Wood Smoke & Whisky

Charming Scottish escapes don’t get much more charming than this cottage. It’s tucked away amid the cobbled causeways of pretty Culross, a 17th-century town that’s been used as a filming location for Outlander. On your way to the cottage, you might pass by the pier, where you can breathe in the bracing air from the Firth of Forth and take in the view.

Once you step through the door of the cottage, you’ll feel a million miles from your ordinary life – R&R is in the air. There’s an enchanting mix of the old and new here, with vintage furniture and original artwork blending in with modern amenities and every luxury you might need. You can spend your days exploring the area and your evenings curled up by the fire with a dram from the honesty bar. When the weather is fine, you’ll want to soak up the sunshine in the suntrap terrace, dining on charcuterie lovingly prepared by your host. There are thoughtful touches at every turn here – it’s impossible not to get into holiday mode.

Though the cottage feels miles away, it’s actually only a thirty-nine-minute drive from Glasgow so you can get your fill of the bright city lights. We’d stay closer to home though, strolling through Culross in the mornings and devouring books in the reading nook at the cottage in the afternoon. This is a dreamy place to call home, even for a few days.

Home truths:
*At full occupancy, two guests will be sleeping on a sofa bed in the reading snug
*Your host will deliver a breakfast basket each morning
*Your host can provide a barbecue for your stay on request
*There’s parking for one car here
*Your host can provide a cot and high chair for little ones
*Your host kindly asks that you move inside at 10.45pm – the courtyard and terrace are closed at this time
*Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace