Escape with your significant other to peaceful retreats in the majestic Scottish countryside. This Valentines weekend, fairytale scenery, picturesque villages and sublime Scottish landscapes are just a booking away. If you’re busy this Valentine’s, schedule your belated break in one of our romantic cottages in a variety of beautiful locations. Unique Cottages is sure to find the perfect fit for your dream Valentine’s Day; and thankfully we’ve already done most of the work for you…
A Remote Hebridean Retreat by the Sea
Escape to Port Carnish on Uig Beach on the beautiful Isle of Lewis. Lounge together in your spacious open-plan sitting room, sit back and look out over the sandy bays of Uig Beach, heated by the warmth of the woodburning stove. Open the sliding doors in the sitting room and watch the ever-changing landscape, have regular visits from corncrakes and if you’re lucky, the Aurora Borealis may grace the night’s sky.
On your journey west, pick up some famous Stornoway black pudding from the local butcher, browse at the Harris Tweed shop and buy your significant other a special Valentine’s gift from the brands home. An abundance of striking sandy beaches can be found on the west coast of Lewis. Travel along white bays at Tràigh Mhòr Pony Trekking and canter across the sandy coast together.
Learn fascinating history together at Lews Castle and museum and find the historic chess set found buried nearby. Take a boat tour together or try surfing, paddle-boarding and snorkelling. Return to Port Carnish and drift off in front of the feature window in your king-size bed, listening to the waves crash on the shore, overcome by peace and tranquillity. There’s currently £100 off your Valentine’s getaway at Port Carnish for guests looking for an unforgettable trip away together.
Hot tubs, golf clubs and delicious grub
Nestled in woodland near the picturesque coastal town of St. Andrews, The Owl House is a luxury and tranquil retreat to escape to with your significant other. Sit out in the hot tub on the south-facing decking, perfect for admiring the beautiful landscapes or pouring yourself an evening bubbly.
Take yourselves out for a delicious meal at Michelin Star Restaurant The Peat Inn. The Rufflets Restaurant in St. Andrews also offers a fine dining experience and Afternoon Tea. Tee off your Valentine’s with a round of golf at the world-famous St. Andrews golf course, just 6 miles from The Owl House. Travel along the coast to the Wild Scottish Sauna for a couple’s session and gaze out onto the beach at St. Andrews. Just over 30 miles away is the Glenturret Distillery, take a tour or try the whisky maker’s experience.
Check last year’s Love Is In The Air blog to read the exciting story of how one of our guests proposed to his partner at The Owl House with the help of Unique Cottages!
Romantic mountain top meals and lochside saunas in the Cairngorms
An active Valentine’s getaway can be spent at The Junipers in Aviemore, making the most of the endless opportunities for fun in the Cairngorms National Park. Cosy up with your partner by the wood-burning stove and watch red squirrel, roe deer and perhaps a pine marten, wandering from the comfort of your sofa. When on the variety of walks offered by the Cairngorms, you’ll encounter local pine marten, red squirrel, beavers, woodpeckers and more.
Take a ‘Hairy Coo Safari’ featuring Highland cattle at Rothiemurchus, then unwind together in the Smugglers Sauna, adjacent to and offering beautiful views of Loch an Eilein. The Cairngorm Mountain Resort will satisfy your partner’s adventurous side with skiing and snow sports activities. Afterwards, take the mountain railway up to the peak for a romantic meal at The Ptarmigan Restaurant and pair your delicious meal with the breathtaking scenery of mountains, forests, and the majestic waters of Loch an Eilein. Return to The Junipers for an unforgettable evening surrounded by wildlife, under the stars and at peace in the Cairngorms.
Estate Walks and Woodland Waterfalls in the Heart of Perthshire
Found near Blairgowrie in Perthshire, a beautiful 19th-century Georgian A-listed country house, Laura’s House offers magnificent views over the Keithick Estate’s tree-lined parkland. Take scenic walks together on the estate and through the farmland, past Highland cows and playful Shetland ponies towards the River Isla, a tributary of the River Tay. Warm up by the woodburning stove, watching out for the red squirrels, roe deer, and ospreys.
Drift off in your King-size bed surrounded by peaceful countryside. Book into Dalmore Inn & Restaurant in Blairgowrie and try their very own unique Perthshire Gin. Hand in hand, walk through the magical woodland of towering Douglas firs and pass the rushing Black Linn Falls at The Hermitage. Discover Scone Palace and find the Stone of Destiny before celebrating snowdrop day on the 21st and walk through the Palace’s new snowdrop display. All before making your way home to Laura’s House to enjoy the tranquility of the Perthshire countryside.
Reset in saunas, get a taste pf Scotland in local distilleries, buy your partner a uniquely Scottish gift, scale mountains and take moonlit strolls together in extraordinary Scottish locations. We know Scotland like no one else and each hand picked magical destination is available through a stay with Unique Cottages.
