Short Cottage Breaks in Scotland

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A stone building with a black roof and a blue extension with a wooden door on a gravel area at The Old Mill in Staffin
25
Staffin, Skye, IV51
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful stone cottage next to a river in Staffin village. Woodburning stove. Comfortable and spacious. Mountain views. Sandy beach in the area. Portree 17 miles. (Ref. 5915)

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

3 nights from £462

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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
67
Falkirk, Falkirk, FK1
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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

3 nights from £1340

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A gravel driveway leading to a house with a double garage and surrounded by trees at Maisies Cottage in Kippenross near Dunblane
38
Kippenross near Dunblane, Stirling, FK15
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming annexe to the owner's home, one mile from the centre of Dunblane in Kippenross, Stirlingshire. Off-road parking. WiFi. Picturesque countryside views. Stirling 5.5 miles; Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Nation Park 20.1 miles; Perth 29.7 miles. (Ref. 1053940)

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

3 nights from £293

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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

  • Sykes rating

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

3 nights from £318

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A window with a sea view and a pair of binoculars on the windowsill at Generals Yard in Eyemouth
24
Eyemouth, Scottish Borders, TD14
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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This wonderful holiday home is nestled in Eyemouth, Berwickshire. Dog-friendly. Smart TV. Sea Views. Close to beach. St Abbs 4.7 miles; Chirnside 7.7 miles; Berwick-upon-Tweed 9 miles. (Ref. 1072185)

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

3 nights from £610

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A white cabin with a deck and outdoor furniture surrounded by grass and trees at Bethany's Retreat in Wemyss Bay
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Wemyss Bay, Inverclyde, PA18
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Bethany's Retreat, a delightful lodge resting in the village of Wemyss Bay in Inverclyde. Single-storey. Enclosed decking. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Greenock 8.8 miles; Port Glasgow 12.2 miles; City of Glasgow 35.3 miles. (Ref. 1159499)

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

3 nights from £320

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Stone barn with a green porch door and outdoor chairs on a grassy area at Reyflat Barn in Rosemarkie
33
Rosemarkie, Highland, IV10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Reyflat Barn, a wonderful rural holiday cottage resting in Raddery in the Scottish Highland. Enclosed balcony. Garden with barbecue. On a working farm. Munlochy 8.0 miles; Muir of Ord 16.4 miles. (Ref. 1149453)

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

3 nights from £418

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A modern house with glass balcony and outdoor chairs on a grassy slope at Coorie In in Aberfeldy
37
Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, PH15
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Lodge 17 is a delightful eco-lodge resting in Aberfeldy, Scotland. Single-storey. Pet-friendly. Countryside views. En-suite. Open-plan. Off-road parking. Pitlochry 14.7 miles; Perth 31.1 miles (Ref. 1142980)

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

3 nights from £527

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A patio with a wooden picnic table a hot tub and a white sculpture of hands outside a house at Garden Studio Waterton near Insch
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Waterton near Insch, Aberdeenshire, AB52
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This fabulous detached annex rests in the idyllic countryside of Waterton, Aberdeenshire. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Countryside views. Romantic. Inverurie 12.3 miles; Huntly 12.5 miles (Ref. 1082949)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £328

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A white house with a large driveway and conservatory surrounded by bushes at Whiteside Cottage in Darvel
46
Darvel, East Ayrshire, KA17
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming holiday home resting in Darvel, East Ayrshire. Woodburning stove. Ground-floor bedrooms. Games room. Off-road parking. Countryside views. Kilmarnock 10.7 miles; Strathaven 12.1 miles; Irvine 17.2 miles. (Ref. 1111756)

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

3 nights from £663

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Stone house with window door and plants outside surrounded by trees at The Coach House Canonbie near Langholm
46
Canonbie near Langholm, Dumfries & Galloway, DG14
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A fantastic, stone-fronted holiday home in rural Canonbie near Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway. Dog-friendly. Enclosed garden. Countryside views. Garden furniture. Carlisle 14.6 miles; Lockerbie 21 miles; Hawick 29.8 miles. (Ref. 1128676)

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

3 nights from £440

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Exterior of a stone house with a white door and windows with flower pots on the ground at Adams House in Coldingham
23
Coldingham, Scottish Borders, TD14
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This charming annexe apartment rests in Coldingham, Scotland. Ground-floor-level. Enclosed garden. Sea views. Eyemouth 4.6 miles; Berwick-upon-Tweed 14.1 miles; Edinburgh 47.1 miles. (Ref. 1038202)

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

3 nights from £324

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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
32
Auldearn, Highland, IV12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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

3 nights from £517

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A house with a garden and flowers in the front at Seascape in Rockcliffe near Dalbeattie
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Rockcliffe near Dalbeattie, Dumfries & Galloway, DG5
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Seascape is a beautifully-presented, detached abode in Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, boasting a balcony with sea views and a toasty woodburning stove. Castle Douglas 6 miles; Kirkcudbright 13.5 miles; Dumfries 14 miles. (Ref. 1139118)

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

3 nights from £664

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A wooden cabin with a glass and wood fenced porch and a swing in front at Lodge 2 in Auchterarder
28
Auchterarder, Perth and Kinross, PH3
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Lodge 2 is a pet-friendly property near Auchterarder, Perthshire, boasting ground-floor living, an open-plan area and blissful countryside views. Crieff 10.5 miles; Perth 12.3 miles; Stirling 21.4 miles; Glasgow 46.6 miles; Edinburgh 53.8 miles. (Ref. 1173000)

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

3 nights from £334

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A paved yard with red bench and potted plants outside a house at Scotia At The Pow in Powfoot near Annan
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Powfoot near Annan, Dumfries & Galloway, DG12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Scotia At The Pow, a beautifully-presented annexe located near the town of Annan in Dumfries and Galloway. Romantic. Near coast. EV charger in car park. Dumfries 13.6 miles; Carlisle 22.7 miles. (Ref. 1157865)

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

3 nights from £334

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48
Kirkmichael, Perth and Kinross, PH10
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

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The Crannach, a welcoming lodge, over three floors situated nestled in Glenfernate in Perth and Kinross boasting stunning views and is near the river. Pitlochry 10.1 miles; Blairgowrie 17 miles; Dundee 35.2 miles (Ref. 1174601)

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

3 nights from £587

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A modern apartment building with balconies and glass railings at North Beach in Prestwick
22
Prestwick, Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway, KA9
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

North Beach, a pleasant, ground-floor apartment located in the town of Prestwick in South Ayrshire. Near shops. Near pubs. Near coast. Near beach. Smart TV. Ayr 3.2 miles; Kilmarnock 13.6 miles; Glasgow 33.3 miles. (Ref. 1124245)

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

3 nights from £397

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A white mobile home with a glass railing deck and outdoor furniture on grass at Olivias Haven in Wemyss Bay
29
Wemyss Bay, Inverclyde, PA18
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Olivia's Haven, a delightful lodge nestled in the village of Wemyss Bay in Inverclyde. Single-storey. Smart TV. Enclosed decking. Pet-friendly. Barbecue. Greenock 8.8 miles; Port Glasgow 12.2 miles; City of Glasgow 35.3 miles (Ref. 1131249)

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

3 nights from £366

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A small modern cabin with glass railing and flower pots in a grassy area at Balvicar Beag in Balvicar Isle Of Seil
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38
Balvicar, Isle Of Seil, Argyll and Bute, PA34
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A wooden lodge settled into the stunning scenery of Balvicar, on the Isle of Seil, Scotland. Couple’s retreat. Rural location. Close to a loch. Easdale 2.4 miles; Oban 15.2 miles; Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park 50 miles. (Ref. 1133928)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking

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3 nights from £322

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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.