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Alexander House, Auchterarder, Perthshire
Two converted horseboxes, Thistle and Juniper, have been added to the collection of self-catering and glamping accommodation at the Alexander House estate in Perthshire. The whole place, which sleeps 25, is often rented for weddings and events, but each component – including the wings of the main house and two yurts – is available individually too, plus there’s a heated indoor pool, play areas and a trampoline. The horseboxes have their own hot tubs and are tucked away among stands of scots pine trees in the grounds, which have compelling views of the Highlands and Sidlaw Hills. Kayaking and fishing trips can be arranged, along with visits to the fancy Gleneagles Hotel for meals, golf and spa days if you’re feeling flash. One of many great local hikes leads to Glen Devon, with a stop, and an ale or two, at the Tormaukin Inn, a tartan-bedecked, fire-warmed 18
In a year where foreign holidays have been a no-go but the need for some TLC is greater than ever, there is no better alternative than a lodge and hot tub getaway. In Ayrshire, we are blessed to have many places to escape to but none more so than the fantastic cottages, caravans and vacation spots that can give us out-of-office vibes while still not venturing too far from home. So get the planner out and the prosecco chilled because we have put together some of the best places to head for a dip in the jacuzzi and a cosy-up in beautiful surroundings - Ayrshire style.
Dec 17, 2020 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Friends of Camp Santanoni announced on Wednesday that the 2021 Winter Weekend events at Camp Santanoni in Newcomb are being canceled out of an abundance of caution to prevent the community spread of COVID-19. Three Winter Weekend events have been held for seven consecutive years at Camp Santanoni in the Adirondacks. This year, organizers determined the indoor spaces used for the events are too small to safely accommodate typical attendance numbers under current health guidelines. DEC and its partners hope to resume these popular winter events in 2022. The events are hosted by the Friends of Camp Santanoni and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry’s Adirondack Interpretive Center. The Friends of Camp Santanoni is a partnership between DEC, Adirondack Architectural Heritage, the town of Newcomb, and volunteers who support preserving this Great Camp for public education, recreation and in
COVID cancels winter weekends at Camp Santanoni historic site
Cross country skiers and snowshoers can still visit, but no events this year
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Skiers can still visit Camp Santantoni in the Adirondacks but the weekend events are canceled due to COVID-19.Rick Karlin/Times Union
NEWCOMB – Cross country skiers are welcome to visit Camp Santanoni this snow season but the Winter Weekend events at that have taken place during the last seven winters are canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The state Department of Environmental Conservation and Friends of Camp Santanoni have hosted skiing and snowshoeing visitors to the historic Great Camp located on a 9.8-mile roundtrip trail during the past seven winter seasons.