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Self catering in Scotland has certainly become a growing travel market, as people want the independence and freedom that sometimes a hotel can't offer. Generally self catering cottages in Scotland are to a high standard, saying that there are really two distinct standards.
Two Types Of Self Catering In Scotland
Self Catering Type One
The first tend to be on the cheaper end and have probably been a self catering cottage since the 1970's, you can usually tell by the pink frilly bedspread. They tend to be geared towards the outdoor kind of person who likes to hike and who's not to worried about luxury.
Self Catering Type Two
These tend to be newer holiday self catering cottages, not the buildings, but the use of the buildings which may have been a croft before it was upgraded.
General Information About Self Catering In Scotland
Most self catering cottages start their weeks Saturday to Saturday as this tends to work well with kids holidays. Some cottages will accept short break generally a minimum of 3 nights. The short breaks tend to be on offer at the quieter times of the year and normally run from Friday to Monday or Monday through to Friday.
Most self catering cottages will only allow you to book a short break 2 to 4 weeks before the arrival date. The main reason a short break can't be booked earlier is because if you take a short break over the weekend it effects two full weeks of the cottage. Also with the Internet playing more of a role, a lot of bookings can be last minute.
Most self catering properties in Scotland will usually include fuel costs, towels and linen, but it's always a good idea to check when booking first. The most popular cottages will get booked up well in advanced so try and book as early as possible. |
