Short Cottage Breaks in Scotland

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A large brick house with multiple chimneys in a garden with trees and a bench at Harmony House - Harmony Gardens in Melrose
51
Melrose, Scottish Borders, TD6
  • Sleeps15
  • Bedrooms8
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A grandiose 19th century house resting within Harmony Garden in Melrose, Scottish Borders. Three-storey. Beautiful garden setting. Dog-friendly. Families and groups. St Boswells 4.6 miles; Lauder 11.3 miles; Kelso 14.2 miles. (Ref. 1060387)

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


for 3 nights £2101

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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
27
Auchenmalg near Glenluce, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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 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

  • 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 £775

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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 £488

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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

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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 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 £612

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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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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 £426

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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 £503

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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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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 house with a deck and glass railing at Osprey View Lodge & Hot Tub Aberfeldy
28
Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, PH15
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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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 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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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

Last booked 3 days ago
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Stone barn with a green porch door and outdoor chairs on a grassy area at Reyflat Barn in Rosemarkie
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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


for 3 nights £462

Last booked 4 hours ago
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An exterior view of a white stone house with a wooden deck and gravel yard at Whitehouse Woodwrae Aberlemno near Forfar
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Aberlemno near Forfar, Angus, DD8
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A pretty, whitewashed farmhouse resting in Aberlemno, Angus. Enclosed garden. Balcony. Pet friendly. Woodburning stove. Kirriemuir 12.1 miles, Carnoustie 17.2 miles; Perth 43.6 miles (Ref. 1027280)

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


for 3 nights £641

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A living room with a gray sofa a brown sofa a wood stove a wooden cabinet with books and a television at Cartshed Ednam near Kelso
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Ednam near Kelso, Scottish Borders, TD5
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Cartshed is a beautiful, single-storey cottage nestled in the outskirts of Ednam, near Kelso, Roxburghshire. Open-plan. Woodburning stove. En-suite. Kelso 3.1 miles; Jedburgh 14.5 miles; Wooler 22.9 miles. (Ref. 1134161)

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


for 3 nights £652

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A house with a gray metal roof and dark vertical siding with an outdoor table umbrella and chairs on a patio 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

  • Sykes rating

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 £659

Last booked 5 hours 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

  • 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


for 3 nights £531

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A single story white house with a grey roof solar panels and green lawn at Emsa House in Spean Bridge
26
Spean Bridge, Highland, PH34
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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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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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.