Self Catering in Scotland - don't mind where - for a week in Aug

[dizzydixies]

am toying with the idea of a week away with DH & the kids but we can't go far as DH only has holidays right before the schools go back and lack of pennies denies distance

don't mind where as long as its not in a tent - am not at one with nature

[Wallace]

Aviemore somewhere?

[dizzydixies]

we did avimore a few years ago, the McDonald highland resort things, was thinking more of a self catering cottage but would be happy with it being in Aviemore

[seb1]

Nethy Bridge

[dizzydixies]

looks fine, do you know any of the self catering places?

[MumHadEnough]

Can highly recommend these lodges. Don't know how much availability they will have now though. Blairgowrie is a lovely town too, everyone is so welcoming.

[dizzydixies]

blairgowrie too close but thanks would be like a holiday in the back garden

[seb1]

No we stay with family, but DDs loved the ranger walks and we were able to used the pool here abernethy trust

[MumHadEnough]

Lol DizzyDixies, didn't realise you were in Fife, and my next suggestion would have been BurntIsland .

[RipMacWinkle]

We're looking at going up north this year - Inverness type region. Have been looking at these lodges.... depends on what you fancy and your budget.

www.bigskylodges.co.uk/

Hope you get something sorted dizzy

[Medee]

I can't give you any specific recommendations, but having just had a few days away, I would suggest Skye. Lots to do, plenty of holiday accomodation, lovely people and scenery.

[Wallace]

Carrbridge is lovely

[Wallace]

Fairwinds chalets in Carrbridge

[Wallace]

or Wolf Lodge

[mrsdisorganised]

Lovely location, beach nearby and not busy! www.glenelg.co.uk/accommodation/glenelg_self_catering_cottages.shtml

[dizzydixies]

I'd love to go to Skye Medee but I think I'm missed my chance in terms of availability

thanks Rip - will give them a look

Wallace I went to Carrbridge when I was wee so maybe a trip right down memory lane dragging the kids and DH with me is in order

will give them all a look thank you

[dizzydixies]

sorry seb forgot to say that looks Fab! no wonder your DD loves it, I used to be a ranger in a much former life and loved it

[Wallace]

Carrbridge and Nethy where seb is posting about are very close to each other.

Carrbridge also has Landmark!

[dizzydixies]

I remember Landmark but bloody hell its improved since I was last there in 1996

[Wallace]

It certainly has

[Wallace]

Just looked at your profile and your girls are maybe still a little bit young to enjoy Landmark to the full.

It's best when you can just sit back and let them rampage all by themselves!

[dizzydixies]

friends of ours were up doing our half term a few weeks ago and her 9yr old was jumping off the skydive thing much to her father's horror as he went up with her despite his fear of heights

can't wait till they're old enough for Go Ape as well

[bumsrush]

Budget? Age of kids? town or country?

[dizzydixies]

bumsrush, we've 3 girls aged 6,3 and will be 1. prefer country and I would like it to be within a few hours drive of where we are (NE Fife) as it will be a bit rushed for my return to work and DD1's school starting again

have been looking and some places are asking >£1k for a wk self catering and we're nowhere in that league!!

don't mind heading to Highlands/Northumberland/skye/applecross/Arran/Lakes etc etc just not wanting another trip to NI as thats where the inlaws are and we're there ALL the time

[bumsrush]

Balbeg is a great place Foxglove not bad prices for summer holiday. has a park and an adventure playground and direct access to various walks.