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Self-catering holiday cottages in Scotland

Enjoy your Scottish break from the comfort of your own cosy cottage

Scotland is a beautiful country, steeped in history and culture, but it also offers endless activities: from fishing for wild salmon and trout in Argyll and Perthshire; to visiting the many Scottish castles and whisky distilleries scattered throughout the Highlands; to sampling the sensational mix of history and nightlife in cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh, Stirling and Aberdeen. Indeed, wherever you head, the landscape alone may be enough to tempt you to retire permanently to a self-catering holiday cottage in Scotland! Scottish holiday cottages are perfect for weekend breaks or regular holidays. They're easy to reach and offer fantastic value for money. That way, you have more time and money with which to really get the most from your stay, and by using the HomeAway search service, you can also save time and money when finding your perfect self-catering cottage, log cabin or even Scottish castle.

Holiday cottages in Scotland: Edinburgh

Edinburgh is an international city of the highest calibre, with galleries, museums and attractions as far as the eye can see. There's also a bustling nightlife, ranging from cosy neighbourhood pubs to up-scale cocktail bars, whose unique and delicious potions are made my 'mixologists'. The Edinburgh Festival brings visitors – and acts – from across the globe, and of all the Scottish castles, Edinburgh Castle, which towers majestically over the city, is the undisputed jewel. There might not be many cottages in the city itself, but there are plenty located on the outskirts from which you can travel to and from the centre each day.

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Holiday cottages in Scotland: Highlands and Islands

The Scottish Highlands are the perfect place to get away from it all. Here you can enjoy the finest walking, climbing and fishing holidays – all framed by swards of heather and that stately sombreness for which the Scottish countryside is renowned. Certainly, then, the Scottish Highlands are the most spectacular place to rent a holiday cottage in Scotland; choose one in Inverness, and find yourself within reach of Ullapool, and the ferry to Isle of Lewis, or simply sample the beauty of island life with a cottage on the Isle of Skye.

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Holiday cottages in Scotland: Perthshire

The green heart of Scotland, Perthshire, is a magnificent – and often underrated – region to visit. With 30 top golf courses, fantastic fishing holidays and a vast range of terrains perfect for everything from climbing to river rafting, sailing to skiing, Perthshire is sure to please those who long for outdoor activities without, perhaps, wanting to dare the quietude and isolation of the Scottish Highlands.

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Holiday cottages in Scotland: Fife

The wonderfully peaceful Fife, blessed with miles of golden beaches, many top class golf courses and thick, unspoilt woodlands is a great place to take a self-catering Scottish cottage, especially for golfers, walkers and beach lovers. But should the desire for a night out – as it so often does on holiday – strike, Edinburgh's only about an hour away!

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Holiday cottages in Scotland: Argyll and Stirling

Scotland's West Coast is a fantastically rugged, natural, wild region where Gaelic culture continues to thrive. Filled with historic monuments, Argyll and Stirling also boast such totemic Scottish wildlife as otters, puffin and eagles – it's little wonder that cottages here are in such demand.

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Wonderful! 4.9/5
(67 reviews)
£90
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  • 2 BR
  • 2 BA
  • Sleeps 4
House #8166008
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Wonderful! 4.8/5
(33 reviews)
£118
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  • 3 BR
  • 2 BA
  • Sleeps 5
House #6480193
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Wonderful! 4.8/5
(5 reviews)
£63
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  • 4 BR
  • 2 BA
  • Sleeps 7
House #898508
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Excellent! 4.6/5
(17 reviews)
£105
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  • 1 BR
  • 1 BA
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Apartment #962182
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Wonderful! 4.8/5
(91 reviews)
£90
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  • 1 BR
  • 1 BA
  • Sleeps 4
Apartment #1127022
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Wonderful! 4.8/5
(99 reviews)
£50
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  • 1 BA
  • Sleeps 4
Apartment #1160808
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Excellent! 4.7/5
(57 reviews)
£125
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  • 2 BR
  • 2 BA
  • Sleeps 6
Apartment #1093915
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Exceptional! 5/5
(48 reviews)
£90
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  • 2 BR
  • 2 BA
  • Sleeps 5
Cottage #1130140
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Wonderful! 4.9/5
(62 reviews)
£55
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  • 1 BR
  • 1 BA
  • Sleeps 2
Apartment #1674903
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Excellent! 4.7/5
(25 reviews)
£76
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  • 1 BR
  • 1 BA
  • Sleeps 3
Apartment #423392
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Wonderful! 4.9/5
(25 reviews)
£79
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  • 1 BR
  • 1 BA
  • Sleeps 2
Farmhouse #8168132
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Exceptional! 5/5
(61 reviews)
£66
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  • 1 BR
  • 1 BA
  • Sleeps 3
Cottage #711010
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Viewed 63 times in the last 48 hours
Wonderful! 4.9/5
(48 reviews)
£89
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  • 4 BR
  • 2 BA
  • Separate Toilet
  • Sleeps 8
House #1134654
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Exceptional! 5/5
(26 reviews)
£125
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  • 3 BR
  • 3 BA
  • Sleeps 6
Cottage #6789331
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Excellent! 4.6/5
(28 reviews)
£67
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  • 1 BR
  • 1 BA
  • Sleeps 3
Apartment #1767166
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Wonderful! 4.9/5
(17 reviews)
£60
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  • 2 BR
  • 2 BA
  • Sleeps 4
Cottage #6823605
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Excellent! 4.4/5
(22 reviews)
£48
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  • 2 BR
  • 1 BA
  • Sleeps 5
Apartment #78239
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Wonderful! 4.9/5
(36 reviews)
£63
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  • 2 BR
  • 1 BA
  • Sleeps 5
House #8063542
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Exceptional! 5/5
(44 reviews)
£127
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  • 5 BR
  • 2 BA
  • Sleeps 12
House #1039674
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Exceptional! 5/5
(57 reviews)
£145
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  • 2 BR
  • 2 BA
  • Separate Toilet
  • Sleeps 5
House #720112
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Excellent! 4.6/5
(11 reviews)
£128
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  • 5 BR
  • 4 BA
  • Sleeps 10
House #486570
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Excellent! 4.7/5
(29 reviews)
£100
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  • 2 BR
  • 1 BA
  • Sleeps 4
Cottage #1767167
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Wonderful! 4.8/5
(12 reviews)
£67
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  • 1 BR
  • 1 BA
  • Sleeps 4
Apartment #482448
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Exceptional! 5/5
(18 reviews)
£79
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  • 1 BR
  • 1 BA
  • Sleeps 2
Apartment #432221vb
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Wonderful! 4.9/5
(15 reviews)
£60
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  • 2 BR
  • 1 BA
  • Sleeps 4
Cottage #8170588
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Wonderful! 4.9/5
(34 reviews)
£185
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  • 3 BR
  • 2 BA
  • Sleeps 6
Apartment #1940657
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Exceptional! 5/5
(21 reviews)
£78
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  • 3 BR
  • 1 BA
  • Sleeps 5
Cottage #6732649
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Wonderful! 4.9/5
(19 reviews)
£113
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  • 3 BR
  • 2 BA
  • Sleeps 6
Cottage #8151457
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Viewed 48 times in the last 48 hours
Wonderful! 4.9/5
(17 reviews)
£63
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  • 2 BR
  • 1 BA
  • Sleeps 4
Apartment #1882897
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Excellent! 4.4/5
(26 reviews)
£70
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  • 1 BR
  • 1 BA
  • Sleeps 4
Apartment #412029
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Exceptional! 5/5
(51 reviews)
£110
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  • 1 BR
  • 1 BA
  • Sleeps 3
Apartment #421720
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Viewed 51 times in the last 48 hours
Wonderful! 4.8/5
(19 reviews)
£107
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  • 4 BR
  • 2 BA
  • Separate Toilet
  • Sleeps 8
Cottage #870553
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Viewed 29 times in the last 48 hours
Exceptional! 5/5
(28 reviews)
£98
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  • 2 BR
  • 2 BA
  • Sleeps 4
Cottage #412184
28
Viewed 38 times in the last 48 hours
Excellent! 4.3/5
(32 reviews)
£66
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  • 1 BR
  • 1 BA
  • Sleeps 4
Apartment #804181
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Viewed 23 times in the last 48 hours
Wonderful! 4.8/5
(53 reviews)
£66
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  • 3 BR
  • 1 BA
  • Sleeps 5
Cottage #8146034
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Viewed 49 times in the last 48 hours
Excellent! 4.5/5
(26 reviews)
£86
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  • 1 BR
  • 1 BA
  • Sleeps 4
Apartment #1888851
26
Viewed 20 times in the last 48 hours
Exceptional! 5/5
(40 reviews)
£99
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  • 1 BR
  • 1 BA
  • Sleeps 2
Apartment #8130835
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Viewed 22 times in the last 48 hours
Excellent! 4.7/5
(18 reviews)
£104
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  • 2 BR
  • 3 BA
  • Sleeps 4
Apartment #6556423
18
Viewed 42 times in the last 48 hours
Excellent! 4.3/5
(30 reviews)
£64
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  • 1 BR
  • 1 BA
  • Sleeps 4
Apartment #90516
30
Viewed 25 times in the last 48 hours
Wonderful! 4.8/5
(49 reviews)
£73
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  • 1 BR
  • Separate Toilet
  • Sleeps 4
Apartment #1179681
49
Viewed 33 times in the last 48 hours
Wonderful! 4.9/5
(35 reviews)
£65
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  • 2 BR
  • 2 BA
  • Separate Toilet
  • Sleeps 4
Cottage #1990074
35
Viewed 43 times in the last 48 hours
Excellent! 4.7/5
(12 reviews)
£190
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  • 4 BR
  • 3 BA
  • Sleeps 8
House #1994102
12
Viewed 46 times in the last 48 hours
Wonderful! 4.8/5
(52 reviews)
£66
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  • 2 BR
  • 1 BA
  • Sleeps 4
Cottage #722905
52
Viewed 100 times in the last 48 hours
Exceptional! 5/5
(27 reviews)
£118
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  • 1 BR
  • 1 BA
  • Sleeps 3
Multiple rentals Apartment #434604
27
Viewed 28 times in the last 48 hours
Excellent! 4.7/5
(21 reviews)
£78
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  • 2 BR
  • 2 BA
  • Sleeps 4
Cottage #8077168
21
Viewed 13 times in the last 48 hours
Very Good! 4.2/5
(11 reviews)
£58
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  • 3 BR
  • 1 BA
  • Sleeps 6
Cottage #1087426
11
Viewed 49 times in the last 48 hours
Exceptional! 5/5
(23 reviews)
£160
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  • 4 BR
  • 3 BA
  • Separate Toilet
  • Sleeps 8
Villa #6516884
23
Viewed 53 times in the last 48 hours
Excellent! 4.7/5
(20 reviews)
£43
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  • 2 BR
  • 1 BA
  • Sleeps 4
Cottage #1429382
20
Viewed 32 times in the last 48 hours
Wonderful! 4.8/5
(23 reviews)
£50
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  • 1 BR
  • 1 BA
  • Sleeps 6
Cottage #6562530
23
Viewed 56 times in the last 48 hours
Exceptional! 5/5
(56 reviews)
£108
avg/night
  • 2 BR
  • 1 BA
  • Sleeps 6
Apartment #838261
56
Viewed 40 times in the last 48 hours

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Stunning house in a great location

5 of 5
We loved our stay at The Backrest, the house is modern, very comfortable, quirky and in a lovely location. We visited with our 5 year old son and found plenty to do in Skye to keep him occupied - climbed the Quarraig, walked to Neist Point, Coral beach, Fairy Pools, Aqua Explore boat at Elgol was great fun. There's also a nice local walk/cycle at Orbost. We enjoyed going back to the comfort of The Backrest each day, it's was so relaxing with the beautiful views. Would recommend The Backrest to anyone. The last time we stayed in Skye we were based in Sleat and felt that being near Dunvegan was a much better location for places to visit.
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  • Review Submitted: Jul 20, 2017
  • Date of Stay: Jul 2017
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Very spacious property in relaxing environment.

4 of 5
Really enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again! Both owner and manager very responsive to issues and questions. We even had a satellite engineer attending at 8pm on a Saturday. House was very clean. Could use a larger fridge.
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  • Review Submitted: Jul 18, 2017
  • Date of Stay: Jul 2017