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Freedom of Scotland Motorhome (and Motorcycle) Hire
We are a small Scottish family company, situated near the central belt in Scotland, who offers a distinct, select and luxurious range of motorhomes available to hire, fully equipped for the ultimate enjoyment of your holiday or vacation.
We are located in Southern Scotland – only 3 miles from the M74 motorway and only an hours drive north from Carlisle (71 miles) and 1 hour from Glasgow International, Glasgow Prestwick and Edinburgh Airport which we service at a small charge.
Please note that we do not charge VAT.
All motorhomes come with an awning as standard, outdoor seats and tables, and outdoor cooking facilities (electric). All vehicles are equipped with external bike racks.
The choice of motorhomes available to hire in 2009 include a superb selection of both high-spec and luxurious motorhomes including one of the UK’s premier motorhome manufacturers – the award-winning Autoquest 180 and the stunningly luxurious Italian manufactured Roller Team Pegaso (Garage Living) and the Autotrail Scout.
We also offer for hire the ultimate in touring motorcycles – the Honda Goldwing Aspencade 1500cc.
For more details on these vehicles, please go to the relevant tab, but please read the rest of this message first, merely to inform your decisions.
Because we are a small and innovative family company who strive to provide the best motorhomes for holidays, we can justify the luxury of choosing the right selection of vehicles for our customers, not just the cheap and basic vehicles available by other’s, but vehicles that were ordered with a host of additions, that are either luxurious, highly spec’d or the most spacious and comfortable motorhomes available in their range. We pride ourselves that we offer an outstanding range of motorhomes, and motorcycles, to choose from.
The motorhomes are all modern 2008 models, well equipped with many additional features such as awnings, sunroofs, additional leisure batteries, some with winter protection, fly screens, dual leisure batteries, internal safety and protection alarms, Sat-Nav systems in all, etc.
We supply all crockery, glassware, kitchen utensils, digital entertainment systems (Radio, TV and DVD systems), children’s safety seats – if required (booster seats only), outdoor tables and chairs, fresh and clean towels, pillows and pillow-cases, in fact everything that you will need on a holiday in Scotland or elsewhere in Europe for your ideal enjoyment and satisfaction.
Safety is our number one priority, and all of our motorhomes are equipped as standard with fire and gas alarms, fire extinguisher, first-aid kit, warning triangle and fluorescent jackets. Most motorhomes have driver’s airbag, ABS or assisted ABS, and some are fitted with all round disc brakes. The Autoquest’s are all fitted with six, 3-point seat-belts, and the Pegaso has four, 3-point seat belts.
In addition, all of our motorhomes are inspected yearly and have current Gas Safety and Habitation Certificates, are serviced at the specified service intervals and any potential defects are remedied immediately.
Now, the motorhomes and Motorcycle…
The Roller Team Pegaso Garage Living is a truly, truly luxurious 4 berth 2008 model, equipped to the highest standards available for motorhome hire in the UK at this time (at this price range).
It has cream coloured leather embossed interior seating both on the captain,(turn-around) drivers and passenger seats and on both of the curvaceous lounge sofas, with a spacious central galley with large fridge/freezer/microwave/oven and grill/fixed-hobs, with a fixed bed at the rear and a hydraulic overhead drivers - cab bed. Both fixed and non-fixed sleeping areas will sleep a minimum of 4 adults – although there are additional spaces available for sleeping children (up to 7 years of age).
The exterior of this motorhome is one of the most modern and stylish designs in current motorhome design, with smooth flowing curved lines and distinctively shaped panels. It is curvaceous both in the interior and exterior of the motorhome – see the pictures. It is a left hand drive model (as it is not manufactured in the UK to this spec) built upon the new Fiat Ducato chassis.
The interior of the motorhome has a true feel of quality throughout, with rounded overhead lockers and built-in overhead TV monitor, high grade wood finishing, luxury kitchen, toilet and shower, with almost every electrical appliance required for your convenience.
The vehicle is fitted with winterized components and can be used in Temperatures down to -5c, sufficient for a moderate Scottish winter. There are not many winterized motorhomes available for hire that are winterized for UK winter weather.
As the title of this motorhome suggests (Garage Living), it comes with a very large internal garage/compartment (under the rear fixed bed), spacious enough for holding disabled wheelchairs, scooters or motorbikes together with a host of outdoor equipment.
This version of the Pegaso is only available in left hand drive mode, and is not available as a RHD model in the UK or anywhere-else.
This is both a unique and stunning, luxury motorhome available for hire to people who want that bit more quality on their touring holiday.
The Autoquest 180 is an outstanding and award winning 6 berth motorhome. It has been specifically selected for use as a hire motorhome due to its spacious layout, high level of specification and most importantly, its internal layout that seems to make it a two roomed vehicle.
It is built on the new Fiat Ducato, with a 2.2l diesel engine that can deliver an outstanding 27 – 30 mpg. Drivers airbag, ABS, full electric windows and mirrors, drivers armrests and multi-position seats make it a joy to drive.
Three full double beds at night, with a double bed above the cab, another in the middle and a large double bed in the rear.
Behind the cab you have the kitchen/galley area, with a full sized oven and grill together with a good sized fridge. Opposite you have a four person dining/recreation table.
In the middle of the motorhome sits the toilet/shower area, opposite the wardrobe and heating unit.
At the rear you have a well proportioned u-shaped lounge that can be used as additional dining space, or a recreation space, as it is removed from the front of the motorhome.
All of the upholstery is modern, bright and comfortable, both for sitting and sleeping on.
Upper and lower lighting systems, gas and/or electric blown air heating systems, double glazing, fly screens and night blinds, together with a modern insulated motorhome skin, make this a superb motorhome for your travels, either as a couple wishing a bit more space, or for families up to 6 people.
The Honda Goldwing 1500cc Aspencade Motorcycle is probably the ultimate touring motorcycle.
It’s got great power, unequalled cargo space in the top box and two side panniers, a sophisticated audio system with plug in MP3 player capability, variable suspension and ventilation systems – both through the windshield (if hot) and warm blown air to feet (if cold), King and Queen seating with quad speakers to provide the sound and other unique features to provide maximum convenience and comfort. It has been thoughtfully upgraded by all of its owners and is now a stunning and head turning example of the genre. It is black in colour with enough chrome extras to make this a visually pleasing, head-turning motorcycle. It has a set of lighting features, operated by thumb on the right handlebar, that operate a range of lighting functions at night – several different lighting configurations. Full details can be found on the Motorcycles Tab. (Please note, that only experienced riders can hire the Goldwing, as due to the equipment onboard, it is a very heavy machine).
In addition (for both motorhomes and motorcycles):
- We can arrange extras such as
Airport pick-up (at an additional charge (£40 each way), to Glasgow International, Glasgow Prestwick or Edinburgh International airports. - Free car storage at our home location (at owners responsibility, although we are situated in a rural location with a very low crime rate).
- Pets can be taken in our Autoquest 180’s only at an additional charge of £30 per pet per hire (to cover additional cleaning costs).
We are located 8 miles south of Hamilton in Lanarkshire, near to the M74 motorway (30 miles south of Glasgow and 90 miles north of Dumfries), near J9 on the M74. We are aprox 35 miles distant from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Prestwick airports.
Check out on Multimap where we are...
Unfortunately, we have to make a small charge of £10 for individual sleeping bags or each duvet (with duvet covers) – to cover cleaning costs.
We apply a mileage charge when 800 miles is exceeded. 800 miles is more than enough to explore all of the nooks and crannies of Scotland. In excess of this mileage we apply £5 per 100 miles exceeded. So even if you explore the deepest crannies, it will only cost you £10 for an extra 200 miles of travel, this should only apply to European travel.
We are always available for e-mails or telephone calls regarding any questions or queries that you have prior to or during your holiday.
Have a look around other parts of this site for information relating to Scottish activities and adventures, Caravan Sites, links to motorhome forums etc. All can be found in the panel on the right of most web pages under the heading “Useful Information”.
Please feel free to telephone or e-mail.
Contact:
Anne or Charlie Cairns
The Schoolhouse
Waterside
Lesmahagow
Lanarkshire
Scotland
ML11 0HL
Tel: UK: 01555 892557
Non-UK: 0044 155 892 557