Short Cottage Breaks in Scotland

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A street view of a stone building with white framed windows and a white door at 3 Queen Marys Buildings in Jedburgh near Kelso
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Jedburgh near Kelso, Scottish Borders, TD8
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

Lovely ground floor cottage apartment near Jedburgh centre. Fully-refurbished, quality accommodation. Ideal base for touring Borders and Edinburgh. Carter Bar 10 miles, Edinburgh 45 miles. (Ref. 947796)

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

3 nights from $416

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A stone and green wooden building with a brown door and small steps outside The Garden House in Chirnside near Berwick-upon-Tweed
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Chirnside near Berwick-upon-Tweed, Scottish Borders, TD11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Beautifully presented, detached stable conversion near Chirnside in Scottish Borders. Quality accommodation. Pet-friendly, enclosed garden. Ideal for walking, cycling and exploring. Chirnside 1 mile. (Ref. 934595)

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

3 nights from $394

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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

    Sykes Rating

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

3 nights from $460

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A row of red brick houses with chimneys and a lawn in front at Seascape Powfoot near Annan
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Powfoot near Annan, Dumfries & Galloway, DG12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    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

3 nights from $691

Last booked 2 days ago
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An outdoor patio area with a wooden table and black chairs and a closed umbrella at Ptarmigan in Garlieston
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Garlieston, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

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

3 nights from $529

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A stone house with a wooden picket fence and tall trees in the background at Waterside Lodge near Annan
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Annan, Dumfries & Galloway, DG11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Waterside Lodge is a charming, single-storey, semi-detached cottage set on the rural outskirts of Annan in Dumfries and Galloway enjoying an open fire. Dumfries 10.8 miles; Carlisle 24 miles. (Ref. 1159918)

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

3 nights from $432

Last booked 7 hours ago
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Front view of a white cottage with a dark slate roof stone wall and a metal gate at Squirrel Cottage in Kirkcolm
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Kirkcolm, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    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

3 nights from $571

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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
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Pitmedden, Aberdeenshire, AB41
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    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

3 nights from $1164

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A paved yard with red bench and potted plants outside a house at Scotia At The Pow in Powfoot near Annan
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Powfoot near Annan, Dumfries & Galloway, DG12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Scotia At The Pow, a beautifully-presented annexe located near the town of Annan in Dumfries and Galloway. Romantic. Near coast. EV charger in car park. Dumfries 13.6 miles; Carlisle 22.7 miles. (Ref. 1157865)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $452

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A living room with floral wallpaper a fireplace a TV armchairs and a coffee table at Wonderland Cottage in Newburgh Fife
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Newburgh, Fife, Fife, KY14
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Sykes Rating

A quirky and idyllic mid-terrace cottage lying in the heart of Newburgh, Scotland. characterful features. Woodburning stove. Close to amenities. Perth 11.3 miles; Dundee 19.5 miles; St Andrews 20.2 miles. (Ref. 1069288)

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

3 nights from $501

Last booked 3 days ago
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A row of white houses along a paved road near a grassy area and water at 2 Whiterow Powfoot Annan
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Powfoot, Annan, Dumfries & Galloway, DG12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A wonderful, semi-detached bungalow resting on the coast of Scotland with stunning sea views. All-ground-floor. Electric fire. Sea views. Rear lawn. WiFi. Annan 4 miles; Dumfries 14.8 miles. (Ref. 1037183)

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

3 nights from $431

Last booked 5 hours ago
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A single story cottage with two green doors two chimneys and a garden with a pathway and bushes at Braeface Cottage in Banknock near Bonnybridge
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Banknock near Bonnybridge, Falkirk, FK4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A delightful, single-storey cottage set in the village of Banknock, Stirlingshire. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Falkirk 8 miles; Stirling 10.7 miles. (Ref. 1132689)

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

3 nights from $641

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A single story house with white walls and a slate roof near the sea at Jade Cottage in Macduff
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Macduff, Aberdeenshire, AB44
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Jade Cottage, a quaint fisherman's cottage in located in the lovely coastal town of Macduff, Aberdeenshire. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Stunning sea views. Banff 1.9 miles; Whitehills 4.8 miles; Portsoy 9.7 miles. (Ref. 1150555)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

3 nights from $405

Last booked 2 days ago
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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

    Sykes Rating

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

3 nights from $643

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A covered patio with wooden chairs and tables overlooking a grassy area at The Lodge in Blairgowrie
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Blairgowrie, Perth and Kinross, PH10
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A stunning three-bedroom chalet resting in Kinloch, Perth and Kinross. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Country views. Kirriemuir 16.6 miles; Perth 17.4 miles; Dundee 20.8 miles. (Ref. 1107746)

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

3 nights from $732

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A white house with a gravel driveway a glass balcony and wooden bench at Askival in Elgol
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Elgol, Skye, IV49
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Wonderful, detached cottage set in the village of Elgol on the Isle of Skye. Stunning mountain and sea views. WiFi. Woodburning stove. Balcony with furniture. Broadford 17 miles. (Ref. 906098)

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

3 nights from $809

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A white mobile home with a white fenced deck on a grassy area at Dershel Lodge in Southerness
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Southerness, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

A luxurious holiday lodge resting in Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway. On-site amenities. On-site indoor pool. Open-plan living. Electric flame-effect stove. Close to beach. Castle Douglas 18.7 miles; Dalbeattie 12.4 miles; Dumfries 15.8 miles. (Ref. 1119149)

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

3 nights from $502

Last booked 2 days ago
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A white stone cottage with patio furniture and a hot tub on a lawn at Longforth Farm Cottage in Auchenmalg near Glenluce
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Auchenmalg near Glenluce, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

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

3 nights from $721

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A house with multiple windows and a gravel driveway with blue benches outside Corsewall Castle Farm Lodges in Kirkcolm
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Kirkcolm, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9
  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    5.0

Superb detached cottage with coastal views near Corsewall Lighthouse on the Rhins Peninsula in Dumfries and Galloway. Excellent quality. Woodburning stove. Coastal walks. Kirkcolm 3.5 miles, Stranraer 10 miles. (Ref. 947014)

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

3 nights from $1032

Last booked 5 hours ago
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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

    Sykes Rating

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

3 nights from $726

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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.