Mallaig Holiday Cottages

Nestled on the western shores of the Scottish Highlands, these Mallaig holiday cottages can provide you and your guests with the perfect place to stay for a secluded break, away from the stresses of everyday life. Home to a quaint high street and multiple seafood restaurants to enjoy during your stay, this coastal village makes for a wonderful place to consider staying on your next staycation in West Coast Scotland.

Why Mallaig Holiday Cottages?

Ideal for those of you hoping to stay somewhere quiet and away from crowds of tourists, these Mallaig cottages can make for a wonderful place for you to embark on your next coastal retreat.

With properties dotted in and around this lovely village, you’ll have easy access to the dramatic coastline as well as the endless countryside that this region is known for.

Not only that, being so close to some of Scotland’s tallest peaks and deepest lakes, it makes for a brilliant place to base yourself if you’re hoping to embark on an adventurous holiday, with plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, swimming and watersports.

So, whatever it is you’re hoping to get up to, these Mallaig holiday cottages are a wise idea to consider for an unforgettable escape to the Scottish countryside.

For more ideas on what to get up to here, be sure to check out our Scotland Travel Guide »

Places to Visit from these Mallaig Cottages

What’s best about booking Mallaig accommodation is the amount of beautiful places you can visit in the surrounding area. Being a port village, you can easily hop onto the ferry and visit nearby hotspots, one of which is the Isle of Skye.

Situated just across the water from these Mallaig holiday cottages, it’s a place that’s famous for its white sandy beaches, historic castles and a rugged landscape that’s unique to the island.

Alternatively, ferries can also be caught to the southern edge of South Uist, another beautiful Scottish island that’s well worth visiting from these Mallaig cottages.

Known for being the second largest island in the Outer Hebrides, here you’ll find a host of idyllic villages dotted all over the vast countryside, as well as some of the region’s most exceptional beaches along its western shores.

On the other hand, if you fancy venturing further into the mainland, then taking a trip to Fort William can also be a great idea to consider.

Situated just over an hour’s drive from your Mallaig accommodation, this town can be found on the northeastern banks of Loch Linnhe and is arguably one of the most visited towns in the region. Home to a host of bars, restaurants and attractions like the West Highland Museum, it makes for a brilliant place to go for a day trip.

You can also head to Fort William from Mallaig on the Jacobite Service, this train journey is made famous for its role in the Harry Potter film series with the 21-arched Glenfinnan Viaduct being used in the films! The train journey is around a couple of hours to Fort William but has some stunning views to easily pass the time away!

Other Popular Destinations near Mallaig Holiday Cottages:

Banavie

Ben Nevis

Glencoe

Isle of Mull

Strontian

Types of Scotland Holidays

As well as these Mallaig holiday cottages, there’s still plenty more properties to browse if these haven’t quite ticked all the boxes for you. Depending on what you’re after, there’s lots to explore including coastal cottages in Scotland, country cottages in Scotland, farm cottages in Scotland, dog-friendly cottages in Scotland, lodges and log cabins in Scotland, large Scotland cottages, luxury Scotland cottages, cottages in Scotland with hot tubs and even tonnes of cottages in Scotland with swimming pools. With lots of opportunities to book short breaks in Scotland, romantic Scotland getaways and last-minute Scotland holidays too, one of these vast collections is bound to present you with your next favourite place to stay!

Alternatively, this vast collection of cottages in North West Scotland can provide you with a broader selection of what's available in the wider region.