A Warm Welcome to all ASSC Members

Welcome to The Cumberland, specialists in Holiday Let lending.

We are proud to have been a supporter of the Association of Scottish Self-Caterers (ASSC) for many years.

Since 1978, the ASSC have represented the leading source of knowledge of short-term letting and holiday homes in Scotland, as well as being the only trade body representing the interests of the traditional self-catering sector.

The organisation is the only trade body representing the interests of the traditional self-catering sector. It has more than 1600 Members, operating tens of thousands of self-catering properties throughout Scotland, from city centre apartments, to rural cottages, to lodges and chalets, to castles. The ASSC commits its members to maintaining the principles of “quality, integrity, cleanliness, comfort, courtesy and efficiency” and to offering visitors to Scotland consistently high standards within their self-catering properties.

If you run a self-catering business or are thinking of starting one up, our team of knowledgeable and friendly experts would love to speak to you about how we can help support you and your business.

If you would like to find out more, or would like to arrange an informal chat with a member of our specialist team, please follow the buttons below.

What do our partners say about us?

"As the CEO of the ASSC, I am absolutely thrilled to reaffirm our partnership with The Cumberland. Their commitment and dedication to Scotland's tourism sector have acquired immense recognition. At the heart of our success lies the trust and value we place in our partners, who wholeheartedly support our growing community of members through delivering dedicated support and expert advice." Fiona Campbell, Chief Executive, Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers.