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 £100.00 Per night
Snowberry Cottage - Borve
Snowberry Cottage, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0RX
Type: Cottage
from £285.00 Per night
Snug on the Bay
4a Shore Street, Shandwick, IV20 1UU
Type: Cottage, Cabin/Lodge
from £230.00 Per night
Stable Cottage
Stable Cottage, Gartocharn, Gartocharn,
Type: Cottage
from £200.00 Per night
The Bothy of Ballachulish
Ballachulish House, , PH49 4JX
Type: Cottage
from £280.00 Per night
The Queen's Hut
The Queen's Hut, Aboyne,
Type: Cottage
from £195.00 Per night
The View at Portpatrick
South Acres, Stranraer, DG9 8LE
Type: Cottage
from £275.00 Per night
Three Lochs View
The Knoll, Kyle, IV40 8EY
Type: Cottage
from £175.00 Per night
Birkenside Cottage
Birkenside Cottage, Jedburgh, TD8 6RL
Type: Cottage
from £585.00 Per night
Brenachoile Cottage
Brenachoile Cottage, Callander, FK17 8JA
Type: Cottage
from £108.00 Per night
Davar B&B
Davar, Lochinver, IV27 4LJ
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.