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 £200.00 Per night
Fairygreen Cottage
Dunsinnan Farm & Estate, Collace, PH2 6JA
Type: Cabin/Lodge, Cottage, Quirky Stays
from £110.00 Per night
Foxglove Cottage
Balbeg Estate, Straiton, KA19 7NN
Type: Cottage
from £161.00 Per night
Great North Lodges - Laggandhu
Dorbeck Road, Cairngorms, PH25 3EE
Type: Cabin/Lodge, Cottage
from £125.00 Per night
Ivybank Cottage
Ivybank Cottage, Shore Road, Lamlash, KA27 8LS
Type: Cottage
from £180.00 Per night
Leannan Boathouse
Forbes of Kingennie Resort, Broughty Ferry, DD5 3RD
Type: Cottage
from £261.00 Per night
Loch Ness Escapes - Balnacraig
Balnacraig Farmhouse, Inverness, IV3 8JT
Type: Cottage, Cabin/Lodge
from £314.00 Per night
Loch Ness Escapes - Middleton Farmhouse
Dochnalurig Cottages, Inverness, IV3 8JY
Type: Cabin/Lodge, Cottage
from £240.00 Per night
Lock Keepers Cottage
Loch Ness Cottage Collection, Dochgarroch Lock, IV3 8JG
Type: Cottage
from £275.00 Per night
Logiealmond - Lapwing Cottage
Logiealmond Estate, Perth, PH1 3TD
Type: Cottage
from £250.00 Per night
Lower Glendoe Cottage
Lower Glendoe Cottage, Fort Augustus, PH32 4BZ
Type: Cottage
from £198.00 Per night
Monkstadt 1745 - Steadings
Linicro, , IV51 9YN
Type: Cottage
from £265.00 Per night
Njord House
Njord House, , IV55 8WF
Type: Cabin/Lodge, Cottage
from £110.00 Per night
North Firbank
North Firbank, Culzean Castle, KA19 8LE
Type: Cottage
from £120.00 Per night
Rowanbank House & Studio
Rowanbank House & studio, Brodick, KA27 8DW
Type: Cottage, Cabin/Lodge
from £220.00 Per night
Skye Fall
Skye Fall Cottage, Letterfinlay, Fort William, PH34 4DZ
Type: 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.