THE REAL COST OF WORKING AWAY (AND WHY IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BREAK YOU)

Let’s be honest for a minute.

Working away from home isn’t all hotel breakfasts and catching up on sleep after your shift. It’s being away from your kids. Missing football practice. FaceTiming your partner instead of eating dinner together. It’s coming back to a quiet hotel room after a long day and wishing you were somewhere else.

And on top of that? It’s expensive.

Even if you’re getting paid well, a huge chunk of your money can disappear quicker than your lunch break. Between overpriced hotels, meals out, and all the little extras that come with not having your own space — it adds up. Fast.

We get it. And it’s one of the biggest reasons we created Weston House.

We’re not here to be flashy. We’re here to make working away from home work for you.

At Weston House, we understand what it's like to work long shifts, miss home, and want every penny of your hard-earned income to count. We’re a family-run business in Keith, and everything we offer is built around the idea that working away shouldn’t feel like a punishment — and it definitely shouldn’t drain your wages.

Our rooms are simple, clean, comfortable and — best of all — affordable. We’ve got all the things that matter: a proper bed, your own TV, space to breathe, strong Wi-Fi, and a desk if you’ve got admin to do. There are shared kitchens and bathrooms that are cleaned daily, laundry facilities you can actually use without needing a second mortgage, and a big bonus — we live here too. So we care. A lot.

And here’s the thing: when you stay somewhere that’s designed for people like you, you notice the difference.

You’re not stuck eating takeaways every night. You can make a meal, put your feet up, and not feel like you’re living out of a suitcase. You’re not shelling out hundreds for extras. Our weekly rate means you know what you’re spending — and you’ve got more to take home at the end of your contract.

We’ve had contractors who came for a week and stayed six months. We’ve had NHS staff on placements who say it’s the first place they’ve stayed that actually feels normal. We’ve had guests leave thank-you notes.

This isn’t just a bed for the night. It’s a place that helps you keep your life ticking over while you’re away.

We know what matters when you’re working away. You want space. You want quiet. You want to be able to make a cuppa without walking through a crowded hotel bar. You want to feel like your money is being spent on something useful — not another overpriced room with a mini kettle and no fridge.

So we’ve stripped it back. Our rooms are streamlined — no chunky wardrobes taking up half the floor. There’s space to roll out a yoga mat or do a quick workout. Wall-mounted TVs so there’s no risk of knocking them over. A desk for work. A comfy chair for winding down. Tartan bedding and yellow accents that reflect our Scottish roots and branding.

It’s the small touches that make a difference. Like a laundry room you don’t have to queue for. Like fridges and freezers you can use any time. Like not having to worry if you’ve run out of socks because you’ve got somewhere to wash them.

And the biggest difference? The price.

We offer a capped weekly rate for long-term guests. That means if you’re here for a few weeks or months, you know exactly what you’re paying — and what you’re saving. For some of our guests, it’s meant hundreds saved every month. For others, it’s simply meant less stress.

We’re also perfectly placed. Keith is right between Huntly and Elgin. We’re close to major routes, train stations, the whisky trail, and plenty of local amenities. Whether you’re on a site, working at Dr Gray’s, relocating or just needing a stopover — we’ve got space for you.

And because we live here — with our family, in the building — we care. We’re on hand if something goes wrong, but more than that, we’re invested in making your stay as smooth and simple as possible.

We built Weston House after a health scare made us rethink everything. We sold our house, bought this place, and decided to build a business that fits around our family and supports others doing hard things away from theirs. We’ve poured our time, our energy, and our savings into this space. It’s not a hotel. It’s not your average let. It’s something different.

And if you’re working away and want more of your wages to go home with you — it might just be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

Book direct and save at www.westonhousekeith.co.uk

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