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✅ How to book your XL Escape
1. Choose your dates - Use the calendar below to check live availability and prices. Dates in green show when the property is available. Most homes require a minimum 2-night stay, so some single green nights may not be bookable. If a date is green and underlined, it’s part of a valid stay.
2. Submit a booking request - Fill in your details to send a request directly to both XL Escapes and the property host.
3. We’ll confirm everything within 24 hours - The host will respond to confirm availability, the deposit required to secure your stay, the full balance remaining, and when it’s due (typically 4-6 weeks before arrival).
4. Pay your deposit and secure your stay - You’ll receive a Stripe payment link by email. Once the deposit is received, your booking is confirmed and your dates are locked in.
Kim & Chris Ewen
We are SO excited to welcome you to our home! As the founders of XL Escapes, we pour our hearts into creating a space where you can relax, unwind, and make lasting memories.
With two rescue dogs—Holly from Bosnia and Buddy from All Bullie Rescue—and Nala, our beautiful ginger cat (and undisputed Queen of the house), we understand how important it is to feel not just at home, but truly content and relaxed—especially when traveling with your furry companions.
Our goal is to offer more than just a holiday; we want to provide a home away from home where you can escape daily pressures, have a laugh, and enjoy quality time with loved ones. Whether it’s a cosy night in, exploring the local area, or simply making time for yourself, we’re here to make your stay special.
If you have any requests—big or small—just let us know. We’re always happy to help (and we love an excuse to bring a smile to your face, drink in hand, of course!).
Meet Your Hosts
Your hosts are passionate XL Bully owners who know first-hand how important it is to find safe, inclusive places to stay. They’ve designed this apartment with dogs in mind, ensuring a secure garden, comfortable interiors, and a genuinely welcoming approach for all breeds.
XL Escapes Peace Of Mind Promise
We protect your money — and your peace of mind.
Your payment is held securely in a separate account and only released after you’ve checked in. Every property is personally verified — whether we’ve visited it ourselves, received site plans, or had extensive conversations with the owners. We ask the questions we know matter, because as owners of XL reactive dogs ourselves, we get it! So you can book with total confidence, knowing everything is as promised.
Cancellation Policy
We know that sometimes things don’t go to plan, which is why our cancellation policy is clear and fair:
- Cancel more than 4 weeks before your stay: You’ll receive a full refund, including your deposit.
- Cancel within 4 weeks of arrival: The booking is non-refundable.
Refunds - If you’re due a refund, we’ll process it promptly to your original payment method.
Need help? - If something unexpected has come up, just get in touch. We’ll always do our best to help.
Home Rules & Useful Information
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 11am
- No parties or events allowed
- Quiet hours are 10pm – 8am in respect to our neighbours.
- Hot Tub and Garden available 8am to 10pm only. Due to being in a residential area there can be no usage of the hot tub post 10pm. This is part of a condition of our license and if you feel you cannot honour this ask please look elsewhere where there may be different curfew rules.
- Unregistered guests are not permitted
- EV charging available at a cost of 30.56p per KW 05.30 to 23.30 and 7p per KW 23.30 to 05.30.
- Bring a throw or two to put on furniture if your pups like to cuddle up with their humans.
- Clean up after them in the garden before departure.
- If they need time alone in the house, restrict them to rooms with laminate or tile flooring and no soft furnishings.
Dog-Friendly Hideaway with Hot Tub in Fife
⚲ Leslie, Fife, Scotland
4 guests (3 adults, 1 child) · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom · 1 double bed & sofa bed · Up to 2 dogs allowed · Enclosed garden · 8ft fencing (2x 4ft gates) · All breeds welcomed · Hot tub · Private parking · XL Bully owners as hosts
This newly redecorated one-bedroom converted garage apartment, located on the owners’ land just minutes from Glenrothes town centre, is ideal for couples or small families travelling with dogs. With a private hot tub, enclosed courtyard garden, and hosts who are XL Bully owners themselves, it’s a welcoming and understanding base for all breeds — with a few important details to note around garden use (outlined clearly below).
Full Property Description:
Tucked away just minutes from Glenrothes town centre, this private converted garage apartment sits on the owners’ land and has been thoughtfully designed for a relaxing, dog-friendly stay.
Inside, you’ll find a modern bedroom with a small double bed, a cosy living space with a sofa bed, and a bright shower room. The apartment is best suited to two guests but can accommodate up to four (ideal for families rather than four adults).
Outside, guests have access to a private, enclosed courtyard garden directly attached to the apartment. The main boundary fencing is approximately 8ft high for added peace of mind. Please note that two access gates are currently 4ft in height; upgrades with ball spikes are planned, but dogs that can jump or hurdle should be supervised when outside.
As the apartment is located on the owners’ land, the wider outdoor space is shared. The owners also have dogs and, for safety, garden use is carefully coordinated — full details are outlined in the Dog-Friendly Details That Matter section below. This setup works well for many guests but may not suit those needing unrestricted or fully private garden access at all times.
The private hot tub is available for use between 8am and 10pm daily, perfect for a relaxing soak after a countryside walk. Private gated parking, EV charging, and thoughtful extras such as complimentary snacks and drinks help make your stay easy and comfortable.
With a local pub just a two-minute walk away and woodland walks close by, this apartment offers a convenient and welcoming base — particularly for guests who value clear communication and a considerate, safety-first approach to shared outdoor spaces.
Full Property Description:
Tucked away just minutes from Glenrothes town centre, this private converted garage apartment sits on the owners’ land and has been thoughtfully designed for a relaxing, dog-friendly stay.
Inside, you’ll find a modern bedroom with a small double bed, a cosy living space with a sofa bed, and a bright shower room. The apartment is best suited to two guests but can accommodate up to four (ideal for families rather than four adults).
Outside, guests have access to a private, enclosed courtyard garden directly attached to the apartment. The main boundary fencing is approximately 8ft high for added peace of mind. Please note that two access gates are currently 4ft in height; upgrades with ball spikes are planned, but dogs that can jump or hurdle should be supervised when outside.
As the apartment is located on the owners’ land, the wider outdoor space is shared. The owners also have dogs and, for safety, garden use is carefully coordinated — full details are outlined in the Dog-Friendly Details That Matter section below. This setup works well for many guests but may not suit those needing unrestricted or fully private garden access at all times.
The private hot tub is available for use between 8am and 10pm daily, perfect for a relaxing soak after a countryside walk. Private gated parking, EV charging, and thoughtful extras such as complimentary snacks and drinks help make your stay easy and comfortable.
With a local pub just a two-minute walk away and woodland walks close by, this apartment offers a convenient and welcoming base — particularly for guests who value clear communication and a considerate, safety-first approach to shared outdoor spaces.
Paw of Approval
Photos from real stays, with dogs who gave it their paw of approval.
Amenities:
- All breeds are welcome, including XL Bullies and reactive dogs.
- The hosts are XL Bully owners themselves and understand the needs, routines, and safety considerations of larger and restricted breeds.
- Dogs are welcome throughout the living spaces inside the apartment.
- Guests have access to a private, enclosed courtyard garden attached to the apartment.
- The main garden boundary fencing is approximately 8ft high.
- Two access gates are currently 4ft in height, so dogs that can jump or hurdle should be supervised when outside.
⚠️ Shared Outdoor Space & Dog Coordination
- This apartment is located on the owners’ land, and the hosts also have XL Bullies.
- For safety reasons, only one household uses the outdoor space at a time.
- The hosts always aim to take their dogs for a walk after dinner.
- Typically, if the host has not taken them for a walk after dinner, their dogs are let out briefly for toilet breaks at around 6pm, 10pm, and midnight, but this can vary depending on work commitments.
- Wherever possible, the hosts will plan this while guests are out exploring.
- On occasions where timings change, the hosts will contact guests via text or WhatsApp to coordinate garden use and ensure no one else is outside at the same time.
This arrangement is managed carefully and works well for many guests. However, it may not be suitable for guests who need unrestricted or fully private garden access at all times.
Neighbourhood Overview:
Located in Leslie, on the edge of Glenrothes, the apartment is perfectly placed for both town amenities and countryside escapes. The local pub, The Fettykil Fox, is just a short stroll away and welcomes dogs. You’ll also find plenty of walks nearby, from woodland trails to riverside paths, and the wider Fife region offers coastal routes and historic villages to explore.
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