Family holidays in Scotland

Scotland delivers the kind of family holiday that stays with you long after you're home: big skies, loch shores to explore, and cottages with space for everyone to breathe. Muddy boot mornings, castle discoveries, and evenings in with a roaring fire, Scotland has a way of making every day feel like an adventure. With over 45 years of experience and verified listings you can trust, finding the right cottage is the easy part.

Top-rated family holiday cottages in Scotland

Swimming pool | Westwynd, Dunragit
Customers' Choice

Dunragit, Dumfries and Galloway

Westwynd

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 18 Guests
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

8 Jan•7 nights

£3,380
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Living area | An t’Abhall, Acharacle

Acharacle, Argyll and Bute

An t’Abhall

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

14 Nov•7 nights

£1,152
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Henry’s Lodge, Nairn, Morayshire
Customers' Choice

Nairn, Morayshire, Highland

Henry’s Lodge

Coastal
Car Parking On Site
Coast Within 1 Mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

9 Jan•7 nights

£737
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Exterior - A wee sun trap! A great place to sit with a cup of tea! | Beechwood, Arrochar
Customers' Choice

Arrochar, Argyll and Bute

Beechwood

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

22 Jan•7 nights

£423
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Amazing panoramic views from the property | Harport, Lamlash, Isle of Arran
Customers' Choice

Lamlash, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire

Harport

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

13 Nov•7 nights

£1,029
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Open plan living space | Millers Hill - Gatehouse Lodges, Gatehouse of Fleet, near Kirkcudbright

Gatehouse of Fleet, near Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

Gatehouse Lodges - Millers Hill

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

3 Jan•7 nights

£890
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Exterior | Alves - Tullochwood Lodges, Rafford, near Forres

Rafford, near Forres, Highland

Alves

Car Parking On Site
Detached
Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

4 Jan•7 nights

£678
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Exterior | Lisset - Creebridge, Newton Stewart

Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

Creebridge - Lisset

Car Parking On Site
Pub Within 1 Mile
Detached
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

11 Nov•7 nights

£971
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Attractive holiday cottage | Riverside Cottage, Inchnadamph, near Lochinver
Customers' Choice

Inchnadamph, near Lochinver, Highland

Riverside Cottage

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Ground Floor Facilities
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

16 Jan•7 nights

£641
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Family cottages in Scotland with their own play area

View of the chalet from the nearby bridge | Harperfield Chalet, Lanark
Customers' Choice

Lanark, South Lanarkshire

Harperfield Chalet

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

27 Jan•7 nights

£907
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Exterior | Sea View at Lamberton, Berwick-upon-tweed
Customers' Choice

Berwick-upon-tweed, Northumberland

Sea View at Lamberton

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

7 Jan•7 nights

£423
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Large furnished balcony | Ledi, Linlithgow, near Edinburgh

Linlithgow, near Edinburgh, Midlothian

Ledi

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.1

out of 5

4 Feb•7 nights

£377
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Spectacular sea views from the Living area | Sweet Hope, St Cyrus, near Montrose
Customers' Choice

St Cyrus, near Montrose, Angus

Sweet Hope

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 Jan•7 nights

£587
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Impressive holiday home | West Lodge, Banchory
Customers' Choice

Banchory, Aberdeenshire

West Lodge

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

23 Nov•7 nights

£727
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Exterior | Lodge 78, St Andrews
Customers' Choice

St Andrews, Fife

Lodge 78

Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

30 Nov•7 nights

£731
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Exterior | St Ronan’s Place, Gartocharn, nr. Drymen
Customers' Choice

Gartocharn, near Drymen, North Lanarkshire

St Ronan’s Place

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

21 Nov•7 nights

£777
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Exterior | Avenel Cottage - Lochside, Town Yetholm, near Kelso

Town Yetholm, near Kelso, Scottish Borders

Avenel Cottage

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

3.8

out of 5

26 Nov•7 nights

£383
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Kitchen area | Bruar Lodge, Cameron, near St Andrews
Customers' Choice

Cameron, near St Andrews, Fife

Bruar Lodge

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 6 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.6

out of 5

14 Dec•7 nights

£497
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Sitting-out-area | Newbigging Farm Cottage, Auchterarder
Customers' Choice

Auchterarder, Perth and Kinross

Newbigging Farm Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

8 Jan•7 nights

£627
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Exterior | Glenfyne Apartment - Seaside House, Ardrishaig, near Lochgilphead

Ardrishaig, near Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute

Glenfyne Apartment

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 7 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4

out of 5

20 Nov•7 nights

£687
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Exterior | The Wee Belter, Dornoch
Customers' Choice

Dornoch, Highland

The Wee Belter

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

18 Feb•7 nights

£517
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Multi-generational holiday cottages in Scotland

Exterior | Alban, Linlithgow, near Edinburgh
Customers' Choice

Linlithgow, near Edinburgh, Midlothian

Alban

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 7 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.3

out of 5

4 Feb•7 nights

£691
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Exterior | Sea View at Lamberton, Berwick-upon-tweed
Customers' Choice

Berwick-upon-tweed, Northumberland

Sea View at Lamberton

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

7 Jan•7 nights

£423
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Exterior | Grace’s Cottage - Invertrossachs Estate Cottages, Invertrossachs, near Callander
Customers' Choice

Invertrossachs, near Callander, Stirlingshire

Grace’s Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

5

out of 5

8 Jan•7 nights

£787
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Exterior | West Tannacrieff, Fenwick, near Kilmarnock
Customers' Choice

Fenwick, near Kilmarnock, South Ayrshire

West Tannacrieff

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Garden / Patio
  • 7 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

30 Nov•7 nights

£523
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Hot tub | Haven Lodge, Banchory

Banchory, Aberdeenshire

Haven Lodge

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

14 Jan•7 nights

£906
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The Clock House (left) Courtyard Cottage (right) | Courtyard Cottage, Mellerstain, nr. Kelso

Mellerstain, near Kelso, Scottish Borders

Mellerstain - Courtyard Cottage

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Ground Floor Facilities
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.5

out of 5

4 Dec•7 nights

£407
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Exterior | Oakwood, Aviemore

Aviemore, Highland

Oakwood

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Garden / Patio
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.1

out of 5

18 Nov•7 nights

£591
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Exterior | Printmakers Cottage, Bellanoch, near Lochgilphead
Customers' Choice

Bellanoch, near Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute

Printmakers Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

11 Dec•7 nights

£473
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Open plan living space | South Steading, West Kilbride
Customers' Choice

West Kilbride, North Ayrshire

South Steading

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

23 Nov•7 nights

£697
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Exterior | Bengairn, Tongland, near Kirkcudbright
Customers' Choice

Tongland, near Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

Bengairn

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

8 Jan•7 nights

£467
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Living area | Inn Cottage - The Inn Cottages, Muckhart, near Gleneagles

Muckhart, near Gleneagles, Stirlingshire

The Inn Cottages - Inn Cottage

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 6 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.5

out of 5

11 Dec•7 nights

£283
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