Luxury break in St Andrews
Fife & Kinross-shire

A luxury break in St Andrews: Rufflets Hotel Woodland Suites

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… Continue reading A luxury break in St Andrews: Rufflets Hotel Woodland Suites

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A wonderful pet friendly holiday cottage in Perthshire: Atholl Estates

We recently enjoyed a weekend getaway at Charlottefield - a pet friendly holiday cottage in Perthshire. Charlottefield is one of twelve Highland lodges let by Atholl Estates. The hillside cottage had two bedrooms, a wood-fired hot tub and views to die for. It offered the ultimate 'escape to the country' experience, and being conveniently located… Continue reading A wonderful pet friendly holiday cottage in Perthshire: Atholl Estates

Scottish Highlands

A budget break in the Highlands: Glen Nevis Youth Hostel

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… Continue reading A budget break in the Highlands: Glen Nevis Youth Hostel

Schloss Roxburghe Hotel dog friendly Scotland
Beyond Scotland, Scottish Borders

A dog friendly break: SCHLOSS Roxburghe Hotel & Spa, Kelso

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… Continue reading A dog friendly break: SCHLOSS Roxburghe Hotel & Spa, Kelso

Castleview Holiday Lodges Lauder, dog friendly luxury hot tub lodges
Scottish Borders

Scottish Borders: Castleview Holiday Lodges, Lauder

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… Continue reading Scottish Borders: Castleview Holiday Lodges, Lauder