Outer Hebrides Cottages

Often referred to as the Western Isles, the Outer Hebrides form a captivating archipelago off Scotland's west coast. Comprising five main islands—Lewis, Harris, St Kilda, Uist, and Barra—this destination is one of Europe's last unspoiled natural wonders. Visiting these islands is a truly unforgettable experience; each has its own distinct character while sharing a rich tapestry of history and heritage that sets this place apart. Lewis, the largest island, offers a unique blend of traditional crofting culture and vibrant arts and crafts scenes. For those who seek adventure, there are plenty of exhilarating activities to enjoy. The islands' beauty endures from dawn until dusk; with minimal light pollution here, clear winter nights often gift visitors with breathtaking views of the northern lights—so don't forget your camera or binoculars! Just under two hours by ferry from mainland Scotland lies an enchanting world steeped in timeless charm yet brimming with modern comforts thanks to our well-appointed cottages in the Outer Hebrides. Why not explore our collection today? An extraordinary getaway awaits you in this magical place.

Outer Hebrides

Popular Cottages in the Outer Hebrides

Exterior | Loch View, Grimshader
Customers' Choice

Grimshader, Highland

Loch View

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£475
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Stunning views across the loch | Fisherman’s Cottage, Marvig, Isle of Lewis
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Marvig, Isle of Lewis, Highland

Fisherman’s Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£557
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Exterior | Sealladh na Mara, South Boisdale, South Boisdale
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South Boisdale, Highland

Sealladh na Mara, South Boisdale

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£607
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Exterior | Go Ye Cottage, Achmore

Achmore, Highland

Go Ye Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£871
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Kitchen | The Boat House, Lochmaddy
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Lochmaddy, Highland

The Boat House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 3 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£519
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Delightful Hebridean holiday cottage overlooking the coast | West Kilbride, Near Lochboisdale
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Near Lochboisdale, Highland

West Kilbride

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,041
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Sunny dining room with dramatic views of the hills | Padraig’s Cottage, Howbeg (Tobha Beag), Isle of South Uist
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Howbeg (Tobha Beag), Isle of South Uist, Highland

Padraig’s Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£841
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Unique detached cottage in a stunning location | Beach Bay Cottage, Carnish, Uig, Isle of Lewis
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Carnish, Uig, Isle of Lewis, Highland

Beach Bay Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,292
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View | Taigh Na Beadan, Isle of Lewis

Isle of Lewis, Highland

Taigh Na Beadan

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

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£627
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Exterior | Two Seas Hebrides, Eoropie, Isle of Lewis
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Eoropie, Isle of Lewis, Highland

Two Seas Hebrides

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 10 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,212
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Exterior | Maari, Ahmor, Isle of North Uist
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Ahmor, Isle of North Uist, Highland

Maari

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£731
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Dog Friendly Cottages in the Outer Hebrides

Exterior | Sealladh na Mara, South Boisdale, South Boisdale
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South Boisdale, Highland

Sealladh na Mara, South Boisdale

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£607
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Delightful holiday cottage in the shadow of rugged Hebridean hills | Tigh Mairi, Carragrich, near Tarbert, Isle of Harris

Carragrich, near Tarbert, Isle of Harris, Highland

Tigh Mairi

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

3.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£561
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View | Taigh Na Beadan, Isle of Lewis

Isle of Lewis, Highland

Taigh Na Beadan

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

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£627
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Exterior | Cottage, Isle of Lewis

Isle of Lewis, Highland

Cottage

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

7 nights

From

£781
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Exterior | Two Seas Hebrides, Eoropie, Isle of Lewis
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Eoropie, Isle of Lewis, Highland

Two Seas Hebrides

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 10 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,212
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Exterior | Lewis - Hebridean Holiday Huts, Stornoway
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Stornoway, Highland

Lewis

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£574
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Open plan living space | Grianan, Isle of Barra
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Isle of Barra, Highland

Grianan

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£817
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Exterior | Carnish Lodge, Carnish
Customers' Choice

Carnish, Highland

Carnish Lodge

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,102
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Exterior | Taigh Violet Rose, Uachdar
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Uachdar, Highland

Taigh Violet Rose

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£557
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Exterior | MacRury Cottage, Balemore, near All Outer Hebrides
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Balemore, near All Outer Hebrides, Highland

MacRury Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£499
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View | Jayne Cottage, Harris

Harris, Highland

Jayne Cottage

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

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£489
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View from the door | Altabrug, Stoneybridge, Isle of South Uist
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Stoneybridge, Isle of South Uist, Highland

Altabrug

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£409
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Coastal Cottages in Outer Hebrides

Stunning views across the loch | Fisherman’s Cottage, Marvig, Isle of Lewis
Customers' Choice

Marvig, Isle of Lewis, Highland

Fisherman’s Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£557
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Exterior | Sealladh na Mara, South Boisdale, South Boisdale
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South Boisdale, Highland

Sealladh na Mara, South Boisdale

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£607
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Exterior | Go Ye Cottage, Achmore

Achmore, Highland

Go Ye Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£871
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Delightful holiday cottage in the shadow of rugged Hebridean hills | Tigh Mairi, Carragrich, near Tarbert, Isle of Harris

Carragrich, near Tarbert, Isle of Harris, Highland

Tigh Mairi

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

3.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£561
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Kitchen | The Boat House, Lochmaddy
Customers' Choice

Lochmaddy, Highland

The Boat House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 3 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£519
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Delightful Hebridean holiday cottage overlooking the coast | West Kilbride, Near Lochboisdale
Customers' Choice

Near Lochboisdale, Highland

West Kilbride

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,041
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Sunny dining room with dramatic views of the hills | Padraig’s Cottage, Howbeg (Tobha Beag), Isle of South Uist
Customers' Choice

Howbeg (Tobha Beag), Isle of South Uist, Highland

Padraig’s Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£841
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Unique detached cottage in a stunning location | Beach Bay Cottage, Carnish, Uig, Isle of Lewis
Customers' Choice

Carnish, Uig, Isle of Lewis, Highland

Beach Bay Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,292
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View | Taigh Na Beadan, Isle of Lewis

Isle of Lewis, Highland

Taigh Na Beadan

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

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£627
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View | The Studio, Lochmaddy

Lochmaddy, Highland

The Studio

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

3.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£395
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Exterior | Cottage, Isle of Lewis

Isle of Lewis, Highland

Cottage

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

7 nights

From

£781
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Exterior | Dusary Millhouse, Isle of North Uist

Isle of North Uist, Highland

Dusary Millhouse

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

7 nights

From

£721
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Romantic Cottages on the Outer Hebrides

Exterior | Loch View, Grimshader
Customers' Choice

Grimshader, Highland

Loch View

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£475
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Stunning views across the loch | Fisherman’s Cottage, Marvig, Isle of Lewis
Customers' Choice

Marvig, Isle of Lewis, Highland

Fisherman’s Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£557
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Exterior | Sealladh na Mara, South Boisdale, South Boisdale
Customers' Choice

South Boisdale, Highland

Sealladh na Mara, South Boisdale

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£607
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Exterior | Go Ye Cottage, Achmore

Achmore, Highland

Go Ye Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£871
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Delightful holiday cottage in the shadow of rugged Hebridean hills | Tigh Mairi, Carragrich, near Tarbert, Isle of Harris

Carragrich, near Tarbert, Isle of Harris, Highland

Tigh Mairi

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

3.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£561
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Delightful Hebridean holiday cottage overlooking the coast | West Kilbride, Near Lochboisdale
Customers' Choice

Near Lochboisdale, Highland

West Kilbride

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,041
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Unique detached cottage in a stunning location | Beach Bay Cottage, Carnish, Uig, Isle of Lewis
Customers' Choice

Carnish, Uig, Isle of Lewis, Highland

Beach Bay Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,292
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View | Taigh Na Beadan, Isle of Lewis

Isle of Lewis, Highland

Taigh Na Beadan

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

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£627
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Exterior | Cottage, Isle of Lewis

Isle of Lewis, Highland

Cottage

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

7 nights

From

£781
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Exterior | Dusary Millhouse, Isle of North Uist

Isle of North Uist, Highland

Dusary Millhouse

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

7 nights

From

£721
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Exterior | Two Seas Hebrides, Eoropie, Isle of Lewis
Customers' Choice

Eoropie, Isle of Lewis, Highland

Two Seas Hebrides

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 10 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,212
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Inspiration of things to see and do in our cottages in the Outer Hebrides

The Outer Hebrides, a stunning chain of islands off the northwest coast of Scotland, offer a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and outdoor activities. Check out our collection of holiday cottages in Scotland for your next Scottish getaway.

Here are the top five things to see and do in the Outer Hebrides:

Callanish Standing Stones

Marvel at the ancient Callanish Standing Stones on the Isle of Lewis, a mystical and atmospheric prehistoric site that has captivated visitors for centuries.

Luskentyre Beach

Relax on the pristine white sands of Luskentyre Beach on the Isle of Harris, surrounded by turquoise waters and rugged landscapes.

St. Kilda

Take a boat trip to the remote archipelago of St. Kilda, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to witness unique wildlife, historical ruins, and breathtaking sea cliffs.

Gearrannan Blackhouse Village

Step back in time at Gearrannan Blackhouse Village on the Isle of Lewis, where you can explore traditional thatched-roof blackhouses and learn about island life.

Machair

Discover the vibrant and ecologically diverse machair, a unique coastal habitat found on many of the islands. Enjoy scenic walks, spot wildflowers, and observe birdlife.

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