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Self Catering Holiday
Accommodation in Scotland
Scottish Highlands
The Highlands of Scotland are one of the last great
wild areas of Europe. As they cover such a large area the accommodation
list below has been grouped by region. Some properties are quite
isolated, so their location includes reference to the closest village/settlement
for clarity.
Quick links to Highland
regions:
* North West Highlands, including
Ullapool, Gairloch, Lochinver, Lochcarron, Tongue and Bettyhill
* North East Highlands, including
Thurso, Wick, Helmsdale, Brora, Lairg, Dornoch, Dingwall and Strathpeffer
* Cairngorms, including Aviemore, Kingussie,
Granton on Spey, Boat of Garten, Nethy Bridge
* Inverness Area, including Loch Ness, Drumnadrochit,
Fort Augustus, Ardersier and Nairn
* Isle of Skye, Knoydart and Kyle of Lochalsh
area
* Fort William, Lochaber and Ardnamurchan,
including the Small Isles (Eigg, Muck and Rum), Mallaig, Strontian,
Spean Bridge, Kinlochleven and Ballachulish
North
West Highlands, including Ullapool, Gairloch, Lochinver, Lochcarron,
Tongue and Bettyhill.
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Chalets with views over Loch Kanaird towards Ben Mhor Coigach.
Three miles north of Ullapool, ideally based to explore
the area. Shop, childrens adventure playground and boat
launching facilities all on site.
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Ullapool |
| Tel: 01854 612054
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| www.ardmair.com
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Modern four bedroom house overlooking Clachtoll Bay, six
miles from Lochinver. Children and pets welcome. Perfect
for exploring local area and experiencing wildlife.
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Lochinver |
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Tel: 01337 840178
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| www.tighnacraig.co.uk
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Turf house, log cabin and house available with between
one and three bedrooms. HISTA01
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Achiltibuie. |
Tel 01854 622340 |
| www.stacpollaidh.com |
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Two bedroom cottage, sleeps 4. Fabulous local wildlife.
12 miles from Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve. HIFIO01
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Achnasheen. |
Tel 020 8896 0521 |
| www.torridon-mountains.com/fionn.htm |
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Two bedroom cottage, sleeps 4. Stunning sea views, open
fires, easy access to sandy beach. HIVIN01
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Applecross. |
Tel 01520 755387 |
| www.simply-scottish.co.uk |
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Five star cottage, with two double bedrooms, sleeps up
to 4. Located on Camusterrach Bay with its resident seals
and otters. HITIO01
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Applecross. |
Tel 01520 755387 |
| www.simply-scottish.co.uk |
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Two one bedroomed apartments (each has a double and single
bed). Views over Loch Ewe. HIEWE01
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Aultbea. |
Tel 01445 731394 |
| www.EweView.com |
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Static caravan, sleeps up to 4. Sea views. Includes use
of wildlife observatory. HICAR01
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Aultbea. |
Tel 01445 731367 |
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Two bedroom croft house on working farm, sleeps up to 4.
Panoramic views. HI01
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Badachro. |
Tel 01445 741244 |
| www.highlandhideaway.com |
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Two bedroom cottage overlooking An-teallach. Sleeps 4.
HIBAD01
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Dundonnell. |
Tel 01854 633281 |
| www.badralloch.com |
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Four bedroom bungalow, sleeps 8. Stunning views over Little
Loch Broom. HISAI01
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Near Dundonnell. |
Tel 01789 204355 |
| www.durnamuck.co.uk |
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Three bedroom cottage, sleeps 5 . HIEIL01
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Gruinard Bay. |
Tel 01445 731228 |
| www.eileanview.com |
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Three chalets, each with 3 bedrooms. Stunning loch views.
HIKYL01
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Kylesku. |
Tel 01971 502003 |
| www.kyleskulodges.co.uk |
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Three cottages, with one or two bedrooms. Access to private
beach and wildlife hide. HIUNA01
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Kylesku. |
Tel 01971 502344 |
| www.unapoolhouse.co.uk |
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Five luxury cottages of various sizes in secluded valley.
Panoramic coastal views, stunning wildlife. HICAT01
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Lochinver. |
Tel 01571 855277 |
| www.cathairdhubh.co.uk |
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Three two bedroom chalets, sleeping 4. HISTO01
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Stoer. |
Tel 01571 844446 |
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Converted stable block on organic smallholding. Three self
catering apartments. HIBRA01
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Ullapool. |
Tel 01854 655357 |
| www.braemoresquare.com |
North
East Highlands, including Thurso, Wick, Helmsdale, Brora, Lairg,
Dornoch, Dingwall and Strathpeffer.
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Two bedroom bungalow, sleeping up to 4. HICL01
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Dornoch. |
Tel 01862 810276 |
| www.cluaine.co.uk |
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Four bedroom house, sleeping up to 12 . HITI01
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Dornoch. |
Tel 01862 810749 |
| www.tighmhor.com |
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Cottages available sleeping from 2 to 6 people.
HIDU01
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Dunbeath. |
Tel 01593 731308 |
| www.dunbeath.co.uk |
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Three bedroom farmhouse and two bedroom cottage a short
walk from Loch Eye. HIMO01
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Fearn, by Tain. |
Tel 01862 832720 |
| www.mounteagleholidays.co.uk |
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Two bedroom cottage, sleeping up to 4. HISU01
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Helmsdale. |
Tel 01431 831208 |
| www.suisgill.co.uk |
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Three bedroom bungalow, sleeping up to 7. HICA01
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Altass, by Lairg. |
Tel 01854 613454 |
| www.cairncroft.co.uk |
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Three chalets available for holiday lets, each with two
bedrooms. Sleep up to 6. HIHA01
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Melvich. |
Tel 01641 541282 |
| www.melvich.demon.co.uk |
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Cottages and chalets available for holidays. HIFL01
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Fortrose, Black Isle. |
Tel 01381 621069 |
| www.flowerburn.com |
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Seven cottages, with between one and three bedrooms with
views over Moray Firth. HIHI01
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Rosemarkie, Black Isle. |
Tel 01381 621184 |
| www.hillock-head.co.uk |
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Two adjoining cottages, each with two bedrooms. Both properties
sleep up to 5. HIWH01
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Rosemarkie, Black Isle. |
Tel |
| www.whinstoneholidays.co.uk |
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Two bedroom cottage, sleeping up to 4. HISH01
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Scarfskerry. |
Tel 01847 892892 |
| www.shormary.com |
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Lodge (seven en-suite bedrooms, sleeps 14) and three cottages
(sleeping up to 6). HIST01
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Strath Halladale, Forsinard.
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Tel 01641 571271 |
| www.strathhalladale.com |
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Two bedroom cottage, sleeping up to 4, with garden. HICU01
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Thurso. |
Tel 01847 895638 |
| www.curlewcottage.com |
Cairngorms, including Aviemore, Kingussie,
Granton on Spey, Boat of Garten, Nethy Bridge
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Three bedroom house, sleeping up to four adults and two
children. Warm and comfortable base for wildlife and country
lovers. Easy access to activities in the area. Facilities
include aga and central heating. Children welcome.
3 star
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Dulnain Bridge, Granton-on-Spey |
| Tel: 01479 851287
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Two cottages, sleeping up to 7. Located on working farm
by lochside. Regular visits by osprey. HIAVI01
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Aviemore. |
Tel 01479 810846 |
| www.avielochancottages.co.uk |
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One house and five cottages, catering for up to 9 people.
Peaceful countryside, fishing by boat on loch included.
HIPIT01
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Aviemore. |
Tel 0208 299 6161 |
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Modern three bedroom bungalow. Well sited for bird and
mammal watching. HILAN01
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Dulnain Bridge |
Tel 01479 851314 |
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Six bedroom lodges with specialised disable access. Also
bunkhouse and camping on site. HIBAD01
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Glenmore, near Aviemore. |
Tel 01479 861285 |
| www.badaguish.org |
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Three bedroom chalet, sleeping up to 7 people. Open fire
and garden. HISUI01
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Kincraig. |
Tel 01540 651344 |
| www.suiehotel.com |
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Five bedroom house, sleeping up to 11. HICLU01
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Laggan. |
Tel 01462 673410 |
| www.clunymains.com |
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Six cottages and bungalows, with two or three bedrooms.
Sleeping up to 7. HIDEL01
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Nethybridge. |
Tel 01479 821643 |
| www.holiday-cairngorm.co.uk |
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Eight cottages, with between one and three bedrooms. HICRU01
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Newtonmore. |
Tel 01540 673566 |
| www.crubenbeg.com |
Inverness
Area, including Loch Ness, Drumnadrochit, Fort Augustus, Ardersier
and Nairn
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Three detached cottages on farm, each sleeping up to 5
or 6 people. HIPL01
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Drumnadrochit. |
Tel 01456 450348 |
| www.polmaily.com |
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Self catering cotage sleeping up to 5 with views across
Loch Ness. HIAS01
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Inverfarigaig. |
Tel 01456 486415 |
| www.lochnesscottage.com |
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Variety of cottages in courtyard of working farm. Small
golf course and excellent birdwatching on site.
HIAI01
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loc |
Tel 01463 782942 |
| www.aigas-holidays.co.uk |
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Luxury cottages for couples, including a converted former
Arts and Crafts hen house!. HIBE01
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Beauly. |
Tel 0870 191 7710 |
| www.belladrum.co.uk |
Isle of Skye, Knoydart and Kyle of Lochalsh area
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Three bedroom house with views across the Sound of Sleat
to the Small Isles. HIAR01
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Aird, Skye. |
Tel 01631 562239 |
| www.peaceofskye.co.uk |
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Modernised croft house with two bathrooms. Sleeps up to
7. Bookings benefit the Born Free Foundation and its conservation
work. HICN01
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Eyre, Skye. |
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| www.bornfree.org.uk/ukwcot.htm |
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Three bedroom holiday home, two bathrooms. Sleeps up to
6. HITI01
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Fiscavaig, Skye. |
Tel 01273 686066 |
| www.skyeholiday.co.uk |
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Recently refurbished cottage on shore, close to jetty.
Two bedrooms and two bathrooms. HIGA01
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Isle of Scalpay, by Skye. |
Tel 020 7630 5433 |
| www.isleofscalpay.com |
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Attractive cottage sleeping up to 6, located on shore of
Loch Alsh. Close to the Brightwater Interpretation Centre,
dedicated to Gavin Maxwell. HIAN01
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Kyleakin, Skye. |
Tel 07773 770 319 |
| www.skye-anchorage.com |
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Two cottages, each sleeping up to 4. Located between the
Quiraing and the sea. HIGA01
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Staffin, Skye. |
Tel 01470 562718 |
| www.gairlochview.co.uk |
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Overnight accommodation available to individuals or groups
in a four bedroomed bunkhouse with well equipped kitchen,
small dining room, laundry and small sitting room with a
woodburning stove. HIKN01
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Inverie, Knoydart. |
Tel 01687 462242 |
| www.knoydart-foundation.com |
Fort
William, Lochaber and Ardnamurchan, including the Small Isles (Eigg,
Muck and Rum), Mallaig, Strontian, Spean Bridge, Kinlochleven and
Ballachulish
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A selection of houses and lodges, sleeping up to 11. A
true nature lovers paradise! HIARD01
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Ardnamurchan. |
Tel 01972 510208 |
| www.west-highlands.co.uk |
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Three luxury self catering properties sleeping up to 8,
6 or 4 people. HIGLE01
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Acharacle, Ardnamurchan. |
Tel 01972 500263 |
| www.holidayardnamurchan.co.uk |
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Static caravans and lodges available. Private slipway available.
Close to ancient oakwoods. HIRES01
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Acharacle, Ardnamurchan. |
Tel 01967 431235 |
| www.resipole.co.uk |
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A pair of luxury three bedroom cottages on the shore of
Loch Sunart. HISH01
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Glenborrodale, Ardnamurchan.
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Tel 01972 500248 |
| www.feorag.co.uk |
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Two separate properties (sleeping 4 or 8) or available
as one large house, sleeping up to 17 (12 adults, 5 children).
HIBL01
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Strontian, Ardnamurchan. |
Tel 01967 402226 |
| www.bluebellcroft.co.uk |
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Four two-bedroomed self catering properties on working
croft. Facilities on site include sauna, playground and
games room. HIAC01
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Back of Keppoch, Arisaig. |
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| www.achnaskiacroft.co.uk |
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Hostel and self catering accommodation available within
the old servants quarters of the castle. Bistro and wildlife
tours. HIKI01
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Isle of Rum. |
Tel 01687 462037 |
| www.isleofrum.com |
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