Short Cottage Breaks in Scotland

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A cottage with garden and flowers at Learig Cottage in Girvan
35
Girvan, South Ayrshire, KA26
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Learig Cottage is a delightful, single-storey holiday cottage in the Maidens near Maybole in South Ayrshire, boasting a fire-pit and woodburning stove. Ayr 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1134598)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom


for 3 nights From £325

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A wooden cabin with a deck among snow-covered trees under a blue sky at Pine Marten Lodge in Dulnain Bridge near Nethy Bridge
33
Dulnain Bridge near Nethy Bridge, Cairngorms National Park, PH26
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This impressive log cabin rests in an elevated position in Dulnain Bridge near Nethy Bridge, Highland. Open-plan. WiFi. Woodburning stove. Secluded. Off-road parking. In a forest. Boat of Garten 4.7 miles; Grantown-on-Spey 4.7 miles; Aviemore 10.3 miles. (Ref. 1084022)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £1232

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A white two-story house with three dormer windows and a stone wall in front at 6 Knott in Suladale near Portree
19
Suladale near Portree, Skye, IV51
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Charming detached cottage set on the edge of a crofting community between Portree and Dunvegan. Lawned garden, pet-friendly, two sitting rooms with open fires. Portree 10 miles. (Ref. 948770)

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


for 3 nights From £911

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Station Masters House - 1144160 - photo 1
62
Near Kielder, Scottish Borders, TD9
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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 From £531

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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
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    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)

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


for 3 nights From £905

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A stone and stucco house with a central gate and wooden framed windows at Kringlands in Kirkcolm
48
Kirkcolm, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A well-appointed, detached holiday home resting in Kirkcolm, Dumfries and Galloway. Sea-views. Woodburning stove. Close to amenities. Stranraer 5.9 miles; Portpatrick 11 miles. (Ref. 1108165)

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


for 3 nights From £822

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A house exterior with windows and door at Cairndhu in Bossiney
33
Linlithgow, Falkirk, EH51
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Cairndhu is a welcoming single-storey, pet-friendly home in Muirhouses, Linlithgow, near Edinburgh. Near to the coast with a gas fire and enclosed gardens. Linlithgow 4.3 miles. South Queensferry 8.7 miles. Falkirk 9.5 miles. Edinburgh is 17.6 miles (Ref. 1192134)

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


for 3 nights From £579

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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
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    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
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From £488

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A row of modern townhouses with balconies and glass railings with grass and pathways in front at Kalipe in Kenmore
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40
Kenmore, Perth and Kinross, PH15
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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

  • 10% off - Thu 1st Oct to 31st Dec 2026


for 3 nights From £582

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A stone patio with two chairs and a round table with mugs and flowers at Avemar in Bridge of Tynet near Fochabers
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Bridge of Tynet near Fochabers, Moray, AB56
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Avemar is a lovely bungalow resting in Bridge of Tynet near Fochabers, with off-road parking, a close by pub, and access to the beach. Fochabers 3.4 miles; Spey Bay 4.5 miles; Portessie 6.2 miles. (Ref. 1139342)

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


for 3 nights From £429

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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
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    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


for 3 nights From £327

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An outdoor area with a hot tub and wooden table at Nevis Bridge House in Fort William
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56
Fort William, Highland, PH33
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

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Nevis Bridge House is an amazing, pet-friendly house in Fort William, Highlands, with a hot tub, woodburning stove, enclosed garden, and off-road parking. Ben Nevis 1.5 miles; Glencoe 16.9 miles; Kinlochleven 22.3 miles. (Ref. 1128196)

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


for 3 nights From £1185

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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
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    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 From £612

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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
35
Pennan near Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire, AB43
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    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 From £453

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A stone building with a door, windows, skylights, a garden with plants, and a stone paved pathway at Pittencleroch Mill in Crieff
55
Crieff, Perth and Kinross, PH7
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Pittencleroch Mill Cottage is a characterful, restored water mill, with a spacious garden, near the historic town of Crieff in Perth and Kinross. Gleneagles 13.4 miles; Perth 15.2 miles; Stirling 24.1 miles. (Ref. 1160436)

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


for 3 nights From £848

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A house with large windows and a picnic table at Sonas in Strathcarron
34
Lochcarron, The Highlands - Caithness & Sutherland, IV54
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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


for 3 nights From £661

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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
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    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 From £775

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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
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    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


for 3 nights From £558

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The exterior of a wooden cabin with several windows a door steps with potted plants gravel ground and outdoor seating at RoseGrace Lodge in Auchterarder
30
Auchterarder, Perth and Kinross, PH3
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

RoseGrace Lodge is a welcoming single-storey lodge in Auchterarder, Perth and Kinross, allowing pets, with an open-plan layout and garden with a barbecue. Crieff 10.6 miles; Perth 12.4 miles; Stirling 21.4 miles; Glasgow 46.9 miles; Edinburgh 53.8 miles. (Ref. 1079327)

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


for 3 nights From £390

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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
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • 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 From £662

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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.