The Owl House near St Andrews will always have a very special place in the hearts of Rhys Anderson and Maya Szlachetko. It’s where they got engaged!
“Maya and I stayed at The Owl House back in December 2023. We loved it. However, we’ll never forget our latest visit,” revealed Rhys, an actor based in Manchester.
The Owl House is beautiful, charming, and extremely cosy. We’d already enjoyed many wonderful times there. I knew it was the perfect place to pop the question to Maya.
In preparation for his proposal, Rhys secretly booked The Owl House through Unique-Cottages.co.uk and then contacted the team at the holiday letting company to explain his plans and ask for their help. “The team at Unique Cottages went above and beyond to assist me with my engagement plans,” revealed Rhys.
“Maya is also an actor. She didn’t have a clue we were going to The Owl House. She definitely didn’t know that I would ask her to marry me.”
The Owl House is in a secluded spot in the middle of a beautiful part of Fife. It has everything required for a love-cation. This includes an outdoor hot tub on the decking with the stars and moon shining above. There is a copper bathtub made for two next to the wood-burning stove in the open-plan living area. However, for Rhys and Maya’s latest visit, the owner of The Owl House, Hugh, arranged for rose petals and candles to be waiting for the happy couple.
“Hugh was absolutely incredible when I was setting up my engagement surprise for Maya,” continued Rhys. “As the night drew in on our first evening at The Owl House, I got down on one knee. Then I popped the question. I’m delighted to reveal that Maya said yes!”
For over 30 years, Unique Cottages has been helping people find their ideal holiday accommodation in Scotland’s most beautiful places, including romantic escapes just for two.
“We have a wonderful selection of properties perfect for a Valentine’s break. They are also ideal for a honeymoon, a proposal, or simply a chance to enjoy each other’s company,” said Kirsti Wilson of Unique Cottages. “As Hugh’s help with Rhys’ proposal showed, many of our owners are more than happy to make a stay extra special.”
“Inspire the next chapter of your love story with a romantic Valentine’s break at a Unique Cottages property,” Kirsti continued. “It could be the start of your own happily ever after.”
Why not escape to The Owl House or discover more incredible places to stay with Unique Cottages?
Here are just a few enchanting options.
Port Carnish at Uig Bay on the Isle of Lewis sits right on the edge of a stunning white sand beach, lapped by turquoise waters — perfect for romantic winter walks. If the weather turns, you can cosy up on the sofa in front of the wood-burning stove, watching the waves crash on the shore as the wind whistles around the timber-clad lodge.
CalMac Ferries run a regular service from Ullapool to the Isle of Lewis, and Loganair offers frequent flights from the Scottish mainland to Stornoway, where car hire is available.
Tanner Lodge near Lauder. It is located in the heart of the beautiful Borders countryside. Its floor-to-ceiling windows provide a breathtaking bedtime view of the dark skies. These skies are such a feature of this part of Scotland. However, Tanner Lodge also gains romantic Brownie Points for its sunken hot tub on the terrace.
McLeod’s Cottage is a dreamy hideaway, nestled in an idyllic woodland setting at the entrance to the remote yet easily accessible Glen Lyon. Sink into the king-size bed with fluffy robes, unwind in the walk-in Monsoon shower, or bathe under the stars in the wood-fired outdoor bath. Cosy up by the fire pit in the garden, and if the weather takes a turn, take refuge in the chic open-plan living area, where a wood-burning stove adds to the warm and inviting atmosphere.
Find more amazing places for a romantic escape at Unique Cottages, with cosy hideaways, stunning views, and plenty of charm.