Short Cottage Breaks in Scotland

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A stone cottage with two chimneys a front door and two windows with a wooden fence in front at Station House in Lybster
23
Lybster, Highland, KW3
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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This charming, single-storey property rests in Lybster, Caithness. Woodburning stove. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Wick 11.9 miles; Helmsdale 23.1 miles; John o' Groats 28.3 miles. (Ref. 1011706)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights $718

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A lake surrounded by misty mountains with a white house near the shore at Lochy Lookout Invergloy near Spean Bridge
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Invergloy near Spean Bridge, Highland, PH34
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A fabulous ground-floor apartment resting in Invergloy near Spean Bridge, Lochaber. Beautiful mountain and lake views. Bedroom with en-suite. Ground-floor living. Fort William 14.9 miles; Fort Augustus 16.6 miles. (Ref. 1079197)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights $729

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A row of red brick houses with chimneys and a lawn in front at Seascape Powfoot near Annan
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Powfoot near Annan, Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway, DG12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A picturesque semi-detached house resting in the village of Powfoot, near Annan, in Dumfries and Galloway. WiFi. Sea views. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Dumfries 14.4 miles; Carlisle 22.9 miles. (Ref. 1036627)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights $672

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A view of buildings and boats at the harbor at Flourloft in Pittenweem
20
Pittenweem, Fife, KY10
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Flourloft, a charming duplex apartment near the harbour in the village of Pittenweem in Fife, boasts a Smart TV and nearby amenities and attractions. Anstruther 1.5 mile; St Andrews 10.9 miles. (Ref. 924733)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights $481

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An outdoor patio area with a wooden table and black chairs and a closed umbrella at Ptarmigan in Garlieston
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Garlieston, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Ptarmigan is a family-friendly terraced home with sea views and off-road parking, located in the coastal village of Garlieston in Dumfries and Galloway. Wigtown 8 miles; Newton Stewart 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1159924)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights $515

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A white house with two front windows and a black door under a blue sky at Westview in Whithorn
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Whithorn, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Fabulous sea-front, reverse-level, three-bed home resting in Port William near Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway. Coastal views. Enclosed garden. Close to beach and shop. Woodburning stove. Castlewigg 7.3 miles; Wigtown 10.9 miles; NewtonStewart 17.5 miles. (Ref. 1103008)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

  • $647 off - Sat 20th Dec to 27th Dec 2025


for 3 nights $678

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A house with a conservatory and garden area at Nithbank Cottage
47
Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway, DG3
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Nithbank Cottage is a romantic single-storey cottage near the village of Thornhill in Dumfries and Galloway, boasting a woodburning stove and allows pets. Dumfries 16.5 miles; Ayr 43.1 miles; Glasgow 60.8 miles. (Ref. 1118296)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights $479

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A house with stone and wood exterior large windows garden benches and a wooden shed in the yard at Woodend Croft in Pitmedden
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Pitmedden, Aberdeenshire, AB41
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A fantastic, detached holiday home in Pitmedden, Aberdeenshire. Dog-friendly. Hot tub. Enclosed, rear garden. Off-road parking. Ellon 5.1 miles; Aberdeen 15 miles; Peterhead 22.8 miles. (Ref. 1123197)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights $1132

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A single story house with stone and wood exterior surrounded by grass and trees at Strawberry Cottage in Wester Essendy near Dunkeld
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Wester Essendy near Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, PH10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Strawberry Cottage, a beautifully-presented, detached abode set in Wester Essendy near Dunkeld in Scotland. Woodburning stove. Single-storey. Countryside. Blairgowrie 3 miles; Dunkeld 7 miles; Perth 15.7 miles; Pitlochry 21.4 miles. (Ref. 1153652)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights $806

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The exterior of a stone and plaster house with a gravel driveway and green fields in the background at Firthview in Auldearn
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Auldearn, Highland, IV12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A fabulous, single-storey property resting on an elevated position in Auldearn, Highlands. Countryside views. Contemporary. Ground-floor living. Open-plan. Private patio. Nairn 3.4 miles; Inverness 19.3 miles; Grantown-on-Spey 22.5 miles. (Ref. 1125172)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights $680

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A wooden lodge with a black deck and stairs leading to the entrance surrounded by grass and gravel at Eden Fields Lodge in Cupar Fife
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Cupar, Fife, Fife, KY15
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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This charming, two-bedroom holiday lodge rests in Cupar, Fife. Smart TV. Electric fire. Family-friendly. Off-road parking. Open-plan. St Andrews 10.6 miles; Kirkcaldy 16 miles (Ref. 1134482)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights $772

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A white stone house with gray trim and a gravel driveway surrounded by trees and grass at Oakbank in Carrutherstown near Annan
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Carrutherstown near Annan, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Oakbank is a detached property in spacious grounds, settled on the edge of Carrutherstown near Annan, Dumfries and Galloway. Pet and child-friendly. Lockerbie 8.1 miles; Dumfries 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1146014)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 3 nights $1051

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A row of modern townhouses with balconies and glass railings with grass and pathways in front at Kalipe in Kenmore
38
Kenmore, Perth and Kinross, PH15
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Kalipé is a lovely, lochside cottage resting in the countryside of Fearnan near Kenmore, Perth and Kinross. Near National Park. Lakeside views. Kenmore 3.7 miles; Aberfeldy 10 miles; Cairngorms National Park 28.2 miles. (Ref. 1133678)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights $739

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A large house with a sloped roof and multiple dormer windows surrounded by grass and trees at Cairnhapple House in Stranraer
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Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Cairnhapple House is a detached holiday home on the outskirts of Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway. Private parking. Isolated location. Large gardens. Portpatrick 6.5 miles; Lochans 9 miles; Newton Stewart 31.2 miles. (Ref. 1143589)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights $475

Last booked 9 hours ago
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A stone house with a sloped roof behind a wall and a garden with trees and a potted tree with red leaves at Old Kiln Cottage Kirkbean near New Abbey
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Kirkbean near New Abbey, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This private cottage is a perfect romantic retreat in Kirkbean near New Abbey, Scotland. Woodburning stove. WiFi. New Abbey 4.5 miles; Dumfries 11.7 miles; Castle Douglas 18.3 miles. (Ref. 1027035)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights $448

Last booked 2 days ago
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A stone building with a slate roof behind open metal gates and a stone wall with lights and a red post box at The Steading in Terregles near Dumfries
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Terregles near Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Steading is a delightful cottage resting in Terregles, Dumfries and Galloway, boasting a hot tub, pool table, electric fire, Smart TVs and allows pets. Castle Douglas 15.6 miles; Kirkcudbright 24.8 miles; Gretna 27.6 miles. (Ref. 1136492)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 3 nights $1146

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A stone wall with a sign reading 2 Abbey Row and a stone building in the background at 2 Abbey Row in Kelso
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Kelso, Scottish Borders, TD5
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A stunning three-bedroom, First-floor apartment resting in Kelso, Scottish Borders. Kelso Abbey views. Open-plan. Pet-free. Close to amenities. Jedburgh 11.4 miles; Wooler 21.1 miles. (Ref. 1089523)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights $645

Last booked 4 hours ago
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A paved courtyard area with trimmed bushes and a white building with sloped roofs and dormer windows at Shieldhill Farm House in Falkirk
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Falkirk, Falkirk, FK1
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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This charming farmhouse property rests in Falkirk, Stirlingshire. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Bedrooms with en-suites. Stenhousemuir 5.9 miles; Glasgow 24.4 miles; Edinburgh 27.5 miles. (Ref. 1085615)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 3 nights $1820

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A row of white houses along a paved road near a grassy area and water at 2 Whiterow Powfoot Annan
30
Powfoot, Annan, Dumfries & Galloway, DG12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A wonderful, semi-detached bungalow resting on the coast of Scotland with stunning sea views. All-ground-floor. Electric fire. Sea views. Rear lawn. WiFi. Annan 4 miles; Dumfries 14.8 miles. (Ref. 1037183)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights $420

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An outdoor patio area with a table, chairs, and umbrella beside a modern building with grey cladding and metal roof at Bramble Cottage in Wester Essendy near Dunkeld
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Wester Essendy near Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, PH10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Bramble Cottage, a superb, detached abode located in Wester Essendy near Dunkeld in Scotland. Woodburning stove. Single-storey. Countryside. Loch views. Blairgowrie 3 miles; Dunkeld 7 miles; Perth 15.7 miles; Pitlochry 21.4 miles. (Ref. 1153653)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights $806

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Experience incredible countryside landscapes, ancient forests, breath-taking lochs and thriving cities all in a few days, thanks to these cottages for short breaks in Scotland! Whether you’re looking to spend some quality time with your loved ones, planning immense hikes or immerse yourself in Scottish history, there’s something for everyone at one of these stunning properties!

Why Weekend Breaks in Scotland?

Look forward to a fantastic adventure with one of these weekend breaks in Scotland! With ten of the tallest mountains in the UK, including the country's highest peak Ben Nevis, a short break in Scotland is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy breath-taking views from the summits or opt for a leisurely walk around one of the many lochs, which also offer exciting opportunities to try thrilling watersports! 

With cottages for weekend breaks in Scotland available throughout the country, you can lose yourself in the wilderness of the Highlands, explore the breathtaking coast, or immerse yourself in the rich culture.  

Whatever you choose to do during weekend getaways in Scotland, use our Scotland Travel Guide to help you. 

Places to Visit during Mini Breaks in Scotland

Explore a wealth of exciting places during weekend breaks in Scotland. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the capital Edinburgh where you can explore it’s historic castle, meander along The Royal Mile based in Edinburgh’s Old Town, discover the inspiration for Harry Potter laced throughout the city or visit the myriad of bars found here. 

Alternatively, head north to uncover the beauty of the Cairngorms National Park, where you'll find idyllic villages and the impressive summit of Ben Macdui. If it's the coast you’re after while on a short break in Scotland then Inverness has all you need as well as dolphin watching and endless nearby beaches! 

More destinations to visit during short breaks in Scotland: 

Aviemore

Dumfries and Galloway 

Dundee 

Fort William 

Glasgow 

Isle of Skye 

St Andrews

Or browse more Scottish locations for your short break in Scotland. 

Types of Scottish Holidays

If you haven’t found what you’re looking for from this collection of weekend breaks in Scotland, then there's still plenty of other Scottish cottages available for your next adventure-filled holiday! 

If you’re looking to bring the whole family along then check out this collection of dog-friendly cottages in Scotland or large cottages in Scotland. You can also choose from these lodges in Scotland.

Want to treat your loved one to a special getaway then browse these romantic cottages in Scotland, these properties on holiday parks in Scotland or these cottages in Scotland with a hot tub! 

If you still haven’t found what you’re looking or perhaps this collection of short breaks in the UK.