Self Catering Scottish holiday cottages

Enjoy the magic of a Scottish holiday from the comfort of your own cottage

Scottish HolidaysScotland is a beautiful country, steeped in history and rich in culture. Regardless of the number of times you have visited Scotland, there is always something new to see or do, whether that is fishing one of the world famous trout and salmon rivers, play one of the world's best golf courses or climbing a new Munro. The landscape alone is enough to tempt even the most seasoned traveller to retire permanently to a self catering Scottish cottage.

Scottish holiday cottages are the perfect getaway for a weekend break or for a regular holiday, easy to reach and offering fantastic value for money. With no need spend a chunk of your holiday and holiday budget on travelling, you have more time and money with which to really get the most from your holiday, and by using the HomeAway Holiday-Rentals search service, you can also save time and money when finding your perfect Scottish self catering cottage, Scottish log cabin or even a Scottish castle!



Top Five Scottish Holiday Destinations

Scottish houses in EdinburghScottish houses in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is an international city of the highest quality, with numerous galleries, museums and attractions. The Edinburgh Festival brings visitors from across the globe, and of all the Scottish castles, Edinburgh Castle is the jewel.

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Holiday Cottages in the Scottish Highlands and IslandsHoliday Cottages in the Scottish Highlands and Islands
The Scottish Highlands are the perfect place to get away from it all and enjoy the finest walking, climbing and Scottish fishing holidays. The Scottish Highlands are certainly the most spectacular place to take a Scottish log cabin.

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Scottish Holiday Cottages in PerthshireScottish Holiday Cottages in Perthshire
The heart of Scotland, Perthshire, is a magnificent 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 in Glenshee.

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Scottish Holiday Cottages in FifeScottish Holiday Cottages in 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.

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Scottish Holiday Cottages in Argyll & StirlingScottish Holiday Cottages in Argyll & Stirling
Scotland's West Coast is a fantastically natural, wild region where Gaelic cultures thrive. Filled with historic monuments and wildlife including otters, puffin and eagles it is little wonder that cottages here are in such demand.

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Scottish fishing breaks are among the finest money can buy, with wild salmon and trout teeming in the rivers and lochs, especially in the Scottish Highlands, Argyll and Perthshire. Permits are easily obtained on Scottish fishing breaks, as are tips from local fishermen on the best beats, flies and times to catch fish. The many Scottish castles and whiskey distilleries scattered throughout the Scottish Highlands are a huge source of interest and enjoyment too, especially if you are looking to stock the shelves of your self catering Scottish cottage with fine whiskys!

The cities of Scotland, from Edinburgh to Inverness, Stirling to Aberdeen, offer a sensational mix of history, culture and nightlife. Regardless of how long you decide to stay in an urban Scottish house rental, you will never run out of things to do. Many of the most famous historic sites can be found in Edinburgh and Stirling, whilst Glasgow is known as an international city of culture, but with such easy travel options, you are never far from all that is best about Scottish holidays.

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Braemore Deluxe Residences
United Kingdom , Scotland , Edinburgh & Lothians
Braemore Deluxe Residences invites you to enjoy self-catering in a prestigious city centre location with all the freedom and comfort of home. Relax in luxury in one of our stylishly renovated 5 star apartments, situated in the heart of Edinburgh’s... [full details of property 403034]

Braemore Deluxe Residences
United Kingdom , Scotland , Edinburgh & Lothians
Braemore Deluxe Residences invites you to enjoy self-catering in a prestigious city centre location with all the freedom and comfort of home. Relax in luxury in one of our stylishly renovated 5 star apartments, situated in the heart of Edinburgh’s... [full details of property 403034]

Coastal retreat in Sutherland
United Kingdom , Scotland , Scottish Highlands & Islands
On the shore of Loch Fleet, a National Nature Reserve, in nearly 2 acres of woodland grounds and less than a mile from unspoilt sandy beaches, this modern and comfortably furnished detached home enjoys outstanding views of Loch Fleet and Beinn a' ... [full details of property 422336]

3 Bedroom Beautiful Spacious Period Apartment in the Heart of Edinburgh
United Kingdom , Scotland , Edinburgh & Lothians
Beautifully decorated, large and spacious First Floor 3 bedroom apartment. No pets and no smoking. Minimum stay 2 nights. Full payment to be made 6 weeks before arrival and deposit of 30% to be made on the booking.(This is not refundable should th... [full details of property 732716]

Former Lodge House to Swordale Castle
United Kingdom , Scotland , Scottish Highlands & Islands
This well appointed house is well equipped, in a quiet and peaceful location yet easily accessible. It enjoys panoramic views of the Cromarty Firth. Enjoy the Firth views directly from the house. Inverness is only a 20 minute drive. Enjoy beautifu... [full details of property 99697]

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