FORGET Australia’s the Whitsunday Islands, or glistening Caribbean seas, there are stunning coastlines, beautiful beaches and breathtaking landscapes to be found much closer to home.
And according to experts, Scotland is the place to be this summer. The East Coast town of North Berwick has just taken the number one spot on The Sunday Times’ UK Best Places to Live.
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]And just last month beautiful Sands of Breckon beach on Yell in the Shetland Islands was named the world’s third best beach by Conde Nast Traveller. Uig Sands in Lewis and Luskentyre, on Harris, also made the list.
With many our coasts crammed with white sand beaches, lapped by crystal clear water, it’s easy to see why visitors are flocking here for their staycation this year.
But it’s not the only glorious seaside escape Scotland has to offer, we’ve got countryside, lochs, hills and glens too.
And luckily you can book a fabulous stay for much less than you’d think. How about under £10pp a night?
Yes you read that right. You can book a four night stay at Away Resorts Moffat Manor Holiday Resort near Beattock in Dumfries-shire in a Superior pet-friendly caravan for six for only £234, arriving April 22 – that’s £9.75pp per night.
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Even staying over Easter holidays is a bargain at £311 for four nights from April 8 – working out at £12.95pp.
Ideal for a romantic retreat or a family adventure, Moffat Manor is nestled among 80 acres of pet-friendly spectacular scenery. there’s the Lakeside Tavern for tipple or meal with the family, and youngsters will love the outdoor play area.
Although less than an hour from Glasgow, you can immerse yourselves in the tranquil countryside and explore the picturesque surroundings, including trips to nearby Grey Mares Nature Reserve, Dock Park and Caerlaverock Castle,.
You can also get a great deal at their Piperdam Resort set in 650 acres of glorious Angus countryside, where four nights self-catering from April 22 in an Osprey Lodge sleeping six is from £269, or £11.20pp per night.
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Over the Easter hols four nights from April 12 at the resort near Dundee costs from £22pp per night.
The peaceful retreat, less than 90- minutes from Glasgow and Edinburgh, has a tranquil lochside setting and luxurious accommodations. It has an indoor pool, spa, restaurant and gym.
You’ll also find golfing and fishing, archery and foosbal, and an activity barn for little ones, along with the best of Scottish hospitality.
In fact data from the UK staycations operator shows bookings for Moffat Manor increasing by a whopping 74 per cent from last year, while Piperdam has seen bookings increase by 12 per cent as Scottish staycations take centre stage.
Away Resorts CEO Simon Jones, said, “With Scotland’s pristine beaches and charming towns gaining the notoriety they so rightly deserve, there really has never been a better time to book a Scottish break and discover the timeless charm of this remarkable destination.”