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

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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Hot tub | Bridge End Lodge, Dollar, near Stirling
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Dollar, near Stirling, Stirlingshire

Bridge End Lodge

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£601
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Open plan living space | South Steading, West Kilbride
Customers' Choice

West Kilbride, North Ayrshire

South Steading

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£721
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The Old Smithy is at the end of the colourful castle street and 1 house back | The Old Smithy, Anstruther
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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

£455
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Open plan living space | Glen Hideaway, Kirkmichael, near Pitlochry
Customers' Choice

Kirkmichael, near Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross

Glen Hideaway

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£801
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Exterior | Springbank, Brodick
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Brodick, North Ayrshire

Springbank

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£967
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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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£561
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Exterior | Lodge 78, St Andrews
Customers' Choice

St Andrews, Fife

Lodge 78

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£867
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Exterior | Coachman’s Cottage, Falkland

Falkland, Fife

Coachman’s Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£469
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Exterior | The Cottage, Bankfoot, nr. Dunkeld
Customers' Choice

Bankfoot, near Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross

The Cottage

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£465
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Impressive holiday home | West Lodge, Banchory
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Banchory, Aberdeenshire

West Lodge

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£721
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Hot tub | Bonnie’s Bothy - Invertrossachs Estate Cottages, Invertrossachs, near Callander
Customers' Choice

Invertrossachs, near Callander, Stirlingshire

Bonnie’s Bothy

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£597
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4 Night Short Breaks in Scotland

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

West Kilbride, North Ayrshire

South Steading

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£721
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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

£455
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Open plan living space | Glen Hideaway, Kirkmichael, near Pitlochry
Customers' Choice

Kirkmichael, near Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross

Glen Hideaway

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£801
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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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£561
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Exterior | Lodge 78, St Andrews
Customers' Choice

St Andrews, Fife

Lodge 78

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£867
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Exterior | The Cottage, Bankfoot, nr. Dunkeld
Customers' Choice

Bankfoot, near Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross

The Cottage

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£465
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Exterior | The Cottage, St. Cyrus, Montrose

St. Cyrus, Montrose, Angus

The Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

3.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£245
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Impressive holiday home | West Lodge, Banchory
Customers' Choice

Banchory, Aberdeenshire

West Lodge

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£721
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Hot tub | Bonnie’s Bothy - Invertrossachs Estate Cottages, Invertrossachs, near Callander
Customers' Choice

Invertrossachs, near Callander, Stirlingshire

Bonnie’s Bothy

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£597
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Exterior | Tennox Stables - Tennox Farm, Kilbirnie
Customers' Choice

Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire

Tennox Farm - Tennox Stables

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,082
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A traditional crofters cottage  | Frank’s, Bornesketaig near Uig
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Bornesketaig near Uig, Highland

Frank’s

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£509
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Living room | Largs Brisbane Cottage, Largs
Customers' Choice

Largs, North Ayrshire

Largs Brisbane Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£539
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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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Exterior | The Cottage, Bankfoot, nr. Dunkeld
Customers' Choice

Bankfoot, near Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross

The Cottage

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£465
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Spectacular setting with views over the loch and mountains | Rubha Lodge, Shieldaig
Customers' Choice

Shieldaig, Highland

Rubha Lodge

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£891
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Contemporary first floor apartment  | The Snug, Blackridge, near Edinburgh
Customers' Choice

Blackridge, near Edinburgh, Midlothian

The Snug

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£385
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Exterior | The Old Laundry, Glenprosen, by Kirriemuir
Customers' Choice

Glenprosen, by Kirriemuir, Angus

The Old Laundry

Car parking on site
Woodburning Stove
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£255
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Exterior | Cuillin View, Torrin, Isle of Skye
Customers' Choice

Torrin, Isle of Skye, Highland

Cuillin View

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£505
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Fabulous, converted, luxury holiday property | Tawny Cottage, Wester Essendy near Blairgowrie
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Wester Essendy near Blairgowrie, Perth and Kinross

Tawny Cottage

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£617
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Exterior | River Cottage - River Cottage, Enochdhu, near Pitlochry
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Enochdhu, near Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross

River Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£687
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Delightful bungalow a short way from Glencoe | Rocky Mountain View, Glencoe
Customers' Choice

Glencoe, Argyll and Bute

Rocky Mountain View

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£652
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Cosy living room with wood burner | Rowanlea, Muthill, near Crieff
Customers' Choice

Muthill, near Crieff, Perth and Kinross

Rowanlea

Pets stay free
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£611
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Private hot tub with views over open countryside | Hillview, Gateside, near Beith
Customers' Choice

Gateside, near Beith, North Ayrshire

Hillview

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£787
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Exterior | Gardener’s Cottage, Nr. Castle Douglas
Customers' Choice

Near Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Gardener’s Cottage

Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Detached
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£395
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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.