Your
Scottish
Accommodation Guide
We thought we would give you
an idea of the different types of accommodation available in
Scotland. We have broken the accommodation down into categories
and given you an idea of the types of prices you are likely to
pay for each.
Grading of accommodation
across Britain has at last been standardised which covers
the English, Welsh and Scottish Tourist Board Grading schemes.
You will also find the AA motoring organisation have also joined
in. Good news for the holiday maker. This is long over due and
should be a great benefit for those planning their holidays in
Britain.
Caravan and Camp sites
are all over Scotland, there should be absolutely no difficulty
in finding one, or indeed several in the areas you are
travelling. Be careful during peak seasons, some of the busy
locations fill up very rapidly, so do not turn up at 7pm in the
evening always expecting there to be space available. Price per
stance or pitch can be in the region of £7 to £15 per night
depending on the area of Scotland and time of the year. Many are
not open from November to March/April.
Youth Hostels and
Backpackers (self-catering), offer
very comfortable accommodation, although you will sleep several
to a room or dormitory, share washing facilities etc. There are
cooking facilities where you can prepare basic meals. They are
usually found in all large towns and also surprisingly more and
more in the country areas. Price per person per night £10 to £14
depending on the area of Scotland and time of the year.
Holiday
Flat/Cottage/chalets which are self
catering, a home from home. Many provide every modern
convenience, washing machines, TV some with video players, irons
etc. etc. Typical prices for sleeping 4 people is from £130 to
£900 per week depending on location and time of the year. This
can work out to be a very affordable holiday if you divide the
cost amongst the number of people accommodated.
Bed and Breakfast,
you will find literally thousands of places offering B&B
accommodation from small country houses, guest houses, Victorian
villas, farms, to large castles. The prices start at about £15
per person per night up to £30 or more depending on location and
time of the year. The cheaper rates do not usually include
en-suite bathroom facilities. There is always spare capacity, but
again the warning is for peak seasons (June to early September)
in busy locations you will find the earlier you book the better
the selection and location.
Hotels
are found right across Scotland from the busy towns to the
country areas. There are some world class hotels catering for
your every whim to the more modest. You have a fantastic choice
many with their own superb restaurants offering world class food
many using Scottish ingredients and the natural game found here
in Scotland, from Venison to wild Atlantic Salmon, wild Brown
Trout, sea fish from the coast waters to a superb selection of
shell fish of all varieties from Scotland's rich coastal waters.
The prices start from £35 to £80 and more per person per night
depending on location and time of the year.
You will find accommodation
information on the different sections of this web site. For a
quick link we have added the following headings:-
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