Scotland didn’t have much of a summer this year but autumn got off to a glorious start. We got to enjoy three sun-filled days of it during a ‘RentaHostel’ break with family at Braemar Youth Hostel in the Cairngorms National Park. For those of you wondering what a ‘RentaHostel’ break entails. It’s Hostelling Scotland’s exclusive ..read more

We recently spent a weekend (the last of summer) glamping in Dumfries & Galloway. Our cute weekend abode was an old favourite. Little Willow – one of 3 Little Huts located in a peaceful rural setting near the Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park and Gatehouse of Fleet, making 3 Little Huts an ideal base for stargazing, country rambles ..read more

We recently enjoyed a dog friendly farm stay in Dumfries & Galloway. Our home for the rural escape was Balnab Farm which is located near Whithorn on the southern tip of the region’s stunning Machars Peninsula.  Why Dumfries and Galloway is the perfect holiday destination? If you’ve followed my blog for a while now, you’ll ..read more

Our first island adventure of 2024 was a four night Hostelling Scotland break on the Isle of Skye. Hostelling Scotland have three hostels on the rugged Hebridean island – two are dog friendly. We stayed at Broadford Youth Hostel, a 15 minute drive from the Skye Bridge. The hostel is located in a quiet corner ..read more

We recently enjoyed a luxury break in St Andrews, where we stayed at the fabulous Rufflets Hotel. In September 2023, the four-star hotel launched their exquisite new Woodland Suites. We were lucky enough to stay in one of them.  The four individually decorated suites are double shepherds huts, joined by a glass walkway. They sit ..read more

We recently enjoyed a fab weekend break at Glen Nevis Youth Hostel near Fort William. The five star Hostelling Scotland accommodation, is dog friendly, family friendly and located in the heart of Glen Nevis – a rugged Highland glen, complete with moody mountains, tumbling waterfalls, soaring eagles and Heilan’ coos. Sounds perfect, doesn’t it? And ..read more

We recently enjoyed a dog friendly break at SCHLOSS Roxburghe Hotel near Kelso in the Scottish Borders. The newly refurbished and relaunched 5 star hotel sits within 300 acres of gorgeous Borders countryside, and boasts a luxurious spa and championship golf course. Day One – a dog friendly weekend break at Schloss Roxburghe, Kelso Kelso ..read more

We recently returned from a relaxing two night break in the Scottish Borders. Our home was a fantastic hot-tub lodge at the brand new and recently opened Castleview Holiday Lodges. The family-owned lodges – Meadows (sleeps two), Tanner (sleeps four, plus one dog) and Chesters (sleeps four, plus one dog) are located on a rural ..read more

We recently enjoyed a self-catering break in Dumfries and Galloway. Our home was The Stables at Kirklands – a luxurious, three bedroom eco lodge. The Stables was converted in 2022 using salvaged and recycled building materials where possible. The Stables is one of two holiday homes located in the grounds of Ruthwell Manse, the historic ..read more

Scotland didn’t have much of a summer this year but autumn got off to a glorious start. We got to enjoy three sun-filled days of it during a ‘RentaHostel’ break with family at Braemar Youth Hostel in the Cairngorms National Park. For those of you wondering what a ‘RentaHostel’ break entails. It’s Hostelling Scotland’s exclusive… The post Exclusive use hostel hire: Braemar Youth Hostel appeared first on Scotland with Sam ..read more