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Impressive large country house in County Durham with 9 bedrooms, an elegant interior including a games room with a full size snooker table, inspiring countryside views over the nearby hills and moorlands along with a fantastic setting on a hillside, this pet-friendly holiday home sleeps up to 18 and is ideal for large groups of friends or family.
2 bedroom rural retreat with beautiful country views and eco-friendly credentials, set on a working farm near Biggar on the edge of the Scottish Borders and Lanarkshire, 4-star rated and family-friendly with swings in garden and a dedicated area for playing football, ideal for couples, families, walkers, outdoor enthusiasts and cyclists.
Rural retreat with 4 bedrooms and a lovely bubbly private hot tub with some spectacular countryside views, close to the coast and just 10 miles from the charming seaside town of Oban.
5 bedroom manor house with character and rich décor, sleeping up to 10 people and one dog, on outskirts of Arbroath.
Homely sleeps 3 holiday cottage, just half an hour's drive from the Cairngorm National Park.
One bedroom Isle of Mull holiday cottage with wooden four poster bed, positioned on a hillside with fantastic views over the Sound of Mull, ideal holiday home for those looking to get away from it all and enjoy a romantic break in a tranquil naturally beautiful area of Scotland.
Set in 28 acres of grounds, is this 11 bedroom, sleeps 21 , pet-friendly country house, half an hour’s drive from Perth and close to Tay Forest Park.
Get away and discover the beauty and charm of Stirlingshire with a stay in this welcoming holiday apartment.
Welcoming 3 bedroom holiday cottage in a rural setting with one other holiday home close to Kirriemuir and the Angus Glens.
Pretty 5 bedroom holiday farmhouse set on a working farm close to Sebergham in Cumbria, with a gorgeous interior and exterior, come and experience country living at its best with up to 12 friends or family, with the added benefit of the northern part of the Lake District National Park and Carlisle within easy reach for days out.
This semi detached converted coach house is located next to the owner’s home in the village of Letham, 5 miles from Forfar in Angus, Scotland.
Pet-friendly 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom stone-built character cottage near Northumberland National Park.
3 bedroom family-friendly cottage on Ayrshire holiday park, with shared access to swimming pool, gym with sauna and games room with table tennis and pool table.
Romantic 1 bedroom pet-friendly holiday cottage, within a 45 minute drive of Glasgow.
2 Bedroom Pet-friendly Cottage just 7 miles from St Andrews .
If you’re considering taking your loved ones away to experience a beautiful part of Scotland for the very fisrt time, then you should consider staying in South Scotland. The Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway are stunning areas home to gorgeous bays and beaches, bustling harbours and historic market towns, and visiting these on a self-catering break is a wonderful way to explore these areas. There are plenty of holiday cottages dotted around the south of Scotland that make a great base for your break. If you’re travelling with your partner, you might want to rent a quaint cottage with character that you can retreat back to in the evenings to snuggle by the fire. Or you might be wanting to bring your dog along, in which case there are plenty of pet-friendly properties waiting for you and the pet pooch.
South Scotland is home to coastal walking paths including the Southern Upland Way, Britain’s first coast to coast long distance footpath, fascinating castles such as Caerlaverock Castle nearby to Dumfries, and vibrant towns like the quayside of Eyemouth. If you’re looking to discover a part of Scotland that isn’t as well known as the Highlands but is just as beautiful, then it might be a great idea for you and your nearest and dearest to explore South Scotland as you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
Self-catering holiday accommodation in Scotland ranges from bungalows on the edge of a loch to apartments and houses overlooking the sea in a friendly village. Wherever you choose for your holiday, it won’t take long before you settle in and feel like your accommodation is a second home. You can shop for groceries in a local farmer’s market or a village shop, cook your favourite meals from back home to enjoy in the dining room of your cottage and fall asleep in a comfortable bed, waking up whenever you like. Whether you always take this kind of holiday or if you’re new to self-catering breaks, the south of Scotland is an excellent choice for those looking for a peaceful time in a picturesque area.