I went on holiday to Scotland and stayed in a beautiful treehouse with breathtaking views – it was good for my soul

deleciousfood | June 16, 2024 | Bred | No Comments

FROM brutal battlefields to breathtaking panoramic views, Stirling has a lot to offer.

But just minutes from town is a picturesque place to stay, amid the Scottish canopy.

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Blend into the landscape at Treehouses at Leckie

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Nestled in the ancient woods of Leckie Estate, a 12-minute drive from Stirling town, you will find The Treehouses at Leckie.

Each of the four hideaways is named after woodland birds and our stay was at Goldfinch, nestled in the branches of a huge sycamore tree.

Stays at The Treehouses at Leckie cost from £245 per night for two

Settle into this modern and comfortable living room

The setting is rustic, but inside you’ll find a stylish kitchen, a plush super king-size bed with views of the Gargunnock Hills, a wood-burning stove and an outdoor bath for a dip under the stars.

Freshly baked bread, eggs, butter and jam await you, as well as a real barbecue.

Manager Erica also offers massages in the treehouse – with birdsong and rustling leaves within earshot, it’s pure relaxation – £70 for 60 minutes.

Best of all, our puppy Orla could join us and she loved watching the squirrels run.

EXPLORE

Stirling is steeped in history.

Visit the National Wallace Monument to learn about national hero William Wallace, bloody battles and other Scottish greats.

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At the top of its 220ft tower, called The Crown, you’ll discover breathtaking panoramic views of the countryside, city and Stirling Castle, so it’s well worth the detour!

Adult entry costs £11.30 (Nationalwallacemonument.com).

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Or head to Blair Drummond Safari Park, a 10-minute drive from Leckie, which is home to more than 350 animals, including tigers, elephants and chimpanzees.

Do you have little ones with you?

There is also an adventure play area and a mini funfair.

Entry costs £22 for adults and free for under-threes (Blairdrummond.com).

Finally, get back to nature in the Trossachs National Park, a 20-minute drive away.

Its high altitude landscape made up of lochs, mountains and forests is also the ideal place to try wild swimming.

REFUEL

Head to the nearby town of Bridge of Allan for a feast at Nairn’s.

Expect treats such as beetroot, apple and whipped feta salad, £8, and hake with saffron puree in langoustine bisque, £22.

Savor delicious scallops at Nairn's Restaurant — Savor delicious scallops at Nairn’s Restaurant

We also demolished the Honey Raspberry Arctic Roll, £9 (Nairns.co.uk).

Close to your cottage is Smiddy Farm Shop and its café serving tasty lentil soup, £5.65.

Also stock up on chocolate milkshakes from the fresh milk vending machine (Blairdrummondsmiddy.co.uk).

Just a 15-minute walk from your bed is a great local: the Gargunnock Inn.

Order a Garden Spritz made with gin, elderflower and basil, £7.70, and a Stornoway black pudding fritter with haggis in whiskey sauce, £8.50 (Gargunnockinn.co.uk).

When in Rome and all that…