Short Cottage Breaks in Scotland

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A white holiday cottage with a grey roof behind a green wooden fence and a sign in front with hills in the background at Brae Mhor Cottage in Fort William
22
Fort William, Highland, PH33
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful remote, detached cottage resting on the outskirts of Fort William, Highlands. Off-road parking. WiFi. Sky TV. Family-friendly. Self-catering. Ben Nevis 10.7 miles; Glencoe 18.6 miles; Kinlochleven 24.1 miles. (Ref. 1075191)

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


for 3 nights £652

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A brown wooden cabin with windows and a door surrounded by a wooden fence and trees at The Wee Lodge in Dollar
17
Dollar, Perth and Kinross, FK14
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This detached lodge is situated in Glendevon Country Park, Scotland. 2 bedrooms. Dog-friendly. WiFi. Stirling 22 miles; Perth 20 miles. (Ref. 997046)

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


for 3 nights £300

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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


for 3 nights £462

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A row of red brick houses with chimneys and a lawn in front at Seascape Powfoot near Annan
39
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 £511

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A white stone cottage with patio furniture and a hot tub on a lawn at Longforth Farm Cottage in Auchenmalg near Glenluce
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Auchenmalg near Glenluce, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Beautiful, contemporary cottage situated five miles from Glenluce in Scotland. Walking distance to the beach. Countryside and sea views. Woodburner. En-suites. Smart TVs. (Ref. 974657)

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


for 3 nights £533

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A white house with two front windows and a black door under a blue sky at Westview in Whithorn
47
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

  • £494 off - Sat 20th Dec to 27th Dec 2025


for 3 nights £515

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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
24
Kirkbean near New Abbey, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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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 £340

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A single-story house with a dark roof and beige walls surrounded by grass and trees at Riverside Cottage in Portree
32
Portree, Skye, IV51
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A wonderful detached cottage in the township of Kensaleyre, near Portree on the magical Isle of Skye. Single-storey accommodation, woodburning stove. Stunning sea and mountain views. Portree 7 miles. (Ref. 905866)

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

  • £86 off - Fri 28th Nov to 5th Dec 2025

  • £93 off - Fri 12th Dec to 19th Dec 2025


for 3 nights £580

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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
30
Cupar, Fife, Fife, KY15
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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 £597

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A white house with a dark roof and stone fence next to a gravel driveway and trees at Squirrel Cottage in Kirkcolm
40
Kirkcolm, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A fabulous holiday cottage in the village of Kirkcolm, Scotland. Stylish interiors. Outstanding surroundings. Woodburning stove. Stranraer 6.6 miles; Portpatrick 11.7 miles. (Ref. 1043977)

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


for 3 nights £438

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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
53
Pitmedden, Aberdeenshire, AB41
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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 £869

Last booked 2 days ago
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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

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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 £517

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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 £318

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A white house with a black base and a deck with outdoor furniture in a garden at Westhaven in Mallaig
27
Mallaig, Highland, PH40
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A beautiful property situated on the shores of the Morar Estuary in the village of Morar. WiFi. Scenic views. TV. Mallaig 2.9 miles; Fort William 40.2 miles. (Ref. 979485)

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


for 3 nights £464

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A single story house with a dark roof and cream walls surrounded by grass and bushes near a body of water at Burnside Cottage in Portree
29
Portree, Skye, IV51
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A spectacular single storey cottage in the township of Kensaleyre, near Portree on the beautiful Isle of Skye. Open-plan living with woodburner. Wondrous panoramic vistas. Charming town of Portree 7 miles. (Ref. 988419)

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

  • £34 off - Fri 5th Dec to 12th Dec 2025

  • £93 off - Fri 12th Dec to 19th Dec 2025

  • 5% off - Mon 22nd Dec to 29th Dec 2025


for 3 nights £528

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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

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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


for 3 nights £635

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A modern two story house with balconies and large windows on a lawn with a stone wall and gravel driveway at Merse End in Rockcliffe near Dalbeattie
38
Rockcliffe near Dalbeattie, Dumfries & Galloway, DG5
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Merse End is a stunning beachfront property situated on the coastline of Rockcliffe, in the beautiful town of Dalbeattie. Ground-floor living. Sea views. Dalbeattie 6.7 miles; Castle Douglas 12.4 miles; Kirkcudbright 19.8 miles; Dumfries 20.5 miles. (Ref. 1150591)

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


for 3 nights £747

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A stone house with a wooden deck and several flower pots including a sunflower at Tigh Na Rathaid in Grandtully near Aberfeldy
42
Grandtully near Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, PH15
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Tigh Na Rathaid rests in the village of Grandtully, near Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross. Off-road parking. Close to a shop and a pub. Woodburning stove. Pitlochy 10 miles; Perth 30.8 miles. (Ref. 1139066)

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

  • 10% off - Fri 20th Feb to 27th Feb 2026

  • 5% off - Fri 27th Feb to 6th Mar 2026

  • 5% off - Fri 6th Mar to 13th Mar 2026

  • 5% off - Fri 13th Mar to 20th Mar 2026

  • 5% off - Fri 27th Mar to 3rd Apr 2026


for 3 nights £718

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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
31
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 £360

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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
38
Balvicar, Isle Of Seil, Argyll and Bute, PA34
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • 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
  • Electric vehicle charging


for 3 nights £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.