Chic and Stylish Staycations, Part One…
International travel may be off the agenda for the foreseeable future but fret not, for there is a plethora of pretty places to explore right here on home soil. Not only is a staycation the safest holiday option at your disposal right now, but spending your money on Scottish tourism will also help get our economy back on its feet. From mountains and glens to coasts and rolling countryside, we’ve made planning your next holiday a breeze with our edit of the best rural retreats. Over the next couple of days we’ll share ten of Scotland’s shining examples of hospitality for a summer to remember, for all the right reasons…
1.PHEASANT COTTAGE
Kincraigie, Dunkeld
Nestled in the heart of the Perthshire countryside, Pheasant Cottage offers an off-the-grid haven for up to six people to recharge your batteries and reconnect with nature. On the outskirts of the pretty hamlet of Kincraigie, the cottage boasts uninterrupted views of the surrounding highland scenery, while being close to some of the area’s best amenities, including Ballintaggart Farm and Loch Tay.
2.CROFTNESS COTTAGES
Aberfeldy, Perth & Kinross
A 19th-century farm steading that has since been divided into three beautiful cottages, Croftness offers the ideal accommodation for get-togethers large and small. With hot tubs set against dramatic scenery and stylishly considered interiors, what more could you wish for?
3.FOYERS LODGE
Foyers, Inverness-shire
Overlooking Loch Ness, Foyers Lodge is a breathtaking Victorian retreat that has been painstakingly refurbished to impossibly high standards. Inside, the decor is almost as impressive as its view—traditional period details are only enhanced with a deep colour palette and modern accents, making it the ideal outpost for interiors enthusiasts.
photography credit: @ladyemilytravels
4. 57 NORD
Kyle, Scottish Highlands
If slow living is what you seek, consider 57 Nord your sanctuary. Surrounded by mountains and sea, 57 Nord’s eloquently minimal interiors will whisk you away from the hecticity of day-to-day life; hunker down in front of the sleek, wood-burning stove and leaf through your favourite novel, or take a walk in the wilderness and let your stress slip away with the tides.
photography credit: Richard Gaston
5. GLEN DYE CABINS AND COTTAGES Banchory, Aberdeenshire
As far as accommodation goes, it doesn’t get much cooler than Glen Dye. Set in a sprawling private estate of woodland forest, sitting snugly between the trees, you’ll find wooden huts, stone cottages, and even a 1950s silver airstream. Alfresco dining is the order of the day thanks to the on-site The Big Green Egg barbecues. Afterward, why not take a dip in an outdoor bath that’s big enough for two.
Join us tomorrow for a further five stylish staycation locations…