Pull on your hiking boots and head out from your comfortable cottage into your picturesque surroundings. Walk 3.5 miles into Dunblane, which was an important Scottish centre back in the 7th century. Visit the cathedral and its tiny museum and browse in the oldest private library in Scotland. Walk beside the Allan Water river and stop for a picnic perhaps. Spend time in Stirling, about 9 miles away, with its old town and medieval castle high up on craggy volcanic rock. Your single storey home extends a warm welcome from the moment you enter. Relax in your open plan kitchen/diner/lounge, with its beautiful oak floor. Settle on the comfortable seating to watch TV, read a book or plan the next day's activities. Prepare a meal with fresh produce picked up in Dunblane and choose to sit down to eat together at the dining table or breakfast bar. Enjoy the convenience of having all your bedroom and bathroom accommodation on the same level as your living space. One bedroom enjoys leafy views while the other has a shower cubicle. Guests in both rooms will enjoy soaking in a hot bath in the family bathroom after a day's hiking out in the hills. Sit out at the garden table on warm evenings and gaze up at the night sky. Fire up the BBQ and cook a delicious dinner out in the open air. There is parking at the property.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!