Short Breaks in Scotland

Discover the beauty of a short break in Scotland, where stunning landscapes, historic towns, and cosy cottages await. Perfect for a quick getaway, a short break in Scotland offers the ideal mix of relaxation, adventure, and unforgettable scenery.

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Popular Short Breaks in Scotland

Hot tub | The Seaview Snug, Whithorn, near Newton Stewart
Customers' Choice

Whithorn, near Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

The Seaview Snug

Coastal
Hot Tub
Car Parking On Site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£383
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The Old Smithy is at the end of the colourful castle street and 1 house back | The Old Smithy, Anstruther
Customers' Choice

Anstruther, Fife

The Old Smithy

Coastal
Wifi
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£403
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Living room | No 7, Gatehouse of Fleet
Customers' Choice

Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway

No 7

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£357
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Exterior | Greenford Farm, Dundee
Customers' Choice

Dundee, Angus

Greenford Farm

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£631
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Brough Hall, Paisley
Customers' Choice

Paisley, North Lanarkshire

Brough Hall

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£347
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Exterior | Jessica - Old Pump House Lodges, Lintlaw near Duns
Customers' Choice

Lintlaw near Duns, Scottish Borders

Old Pump House Lodges - Jessica

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£467
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Pretty holiday cottage in the Scottish Borders | Garden Cottage, Coldingham, near Eyemouth
Customers' Choice

Coldingham, near Eyemouth, Scottish Borders

Garden Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£621
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This luxurious holiday property has its very own hot tub to enjoy, in your own private garden | Birch Corner, Aviemore
Customers' Choice

Aviemore, Highland

Birch Corner

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,442
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Swimming pool | Westwynd, Dunragit
Customers' Choice

Dunragit, Dumfries and Galloway

Westwynd

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£3,380
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Exterior | Three Creeks Cottage, Portknockie
Customers' Choice

Portknockie, Moray

Three Creeks Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£438
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View | Seaview, Corrie, Isle of Arran
Customers' Choice

Corrie, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire

Seaview

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£513
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4 Night Short Breaks in Scotland

Hot tub | The Seaview Snug, Whithorn, near Newton Stewart
Customers' Choice

Whithorn, near Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

The Seaview Snug

Coastal
Hot Tub
Car Parking On Site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£383
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The Old Smithy is at the end of the colourful castle street and 1 house back | The Old Smithy, Anstruther
Customers' Choice

Anstruther, Fife

The Old Smithy

Coastal
Wifi
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£403
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Living room | No 7, Gatehouse of Fleet
Customers' Choice

Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway

No 7

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£357
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Exterior | Greenford Farm, Dundee
Customers' Choice

Dundee, Angus

Greenford Farm

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£631
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Brough Hall, Paisley
Customers' Choice

Paisley, North Lanarkshire

Brough Hall

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£347
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Exterior | Jessica - Old Pump House Lodges, Lintlaw near Duns
Customers' Choice

Lintlaw near Duns, Scottish Borders

Old Pump House Lodges - Jessica

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£467
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This luxurious holiday property has its very own hot tub to enjoy, in your own private garden | Birch Corner, Aviemore
Customers' Choice

Aviemore, Highland

Birch Corner

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,442
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Exterior | Three Creeks Cottage, Portknockie
Customers' Choice

Portknockie, Moray

Three Creeks Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£438
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Living room | Buckle House, Gatehouse of Fleet, near Kirkcudbright
Customers' Choice

Gatehouse of Fleet, near Kirkcudbright, Dumfries

Buckle House

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£493
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Exterior | Lochside Garden House - Lochside, Town Yetholm, near Kelso

Town Yetholm, near Kelso, Scottish Borders

Lochside Garden House

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 14 Guests
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 4 Pets

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,017
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Exterior | Mansefield Cottage, Cornhill, near Portsoy
Customers' Choice

Cornhill, near Portsoy, Aberdeenshire

Mansefield Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£467
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3 Night Short Breaks in Scotland

Exterior | Greenford Farm, Dundee
Customers' Choice

Dundee, Angus

Greenford Farm

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£631
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This luxurious holiday property has its very own hot tub to enjoy, in your own private garden | Birch Corner, Aviemore
Customers' Choice

Aviemore, Highland

Birch Corner

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,442
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Exterior | Lochside Garden House - Lochside, Town Yetholm, near Kelso

Town Yetholm, near Kelso, Scottish Borders

Lochside Garden House

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 14 Guests
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 4 Pets

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,017
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Exterior | Mansefield Cottage, Cornhill, near Portsoy
Customers' Choice

Cornhill, near Portsoy, Aberdeenshire

Mansefield Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£467
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Exterior | Ivy Cottage, Falkland, near Cupar
Customers' Choice

Falkland, near Cupar, Fife

Ivy Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£751
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Exterior | South Cottage - Howpasley Farm, Howpasley, near Hawick
Customers' Choice

Howpasley, near Hawick, Scottish Borders

Howpasley Farm - South Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£283
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Hot tub | The Coo Shed - Home Farm, Dunragit, near Stranraer
Customers' Choice

Dunragit, near Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway

Home Farm - The Coo Shed

Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • 18 Guests
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,852
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Open plan living space | Criffel Cottage, Ruthwell, near Annan
Customers' Choice

Ruthwell, near Annan, Dumfries and Galloway

Criffel Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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Exterior | Carn Cottage, Strathnairn
Customers' Choice

Strathnairn, Highland

Carn Cottage

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 7 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£607
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Hot tub | The Hoolit, Crieff
Customers' Choice

Crieff, Perth and Kinross

The Hoolit

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£657
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Impressive kitchen/dining room | Sunnyside House, Carrbridge, near Aviemore
Customers' Choice

Carrbridge, near Aviemore, Highland

Sunnyside House

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,506
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Book Your Short Break in Scotland

Booking your short break in Scotland is the perfect way to experience dramatic landscapes, rich history, and warm hospitality, all without needing a long holiday. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled escape, Scotland offers something for every one.

From the rugged beauty of the Highlands to the charm of historic cities like Edinburgh and Inverness, short breaks in Scotland are packed with unforgettable experiences. You can explore ancient castles, wander through picturesque villages, or take in breathtaking views across lochs and mountains. Even a few days are enough to immerse yourself in Scotland’s unique atmosphere and culture.

One of the highlights of a Scottish getaway is the variety of outdoor activities available. Enjoy scenic walks through national parks, spot wildlife in its natural habitat, or take a drive along some of the UK’s most iconic routes, such as the North Coast 500. For those who prefer a slower pace, cosy cafés, traditional pubs, and local markets provide the perfect way to relax and soak up the surroundings.

Accommodation options for short breaks in Scotland are equally diverse. Choose from cottages, modern lodges, or countryside retreats, many offering stunning views and peaceful settings. Whether you’re travelling as a couple, with family, or on a solo escape, you’ll find comfortable places to stay that make your trip even more enjoyable.

Food and drink also play a big part in the experience. Sample fresh local produce, enjoy hearty Scottish dishes, or visit a distillery to discover the country’s famous whisky. These moments add depth to your trip and create lasting memories.

Booking your short break in Scotland is simple, with flexible options to suit your schedule. Whether it’s a spontaneous weekend away or a planned mini holiday, it’s an easy way to recharge and explore somewhere truly special. With so much to see and do, even a short stay can feel like a complete escape.