As autumn nights draw in, four Scottish staycations offer affordable escapes, with prices starting at just over £30 per person per night. From a traditional stone cottage near Crieff to a shepherds hut in the Pentlands, these options cater to different tastes and budgets.
Traditional Stone Cottage Near Crieff
A semi-detached stone cottage in Greenbrae East, near Muthill and Crieff, sleeps up to four people across two floors. The property features a living area with a wood-burning stove, a TV, two bedrooms (one double, one twin), a fully equipped kitchen, and a bathroom with a bath and separate shower. An enclosed garden offers outdoor space when weather permits.
A three-night stay costs £369, working out at just over £30 per person per night for four sharing. Booking details are available on the Discover Scotland website.
Rural Cottage with Hot Tub in Alyth
Jordanstone's Orchard Cottage in Alyth sits within a quiet part of a picturesque estate and accommodates up to four guests. The single-storey property is alongside an apple orchard within a walled Victorian estate. Guests can enjoy walks around the grounds and a hot tub for relaxing after exploring. The cottage is pet-friendly and includes a large secure back garden.
A three-night stay is priced at £428, around £35 per person per night for four. More information and booking details are on Airbnb.
Lochside Cottage with Wood-Fired Hot Tub Near Loch Ness
This cottage in Glackossian offers a Highland escape with direct access to the loch and an outdoor seating and dining area. The terrace includes a barbecue and fire pit. A wood-burning hot tub sits beneath a fairy-lit pagoda along a garden path, providing a spot to relax and watch the water.
A three-night stay costs £756, around £47 per person per night for four guests. Photos and booking details are on the Airbnb website.
Shepherd's Hut Retreat with Hot Tub in the Pentlands
Pentland Shepherd Huts at Braidlaw Farmhouse in Penicuik offer a lodge-style experience with countryside and mountain views. The huts sleep two people, though a sofa bed allows up to four. Guests have a private hot tub, garden, outdoor terrace with furniture and barbecue facilities, a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, and free Wi-Fi. The property is pet-friendly.
A two-night stay costs £420. For two sharing, that is just over £100 per person per night; for four, it drops to £52.50 per person per night. Booking details are on Booking.com.
