Member Since: 23 Dec 2006
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Recommend stopovers on way to Inverness
Hi all
After taking advice from Robert, NC500, I’ve booked a motor home hire for May next year starting from Inverness. Didn’t fancy dragging the caravan behind the disco as we want to go to the far north and the NC500.
Can anyone recommend aB&B or hotel stopover around Dumfries for one night and also we’ll need one night in Inverness prior to hire. Not looking for anything fancy as just overnight.
Also, we will be visiting relatives in Dundee for 3/4 days on the way back so can anyone recommend somewhere to stay over eg AirB&B, lodge, etc close to Dundee.
Thanks in advance
SteveCurrently 2015 D4 SE Tech, Corris Grey
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Previously
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2001 TD5
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1989 Range Rover TDVM
27th Sep 2023 3:07 pm
Oxford-boy
Member Since: 07 Sep 2015
Location: Oxford
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Premier Inn in Inverness is very good and a cracking location on the river and right next to the City centre. On street parking there too.
Enjoy the NC500!Jim
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28th Sep 2023 3:44 pm
riverblanche
Member Since: 31 Aug 2010
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Hi,
were on a bit of road trip in a few weeks and have booked The Huntington B&B in Dumfries, can let you know what its like by the end of next month if that helps.
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Do try to call-in on House of Bruar on A9 bit north of Pitlochry. Mostly eye-candy 'cos it's EXPENSIVE, but a really lovely cluster of quality outlets, plenty parking, can rest-up for tasty snacks.
Good place to scan for 2024 Christmas presents !! (I have NO connection with the business !!)
https://www.houseofbruar.com/
29th Sep 2023 11:38 pm
Worms
Member Since: 24 Sep 2023
Location: Highlands
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House of Bruar is always good and a handy half-way stop between Glasgow and Inverness. I've been stopping at Bruar a couple of times a week in recent months but for a more peaceful cup of coffee, close-by to Bruar, I much prefer the Water Mill in Blair Atholl. https://www.blairathollwatermill.co.uk Sitting outside in the garden there is so much more relaxing than the hustle and bustle of the tourist-trap up the road!Previously:
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‘87 Defender 90 4 cyl Petrol
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30th Sep 2023 7:11 am
dunton10
Member Since: 23 Dec 2006
Location: SUTTON COLDFIELD, WEST MIDS
Posts: 208
Thanks. Popped into house of bruar when at Pitlochry the other year, don’t think my wallet will take another visit.
Anyone any recommendations for accommodation for three or four days near Dundee, air b&b, etc. That’s the bit I’m struggling with at the moment.
Thanks in advance.Currently 2015 D4 SE Tech, Corris Grey
RLD Protector, led interior lights, timed climate, towing equipment
Previously
2006 D3 S
2001 TD5
1996 Shogun LWB
1989 Range Rover TDVM
5th Oct 2023 12:52 pm
Oxford-boy
Member Since: 07 Sep 2015
Location: Oxford
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Does it need to be close to Dundee or a bit further out? I say this as I am a huge fan of the Angus glens and although they'd be best described as north of Dundee the glens are really worth some time at the very least driving up into. Glen Esk is my favourite and the https://www.gleneskhotel.com/ in nearby Edzell (NE of Dundee on the coastal plain) is excellent.
Jim
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5th Oct 2023 1:25 pm
JordsDisco
Member Since: 22 May 2020
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I own a house in Dundee and it has a spare couple of bedrooms, within a mile of Disco Mikeys no less, just not sure the Eldest and his GF would accept house guests as we don’t even get an invite!
Anyway, you pay for what you get, but I’d personally stay at Taypark House near the Waterfront in Dundee.
5th Oct 2023 3:46 pm
dunton10
Member Since: 23 Dec 2006
Location: SUTTON COLDFIELD, WEST MIDS
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Thanks both.
I think Glen Esk will be too far out. I’ll take a look at the other suggestion.
As an aside, last time we visited I parked my caravan on a CL near to Disco Mickey. Dropped the disco off for full seven year service, all fluids changed and belts and made the wife use her e bike for two days. Worked well, I don’t know why she complained, the disco has run faultlessly since. Fantastic job as always from DM.!! Women eh.
This time we are without the van and having to think outside the box.Currently 2015 D4 SE Tech, Corris Grey
RLD Protector, led interior lights, timed climate, towing equipment
Previously
2006 D3 S
2001 TD5
1996 Shogun LWB
1989 Range Rover TDVM
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