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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0

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The Old House is a stylish single-storey house in the island of Lismore, Argyll and Bute, this romantic retreat offers a woodburning stove and allows pets. Port Appin 4.1 miles; Oban 12.9 miles; Glencoe 23.4 miles. (Ref. 1171202)

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


for 3 nights From £387

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8

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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 From £531

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

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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
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  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From £503

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

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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
  • 10% off - Wed 1st Jul to 31st Aug 2026


for 3 nights From £532

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

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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
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  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • 10% off - Fri 24th Jul to 31st Jul 2026

  • 10% off - Sat 17th Oct to 24th Oct 2026


for 3 nights From £577

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

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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
  • 3% off - Sat 1st Aug to 30th Sep 2026


for 3 nights From £661

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

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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

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    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 From £765

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

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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 From £557

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

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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 From £775

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

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A superb base resting on the Rhins Peninsula, near Kirkcolm. Woodburner. WiFi. Stranraer 10.4 miles. (Ref. 1011915)

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


for 3 nights From £694

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

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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
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  • Baby-friendly
  • 5% off - Fri 17th Jul to 24th Jul 2026


for 3 nights From £612

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

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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
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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From £531

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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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 From £910

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

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


for 3 nights From £579

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

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Bayside Cottage is a delightful cottage with exceptional sea views and a toasty woodburning close, resting near a beach in the village of Findhorn, Moray. Kinloss 2.6 miles; Forres 5.3 miles; Elgin 12.9 miles. (Ref. 1166858)

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


for 3 nights From £484

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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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


for 3 nights From £582

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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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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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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Number 42 is a well-presented, pet-friendly and single-storey lodge on the Wemyss Bay Holiday Park in Inverclyde, with access to a on-site facilities. Skelmorlie 1.1 miles; Port Glasgow 12.2 miles; City of Glasgow 34.8 miles (Ref. 1174777)

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


for 3 nights From £462

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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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

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