Scotland, a romantic rugged country that has long been favoured by holidaymakers because of the warm welcome that it affords, is becoming increasingly popular because of the wealth of holiday cottages that are available, in a great range of sizes and locations.
Scotland isn't a small country, it is very big, divided into different regions that each have their own character. The North, rugged and wild, with huge uninhabited spaces for you to be alone and enjoy nature and wildlife. The islands with their quiet and friendly traditional Scotish communities, who welcome you like a member of their family. The South of Scotland, with fun for tourists, epic scenery, mountains and lochs.
When you are trying to book a holiday cottage in Scotland you might consider using a big agency who will check the quality of accommodation, and manage the whole booking process for you, or you could go direct to holiday cottage owners and make your arrangements without using a middleman. The price might be better, and the relationship more personal.
Don't forget, make sure that the cottage you stay in has the facilities you need, so if you need a washing machine, central heating, a swimming pool, garden or any of the other wealth of luxuries you enjoy at home, use a checklist when comparing one cottage with another.
And make sure you can accommodate your whole group, so check how many people the cottage sleeps, and can you make room for extra guests, children or babies.
If you want to take your dog or other pet then make sure the cottage owners are pet friendly, as nothing could be worse than arriving at the end of a long journey only to find that your dog isn't welcome.
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Summer is by far and away the best time of year to go to Scotland, the weather is warm, and it doesn't rain too much. If you go in the spring or autumn you're more likely to find that you need the central heating turned on, and remember your waterproof clothing and an umbrella.