Rufflets Hotel two night Midweek Winter short break is available from £100.00 per person per night, inclusive of dinner each evening and full Scottish breakfast.

Rufflets Luxury Mid-Week Winter Break includes:

• 2 nights luxury accommodation
• 2 evening meals in our 2 Rosette Terrace Restaurant (allocation towards a la carte Menu)
• Full Scottish Breakfast
• Evening turndown service
• Free WiFi

Winter Mid-week Break costs from £100.00 per person per night based on two people sharing a Classic Room.
Upgrade for small supplement to a Superior, Turret or Suite.
Rates are based on two people sharing a Classic Room in the main house, subject to availability.
Dog friendly rooms available.

Please call Reservations on 01334 472594 to make your booking, quoting "Winter Break". For further information on Rufflets, please visit our website at www.rufflets.co.uk. Please note this offer is not available over the Festive period.

Winter break at Coul House Hotel - Stay 2 nights and get 50% Discount - B&B for 2 from £92.50 per night including discount or stay 1 night and get 30% discount B&B from £130 per room after discount.

Star Gazing Weekend at Airds Hotel, Nr Oban, Argyll on the West Coast of Scotland.

New for 2017! The Airds is delighted to offer a unique star gazing weekend. Our location in the peaceful hamlet of Port Appin offers spectacular scenery throughout the year. This however, is not restricted to the hours of daylight. The village and surrounding areas suffer from very little light pollution, making this part of Argyll a great place to view the sky at night.

Our weekend starts on Friday evening when, with a glass of champagne in everyone's hand, our host, Mike Alexander of the Galloway Astronomy Centre will introduce himself and the subject of astronomy before you enjoy a 5 course dinner in our 3 rosette restaurant. Following dinner Mike will continue his talk in the lounge and weather permitting, will lead a brief walk outside to illustrate some of his points and to whet your appetite for the following evening. On Saturday morning after breakfast you can join Mike for a further talk and slide show.

Take the remainder of Saturday at your leisure and explore the beautiful West Highlands before returning to the hotel for a talk on all things 'Astronomy' from Mike and a brief questions and answers session before dinner. After dinner will be a tour out to experience the skies first hand at a nearby dark location with Mike. During the tour of the night sky you will discover how ancient civilizations named the constellations and stars. Using a telescope we will venture into the depths of our galaxy and beyond. Typically we will be observing Star forming regions, Star Clusters and Galaxies and within our own Solar System, Jupiter - king of planets and Comet 41P Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak not seen for 10 years. This is sure to be a unique and rewarding experience for all.

Schedule for the weekend

Rates

Rates are per room for the 2 nights and are based on double occupancy, inclusive of dinner, full Scottish breakfast, talks and excursion:

Mike Alexander - our host for the weekend

In early 2003 my wife, Helen, and I purchased a property in an area with minimal light pollution and the Galloway Astronomy Centre opened for business in 2004.

Now in its 12th year, the business has developed year on year as new ideas have been included to meet the interests of our guests. So in addition to our tours of the night sky using our 400mm reflecting telescope, which has been the mainstay of the business, we run 3 beginner astronomy courses and will be adding a fourth on Astrophotography shortly. In addition through the year I run observing nights or give astronomy talks for a variety of groups across Southern Scotland.

For many years we have sold telescopes produced by two of the leading manufacturers in the world and regularly give advice on choosing the right telescope to both beginners and the more advance amateur astronomer. We remain the only telescope supplier outside the Home Counties where you can 'try before you buy' an instrument.

The awarding of the Galloway Forest as the UK's first Dark Sky Park in 2009 certainly put the region on the astronomical map and as the only observatory open to the public in the whole of Dumfries & Galloway it has been very beneficial to us. Now we regularly welcome visitors not only from across the UK, but around the world, who are wanting to experience the beauty of a Galloway night sky. In 2015 I was asked by the the Forestry Commission to train five Dark Sky Rangers in astronomy, so that they could set up their own astronomical events in the Galloway Forest.

I have been interviewed about astronomy on BBC radio several times and I have been interviewed by China Central TV and most recently by BBC Scotland which filmed myself and our guests watching the Total Lunar Eclipse for the series 'How Scotland Works'.

Terms and Conditions

Due to the nature of this event and the reliance on clear skies the schedule will need to be flexible in terms of which day the excursion takes place. In the event of complete cloud cover on both evenings the excursion will be replaced by a further talk by our host.

Please note the event requires a minimum number of 8 guests. Should this not be achieved the event will be cancelled and your deposit refunded 14 days prior to arrival. We strongly advise guests to bring good binoculars with them as well as warm weather clothing.

Wonderful 2 night winter break in Scotland at Cringletie House Hotel - 2 nights B&B + dinner 1 night & bar meal the other. Beautiful country house hotel.

Cringletie house hotel are offering two night Winter break from November 2017 to February 2018.

2 nights bed and full Scottish breakfast.
Dinner one night.
Bar meal 1 night.
Tea & Bannocks
Small present from us.
Mulled Wine
Chestnuts.

All for £195 per person.

Treat yourself to an upgraded room such as a luxury or even a junior suite!!

This offer is not available on certain dates please check direct with hotel for exclusion dates thank you.

Winter Warmer Breaks at Balcary Bay Hotel 2 nights from £88.00 4 nights from £84.00 per person per night based on double occupancy, wonderful 4 course dinner and breakfast.

Winter Warmer Breaks at Balcary Bay Hotel are valid on the following dates:

30 October - 02 December 2017.

2 nights from £88.00 -  4 nights from £84.00

2 February – 8 March 2018

29 October – 1 December 2018

2 nights from £92.00  -  4 nights from £88

The above rates are per person per night based on double occupancy inclusive of 4 course dinner in our award winning restaurant, accommodation and full breakfast.

Book on-line or call reservations on 01556 640217

The owners at Airds Hotel are celebrating 15 years at the hotel and have a wonderful special package to celebrate this event. £122 per person per night dinner bed and breakfast....

The owners at Airds Hotel are celebrating 15 years at the hotel and have a wonderful special package to celebrate this event.

Stay for 2 nights any time between the 29th October and the 31st January 2018 (excluding 4th Nov and the 23rd Dec to 6th Jan) from just £122 per person per night based on double occupancy including dinner and full Scottish breakfast each day, and a cream tea on the day of your choice.

Sensational 2 night Winter Break at Blackaddie - Two nights dinner bed and breakfast £198 per person offering superb 5 course fine dining menu each evening, wonderful comfy bedrooms and a gorgeous Scottish breakfast. A real foodies dream break!

This offer is valid from:

1 October to 22 December 2017

4 January to 28 February 2018.

Come and enjoy the spectacular winter scenery of Speyside and the Cairngorms - Knockomie's 2 night break from £75 per person for 2 nights dinner bed and breakfast.

This offer is not available Christmas, New Year and Valentines. 

Winter Break includes:

2 nights in a Master Double or Twin Room

Full Scottish Breakfast

Dinner on both nights with a dining allowance of £50.00 per room per night

Mulled Wine cream tea on arrival

Upgrades to Grand Master and Four Poster rooms are available at £10.00 and £15.00 per person per night respectively.

From 8th to 19th November 2017 you can experience the spectacular light show Colours of Cluny.

The Winnock Hotel offer a wide selection of tempting Winter Breaks - Get Active, Murder Mystery and Spooky Scotland.

Check out all available winter Breaks at The Winnock HERE!

2 or 3 night Winter Breaks - 2 nights DB&B £165 per night in double room, superior room £185, Garden Suite £215 - 3 nights from £155. Please call for full details.

Winter Break Rates not available over the Festive period.

Trigony Hotel offers a selection of breaks throughout the year please click here for full details.