Respitality in Scotland in partnership with the hospitality, tourism and leisure industry in Scotland have the following breaks on offer to carers across Scotland. You must be registered as an unpaid carer to take part and have access to zoom for the virtual breaks. If you are interested, please make contact by email to shortbreaks@anguscarers.org.uk
Anne our short breaks volunteer will then contact you.
Breaks are on a first come first served basis and are likely to be offered to carers across Scotland. Please do not be disappointed if you are not successful – keep trying!!
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Ferry Row B&B in Fairlie (3 miles outside Largs) would like to offer a break for 2-night stay at their seafront property for a carer and companion. Breaks can be booked for any time of the year but will be subject to availability.
Getting there: The owner can arrange transport from Fairlie Station if needed.
T&Cs: There is no smoking inside the house and no dogs or other animals permitted. No food or drink in the bedroom other than what is provided on the tray or agreed by prior arrangement e.g for health or dietary reasons.
Accessibility: one step down from car parking area into garden. The house is not wheelchair friendly and both guest rooms have shower over bath.
If you are interested, please make contact by email to shortbreaks@anguscarers.org.uk
Inverchroskie Cottages are donating a 3 – 7-night self-catering holiday for 2 to 5 people. Break is to be taken between 1 November 2023 – 30th April 2024. Dates are subject to availability.
They have two cottages on offer, depending on party size and accessibility needs.
If you are interested, please make contact by email to shortbreaks@anguscarers.org.uk
Rubha Mor Cottage in Ullapool would like to offer accommodation
sleeping two for up to a week’s stay (shorter if required). Breaks are subject
to availability. Break cannot be taken between June and August 2023.
Rubha Mor are unable to accommodate anyone who smokes or vapes
at any time (including away from the flat) and they also cannot accommodate
pets.
Access info: Ramp access to front door. No adaptations in bathroom (bath with over bath shower) or kitchen but flat is spacious.
If you are interested, please make contact by email to shortbreaks@anguscarers.org.uk
Rogue Village would like to offer virtual places on all of their online courses. There may be requirements for carers to buy materials
All available courses can be found here: https://www.thevillageschool.co.uk/courses/
If you are interested, don’t go direct through the website – please make contact by email to shortbreaks@anguscarers.org.uk
Voucher to spend at Experience Days to the value of £50 in various sites across the UK. Visit their website to see what is available: https://www.experiencedays.co.uk. Voucher expires 18th November 2023.
If you are interested, don’t go direct through the website – please make contact by email to shortbreaks@anguscarers.org.uk
Your gift is a one-night break for two at Kingshouse Hotel in one of our Standard bedrooms. Enjoy a good night’s sleep followed by a delicious full Scottish and continental breakfast. Voucher entitles recipient to a one-night midweek break. Standard accommodation for two people. Vouchers are subject to an allocation of availability and exclude school and public holidays as well as the festive period
Valid Sunday – Friday only. Please make sure you bring your gift voucher with you as it will be required on check in.
If you are interested, please make contact by email to shortbreaks@anguscarers.org.uk
Your gift is a one-night break for two at Ballachulish Hotel in one of our Standard bedrooms. Enjoy a good night’s sleep followed by a delicious full Scottish and continental breakfast. Voucher entitles recipient to a one-night midweek break. Standard accommodation for two people. Vouchers are subject to an allocation of availability and exclude school and public holidays as well as the festive period. Valid Sunday – Friday only. Please make sure you bring your gift voucher with you as it will be required on check in.
If you are interested, please make contact by email to shortbreaks@anguscarers.org.uk
Peebles Hydro Hotel are offering 60 minutes of Archery, Air Rifles or Segways in the grounds of the hotel. Our instructors will show you what it takes to become a pro in no time at all.
Archery: age 8+
Air Rifles: age 10+
Segway: age 10+ (minimum weight 45kg, maximum weight 117kg)
All activities are subject to availability so best to book in advance. Under 16’s to be accompanied by an adult.
If you are interested, please make contact by email to shortbreaks@anguscarers.org.uk
This voucher entitles two people to a 1-hour session of either Paddleboarding or Kayaking at Loch Earn Watersports Centre.
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Bookings are subject to availability and must be made in advance.
All rentals takes place from our base at the south side of the loch, less than a mile past St Fillans golf course.
Buoyancy aid will be included.
If you are interested, please make contact by email to shortbreaks@anguscarers.org.uk
Voucher
entitles 2 people to a Gin Distillery Tour (over 18s only).
Available Thursday – Sunday starting at 1pm.
Make sure you book your preferred date and time in advance.
Subject to availability.
Please bring your voucher along with you.
If you are interested, please make contact by email to shortbreaks@anguscarers.org.uk
Rogue Village would like to offer virtual places on all of their online courses. There may be requirements for carers to buy materials. All available courses can be found here: https://www.thevillageschool.co.uk/courses/
If you are interested, don’t go direct through the website – please make contact by email to shortbreaks@anguscarers.org.uk
Radical Travel would like to welcome carers (individually, families, couples, friends or groups) onto their coach tours through Respitality.
If the carer doesn’t live in or near Edinburgh or Inverness (where the coaches depart), this might be an ideal “add on” if they are planning to visit the area. Tour availability will be subject to availability.
If you are interested, please make contact by email to shortbreaks@anguscarers.org.uk
Barriemore B&B in Oban would like to offer the following:
2-night stay for 2 people.
Booking to take place between April and October. Subject to availability.
Room only, no breakfast included.
Parking available.
Accessibility info: stairs in building, no lift.
Voucher for 2 x half hour music lessons. Wide range of instruments to choose from. This can be done virtually.
shortbreaks@anguscarers.org.uk
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A cut and blow dry voucher from S.L.A. HAIR which is based in Forfar. Contact Anne at shortbreaks@anguscarers.org.uk
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Dewars Aberfeldy Distillery would like to offer an unpaid carer and a companion a Complimentary Cask Tasting Tours with lunch in their café. Dewars have advised this offer is unlimited and ongoing so please take advantage where you can!
COVID-19 AMENDMENTS: Dewars advise – We are taking 8 people on our tours at present, however group bookings are set at a maximum of 6 people. Social distancing is in place throughout the tour both for visitors and our guides. There have been a few changes made to the visitor centre in light of covid;
One way system throughout the building
Face masks are mandatory at all times, except when eating or taking a drink
Temperature checks and track and trace questions on arrival
Social distancing of 2m
Access to the production area is temporarily unavailable due to Covid-19. We are instead showing a film in our warehouse to explain the production process with samples to give you a multisensorial production experience.
All of the above apply to both guests and staff. And lastly we have had the ‘Good to Go’ status from Visit Scotland.
Terms & Conditions
Break off excludes travel and accommodation.
Strictly over 18s only. Children can accompany on the tour.
Subject to availability. Ideally mornings in summer season.
Arrival Times: April to October (Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm, Sunday 12noon to 2pm) November to March: (Monday to Saturday 10am to 2pm, Sunday closed.)
Some rooms in the distillery don’t have wheelchair access. Lots of walking. Adjustments available. Full access statement available.
