Short Cottage Breaks in Scotland

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A house with a grassy yard and wildflowers near the sea at Duart At The Sea in Auckengill John O Groats
25
Auckengill John O Groats, Highland, KW1
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Duart At The Sea is a delightful, semi-detached annex resting in the seaside town of Aukengill near John O Groats, Highlands. Close to the coast. John O Groats 6.7 miles. (Ref. 1148932)

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


for 3 nights $429

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A building with multiple windows and a conical tower with shrubs and grass in the foreground at Aurora View in Findhorn
28
Findhorn, Moray, IV36
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful two-bedroom first-floor apartment resting in Findhorn, Scotland. Near a beach. Off-road parking. Close to amenities. Kinloss 2.8 miles; Forres 5.5 miles; Elgin 13.2 miles. (Ref. 1075243)

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


for 3 nights $861

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A stone house with large windows surrounded by a lawn and trees at Cardean Mill in Blairgowrie
16
Blairgowrie, Perth and Kinross, PH12
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful former mill in riverside location, 1 mile from the village of Meigle. Working wheel feature still in place, en-suites, WiFi, trout fishing on river. Blairgowrie 9 miles. (Ref. 1016379)

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


for 3 nights $909

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Stone house exterior with white doors and windows and a grass lawn at Dunnottar Woods House in Stonehaven
16
Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, AB39
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.4★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

Traditional style cottage originally part of a large stable building set in extensive grounds. Fantastic tranquil location on the edge of seaside town of Stonehaven and for exploring this wonderful part of Scotland. (Ref. 963209)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights $578

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An outdoor patio area with a table and four chairs a fire pit and a barbecue grill next to a dark wooden building surrounded by grass and trees at Backstage in Pitlochry
28
Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, PH16
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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Backstage is a fantastic annex resting in Pitlochry, Perthshire. Off-road parking. Private garden. Close to a river. Perth 26.2 miles. (Ref. 1123177)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights $416

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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 $660

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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 $814

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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
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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 $460

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A gray exterior patio with two chairs and footrests a small table and potted plants at Moss of Bourach in Aberlour
34
Aberlour, Moray, AB38
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A stunning one-bedroom pod resting on the outskirts of Aberlour, Moray. Swimming pool. Romantic. Accessible. Open-plan. Ballindalloch 6.2 miles; Dufftown 9.9 miles; Elgin 18.1 miles. (Ref. 1107454)

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


for 3 nights $895

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An exterior view of a single story house with white painted stone walls and wooden cladding at Hardhills Cottage in Castle Douglas
45
Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, DG7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Hardhills Cottage is a stylish, two-bedroom bungalow resting rurally near Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway. Countryside views. Hot tub. Open-plan living. Dalbeattie 2.7 miles; Castle Douglas 3.7 miles; Kirkcudbright 11.1 miles. (Ref. 1098875)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Sky TV


for 3 nights $1089

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An outdoor patio area with a wooden table and black chairs and a closed umbrella at Ptarmigan in Garlieston
46
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 $529

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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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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


for 3 nights $720

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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
20
Waterton near Insch, Aberdeenshire, AB52
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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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


for 3 nights $456

Last booked 9 hours ago
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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 $767

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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
28
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 $829

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A single story white house with a grey roof solar panels and green lawn at Emsa House in Spean Bridge
29
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
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights $964

Last booked 2 days ago
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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 $1213

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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

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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 $741

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A wooden house with a balcony and patio furniture surrounded by grass at Na Clamhanan Rafford near Forres
24
Rafford near Forres, Moray, Aberdeenshire & The Coastal Trail, IV36
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A stunning, detached timber house resting in Rafford, Scotland. Balcony. Open-plan. Ground-floor living. Forres 6.3 miles; Nairn 16.2 miles; Inverness 32.1 miles. (Ref. 1021518)

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


for 3 nights $652

Last booked yesterday
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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
79
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


for 3 nights $1873

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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.