Laird Lodges is a luxury rural lodge business with hot tubs. The business was created in 2022, and being less than a year old has become a great success. The lodges have proven to be popular with people across the UK and significantly stand out amongst other lodges due to the magnificent view they boast. Laird Lodges deserve to win this award due to the immense hard work and dedication that went into their creation. Andrew and Angela have created a beautiful business which promotes the local community and provides a luxury service to visitors in the area. Laird Lodges stand out due to their pristine decor and impeccable condition. The accommodation provides a view which is second to none and all of the amenities guests would need during their stay. The lodges are located on a working family farm, providing a realistic and inspirational experience for guests. Guests can be at one with nature and enjoy a peaceful retreat in the hills of Dumfries and Galloway. The lodges take pride in providing a personal touch for guests by offering a meet & greet for each set of guests and preparing breakfast and dinner packages upon request. There is also a fire pit for groups to toast marshmallows! Laird Lodges take pride in supporting and promoting the local community. The lodges were produced locally by a timber company and everything found within the lodges has been made and produced within the local community. The staff at Laird Lodges are local, providing jobs within the community. This includes the window cleaner, gardener, social media manager, and domestic assistants. The steak packs and vegetarian packs provided for guests are produced on local farms with the best quality produce. The lodges recently sponsored a trophy in the local gala and sponsor the community golf club. Laird Lodges collaborates with businesses to promote commerce and encourage guests to visit local restaurants, bars, and rural walks, benefiting everyone in the local area by offering community-based activities. Laird Lodges maintains very high environmental standards by recycling all waste, including glass and food waste. The business provides an app for guests to use, allowing the lodges to be paperless and ensuring there is no unnecessary waste. All the lighting within the lodges is LED, making it better for the environment. Additionally, the exterior lights along the road and in the flower pots are solar powered, ensuring self-sufficiency. The lodge provides non-electrical goods where possible, such as a whistle kettle. Finally, the laundry for the lodges is carried out on-site using environmentally friendly products.