Vacation Cottages in Scotland

1. Kinlochlaich Tree House

Kinlochlaich Tree House is a unique award-winning eco-friendly accommodation in Appin that was constructed in 2007 on the grounds of the historic Kinlochlaich House within its 17th-century walled garden center. The contemporary tree house showcases design features such as a natural lime rendered walls and a locally-sourced slate roof, with ample lighting inside from arched windows and dramatic use of Scottish oak in its interior design.

Its open-plan living space features a kitchen, living room, and dining room, with a double bedroom and bathroom accommodating two guests. Children may also stay in the house’s mezzanine gallery, which features single beds and a seating area. Amenities include a Smart television with SONY Soundcube sound system, a hall game table for use for table tennis and ping-pong, and an outside deck with seating and a barbecue grill.

Kinlochlaich Tree House, Kinlochlaich Treehouse Appin, Appin PA38 4BD, United Kingdom, Phone: +44-78-96-22-14-15

2. The Old Schoolhouse

The Old Schoolhouse is a part of the Eilean Shona Cottages, which have been noted by The Sunday Times as one of the United Kingdom’s top 20 holiday cottages. The recently-renovated cottage is situated over its own private bay on the North Channel coastal path, offering private luxury accommodations for up to four guests. Private transportation takes guests to the cottage’s island, which is located a 45-minute walk from the jetty dock. A Victorian roll-top bathtub is showcased in the property’s bathroom, and an outdoor shower provides opportunities to freshen up after bay swimming. A large open-plan kitchen and sitting room offers a gas cooker, a coal-burning stove, and a refrigerator. Dogs are welcome at the cottage, though visitors should note that it might not be suitable for children due to its remote location.

The Old Schoolhouse, Eilean Shona, Acharacle, Argyll, PH36 4LR, UK, Phone: +44-0-13-97-70-07-00

3. Whitefalls Spa Lodges

Whitefalls Spa Lodgesare one of the United Kingdom’s most renowned luxury cottage getaways and are the recipient of numerous travel awards, including the Scottish Thistle National Award for best self-service accommodations and the European Holiday Home Awards for the best health and wellness holiday home. The five-star lodges were specifically designed with couples in mind, featuring exclusive en-suite private spas with saunas, rain showers, chromatherapy mood touch lighting, and Kohler Riverbath whirlpool tubs. An open-plan living area offers a 42-inch LCD television and DVD player, while a fully-stocked kitchen and dining area allow for all types of meal preparation. All bedrooms feature Superking beds, remote-controlled blackout blinds, and en-suite dressing areas.

Whitefalls Spa Lodges, 2 Breasclete, Isle of Lewis HS2 9ED, UK, Phone: +44-0-77-89-80-22-60

4. Gardener’s Cottage

Located on the beautiful Monzie Estate, Gardener’s Cottage is a charming, romantic getaway that has been fully restored by the on-site Monzie Joinery. Two bedrooms feature high-quality linens and personal-use bathrobes. There are two bathrooms in the cottage and one bedroom contains a bed that can be converted into two double bed accommodations. A large comfortable living room offers a full DVD library, an open fireplace, and a collection of books and games, while a fully-stocked kitchen features top modern appliances, including a range cooker and a grill. A laundry unit is provided within the cottage’s utility room, and a garden features a barbecue grill and picnic benches. In addition to Gardener’s Cottage, vacationers have a choice of three other self-catering cottages and the five-bedroom Mill House Bed & Breakfast.

Monzie, Crieff PH7 4HD, UK, Phone: +44-78-15-73-71-30, Map

5. Ampherlaw Cottage

Ampherlaw Cottage is a quaint Auchengray rental home that is located in a wing of the owner’s main house. The one-story home is conveniently located half an hour from Edinburgh, near sites such as the New Lanark World Heritage Site and the market city of Biggar, which is home to a variety of restaurants, cafes, and pubs. The romantic cottage features a wood-burning fireplace within its bedroom, a spacious dining room, and an outdoor terrace with a barbecue grill providing garden access. The property’s fully-equipped kitchen is stocked with locally-sourced produce for visitors, including tea, coffee, and orange juice. A laundry unit, flat screen television, and free wireless internet are also provided.

Ampherlaw Cottage, Ampherlaw Farmhouse, Carnwath, Auchengray, ML11 8LH, United Kingdom, Phone: +012-82-84-50-52

6. Braes Lodge

Braes Lodge is a modern log house located in Tomphubil within the heart of Scotland’s Highlands Perthshire. The boutique-style cottage was specifically constructed with couples in mind who desire the ultimate self-catering getaway experience, offering easy access to a number of top attractions in a tucked-away environment nestled among a wooded landscape. The lodge features a gorgeous master bedroom suite with Egyptian cotton sheets, a built-in wardrobe, and access to a hot tub and newly-constructed Clearlight infrared sauna room. Living areas offer a log-burning stove, a 50-inch $K television with a Sonos sound system and an in-house movie collection, and a fully-stocked kitchen with top appliances. Outside, a balcony offers a covered patio, barbecue grill, and gas heater. Visitors should note that children, pets, and smoking are not permitted at the lodge, and that a two-night minimum stay is required.

Braes Lodge, Tomphubil, Pitlochry PH16 5NL, United Kingdom, Phone: +44-18-87-83-08-31

7. Buttermere Cottage

Buttermere Cottage is a charming modern Aberdeenshire cottage located only five miles from the region’s coastline, offering all the comforts of home in a Scottish countryside getaway. The cottage offers two bedrooms with luxurious 800-thread-count cotton sheets and down duvets, with en-suite shower rooms adjoining each bedroom. The home’s lounge room is decorated with classic Scottish contemporary decor and offers a wide selection of DVDs and a Playstation console stocked with games, with free wireless internet offered throughout the cottage. Its fully-stocked kitchen offers a dishwasher and microwave, while its dining room seats four and can include a children’s highchair upon request.

Buttermere Cottage, Damside, Alvah, Banff, Aberdeenshire, AB45 3DB, Phone: 014-66-78-04-71

8. Culbin Edge

Culbin Edge is a contemporary eco-cabin sleeping up to four guests, located adjacent to the beautiful Culbin Forest, which offers excellent hiking and biking paths for visitors to explore. Beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows are showcased throughout the cabin, which offers an open floor plan, a bathroom with a walk-in shower, a fully-stocked modern kitchen, and a deck with patio furniture and a barbecue grill. Use of the cabin’s hot tub requires an additional fee per night’s stay. Nearby attractions include Brodie and Cawdor Castles, the world-famous Malt Whiskey Trail, and Castle Stuart Golf Links, the frequent home of the Scottish Open.

Culbin Edge , Forres IV36 2TE, UK, Phone: +44-77-89-40-47-94