Craigrathan

The morning mist lifts slowly off the glen, and through your pod window the hills emerge in layers of grey-green and heather brown.

Craigrathan runs both timber camping pods and guest house rooms, so you can choose your level of comfort — useful for mixed groups or families who want some camping atmosphere without fully committing to canvas. It's tucked into Scottish hillwalking country, the kind of place that draws couples after a proper escape and walkers keen to get onto the high ground early. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth a call ahead if you're bringing one. The year-round opening means it suits shoulder-season explorers and winter weekenders chasing quiet.

Facilities aren't spelled out in detail, so expect something fairly simple and self-sufficient — pods usually mean you're bringing sleeping bags and cooking gear, though the guest house side will obviously be more furnished. Campfires are a check-on-arrival situation, likely depends on conditions and where you're pitched. It's the sort of low-key, independently run spot where you ask at the door and plan accordingly.