Scottish Highlands self catering self drive holiday for 2

Planet

This holiday keeps you in one place for the whole week. Rather than moving on each day, you settle into a private self-catering retreat in Poolewe and explore at your own pace. That means less time on the road and more time getting to know one small corner of Wester Ross.

Your guided walk and wildlife boat trip are run by small local businesses. Cooking for yourselves gives you the chance to shop in local stores and try nearby cafés and restaurants too. Inverewe Garden is cared for by the National Trust for Scotland, so your visit helps support its upkeep.

We believe tourism should make a genuine difference to the communities it relies on. We choose our business partners carefully and check that they share our commitment to responsible travel. For us, that means helping to support a way of life in remote and rural parts of Scotland.

We’re corporate members of the John Muir Trust, an organisation committed to protecting the Scottish Highlands and islands. We’re also members of AITO, The Specialist Travel Association, and follow their strict code of conduct.

The internet is our main marketing channel. We produce limited printed materials for past customers and enquirers, and our preferred method is to supply holiday documents via an app. We make sure any leftover marketing materials are recycled.

People

We prefer to work with locally owned and managed businesses so you get a real feel for each place you visit. On this holiday, your private walk is led by a local guide who knows the shores, moors and woodland around Poolewe well. Your wildlife boat trip is run by people who spend their days on these sea lochs.

There are no set meals on this holiday, which leaves you free to eat where you like. A welcome hamper is waiting when you arrive. After that, your guide can point you towards the best local cafés, shops and places to eat.

We’re an employee-owned business with a small team based in central Glasgow, who travel to work by public transport, cycling or on foot. Each member of our staff makes at least two educational visits a year, so we can always recommend the best local restaurants and experiences. We stick to our promise that we won’t send you anywhere we haven’t been ourselves.