Premier Cottages offers a taste of Scotland

Specialist luxury cottage operator, Premier Cottages, is offering a taste of life in Scotland with 13 luxurious cottages in the region.

Ideal for anyone looking for a peaceful retreat the cottages are all located in rural picturesque areas offering stunning views, excellent walking opportunities and features such as open fires and hot tubs! The ideal place to relax amidst all the snowfall.

Kinpurnie Cottages
This collection of cottages on the Kinpurnie Estate comprises eight luxury properties sleeping between two and 12 guests. With their location in the County of Angus near Dundee they are ideal for anyone wanting to take advantage of the countryside and coastline, while also being within reach of Edinburgh for a great day out shopping/sightseeing. The cottages all enjoy peaceful settings and panoramic views within this sprawling estate. The cottages are all furnished to an extremely high standard with varying features such as hot tubs, log fires and four poster beds. There are also lots of books and antiques in each cottage, reflecting the owner's unique style. Week long holidays at these lovely retreats cost from as little as £398. The cottages are great to visit year round, and for anyone with an interest in shooting and fishing the winter and spring are ideal times to visit. In the summer months the golf courses beckon with over 50 of Scotland's finest courses being within an hour's drive.

The Bothy at Orchard Walls
For couples seeking a romantic escape this two person cottage on the Scottish Borders is just the place. In January and February the gardens look like rugs of white as the snowdrops come into season, making it a lovely time to visit and explore. The cottage itself has been completely renovated to offer fully modern living in a beautiful 19th century property. Total relaxation, comfort and romance is the key to the property which offers all visitors complimentary bath robes and toiletries plus flowers, fruit and wine on arrival. There is also a fantastic stone fireplace to relax in front of each evening. There is plenty to keep visitors entertained locally including Taquair House, Scotland's oldest inhabited house dating back to 1107. The property and its gardens are open year round for visitors. Weekly rental rates at The Bothy range from £475 in low season to £695 in peak summer months.

Trossachs Farmhouse Cottages
Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty by Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park these four lovely cottages are the place to be for anyone who wants to see the best Scotland has to offer. Set on land which was once a working farm the cottages enjoy a waterside setting and panoramic mountain views.......and at this time of year the mountains are usually covered in snow making them even more beautiful. Each cottage offers luxury and cosy accommodation and with weekly rental rates starting from only £285 it's an affordable break for anyone. There is plenty to keep visitors entertained locally including walking and cycling from the door plus nearby Blair Drummond Safari Park and Stirling Castle.

For more information and reservations, visit: premiercottages.com