With all areas in high alert tiers now it looks like its not possible to go away for a while. Check back to this page when it is possible once again to get a breath of fresh air with a Winter holiday. The hostels and bunkhouses listed below are all taking bookings for Winter 2020, subject to local restrictions. Enquire direct with the accommodation to find out more. In some amazing locations and buildings and offering great value for money, you need look no further for a winter staycation in Southern Scotland and the Scottish Borders. Level 4 restrictions for mainland Scotland start at midnight on 25th December.
Visit the Scottish Borders, Southern Uplands or Central Lowlands for a Winter break or staycation. Pack you winter woolies and your walking boots and explore this stunning landscape. Perhaps add your binoculars for watching the abundant wildlife. Or turn to the cities, now the quietest they have ever been, for a Winter city-break.
Winter Staycations in the Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, Glasgow and Edinburgh
It's been a long time coming as we've been hard at work getting the hostel COVID ready. There are some new rules to work with but we are sure we can make your next visit to Edinburgh a great one!
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Cleikum Mill Lodge is a modernised character building containing two apartments in Innerleithen at the heart of the Tweed Valley. Close to 7Stanes trail centre, NCR1 and Southern Upland Way. Dog friendly by arrangement.
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Iron age forts, long winding trails and the rugged beauty of the Scottish countryside. With a beautifully refurbished hostel to snuggle up in at the end of the day, bliss.
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On a working hill farm in Bellingham near the Northumberland National Park. Situated on the Pennine Way, Route 68 and the Reivers & Sandstone Way cycle routes, it is an ideal base for exploring Northumberland, Hadrian’s Wall, Kielder Water and many climbing crags. The bunkhouse is very well appointed with quality bunks, a well equipped kitchen and large farmhouse table.
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Marthrown is set in the heart of Mabie Forest, 6 miles south of Dumfries. It has a sauna, a wood burning spring water hot tub, a large BBQ, garden areas, a challenge course and plenty of room for groups. There are a variety of mountain bike routes and the 7Stanes mountain bike trails are nearby. Catered meals available for groups. As well as the bunkhouse, there are also Mongolian yurts, an American style tipi and the jewel in the crown is the Iron Age Roundhouse for parties or weddings.
We are now only letting 4 bedrooms in the Lookout- sleeping up to 12 guest priced at £240 per night. The wigwams are also open.
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Bute Backpackers is a well established 4* hostel, located on the seafront of Rothesay, Isle of Bute. It accommodates up to 45 people in 14 bedrooms (single/twin/double/family, some en suite). The main house has a sea front sun lounge with TV, free WiFi, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen & a laundry room. There are regular live music sessions & open mic nights. Plenty of free on street parking and a secure bike shed.
Open throughout the Winter, subject to Government regulations. Overlooking Wigtown Bay this hostel is part of the Barholm Centre, which houses an Arts and Crafts shop as well as a cycle hire centre. With veiws out over the Cree estuary it is a fantastic base for walking or cycling trips around this area of Dumfries and Galloway. Please call 01671 820810 for availability and any updates - please leave a voice mail if the answer machine activates Ask for Jenny or Panny.
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Torran Bay Hostel, on the banks of Loch Awe, has en suite rooms perfect for singles, couples and families. At prices that won't break the bank. The hostel will be closed for Christmas but open for New Year from 30th December 2020. Guests must be from a Tier 2 or Tier 1 location.
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