen Mary of Scots may be traced in the house where she stayed in 1566. Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum is not be missed and the colourfully renovated buildings in Market Place and Canongate offer specialist shops, tearooms and excellent eating places. Shops and pub 3 miles. Living room with open fire. Dining room. Large kitchen with breakfast area. Utility. Separate toilet. First floor: Spacious double bedroom with 5ft bed. Two twin bedrooms. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. All bedrooms with sloping ceiling.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599
Self catering accommodation in Lochgilphead sleeps 2.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Sleeps 2
Accommodation overview: Set within the charming, private estate of Kirnan House, in an AONB, these properties (SEEJ, SEEK and SGGI) offer ideal, peaceful holiday retreats. Surrounded by 605 acres of unspoilt woodland and 25 acres of garden, they are sympathetically renovated to the highest standard. Steeped in history, the estate was originally owned by the Dukes of Argyll and the gardens are recognised as the second finest on the west coast of Scotland. This is a haven for wildlife lovers, with red, sika and roe deer roaming freely, as well as pine martens, red squirrels and woodcock. Scottish wildcats are frequently seen in the glen and there are mating pairs of osprey on the River Add, with eagles regularly sighted. The woods contain the remains of an historic settlement, Kirnan Beg. Kirnan is an environmentally-friendly estate which aims to become self supporting, and can offer guests fresh eggs, vegetables, pork and lamb. Where possible, everything used on the estate is recycled. The estate is an ideal base for fishing, walking, stalking, shooting, cycling, sightseeing and horse riding. The owner’s RIB boat is available by separate arrangement and sea and loch fishing can be provided, as well as scenic tours of the coastline. Local attractions include excellent restaurants (especially seafood), museums, castles and the famous Crinan Canal. Under an hour from Oban, with day trips to the beautiful west coast islands, and closer ferries to Gigha and Jura. This is an important area historically, with the highest concentration of Neolithic monuments in Great Britain. Close to the famous Kilmartin Museum. Shops 4 miles, pub 2 miles.
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