| When people think of Scotland, they think of the | | | | range from moorland and rolling hills in the west to |
| highlands and islands; holiday rentals alongside | | | | fishing villages and coastline in the east. Holiday |
| remote Scottish lochs and nothing but countryside | | | | rentals might be a converted farmhouse, a |
| for miles around. But in their rush to ‘head for | | | | seaside cottage, or a town flat with a view – |
| the hills’, people often overlook the south of | | | | all of which give you access to the wonders that |
| Scotland and the borders, which have so much to | | | | this region of southern Scotland has to offer. If |
| offer the visitor. Just a day’s drive from the | | | | you can drag yourself away from the comfort of |
| south of England, holiday rentals in the Scottish | | | | your rental property, the region has a wide range |
| borders mean more time for the holiday, and less | | | | of activities on offer, destinations to visit and |
| time travelling. Did you know that people flying to | | | | events to attend as well. |
| the Canary Islands for a week’s holiday are | | | | Opportunities for hiking and walking range from |
| likely to spend 25% of their hard earned time off | | | | the romantic stroll on the beach to entire |
| travelling there and back – hardly relaxation! | | | | holidays-worth of trekking and hiking, often |
| Known as one of THE world tourist destinations, | | | | involving some of Scotland’s most famous |
| Scotland is chosen by many as the perfect | | | | landmarks. The south of Scotland is dotted with |
| holiday rentals destination. Although immensely | | | | whisky distilleries, and if you want to sample the |
| popular, you can lose yourself in Scotland, | | | | local fayre and taste the world famous whisky |
| whether in the mountainous highlands, the rugged | | | | then you’re in the right place. Those in search |
| islands or the hubbub of city life. If you’re in | | | | of holiday rentals within spitting distance of a golf |
| search of holiday rentals with privacy and | | | | course are also in the right place – in this part |
| seclusion you are sure to find them – just a | | | | of Scotland, it’s hard to find holiday rentals |
| few twists and turns down winding rural roads | | | | which AREN’T within spitting distance of a |
| and you will find yourself far from the madding | | | | golf course! Courses to suit every budget, style |
| crowds. | | | | and ability abound here. There’s fishing and |
| The south of Scotland is one of the most | | | | cycling, mountain biking and hiking, museums and |
| picturesque parts of the UK – holiday rentals | | | | architecture – all within a day’s drive of |
| here are popular all year round, and whatever the | | | | your UK home. Forget sun loungers and cocktails |
| weather. Each season brings its own particular | | | | – until you’ve spent time in this part of |
| delights – whether it is the vivid colours of | | | | Scotland, you haven’t lived! |
| Spring and Autumn, the snow-covered peaks in | | | | Free reprint article written by Olly Symonds |
| Winter, or the gentle sunshine and longer hours | | | | Copyright © 2008 Olly Symonds. All rights |
| during the Summer months. The Scottish Borders | | | | reserved. |