Holiday cottages in Scotland
Character cottages across Scotland, from fishermen's cottages on the coast to crofts in the glens, each one picked because we would happily stay there ourselves.
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from £285.00 Per night
Craigellachie House
Pine Bank Chalets, Aviemore, PH22 1PX
Type: Cottage, Cabin/Lodge
from £262.00 Per night
Loch Ness Escapes - Church Cottage
Church Cottage, Inverness, IV3 8JY
Type: Cottage
from £180.00 Per night
Remore Steading
Remore Steading, Nairn, IV12 5UZ
Type: Cottage, Cabin/Lodge
from £160.00 Per night
St. Andrews Coach Houses
St. Andrews Coach Houses, St.Andrews, KY16 8NP
Type: Cottage
from £156.00 Per night
Sweetheart Cottage
Scotsbank, Strathdon, AB36 8UR
Type: Cottage
from £150.00 Per night
Beaufort Cottages
Beaufort Castle, Beauly, IV4 7BB
Type: Cottage
from £200.00 Per night
Carn Cottage
Farr House, Inverness, IV2 6XB
Type: Cottage
from £107.00 Per night
Cathair Dhubh
Cathair Dhubh, , IV27 4JB
Type: Cottage
from £200.00 Per night
Church Hill House
Church Hill House, Kingussie, PH21 1JG
Type: Cottage
from £230.00 Per night
Craiglea Barn
Craiglea Lodge, Latheron Wheel, Latheron, Caithness, KW5 6DW
Type: Cottage
from £640.00 Per night
Craiglea Lodge
Craiglea Lodge, Latheron Wheel, Latheron, Caithness, KW5 6DW
Type: Cottage
from £255.00 Per night
Denend Farmhouse
Boutique Farm Bothies, Newton of Begshill, Drumblade, AB54 6BJ
Type: Cottage
from £110.00 Per night
Doonan's Cottage
Balbeg Estate, Straiton, KA19 7NN
Type: Cottage
from £150.00 Per night
Dunarain
Direcleit, Isle of Harris, HS3 3DP
Type: Cottage
from £110.00 Per night
Eriskay B&B
Eriskay, Craig-Na-Gower Avenue, Aviemore, PH22 1RW
Type: Pod/Hut, Cottage
A cottage remains the classic way to do a Scottish holiday: your own front door, a kitchen for the mornings you do not fancy going out, and a base that lets a place unfold at its own pace rather than a hotel checkout's.
Where to base yourself. The East Neuk of Fife for harbour villages and beaches, the Highlands for glens and mountains, Argyll and the west for sea views and island hopping, and the Borders or Dumfries and Galloway if you want the quiet without the mileage. Island cottages, on Skye, Mull, or further out, reward the extra planning with the best doorstep scenery in Britain.
Booking tips. The best cottages book far ahead for school holidays, Easter, and New Year; if your dates are fixed, book early, and if your dates are flexible, May, June, and September are the sweet spot for weather, light, and availability. Travelling with a dog? Many of these cottages appear on our dog friendly accommodation page. And if the north coast is calling, start with the NC500 accommodation guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to rent a cottage in Scotland?
It depends on the holiday: the East Neuk of Fife for beaches and harbour villages, the Highlands for big scenery, Argyll for the coast, and the south of Scotland for quiet with a shorter drive.
How far in advance should I book a cottage in Scotland?
For school holidays, Easter, or Hogmanay, months ahead; the best places go first. Outside peak weeks you have more room, and May, June, and September offer the best balance of weather and availability.
Are Scottish holiday cottages dog friendly?
A good number are, and Scotland is a superb country to holiday in with a dog. See our dog friendly accommodation page for every stay that welcomes them.
Do cottages have minimum stays?
Usually. Weekly bookings are common in high season, with short breaks of two or three nights more available outside it. Each listing links to the owner's booking details.