Holiday Cottages Scotland

HOLIDAY COTTAGES IN SCOTLAND

Our range of self-catering holiday cottages for rent in Scotland covers a wide area, with cottages sleeping between 2 to 14 people.  Each Scotland cottage is bookable direct with the cottage owner - so you save money by booking your holiday cottage in Scotland direct.  

£360 - £490

Visit Scotland 5 Stars

The ultimate romantic destination for two in our 19th century chapel where cherubs adorn the bedroom ceiling and flying angels watch over the kitchen.

The Tower House, situated at Duncrub Park, is a listed building which has undergone extensive and sympathetic restoration to provide the highest standard of comfort in a very special setting. Flying angels which hold up the ceiling and a stained glass window are just two of the unique features of this fascinating and unique property. The accommodation is on two levels; the ground floor offering an open plan kitchen/dining and sitting room with a narrow stone spiral staircase leading to the upper floor bedroom and en suite bathroom.

Good eating out is available at the nearby conservation village (1/2 mile) and 9-hole golf, 18-Hole course 2 miles. Edinburgh & Glasgow airports 1 hours drive

£290 - £505

A convenient 2 hours from Glasgow you can make your accommodation at Ellary & Castle Sween a base for seeing Scotland. From here you can make a day trip to most of the features which have made Scotland famous including Glasgow and the lowlands in the South, Fort William and further to the North and most of middle Scotland as far as Perth to the East.

Whichever direction you take you will drive through the loveliest countryside. The scenery makes the drives themselves worthwhile.

Ellary & Castle Sween is also the correct choice for those who seek the peace of the countryside, and many do not venture beyond the boundaries of the Estate itself during the whole of their stay.

The Malabar and the three Lochead Chalets are situated at the head of Loch Caolisport with lovely views down the Loch. They are all wooden structures with large verandahs.

Malabar is the largest of the group and has two bedrooms, one double and one twin. There is a fully equipped fitted kitchen with washing machine,and a living room with a lovely view of the sea.

The Lochead Chalets also have generous verandahs and two bedrooms - one double and one with full size bunks. There is a kitchenette off the living room and a shower in the bathroom. The large living room windows have beautiful views across the head of the loch, making them especially popular with bird watchers and anglers.

£400 - £650

Visit Scotland 4 Stars

The Chapel House, situated at Duncrub Park, was added to the private Chapel belonging to the old mansion house at Duncrub. This unusual property provides a high standard of comfort and has received a 4 Star rating from the Scottish Tourist Board.

Entry is in the old part of the Chapel through a hallway, which leads to a fully fitted galley-style kitchen with a feature stained glass window. The kitchen has a fridge/freezer, electric cooker, dish washer and washer/drier, together with most other standard kitchen appliances. The dining room, featuring some original tiling, is wood paneled on one side and patio doors open onto a small paved area with seating and barbecue. Heading toward the modern building, visitors will find a spacious and modern sitting room with colour television, video, hi-fi, radio, reading matter and board games.
The ground floor bedroom has twin beds and a private bathroom and the staircase leads to an upper bedroom with double bed and a further bathroom.

from £280

The Estate is ideal for Munro baggers, with 4 Munros (mountains or hills over 3,000 ft.) on the estate and 8 others within 10 miles. There are Brown trout and Sea trout and the chance of a salmon on 3km of the River Carron and also trout in two lochs on the Estate. Plentiful stag and hind stalking with the Estate stalker is available in season. One hour's drive from Inverness; local shops are in the nearby village. Beaches and the West Coast to explore are forty minutes away. And the Highlands are all around - a paradise for walking, fishing and stalking or just exploring.

This traditional Victorian cottage has been beautifully modernised, and is centrally heated throughout, with a large fully equipped kitchen, sitting room, bathroom and two twin bedrooms, plus an extra bed, to sleep up to five people.

£315 - £525

Visit Scotland 4 Star Approved

This idyllic stone built cottage, full of typically Scottish character, is situated in the Scottish Highland village of Kirkmichael. This is a great location for outdoor pursuits including fishing, walking, cycling, riding, golf or just wildlife spotting. Two bicycles are provided for your use and a fly fishing lesson is included in the rental. Just refurbished to a high standard, the cottage retains many original features. It has a double bedroom, twin bedroom, dining room, lounge, kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen is comprehensively equipped and includes a dishwasher. Oil fired central heating serves the house and there are open fires in the lounge and dining room - logs and coal are provided. A telephone is provided for incoming calls. The original range still exists - try toasting scones on the log fire. There are also TV, DVDs, CDs, books and games provided. Sorry but no pets or smoking allowed. The garden is 40 metre long and south facing. There is a picnic table beside the river in the garden and there is fishing tackle provided if you decide to try your luck at the bottom of the garden.

Booking now for Autumn and Winter Breaks

£285 - £532

Loch View is the name that has been given to the part of Castle Sween Caravan Park that has been reserved for the caravans that are available to let. As the name suggests, you get a fantastic view of Loch Sween and can see right over the Isle of Danna to Loch Keils and the Sound of Jura with the ruins of Castle Sween in the foreground. At the same time Loch View is convenient to the shop and Rafters restaurant and bar, as well as the Reception and Office, that are centrally situated, and like all the rest of the holiday park nowhere is very far from the sea.

You can rent a two or three bedroom caravan. All are very recent 12ft wide models, and provide an extraordinary degree of comfort. For those who have never stayed in a holiday caravan, a week at Castle Sween is just the place to try it out. They consist of a lounge with colour TV, dining area and kitchen/kitchenette with gas cooker, refrigerator and generous working area with lots of cupboard space. There is a bathroom with bath/shower,w.c. and a wash hand basin.


As well as the wonderful scenery to enjoy, there is a wealth of other activities in the local area. The Lochgilphead Golf Club just half an hours' drive away is responsible for a very interesting nine hole course on the rolling hills just behind the town, and other golf courses within an easy drive include Tarbert, Oban, Inveraray and Machrihanish. On Ellary Estate it is possible to buy permits to fish the Lochead Burn (salmon & sea trout) as well as trout fishing in as many as 20 hill lochs.

£485 - £625

Craobh Haven village invokes old world charm and is situated midway between Oban and Lochgilphead, offering you an ideal location in this Scottish retreat. The cottage has views to the front towards the Craobh Haven marina with its impressive display of colourful yachts on their moorings and sea views towards Mull and from the private rear garden you are surrounded by peaceful countryside. This is an extremely picturesque and tranquil location and perfect for exploring the marvelous west coast sailing waters. Its also an ideal location for canoeing, walking or simply relaxing and observing the wildlife. There are some lovely scenic walks, gardens to visit, boat trips to enjoy and ancient sites to be explored all within easy reach. Ground Floor :- Living Room - open fire, stylish décor, comfortable seating, TV, DVD and FreeSat; Dining Area - with a full dining table large enough for up to 8 people; Kitchen - includes every appliance and utensil you could wish for.plus washing machine, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave, hob and oven; Garden - patio doors lead out to the south facing rear garden with bbq ; Upper Floor:- Bedroom 1- double bed, dressing table (with hairdryer), fitted wardrobe & colour tv with freeview. Electric panel heater; Bedroom 2 - double bed, dressing table, fitted wardrobe & colour tv with freeview. Electic panel heater; Bedroom 3 - bunk beds with matching side table and single wardrobe. Electric panel heater; Bathroom - modern luxury bathroom with basin and w.c., bath, electric shower, shaver socket and panel radiator.

£195 - £665

Visit Scotland 4 Stars

At Blarghour, a working hill farm on the shores of lovely Loch Awe, Argyll, the holiday guest has a choice of high quality, well appointed self-catering holiday cottages of individual character, each enjoying its own splendid rural view over loch and mountain in this highly scenic area in the West Highlands of Scotland. All four properties have been awarded the 4 star classification of the Scottish Tourist Board.

Barn has been specially designed to provide accommodation for 2 persons, and enjoys a pleasing view from the open plan living area on the first floor, with three large velux windows and full length window in the south gable catching the sun and contributing to the warm, bright atmosphere.

Stable, formed from the conversion of a barn, has two twin / double bedrooms to sleep four people, and provides an exceptional vista of Loch Awe from three full length windows which open onto a terrace.

Barr-Beithe Lower is a very pleasant three-bedroomed cottage which sleeps five, situated close to the water and enjoying delightful views across Loch Awe. This cottage is wheelchair accessible.

Barr-Beithe Upper is a delightful cottage which sleeps six, enjoying superb views across Loch Awe from a slightly elevated position, set in a mature garden of heathers, alpines and azaleas.

£260 - £740

Visit Scotland 4 Stars

Eastside is a working family sheep farm of 3000 acres, in the heart of the spectacular scenery of the Pentland Hills Regional Park. The 18th century farm steading has been imaginatively converted into three character filled cottages which sit side by side on the hillside and combine old world charm with all modern conveniences. Only six miles from the Edinburgh by-pass, it is also ideally located for visiting the stately homes and castles of the Scottish Borders.

Unwind in a comfortable, spacious home from home in the hills - Toast yourself by a blazing log fire - Marvel at the magnificent views - Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of country living but only a 10 minute drive away from Edinburgh.

Don't just take our word for it - here are a couple of comments from the visitor books at Eastside:

" Up, up and away, what a splendid place to stay!" Terry Gray and Nigel Clements, East Sussex.

" A little bit of heaven, hidden away from the city. Frosty nights, and mixed days but Christmas day was magical! Three inches of snow, bright sun, horses in the stable and fine accommodation. All who visited were enthralled." Ian and Carolla Smith, Moray.

£450 - £900

Surrounded by mountains in Scotland's first national park, this family home is located in the heart of Rob Roy country, just 75-90 minutes drive from Edinburgh/Glasgow respectively. As well as the spectacular scenery, there are plenty of activities available in the vicinity, including walking, fishing, golf, cycling, horseriding, shooting and watersports. The cottage offers spacious and bright living accomodation for up to six people in three bedrooms - two ground floor double bedrooms (one with ensuite shower room) and an upstairs twin room, together with large family bathroom. It has a spacious sitting room with TV/DVD player and open fireplace, a large country kitchen with electric range cooker, microwave, dishwasher and fridge-freezer, and a laundry room complete with washing machine and tumble dryer. Electric heating throughout - bedlinen, heating and towels are all included. Cot and high chair available. No pets and no smoking.

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£378 - £695

Each standing in their own grounds for privacy and seclusion, these eight cottages are ideally suited to families looking for peace and tranquillity in some of the most spectacular scenery that Scotland's west coast has to offer. All except Cove Cottage are within a stones throw of the sea.

The cottages vary in size from 2 to 4 bedrooms, and are equipped with everything you are likely to require on your holiday except linen which you should bring (all beds have duvets). Kitchens have matching crockery, electric cookers, kettles, toasters, refrigerators and microwaves. All have colour Satellite T.V. Bathrooms have shaver points and heating is by electric heaters with the cottages providing the option of night storage heaters and an open fire in the living room.

A convenient 2 hours from Glasgow you can make your accommodation at Ellary & Castle Sween a base for seeing Scotland. From here you can make a day trip to most of the features which have made Scotland famous including Glasgow and the lowlands in the South, Fort William and further to the North and most of middle Scotland as far as Perth to the East.

Whichever direction you take you will drive through the loveliest countryside. The scenery makes the drives themselves worthwhile.

Ellary & Castle Sween is also the correct choice for those who seek the peace of the countryside, and many do not venture beyond the boundaries of the Estate itself during the whole of their stay.

£330 - £750

Visit Scotland Scheme 4 Star award - Green Tourism Bronze award

There are panoramic mountain views from your south facing lounge patio windows, combined with peace and tranquillity, at Bluefolds Holiday Cottages. The 4 cottages are in a tastefully restored farm steading and farmhouse. This stunning location is at the centre of the Malt Whisky Trail with the Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, Glenfarclas and Aberlour distilleries in a 10 mile radius from the cottages. There are also historic castles, idyllic fishing villages or beautiful empty beaches on the Moray Firth coast to visit.

Situated on a hillside, in open farmland, the cottages have an unrivalled location in remote Glenlivet in the Cairngorms National Park. The cottages are double glazed with modern kitchens, centrally heated and comfortably furnished with CD/ radio players, digital satellite TV and DVD/VHS players as well as coal fired stoves as a feature in the steading lounges. The farmhouse has a coal fired stove in the kitchen. Pets welcome by arrangement.

Dronach (sleeps 6) has an open plan lounge/dining area, modern kitchen, shower room and 2 large bedrooms (each with 1 double and 1 single bed); Aberlour (sleeps 5) has an open plan lounge/dining area, modern kitchen, shower room and two bedrooms (1 twin, 1 with 1 double and 1 single bed); Glenlivet (sleeps 6), arranged on one level (with 5 steps from lounge to kitchen), has a large open plan lounge/dining area, modern kitchen, bathroom and 3 bedrooms (2 large bedrooms with 1 double and 1 single bed (suitable either as twin or doubles), and 1 double room); Folds (sleeps 8) has an open plan lounge/dining area, separate kitchen and utility room and 3 bedrooms (2 large bedrooms upstairs with 1 double and 1 single bed and wash basins, and 1 double with ensuite shower room and toilet downstairs).

10% discount for just 2 people staying in any cottage

£545 - £895

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An Iodhlann, which means The Corn Stook, is a pretty, modern cottage accommodating up to 8 guests in four bedrooms (King, double, twin and single with additional pull out bed and wooden cot). The cottage has spectacular sea and mountain views from every room and is located on a quiet hillside overlooking Cruard and Isle Ornsay bays.

The cottage has 3 bathrooms and ample hot water. The separate games room (in our Croft House) is ideal as a teenagers (or Dads) hang out!

Back in the house, an open fire, Rayburn, FreeSat, WiFi, Wii and PS3, toys, games and book collection name but a few of the home comforts provided.

The cottage is tastefully decorated throughout in a 'seaside inspired' colour scheme and is furnished to a high standard, with real attention to detail. Real wooden floors throughout the ground floor provide a modern feel, with cosy carpets upstairs.

Our half acre garden has a children's slide and a small wooded area. Who will be first to discover the hidden Genie Lamp?! The driveway is tarmac with a huge turning circle, ideal for boat trailers.

As for the area, whether you are planning an outward bound adventure or just aiming for a restful break pottering by the shore or going to the pub, you will find the beautiful Sleat Peninsula, and in particular the village of Isle Ornsay, the perfect location in which to base yourself.

£355 - £946

Visit Scotland 3 & 4 Stars

Set amongst idyllic highland scenery with views of mountain and loch are nine superb holiday cottages with cosy log fires. Each is located separately around Dunalastair Estate and they vary in size. They are perfect for restful holidays and are also well placed for exploring a wide area of Scotland and for all sorts of outdoor activities from hill-walking and water sports to pony trekking and fishing. For the less energetic there are beautiful gardens to visit as well as the House of Bruar and many places of historic interest nearby. The cottages sleep from two to eight people and are fully equipped and comfortably furnished. Pets are most welcome. You could choose, perhaps, East Lodge, a turreted listed building by the river sleeping 8, or Rose Cottage, with roses round the door set in a pretty garden, Maragdubh, a farmhouse with panoramic views, Bridge Cottage, very secluded by the lochside, Old Laundry, a romantic hideaway for two, Old Post Office, looking over the loch and Schiehallion, West Drumchastle, a cosy cottage with view of the glen, Balmore Cottage, with a great view from the picture window or Tuim Cottage, near the River Tummel with lots of wildlife round about. You will find everything you wish to know about our cottages and things to do in the area by clicking on the pictures.

£700 - £1200

A unique experience of isolation and luxury! This remote Victorian hunting lodge was originally designed for Victorian gentlemen and their servants to lodge whilst stalking on the remote hills of the Estate. Set in the atmospheric Glenuaig, valley of red deer and eagles, it is about one hour's drive due west of Inverness, followed by 30 minutes drive on a track (4x4 or hire of one essential) into the mountains, away from all civilization. In few places on earth will you feel so at peace with the natural world.

The unassuming stone exterior blends in with the surrounding Munros, but hides a stunning interior beautifully designed to be in sympathy with its origins and location - and fully equipped for total comfort. With its own micro-hydro electricity, it has 3 reception rooms, fabulous kitchen with dishwasher etc., bathroom, shower-room, separate wc and 4 twin/double bedrooms; the second sitting room can be used as a further double bedroom if required.

Glenuaig Lodge is surrounded by Munros and Corbetts for the hill walkers, a six mile gentle valley for the less energetic, wildlife for the naturalists, and there is a Site of Special Scientific Interest to the South. The drive or gentle walk in has fabulous views across the Torridon Mountains. The Estate is about forty minutes from the West Coast and in an ideal central position for exploring the Highlands and tourist spots to all four sides. One well-behaved dog may be welcome by prior agreement.

£675 - £3250

VisitScotland 4* and 5* approved

Mains of Taymouth Country Estate is in magnificent Highland Perthshire by the village of Kenmore amidst the finest scenery Scotland has to offer. We are surrounded with beautiful scenery, lovely walks and good fishing. Mains of Taymouth Golf Course (formerly Kenmore Golf Course) is on site with free winter golf for all our guests staying with us from 1st November to 31st March and discounted rates for the rest of the year. Mains of Taymouth Stables are also on site offering you the chance to experience riding in beautiful countryside on forest and riverside tracks. Activities abound from bunjee jumping, water sports and mountain biking to the award winning Highland Adventure Safaris.


We have something to suit everyone - 7 traditional cottages, 10 upside down villas, 3 gorgeous houses and 8 spacious apartments and 10 1 & 2 bedroom villas all based on our own 160 acre private estate. We can offer from a cosy 2 bedroom cottage to an extensive delux 5 bedroom house with ensuite facilities and games room, large garden with hot tub and sauna. All the properties have been tastefully modernised with full central heating, open fires (in many), dishwashers and all other mod cons you would possibly need. We have our very own Courtyard Bar & Restaurant and Delicatessen Shop on site so there is no need to venture far for good food or unique shopping. The properties are in a quiet, private setting with easy access to the golf course, stables, shop and restaurant and everything else the area has to offer.

Many of our houses have private hot tubsm saunas and games rooms.
1 dog is welcome in many of our houses at a daily charge of £5, by prior permission only, house rules apply.

from £1500

The Estate is ideal for Munro baggers, with 4 Munros (mountains or hills over 3,000 ft.) on the estate and 8 others within 10 miles. There are Brown trout and Sea trout and the chance of a salmon on 3km of the River Carron and also trout in two lochs on the Estate. Plentiful stag and hind stalking with the Estate stalker is available in season. One hour's drive from Inverness; local shops are in the nearby village. Beaches and the West Coast to explore are forty minutes away. And the Highlands are all around - a paradise for walking, fishing and stalking or just exploring.

With full electric heating, this traditional Victorian shooting lodge has 9 twin bedrooms, 2 singles (three further proper beds are available, although the dining table will only seat 18, which would prevent everyone eating together), 4 bathrooms, a large sitting room, dining room, 2 playrooms (pool and table tennis) and large well-equipped kitchen with double Aga, dishwasher etc. A stalker is available in season, and the local agency can hire a cook for you or arrange car hire if required.