Lazyday Cottages

16/10/2026

Sunrise, from the track behind the lodges.
Up at seven in November and this is what you walk into. The dog thinks it's worth it.
www.lazydaycottages.co.uk

16/10/2026

A secret weapon.

The General was so pleased that Wojtek had chased the stranger away that he rewarded him with a jar of his very own home-made raspberry jam.

From that day forward, there was no question. Wojtek was not just a companion. He was a soldier.

Part 9

15/10/2026

Bed made, lamp on, towels out.
Email the night before you arrive and it's warm and lit when you walk in. Walk in, shut the door — that's the whole arrival.

Escape to the Scottish Borders countryside for a luxury holiday with Lazyday Cottages. Surrounded by fields and rural landscape, our three secluded, luxury self-catering log cabins provide a peaceful holiday haven. Ideally situated only a short distance from Berwick Upon Tweed and just 6 miles from....

15/10/2026

One day a stranger crept up and hid inside the camp.

He wanted to spy on the soldiers — find out how many troops they had, how many trucks, what secrets they kept.

He had not counted on Wojtek.

Part 8

15/10/2026

One of the best-kept secrets in the UK is just how stunning the Scottish Borders look in autumn.

Golden woodland, wide open skies, quiet coastal paths along the Northumberland coast just minutes away, and the kind of peace that is genuinely hard to find anymore.

Lazyday Cottages sits right in the heart of it — seven acres of seclusion just outside Berwick-upon-Tweed, with everything you need to completely unwind.

Come and see it for yourself. Link in bio.

14/10/2026

Peter, whose family lived far away, couldn't wait to tell his daughter about the new recruit. With the silky hair. The long nose. The shiny claws.

Who ate, and ate, and slept each night curled up at Peter's feet.

"I'm going to call you Wojtek," said Peter. "The Little Warrior."

Part 7

13/10/2026

Soon the little bear began to grow.

And grow.

And grow.

The tiny cub who had once fitted in a soldier's palm was becoming something altogether different. But the bond between bear and soldier only grew stronger with him.

Part 6

13/10/2026

Strathisla is in a league of its own.

Our most unique cabin comes with both a private hot tub AND an electric sauna — a combination that makes for one of the most genuinely restorative short breaks you can find in the UK.

Heat up in the sauna. Cool down in the fresh Borders air. Slip into the hot tub. Repeat.

Named after the Speyside distillery, Strathisla is the perfect blend of luxury and nature. Dog-friendly, beautifully designed, and surrounded by open space.

Link in bio to book.

12/10/2026

With every passing day, the little bear grew more at home among the soldiers.

He watched, he learned, he followed. And they loved him like one of their own.

Part 5

12/10/2026

Midweek in November: three nights, £480.
Monday to Thursday, 1st–19th November, at Bunnahabhain. Dark by four, hot tub on by five, and the whole place effectively yours.
Late checkout at 4pm. A dram of the wh**ky the lodge is named after waiting when you arrive. Dogs welcome at no extra charge, EV charger on site on request.
Direct bookings only — message us here or book through the website. Three blocks available and once they're gone, that's it.
www.lazydaycottages.co.uk