Last Minute Holiday Cottages in Scotland

Escape the everyday with a spontaneous break in one of our last minute cottages in Scotland. Whether it’s dramatic coastlines, peaceful lochs, or mountain adventures, Scotland offers unforgettable scenery and serenity just a few hours away. Perfect for weekend getaways or longer retreats, a last-minute cottage lets you embrace nature, unwind in comfort, and discover hidden gems across this stunning country.

Book a Last-minute Holiday Cottage in Scotland

Exterior | Dalvuie Beag, North Connel, nr. Oban
Customers' Choice

North Connel, near Oban, Argyll and Bute

Dalvuie Beag

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£515
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The Little Sea Horse

Dornoch, Highland

The Little Sea Horse

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£641
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Living area | Heather - Freedom Fields, Straiton, near Maybole
Customers' Choice

Straiton, near Maybole, South Ayrshire

Freedom Fields - Heather

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,132
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Exterior | Cedar Cottage, Grantown-on-Spey

Grantown-on-Spey, Highland

Cedar Cottage

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£577
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Old Post Office House, Artafallie, Inverness
Customers' Choice

Artafallie, Inverness, Highland

Old Post Office House

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£509
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Exterior | The Eagle - Silverglades Holiday Homes, Aviemore

Aviemore, Highland

The Eagle

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£1,478
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Living room | Edenville, Gatehouse of Fleet, near Castle Douglas

Gatehouse of Fleet, near Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Edenville

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,192
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Martha’s Shore Cottage, Glencaple, Dumfries
Customers' Choice

Glencaple, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Martha’s Shore Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£576
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Outdoor | Graeme-an-Taoiseach, Stranraer

Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway

Graeme-an-Taoiseach

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£597
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Living area | Hill Cottage, Strathkanaird, Ullapool
Customers' Choice

Strathkanaird, Ullapool, Highland

Hill Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£787
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Exterior | Glenlude - Kylesku Lodges, Kylesku, near Lairg

Kylesku, near Lairg, Highland

Kylesku Lodges - Glenlude

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£1,493
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Last Minute Weekend Cottages Breaks in Scotland

Hot tub | Ladyston Barn, Muthill, near Crieff
Customers' Choice

Muthill, near Crieff, Perth and Kinross

Ladyston Barn

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,262
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Living area | Heather - Freedom Fields, Straiton, near Maybole
Customers' Choice

Straiton, near Maybole, South Ayrshire

Freedom Fields - Heather

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,132
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Happywood, St Andrews

St Andrews, Fife

Happywood

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£6,065
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Stunning barn conversion | The Steading - Glenskinno, Montrose
Customers' Choice
Pets stay free
Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£967
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Exterior | The Byre - Cairnton Farm Cottages, Lumphanan, near Banchory
Customers' Choice

Lumphanan, near Banchory, Aberdeenshire

The Byre

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£947
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Balcony | The Old Post Office at Loch Tay, Aberfeldy, near Loch Tay

Aberfeldy, near Loch Tay, Perth and Kinross

The Old Post Office at Loch Tay

Pets stay free
Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,486
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Unique cottage | Kirkstone Lodge, Inveruglass, near Kingussie

Inveruglass, near Kingussie, Highland

Kirkstone Lodge

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 8 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£1,937
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Exterior | Auchendennan  - Burnbeag, Arden, Alexandria

Arden, Alexandria, Argyll and Bute

Burnbeag

Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • 7 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

7 nights

From

£2,381
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Terrace | Ben Vorlich Lodge, St Fillans
Customers' Choice

St Fillans, Perth and Kinross

Ben Vorlich Lodge

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£957
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Exterior | Laggan Behind - Laggan, Gatehouse of Fleet

Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway

Laggan - Laggan Behind

Pets stay free
Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 7 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,777
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Late Availability Scotland Cottages

The Little Sea Horse

Dornoch, Highland

The Little Sea Horse

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£641
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Living room | Edenville, Gatehouse of Fleet, near Castle Douglas

Gatehouse of Fleet, near Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Edenville

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,192
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Exterior | Thornlie, Blairmore, near Dunoon

Blairmore, near Dunoon, Argyll and Bute

Thornlie

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£787
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Typical exterior | Dhunan, Dunfion, Dundhu - Raven’s Gully, Corriegills

Corriegills, North Ayrshire

Dunfion

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,112
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Exterior | Bayview, Kentallen, near Appin

Kentallen, near Appin, Argyll and Bute

Bayview

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£345
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Open plan living space | Clarsach, Big Sand

Big Sand, Highland

Clarsach

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

7 nights

From

£1,585
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Living room with panoramic views of Loch Fyne | Tigh an Uillt, Strachur, near Inveraray
Customers' Choice

Strachur, near Inveraray, Argyll and Bute

Tigh an Uillt

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£822
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Exterior | The Paddock, Portmahomack, near Tain
Customers' Choice

Portmahomack, near Tain, Highland

The Paddock

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£349
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Exterior | Hillside - Gairloch Cottages - Hillside, Gairloch
Customers' Choice

Gairloch, Highland

Hillside

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£637
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Living area | Seal Rocks, Lendalfoot, near Girvan
Customers' Choice

Lendalfoot, near Girvan, South Ayrshire

Seal Rocks

Pets stay free
Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£607
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Exterior | The Barn, Kilmory

Kilmory, North Ayrshire

The Barn

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£631
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Why Take a Last Minute Cottage Break in Scotland

At cottages.com we know the joy of spontaneity. Deciding to pack your bags and head off on a last minute cottage holiday in Scotland means opening the door to dramatic landscapes, rich history and unforgettable experiences. Whether you are drawn by the call of the Highlands, the beauty of the islands or the culture of the cities, Scotland offers an escape that feels both refreshing and rewarding.

Discover Scotland at Short Notice

Booking last minute cottages in Scotland allows you to experience one of the UK’s most inspiring destinations without weeks of planning. Scotland is a land of contrasts. Towering mountains meet rolling glens, wild coastlines meet tranquil lochs and ancient castles stand alongside vibrant towns. A Scotland cottages last minute getaway could take you from walking the shores of Loch Lomond to tasting whisky in Speyside, or from exploring Edinburgh’s cobbled streets to spotting dolphins on the Moray Firth.

Traveling at short notice often means fewer crowds and the excitement of embracing the unknown. A last minute cottage holiday in Scotland is not only flexible but can also offer excellent value, giving you the chance to enjoy a memorable break for less.

Types of Holiday Cottages

When you choose last minute cottages breaks in Scotland with cottages.com you will find a wide selection of properties to match every taste and budget.

  • Traditional Highland cottages: Ideal for those who want a cosy retreat with woodburning stoves and easy access to breathtaking walking routes. These cottages provide a base for outdoor adventures such as climbing Ben Nevis or exploring the Cairngorms National Park.

  • Coastal cottages: Perfect for a sea view getaway. Stay close to sandy bays on the west coast, rugged cliffs in the north or island escapes on Skye, Mull or Orkney. Wake up to the sound of waves and enjoy Scotland’s remarkable wildlife.

  • Family-friendly cottages: Equipped with space for everyone, gardens for play and often pet-friendly options so the whole household can join the trip. Scotland offers countless days out, from historic sites like Stirling Castle to hands-on activities such as kayaking or mountain biking.

  • Luxury cottages: For those looking to treat themselves at the last moment. Think hot tubs under the stars, contemporary interiors and locations close to gourmet dining. Scotland’s food scene, from fresh seafood to Michelin-starred restaurants, adds to the indulgence.

  • City apartments: A great choice for a cultural break. Stay in stylish properties in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Inverness and enjoy galleries, theatres, shopping and nightlife while still having a comfortable retreat to return to.

Your Next Adventure Awaits

Choosing Scotland cottages last minute is about more than just finding a place to stay. It is about creating an adventure filled with discovery and relaxation. Whether you are a couple looking for romance, a family seeking fun or friends ready for a new journey, a last minute cottage holiday in Scotland is the perfect choice.

At cottages.com our collection is designed to give you flexibility, quality and inspiration. Browse our range of last minute cottages in Scotland today and let the beauty of this extraordinary destination welcome you with open arms.