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Self catering rental accommodation in Highland Scotland

Highland area rentals

Links to pages of Self catering rental accommodation in the Highlands, and East and West Coasts of Scotland.

Lists of rentals further South are at South Scotland rentals
All rental pages can also be located on the clickable rental map of all Scotland
Each one has been visited and photographed by one of us at About Scotland
These are self-catering weekly rentals, but sometimes shorter breaks are available.

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Acharossan House
Acharossan House

Only 2 hours west of Glasgow, secluded in 1200 acres of pasture and woodland which go down to the seashore at Loch Fyne, a fine Georgian House with modern facilities, tennis court, fishing. Sleeps 9+2.


Achnandrish
Achnadrish, Island of Mull

On one of the most accessible of west coast islands; Mull. Two self-catering wings of a traditional sporting lodge, surrounded by woodland gardens. Between Tobermoray and Dervaig. Sleeping 6 and 2.


Aird House
Aird House

West coast cottage with sea-views of Jura and Scarba and the whirlpool of Corryvreckan in the distance. 1500 acre peninsular, secluded pebbly picnic beaches, sea fishing and walking. House sleeps up to 6.


Aird Steading Cottage
Aird Steading Cottage

***** 5 star rental accommodation. About a hundred yards away from Aird House above, this is a recent renovation of a traditional steading cottage with an enclosed garden, secluded patio and great views. Sleeping 2.


Apple Cottage
Apple Cottage

Former apple store in the grounds of small country estate and gardens, Rossie near Perth. Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling and St Andrews all within one hour. Sleeping 2.


Ardoch Cottage
Ardoch Cottage

Spacious, warm, beautifully restored Victorian cottage. 2 minute walk to the sea - Loch Kishorn on the West Coast mainland Opposite Skye. Ideal for families. Secluded but accessible. Sleeping up to 8.


Arradoul
Arradoul

Victorian cottage in the village of Anstruther on the coast of Fife, just over an hour from Edinburgh. Only 10 minutes from St Andrews, and many golf courses. Ideal for children too. Sleeps 6.


Ashintully Castle Cottage
Ashintully Castle Cottage

Traditional stone cottage on 3000 acre estate in Perthshire, central Scotland. All weather tennis court, trout fishing hill walks. Sleeps 6.


Auchenheglish
Auchenheglish Lodges

2 self-catering holiday cottage rental accommodations, right on the shores of Loch Lomond, 30 minutes from Glasgow and Glasgow airport. Special 3 night stays available. Sleeping up to 4, and up to 6.


Balgonar Cottage
Balgonar Cottage and Bothy

Traditional stone-built cottage in small estate near Saline, 40 mins Glasgow Edingurgh, 30 mins Stirling. Owner can provide home-cured bacon, meat, fruit and vegetables. Sleeps 5 to 6. Also Studio Bothy 100 yards away sleeping 2 to 4.


Banchor Cottage
Banchor Cottage

Remote cottage above the River Findhorn near Cawdor Castle about 18 miles from Inverness. Salmon Fishing on Banchor Beat on the Findhorn is also available. Sleeps up to 6.


Balmore Cottage
Balmore Cottage, Dunalastair

Restored traditional estate Cottage near Pitlochry in central Scotland, amidst the wonderful landscape of Loch Rannoch. Fishing, walking, nature. Sleeps 4.


Banlicken, Arran
Banlicken, Island of Arran

Beautifully restored traditional house, completely private, sheltered in a wild garden at the end of its own 3/4 mile track on a heathery hill overlooking the ocean on the West coast of the island of Arran. Sleeps up to 10.


Blairhullichan
Blairhullichan

Wing of a Victorian house on Loch Ard, near Aberfoyle, in the heart of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, 60 mins north of Glasgow. Forest walks , cycling, boating on the loch, own private island for picnics, fishing. Sleeps 6/7.


Bridgend Court
17 Bridgend Court

Dunblane, near Stirling in central Scotland. On the banks of the Allan Water in Dunblane this smart self-catering rental apartment is available for self catering or as serviced rental accommodation. Wireless broadband. Sleeping 2-4.


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Cooperage Quay
Cooperage Quay

Two luxury apartments in an award winning riverside development in Stirling. Central Scotland. Wireless broadband. Sleeping 4 each.


Craigdhu Farmhouse
Craigdhu Farmhouse

Traditional farmhouse with lovely garden, one minute from the sea at the head of Loch Craignish, south of Oban, Argyll. Just a mile from Ardfern village shop and pub. Sailing, walking, riding. Sleeps 9.


Craighead Muckle Howf
Craighead Muckle Howf

***** 5 star rental accommodation in traditional country steading, great views, lots of space, outdoor hot-tub, sauna, gardens and trout fishing. Near Dunblane and Stirling, central Scotland. Sleeping 6.


Cottage in the Garden
The Cottage in the Garden

Tranquil romantic hide-away retreat (converted old croft house)in extensive varied gardens in the hills 1000ft above Loch Ness. Sleeps 2.


The Drey
Dalhousie Lodge

Secluded on the edge of the village of Edzell, East Scotland, between Dundee and Aberdeen. Edwardian country house in gardens next to golf course. Weddings, house parties. Sleeps 12.


Duirinish Lodge
Duirinish Lodge

Very comfortable country house in secluded gardens and woodland near Plockton, Kyle of Loch Alsh and Skye. Wonderfull semi-circular Sitting Room with views of sea and hills. Games Room. Sleeps 6, or 10 with Guest Wing (below).


Duirinish Lodge Guest Wing
Duirinish Lodge Guest Wing

Comfortable and cosy wing of Duirinish Lodge (above). Sleeps 4.


Frog Marsh Cottage
Frog Marsh

Strathdon, near Aberdeen and Royal Deeside. Stylish cottage next door to Frog Marsh Measowsweet in tiny village of Mossat. Castles and walking around about. Sleeps up to 6.


Frog Marsh Cottage
Frog Marsh Meadowsweet

Next door to Frog Marsh, in the other column below left. Sleeps 2.


Ecosse Unique
Ecosse Unique

An easy to navigate portfolio of over 100 full brochures of self-catering cottages sleeping 2 to 12 all over Scotland.


The Garden Cottage
The Garden Cottage

Linlithgow: Imaginatively converted stable cottage on a gentle rise overlooking the small town of Linlithgow in central Scotland, secluded by trees shrubs and old stone walls. Sleeps 3.


The Garden Cottage
The Gardeners Cottages

Loch Lomond: Four star weekly rental cottages secluded near the shores of Loch Lomond backing onto a Victorian walled garden. An easily accessible hideaway. Sleeps 4, 4 and 2.


Garrique Cottage
Garrique Cottage

Hill walking, cycling, modernised cottage high in the hills surrounded by woodland nature and great views, yet close to Stirling and good for all central Scotland. Sleeps 6 to 8.


The Gled View
The Gled Cottage

Comfortable self-catering country cottage in its own garden close to Stirling and ideal for exploring the centre of Scotland. Gourmet food available too. Wireless broadband. Sleeps 4 to 5.


Glenfurness
Glenferness Estate

Nr Inverness. Unique Wooden House built in the 1890's, stable cottage, woodland cottage and Studio for 2 in park and woodland above the Findhorn, one of the most spectacular river gorges in Scotland. Sleeping 8, 6, 4 and 2.


Gracie's Cottage
Gracie's Cottage

West Coast Highland cottage situated virtually on the sea shore of Loch Kishorn with only a small single-track road, leading only to the rest of the village. Sunny garden, Applecross, Torridon and Bein Eighe area. Sleeps 4.


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Kellas Estate
Kellas House and Estate

Between Inverness and Elgin this romantic 2500 acre estate of heather moorland, woods and grassland has the River Lossie running through it. Kellas House sleeps up to 16, plus staff, and the Gate Lodge sleeps 4.


Kellas Estate
Kilmun

Overlooking Loch Awe about 45 minutes from Oban, West Coast Scotland. Walking, mountain bikes, forest walks, near Kilmartin, standing stones, etc, Sleeps 8 to 12.


Kilmaronock House
Kilmaronock House

Arts and Crafts Country House with ruined 15th century castle near Loch Lomond about 12 miles north of Glasgow. Self-catering and also wedding venue with magnificent rooms and informal gardens. Sleeps 8 (+2)


Kilrie Granary
Kilrie Granary

Converted Granary in gardens with loch, set in farmland in Fife near Kirkcaldy. Easy access to Edinburgh by train (station 3 miles, journey 35 mins). Close to beaches, Fife Coastal Walk and golf courses. Also available for bed and breakfast. Rental sleeping 4 to 6.


Littleton of Airlie
Littleton of Airlie Cottages

2 cottages part of a row of Victorian workers' cottages, set in a walled garden near Kirriemuir and Glamis Castle, north of Dundee and east of Perth. Sleeping 2 each.


Loch Tay House
Loch Tay House

Superb house set in woods and gardens on a plateau above Loch Tay in central Scotland, with south facing picture windows, huge sitting room, balconies and views of the loch. Sauna, five bedrooms 5 bathrooms. Sleeping 10.


Lorn Farm
The Lorn Farm

Loch Lomond: New four star self-catering accommodation in an old converted farm mill on the south side of Loch Lomond. Three cottages sleeping 2 to 4.


Kennels Cottage
Kennels Cottage

Budget accommodation, looking out over the sea and islands of the West Coast near Croabh Haven in Argyll. Also run in conjunction with Ardfern Riding holidays, specialising in relaxed pony trekking and natural horsemanship. Sleeps 8.


Leny House North Wing
Leny House North Wing

5 Star romantic rental apartment with Great Hall, oak galleries and luxurious bedrooms and bathrooms in restored part of Leny House dating from 1513. Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park in central Scotland. Sleeps 4.


Inchmurrin
Inchmurrin Island

Family owned and farmed Inchmurrin Island on Loch Lomond. Three self-catering apartments and with Restaurant and bar. Weddings and catering a specialty.


Mains of Monaltrie
Mains of Monaltrie

Spectacular views over Royal Deeside forests, 1/3 mile from the River Dee, between Braemar and Ballater. Heather covered hills, pine and birch woods. Genuinely charming early 1700's farmhouse sleeping 6.


Mansefield House
Mansefield House

Traditional Victorian house with 5 bedrooms and elegant rooms on the edge of Arrochar on Loch Long about 45 mins north of Glasgow in the Highlands. Sleeping 10+2.


Mill Court
Mill Court

Contemporary riverside apartment in converted Tartan cloth mill in Dunblane near Stirling, the centre of Scotland. Wireless broadband. Sleeping 2-4.


Mull
The Island of Mull

5 houses on the Auchnacraig and Carsaig estates on the west coast island of Mull (sleeping between 4 and 12). The island is easy to get to from Oban. Red deer, wild goats seals and eagles are all regularly seen. A naturalist's paradise; walking, fishing, and sandy beaches.


Myres Castle
Myres Castle

Fife. Secluded in 44 acres of gardens and parkland, luxurious 9 bedroom castle dating from 1530. Exclusive fully serviced rental with award-winning chef. Heliport, board-room, tennis court. Family parties, reunions, weddings and conferences. Edinburgh 40 mins, St Andrews 25 mins. Sleeping up to 18.


Newholme
Newholme

On the edge of Stirling, secluded from the road by a tall hedge, surrounded by well-kept old fashioned gardens, a traditional Edwardian house of great charm and character. Sleeps up to 10.


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Odin House
Odin House, Orkney

Islands of Orkney. A family holiday home on an isthmus between two lochs surrounded by natural beauty and standing stones, a stone circle and Neolithic village, an important UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sleeping 6.


Old Kilmun House
Old Kilmun House

Historic Grade "A" Scottish country house rental accommodation, 90 minutes from Glasgow in the Argyll Forest Park on Holy Loch, ideal for children and families. Sleeps up to 18.


Park Cottage
Island of North Uist, Park Cottage

On North Uist, The Hebrides (accessible by air from Glasgow or car ferries from the mainland). Close to some of the best beaches in Scotland, remote, deserted, archaeological remains from prehistory onwards. Sleeps 6.


Quill Cottage
Quill Cottage

Sorry, this cottage is not available during 2008
Traditional cottage in Pittenweem, near St Andrews, an hour north of Edinburgh in Fife. Pittenweem is a working fishing village with small busy harbour and conservation architecture. Sleeps 2-5.


 River Massan Cottages
River Massan Cottages

Two Victorian estate cottages near one of Scotland's most beautiful gardens, the Younger Botanic Garden, Loch Eck, 90 mins west of Glasgow. Sleeping 6 each, can be joined to accommodate 12.


Plane castle
Plane Castle

Medieval baronial castle with Tower (Great Hall with open fire, and views from Edwardian top floor for miles around), and Manor House close to Bannockburn near Stirling. Weddings. Sleeps up to 16.


Seann Taigh
Island of South Uist, Seann Taigh

Island cottage accessible by air or car ferries. Old traditional stone and thatch, renovated interior. 20 miles of beaches, fishing, cycling, walking, bird watching. Sleeps 4 to 6.


Shiel Lodge
Shiel Lodge

Self catering house in the West Highlands of Scotland, the old sporting lodge for Glen Shiel Forest, an estate of many thousands of acres of pristine landscape, a wild paradise of heather, myrtle, orchids, red deer and eagles. Sleeping up to 12.


Shore Croft
Shore Croft

***** 5 star self catering accommodation right on the edge of the sea between Ullapool and Gairloch in Wester Ross. Almost every room has a sea view. Contemporary interior, cosy and light. Family holiday or romantic retreat for two, sleeping up to 8.


Signal Rock Cottage
Signal Rock Cottage

In Glencoe with mountain view, secluded by trees in 50 acres next to Glencoe River, eco-friendly lodge with two bedrooms available for self-catering as well as B&B. Private loch for trout fishing. Wireless Broadband. Sleeps up to 4.


Strachur Estate
Strachur Estate

Two detached, traditionally built and distinctive cottages set in 3,000 acre Strachur Highland estate - a gate lodge overlooking Loch Fyne and a garden cottage set in parkland and grazing pasture. Sleeping between 2 and 5.


The Studio
The Studio

Ideal honeymoon retreat, a cosy wooden Studio hut built in the 1890's in the Norwegian style above the River Findhorn just east of Inverness. Limited cooking facilities but unique and memorable. Sleeping 2.


Taynish House
Taynish House

Sublime seclusion on a romantic peninsular among the islands and inlets of the West Coast of Scotland in Argyll. Charming old Country House sleeping 12.


Thorntree
Thorntree

Converted wing of a farmhouse surrounded by lovely gardens with good views to the Southern Highlands over Flanders Moss, between Stirling and Loch Lomond. Spacious and comfortable. Sleeps 6 to 7.


Tirindrish
Tirindrish

Restored traditional West Highland steading with double height sitting-room and gallery. Picture window dining room with views to Ben Nevis range. Near Spean Bridge and Fort William. Walking, waterfalls, nature reserves all about. Sleeps 8-9.


The White House
The White House

Royal Deeside. Ballater, between Balmoral and Aberdeen. Luxuriously restored Georgian village house. Sauna, jacuzzi, roof terrace. Sleeps up to 8.


Above: Highlands, East, West Coast rentals. Jump back up to: A to B, C to G, K to N

Each of the above accommodations is privately owned, and the contact numbers, email addresses, etc, for enquiries and booking are on each page.

Castles
Scotts Castle Holidays

If you would like an agent who specialises in castles and large houses in Scotland try Scotts Castle Holidays.
This link is an Enquiry Form page for their portfolio of bed and breakfast, self-catering, hotels and serviced accommodation.

 
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