Scotland boasts an impressive range of attractions to enjoy whilst on holiday, from truly stunning natural scenery and wildlife, to glorious gardens, castles and monuments, and not forgetting some world famous produce including tartan, haggis and of course many a fine Scottish whisky.
From hiking, Munroe-bagging, skiing and snowboarding in the wild landscape of the Scottish Highlands and Aberdeenshire, to watersports on the lochs or lazy days relaxing on the pristine sandy beaches of the Scottish Islands, Scotland’s natural landscape is varied and awe-inspiring. For a touch of culture, history and retail therapy, check out Scotland’s historic cities and vibrant towns.
To find your perfect holiday in Scotland, browse our collection of self-catering holiday accommodation. All our holiday homes in Scotland are dog friendly, which is great news for you and your four-legged friends!
738 properties found
Anstruther, Perthshire, Angus and Fife
10 5 3 Yes
This stunning family home is set on a 400-acre farm in rural Scotland. The area is teeming with walking routes, including the long-distance Fife Pilgrim Way (10 miles away). The wee fishing village of Anstruther is 2.5 miles away and the home of golf - St Andrews - is just 10.5 miles from the property. Sleeping ten guests and three canine chums, the farmhouse is ideal for large get-togethers. The games room provides hours of entertainment, and the luxurious hot tub is the perfect way to round off a busy day. The luxurious farmhouse has a unique sense of style, with period features and elegant fabrics sitting alongside quirky artwork and contemporary furniture. Large rooms and high ceilings provide fabulous social spaces, and many of the windows frame picture-postcard rural views. The roaring wood burners create a lovely cosy atmosphere during the winter. Before stepping into the beautiful building, take a moment to look around and absorb your spectacular surroundings. Once inside, discover a beautiful hallway, leading to the lounge. This stylish space has luxurious velvet sofas to recline on to watch the SkyTV, and quiet corners to curl up with a good book. From here, wander into the games room. This is the perfect place to spend quality time together, playing pool or enjoying a game of table tennis. There’s also another SkyTV, which is great if you can’t agree on what to watch. Rustle up delicious meals in the sleek kitchen, to enjoy at the magnificent dining table in the formal dining room. There’s also a pretty dining table next to the window in the kitchen, where you can sip a morning coffee or enjoy a light bite. A handy wet room completes the ground floor. On the first floor, you’ll find the five gorgeous bedrooms. Each is a super-king-size, which can be made up as a twin on request, and all boast views across open countryside. One of the bedrooms is an en-suite, and there’s also a family bathroom with a luxurious roll-top bath. Outside, a bonnie garden awaits. Laid to lawn, with a collection of mature trees and shrubs, it’s a great place for children and pups to play. The cobbled patio is a real sun trap, where you can unwind with a glass of wine, share al fresco meals, and soak in the private hot tub. There is ample off-road parking available at the property.
Weekly prices from £2,059.00
Inverurie, Moray, Aberdeenshire & The Coastal Trail
10 5 4 Yes
Positioned against a stunning backdrop of countryside just 17.5 miles from Aberdeen, this grand farmhouse sleeps ten and has everything you need for family gatherings and special celebrations with friends. Entertain your entire party with the games room, children’s swing set and acres of grounds to explore, then curl up by the wood burner with your favourite treats and a glass of something delicious. Known as Scotland’s castle country, there are oodles of historic properties to discover nearby on your travels best enjoyed followed by lunch in a friendly village inn. Soak in the farm setting before stepping inside, kicking off your boots and preparing to relax as a group. The lounge/kitchen/diner are all interconnecting and adjoin the spacious conservatory, providing ample room for socialising whether you are pulling up a chair ready to feast at the dining table that seats 14, settling down with a wee dram by the wood burner in the conservatory, or tuning in to an exciting film in the lounge. The kitchen is beautifully styled for cooking up a storm with the range of appliances on offer including a Range-style oven and hob. You’ll have a selection of books, board games and children’s toys to borrow, but there is also an outside games room in a Nissen hut that has table tennis and table football for some healthy competition. The large garden is private but not enclosed, featuring a cooking pit and BBQ for al fresco dining, a children’s swing set and lots of walking trails throughout the estate. At bedtime, you’ll find the first comfortable bedroom on the ground floor along with an en-suite shower room. Three further bedrooms are upstairs, one of which has an en-suite and the remainder share a generous bathroom. The final bedroom is in a garden room adjacent to the property and boasts an en-suite shower room.
Weekly prices from £1,489.00
Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Angus and Fife
10 5 3 Yes
This stylish property is set in Fearnan on the north shore of Loch Tay, with stunning views across the water to the mountains beyond. It’s a peaceful village that enjoys a slow pace of life, and therefore the property is suited to relaxed family get-togethers and quiet gatherings with friends. The property’s piece de resistance is the raised balcony overlooking the loch, where you can enjoy a wee sundowner after a day of sightseeing. Take a walk to the local beach which is perfect for family picnics in the sunshine. There are numerous waterside and woodland walks directly from your front door, or head to Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve (9 miles) for mountain hikes and breathtaking views. The quirky former post office has a reverse-level layout, fully maximising the stunning views over the loch. There are little nods to the property’s postal past, including a fabulous original post box in the garden! The holiday home is decorated in a contemporary style of neutral tones and homely accessories, creating a calm and relaxed atmosphere. As you step into the ground floor of the spacious, detached property, you’ll find a vestibule to store all your outdoor gear, followed by three pretty bedrooms: two doubles and a king-size. Two of the bedrooms have en-suite facilities, and there’s also an additional WC on this floor. Completing the ground floor is the handy utility room. Heading upstairs, you’ll find the two remaining bedrooms (a double and a twin), as well as the stylish family bathroom. The main living area is located on the first floor. This magnificent lounge/diner is bright and airy, thanks to the French doors leading out onto the balcony. Sumptuous sofas are arranged around a Smart TV, and there is a large dining table where you can gather for memorable mealtimes together. The fabulous kitchen is a pleasure to cook in, with everything you need to rustle up a tasty meal for the group and stunning views of the loch and Munros. As well as the raised balcony, there’s an enclosed patio where you can spend evenings under the stars eating fresh food from the BBQ or toasting marshmallows around the firepit. Off-road parking is available for four cars.
Weekly prices from £1,277.00
Tain, Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn, Highlands
10 5 5 Yes
Situated in the Easter Ross area of the Highlands, this stunning property provides luxurious living with modern interiors, a wood burner, and a private patio. It’s in a beautiful location in the heart of the countryside with shops and the local pub less than 2 miles away. There are stunning walks and bike rides on tap, charming towns and villages, gorgeous wildlife, and the coast nearby, making it the perfect base for a large group to explore everything the area has to offer. The luxury lodge, which sleeps ten, is bright, light, and airy with awesome views from every room. It has plush furnishings throughout to make sure you feel comfortable the moment you arrive. There are five individually styled bedrooms, five equally bathrooms, and a gorgeous lounge and kitchen you can gather in. Leave your boots and jackets in the hall and head inside to the heart of the home, the kitchen. It’s been designed to be both practical and beautiful with a Range cooker, a large island to chat around and views across the rolling hills from the sliding doors. Separated from the kitchen by the wood burner is the lounge with deep comfy sofas to relax on with a good book and the fire on, watch the Smart TV, or play games sitting around the dining table together. Patio doors from the lounge lead outside with views across the garden. There’s also a utility room, a handy WC and one of the five bedrooms also on the ground floor – a spacious king-size room with floor-to-ceiling windows, modern furnishings, and an en-suite shower room. The remaining four bedrooms and four bathrooms are on the first floor. Three of them are super-king-size bedrooms and can be made up as twins instead, and the fourth is a twin room. All the bedrooms have gorgeous views of the farm. You’ll also find three en-suite shower rooms and an en-suite bathroom with a shower over the bath on this level. Outside is a large, enclosed garden with a big lawn kids and canines will love running around with views across the open countryside and a large drive with parking for up to six cars. There’s also a patio with space for everyone to sit and enjoy a BBQ and a few drinks together or do a spot of stargazing after dark.
Weekly prices from £1,673.00
Froickheim, Perthshire, Angus and Fife
11 7 2 Yes
This delightful detached cottage rests in Hilton of Guthrie, near Froickheim, in Scotland and can sleep 11 people in seven bedrooms.
Weekly prices from £951.00
Campbeltown, Argyll & The Isles
11 6 5 Yes
This large, six bedroom property close to Campbeltown in Scotland is able to sleep up to 11 people.
Weekly prices from £682.00
Arrochar, Argyll & The Isles
11 5 4 Yes
Designed with socialising at its heart, find ample space inside and out at this fantastic detached house for 11 guests and four dogs. Boasting magnificent views over the splendid Loch Long, spend your days walking, hiking and biking amongst the surrounding Arrochar Alps, and your evenings soaking in the hot tub. With a super-king-size, two king-size, one twin and one triple bedroom, a variety of party make-ups are accommodated for, and with all five bedrooms being beautifully furnished for a moment of solitude when its required. A blend of past and present, the modish, neutral tones of the interior design are brought to life by sumptuous furnishings, flashes of colour, and some quirky features creating a stylish, country home. The arts and crafts dining table and chairs, exposed beams and stable doors add a timeless quality that is echoed throughout. French doors in the lounge lead directly outside allowing the fresh air to drift in, while on chilly evenings, the open fire roars a warm welcome after a busy day, perfect for cosy movie nights on the sofa. Gather for a home-cooked meal in the dining room where French doors lead to the decked area, while the bright kitchen/diner is perfect for grabbing a quick snack as children and pups come and go as they please from the garden. A useful addition for large groups, the utility room has ample storage for wet outdoor clothes and a cosy dog bed. Upstairs, the five bedrooms are brimming with individual character and, with four bedrooms boasting an en-suite, careful consideration has been given to the privacy of those on a group holiday. The kids can play ball games and hide-and-seek in the garden as you indulge in a spot of al fresco dining on the decked area, ideal for a morning coffee or an evening BBQ. Relaxing in the bubbling hot tub for a lazy evening of stargazing is a daily event not to be missed, and for nights off cooking, potter into the village and try the friendly pubs. There is off-road parking for four cars.
Weekly prices from £1,752.00
Cupar, Perthshire, Angus and Fife
11 5 3 Yes
The spacious family home enjoys a peaceful location in the pretty village of Cupar Muir, surrounded by beautiful rural views. Sleeping 11 guests and three canine companions, the property is ideal for large family reunions and get-togethers with friends. The holiday home boasts an impressive, open-plan living area that’s perfect for entertaining, as well as a large garden where children and dogs can burn off steam. Enjoy day trips to St Andrews (11.5 miles) and the Isle of May (18 miles). There are also some fabulous walking routes in the area, including the Fife Coastal Path (11.5 miles). The single-storey property is light and bright, with a vast open-plan living area. Cool tones and contemporary furniture create a comfortable and relaxed holiday home, with ample areas for socialising. French doors lead to the wrap-around garden, enabling indoor/outdoor living in summer months. An elegant vestibule welcomes you into this impressive holiday home. From here, wander into the large lounge/kitchen/diner. This light-filled space has windows on all four walls, and a series of stylish light fittings to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. At one end you’ll find the bespoke kitchen, with its double and single electric ovens, and American-style fridge/freezer. It’s the perfect place to whip up a delicious meal for the group. There’s also a chic breakfast bar where you can sip a morning coffee and plan your day. In the centre of the room, you’ll find the large dining table, with seating for all 11 guests, where you can host dinner parties and family celebrations. After an evening of great food, retire to the cosy lounge area to chill out on the comfortable sofas and catch up on your favourite programmes on the Smart TV. On a hot day, throw open the French doors to let a gentle breeze flow through the house. Spend family time together in the large games room. Challenge each other to a game of table tennis, play board games, or entertain your fellow guests with a rendition on the piano! The property has five beautiful double bedrooms, one of which has an additional single bed and another with a double sofa bed. A contemporary family bathroom completes the accommodation. A fully enclosed, mature garden wraps around the property. There’s a large expanse of lawn where children and dogs can play, as well as a summerhouse for relaxing in on a hot, summer’s afternoon. Dine alfresco on the patio, or at the picnic bench on the lawn, or simply sit back with a glass of wine and take in your peaceful surroundings. There is ample off-road parking available at the property.
Weekly prices from £1,555.00
Fort William, Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn, Highlands
11 6 5 Yes
Lay your head under the same roof as Bonnie Prince Charlie once has. Legend has it that this splendid Scottish house is where he stayed before picking the white rose that would become his emblem. Savour its rich Jacobite history along with its picturesque Highland surroundings. Near Kinlocheil by Loch Eil, it is surrounded by 22,000 acres of its own beautiful estate land and sleeps up to 10 guests. The six-bedroom house, which has views towards Ben Nevis and includes a games room, is also well-positioned for access to Fort William. Feel the wealth of character still present in this period house. Enjoy its wood panelling, open fire and elegant wrought-iron staircase. From the hall, find your way through to the lounge, where you can light the open fire and perhaps tickle the ivories on the grand piano. Prepare meals for your party in your bright kitchen, while friends and family sit at the table to chat with you. Dine in your elegant dining room, imagining all those who have sat around candle-lit tables here in the past. Challenge each other to a snooker match on the small table in your games room and enjoy having a utility room and drying room for all your damp outdoor gear. Find a WC also on the ground floor of the house. Follow the ornate staircase up to the first floor where all your bedrooms are located. You’ll find three bedrooms either have en-suite bathrooms or access to an adjoining shower room in the main part of the house, while in the west wing, three more bedrooms share two family bathrooms. Enjoy having your own private garden while on holiday: play with the children out here, dine at the outdoor table to the stunning backdrop of Scottish countryside and venture further into the estate on group walks. Please note: an additional cottage can also be booked to accommodate larger parties. There is an adjoining lockable door between the two properties bringing the total capacity of the house to 14.
Weekly prices from £1,873.00