Short Cottage Breaks in Scotland

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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

    4.8★

    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


for 3 nights £300

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An outdoor patio with a black table and chairs under a black umbrella and a vase with flowers at 2Loos in Garlieston
32
Garlieston, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

2loos is a fabulous pet and family-friendly terrace in Garlieston, Dumfries and Galloway, with a barbecue, gardens, sea views and a private balcony. Wigtown 8 miles; Newton Stewart 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1153496)

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


for 3 nights £476

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Exterior view of a single-story house with a dark wooden door a metal gate with a sign reading Wagtail Cottage and a garden in Southerness
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Southerness, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.5★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Fabulous beachside location. Cottage sleeps 4. Off-road parking. Beach access in 30 seconds. 2 golf courses nearby. Castle Douglas 19 miles. (Ref. 960277)

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


for 3 nights £427

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A red wooden lodge with white framed windows surrounded by trees and a gravel path at Rowan Lodge in Strathpeffer near Inverness
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Strathpeffer near Inverness, Highland, IV14
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Cosy log cabin in a tranquil woodland setting on the outskirts of Strathpeffer. Very well-equipped. WiFi. Private balcony. Pretty highland village with stunning scenery and wildlife. Inverness 20 miles. (Ref. 915605)

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


for 3 nights £282

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Station Masters House - 1144160 - photo 1
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Near Kielder, Scottish Borders, TD9
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Station Masters House is a beautiful, semi-detached house resting in the remote village of Kielder in Scottish Borders with a toasty woodburning stove. Newcastleton 10 miles; Bellingham 26.6 miles; Hexham 41.9 miles. (Ref. 1144160)

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


for 3 nights £531

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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 £557

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A house with large windows and a picnic table at Sonas in Strathcarron
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30
Lochcarron, Highland, IV54
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Sonas is a lovely bungalow in Ardarroch, Highland, with fabulous views of the Applecross Mountains, a woodburning stove and wheelchair ramp access. Torridon 17.8 miles; Dornie 25.2 miles; Plockton 30 miles. (Ref. 1193833)

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

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for 3 nights £661

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A white house with a gray roof near a body of water with hills in the background at Tigh Bhisa Blackhouse in Tolsta Chaolais
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Tolsta Chaolais, Western Isles, HS2
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming, single-storey cottage hidden amongst the rugged and breath-taking landscape of the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, in Tolstachaolaid. Romantic. Remote. Woodburning stove. Under-floor heating. Carloway 4.8 miles; Stornoway 20.3 miles; Tarb (Ref. 1110724)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
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for 3 nights £749

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An exterior view of a stone house with multiple roofs a chimney and grassy area at Holly Leaf Cottage Drum Castle Estate Drumoak near Peterculter
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Drumoak near Peterculter, Aberdeenshire, AB31
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.4★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A lovely, National Trust for Scotland property residing in Drumoak near Peterculter, Aberdeenshire. Pet-friendly. Rural. Enclosed garden. Banchory 8.2 miles; Aberdeen 11.7 miles; Portlethen 11.8 miles; Cove Bay 12.5 miles. (Ref. 1136183)

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


for 3 nights £482

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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
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Rockcliffe near Dalbeattie, Dumfries & Galloway, DG5
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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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 £775

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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 £577

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A white two-story house with red door and window frames against a rocky hill at The Laurels in Pennan near Gardenstown
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Pennan near Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire, AB43
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A traditional cottage nestled in the village of Pennan along the Moray coast. Beach nearby. Roadside parking. Rear garden. Fraserburgh 11.7 miles; Banff 11.9 miles. (Ref. 1110412)

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


for 3 nights £453

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Exterior view of modern townhouses with solar panels on green metal roofs at Tay View in Aberfeldy
41
Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, PH15
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Tay View is a wonderful holiday home situated just on the outskirts of Aberfeldy in Perthshire with a charming open-plan living space and private balcony. Pitlochry 13.6 miles; Perth 30.8 miles. (Ref. 1170998)

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


for 3 nights £450

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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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Port William, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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


for 3 nights £532

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A single story white house with a grey roof solar panels and green lawn at Emsa House in Spean Bridge
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Spean Bridge, Highland, PH34
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A superb, detached cottage situated on the outskirts of Spean Bridge, in the Scottish Highlands. Decking with private hot tub. Ample walking opportunities. Fort William 10 miles. (Ref. 990762)

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


for 3 nights £723

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A house with a deck and glass railing at Osprey View Lodge & Hot Tub Aberfeldy
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Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, PH15
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Osprey View is a wonderful, single-storey lodge resting in Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross. Near the Cairngorms National Park. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Pitlochry 13.5 miles; Perth 30.8 miles. (Ref. 1143568)

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


for 3 nights £765

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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

  • Sykes rating

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 £503

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A row of white houses along a paved road near a grassy area and water at 2 Whiterow Powfoot Annan
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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 £327

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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 £623

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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

    4.8★

    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


for 3 nights £552

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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.