Hand-picked cottages in Central Scotland, from island apartments on Loch Lomond and estate cottages on the edge of the Trossachs to riverside stays in Perthshire. Most are within easy reach of Glasgow and Edinburgh, and you book direct with the owner, with no booking fees.
Central Scotland is where the Highlands begin: lochs, hills and forests, close enough to Glasgow and Edinburgh for a short break, with plenty to fill a longer one.
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs is Scotland's first national park, with island stays on Loch Lomond and estate cottages looking towards Ben Lomond. Perthshire has riverside cottages on the Tay and eco lodges on the Cateran Trail. Around Stirling and the Forth Valley, you're well placed for castles and day trips in every direction.
You can stay on the loch itself, on Inchmurrin, Loch Lomond's largest island, reached by private ferry, in places like The Ben, which sleeps 8. On the edge of the national park, the cottages on the Finnich Estate near Drymen, such as Birch Cottage, look across the countryside to Ben Lomond.
Yes. The Finnich Estate cottages near Drymen are about 15 miles from Glasgow, and The Gardener's Cottage near Dunblane is a handy base for both Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Lochside House and Apartment on the shores of Loch Katrine sleeps up to 16. On Inchmurrin Island, the apartments, lodge and houses can be booked together for larger parties.
The Ferry Cottage is a stone cottage on the banks of the River Tay near Aberfeldy, with free trout fishing and an open fire. Near Blairgowrie, Greengairs Highland Bothies are eco lodges for two on the Cateran Trail, each with a private wood-fired hot tub.