The only problem is that everybody seems to have the same idea, meaning many of Scotland’s traditional destinations will be far busier than ususal.
This is just one of the reasons that the guaranteed peace and solitude offered by farm stays are becoming more popular.
The concept is simple – a farmer rents out spare rooms, buildings or custom-built holiday accomodation on remote farmland to those looking to get away from it all.
The farmer earns a bit of extra cash and you get a unique holiday where the only potentially noisy neighbours are the local livestock.
Here are 11 of the best farm stays available in Scotland once government Covid restrictions are eased.
Book them at www.booking.com.
5. Carriage Cottage Hot Tub
Located near the North Ayrshire town of Beith, Carriage Cottage Hot Tub offers a garden and terrace within Thirdpart Farm. Including the eponymous hot tub, the one bedroom cottage sleeps two and is available from around £1,200 for a week stay. Photo: www.booking.com
6. Eastwood Cottage
Just three miles from the Aberdeenshire town of Turriff, Ardmiddle Mains has been farmed by the the Ferguson family for over 80 years. Eastwood Cottage was formerly home to farm workers and now sleeps up to four people in two bedrooms, starting at around £430 for a week. Photo: www.booking.com
7. Boreland Farm
Free fishing and farm activities are two of the attractions at 365 acre Boreland Farm, situated in rolling hills 10 miles north of Dumfries. The one bedroom can sleep up to two adults and two children, includes a private kitchen and lounge, and is available from around £560 for a week. Photo: www.booking.com
8. Woodcockfaulds House
This farmhouse B&B is located in a rural location close to Stirling and includes accoess to a garden and a continental breakfast for two people in a double room from around £420 for a week. Photo: www.booking.com