Extend Your Scottish Adventure
Exclusive campervan hire, paired with a stay at Blackside Cottage — explore Scotland at your own pace, then come home to comfort.
Blackside Campers
Blackside Campers is a natural extension of everything Blackside Retreats is about — unhurried, independent travel in some of Scotland’s most spectacular countryside. We offer a small fleet of premium campervans exclusively to our cottage guests and a limited number of independent hirers, giving you the freedom to explore Scotland by road while always having a welcoming base to return to.
Whether you’re a couple looking to trace the North Coast 500, discover the islands of the west coast, or simply wander where the road takes you — take Scotland with you in a Blackside campervan, with your dog in the back seat.
The Fleet
The Adria — Our Premium Motorhome
Our flagship Adria Twin Supreme 640 SLB is a fully-equipped luxury motorhome for couples who want to travel in real comfort. With a fixed bed, full kitchen, shower and toilet, satellite connectivity and solar, this is the van for those who want every convenience on the road without giving anything up.
Key Features:
- Fixed rear double bed
- Full kitchen with oven, hob and fridge
- Private shower and toilet
- Heating and hot water
- Solar and battery system
- Satellite internet (Starlink)
- Awning for outdoor living
- Dog-friendly
The VW — Our Classic Campervan
Our VW T6.1 California-style campervan is perfect for couples who want a nimbler, more agile way to explore. Easier to park, easier to drive, and with all the essentials you need for a comfortable road trip through Scotland.
Key Features:
- Comfortable sleeping for two
- Kitchen with hob, sink and fridge
- Off-grid solar and battery set up
- Gas heating
- Compact and easy to drive
- Dog-friendly
The Blackside Experience
What makes hiring with Blackside Campers different is the combination of van and cottage under one roof. Arrive at Blackside Cottage the evening before your trip begins — unpack, unwind and enjoy a comfortable first night after your drive north. Set off the next morning refreshed and ready.
At the end of your adventure, return to the cottage on your final evening rather than rushing to hand the van back. Your last day on the road becomes leisurely rather than a race against the clock — and you have a comfortable bed waiting when you arrive back.
It’s the ideal arrangement for anyone travelling from the south of England — splitting the journey, making the most of every day, and never feeling like the trip ended too soon. Blackside Cottage is only 40 mins from the M74. Your base. Your road. Your Scotland — Your Retreat.
Three Reasons to Choose Blackside Campers
Cottage + Van, seamlessly combined
Book the cottage for your first and last night and use it as your home base. No early checkouts, no rushing. Just Scotland, at your pace.
Dog-friendly, genuinely
Both the cottage and the vans welcome dogs. Scotland’s greatest landscapes are best explored with four paws on the passenger seat.
Premium vehicles, not afterthoughts
Our campervans are maintained to the same standard as our cottage. Clean, well-equipped and genuinely ready for an adventure in any Scottish weather.
Interested? Get in Touch.
Blackside Campers is launching soon. We're currently taking enquiries from couples and guests who'd like to be among the first to hire. Whether you're interested in the Adria, the VW, or a combined cottage and van package, we'd love to hear from you.
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