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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.

Ardmair Point Chalets

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.

Ullapool

Tel: 01854 612054

www.ardmair.com

Tigh Na Craig

Modern four bedroom house overlooking Clachtoll Bay, six miles from Lochinver. Children and pets welcome. Perfect for exploring local area and experiencing wildlife.

Lochinver


Tel: 01337 840178

www.tighnacraig.co.uk

Badenscallie Holiday Cottages

3 star

House, sleeps up to 4. HIBAD01

Achiltibuie.

Tel 01854 622285

www.badenscallie-self-catering.com

Stac Pollaidh Self Catering

 

Turf house, log cabin and house available with between one and three bedrooms. HISTA01

Achiltibuie.

Tel 01854 622340

www.stacpollaidh.com

Fionn Cottage

 

Two bedroom cottage, sleeps 4. Fabulous local wildlife. 12 miles from Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve. HIFIO01

Achnasheen.

Tel 020 8896 0521

www.torridon-mountains.com/fionn.htm

Airdaniar Croft Cottage

 

Two bedroom cottage with views to sea and Skye. Walled garden. HIAI01

Applecross.

 

www.applecross-coast.co.uk

Vindolanda

4 star

Two bedroom cottage, sleeps 4. Stunning sea views, open fires, easy access to sandy beach. HIVIN01

Applecross.

Tel 01520 755387

www.simply-scottish.co.uk

Tiorum Mooring

5 star

Five star cottage, with two double bedrooms, sleeps up to 4. Located on Camusterrach Bay with its resident seals and otters. HITIO01

Applecross.

Tel 01520 755387

www.simply-scottish.co.uk

Ewe View Holidays

4 star

Two one bedroomed apartments (each has a double and single bed). Views over Loch Ewe. HIEWE01

Aultbea.

Tel 01445 731394

www.EweView.com

Caravan

 

Static caravan, sleeps up to 4. Sea views. Includes use of wildlife observatory. HICAR01

Aultbea.

Tel 01445 731367


"10" Cottage

3 star

Two bedroom croft house on working farm, sleeps up to 4. Panoramic views. HI01

Badachro.

Tel 01445 741244

www.highlandhideaway.com

Kirtomy Coastal Cottages

2 -3 star

Two cottages, close to sea. Sleep four and five people. HIKIR01

Bettyhill.

Tel 01641 521440

www.kirtomycoastalcottages.co.uk

Badralloch

4 star

Two bedroom cottage overlooking An-teallach. Sleeps 4. HIBAD01

Dundonnell.

Tel 01854 633281

www.badralloch.com

Sail Mhor View

3 star

Four bedroom bungalow, sleeps 8. Stunning views over Little Loch Broom. HISAI01

Near Dundonnell.

Tel 01789 204355

www.durnamuck.co.uk

Ceol-na-mara

3 star

Two bedroom chalet located on rare breed croft. Bar and restaurant nearby. Sea views and sandy beaches. HICEO01

Gairloch.

Tel 01445 771223

www.mustnt-grumble.com/self-catering.htm

Santosa

4 star

Three bedroom house, sleeps 6. HISAN01

Gairloch.

Tel 01445 712023

www.santosa.co.uk

Glendale House

 

Four apartments, with one or two bedrooms each. HIGLE01

Gairloch.

Tel 01445 741755

www.glendalehouse.com

Sea Croft

4 star

One bedroom cottage, sleeps 2 plus baby. HISEA01

Gairloch.

Tel 01445 771225

www.highland-holidays.com

Eilean View

4 star

Three bedroom cottage, sleeps 5 . HIEIL01

Gruinard Bay.

Tel 01445 731228

www.eileanview.com

Achriesgill Cottage

3 star

2/3 bedroom cottage, sleeps up to 6. Located on working farm. HIACH01

Kinlochbervie.

Tel 01771 644347

www.achriesgillcottage.co.uk

Kylesku Lodges

2 star

Three chalets, each with 3 bedrooms. Stunning loch views. HIKYL01

Kylesku.

Tel 01971 502003

www.kyleskulodges.co.uk

Unapool House Cottages

3 - 4 star

Three cottages, with one or two bedrooms. Access to private beach and wildlife hide. HIUNA01

Kylesku.

Tel 01971 502344

www.unapoolhouse.co.uk

Sheiling Holidays

4 star

One bedroom apartment. HISHE01

Laide.

Tel 01445 731487

www.thesheilingholidays.com

Cathair Dhubh Estate

4 star

Five luxury cottages of various sizes in secluded valley. Panoramic coastal views, stunning wildlife. HICAT01

Lochinver.

Tel 01571 855277

www.cathairdhubh.co.uk

Lochinver Holiday Lodges

4 star

Seven lodges and two cottages on waters edge. HILOC01

Lochinver.

Tel 01571 844318

www.lochsidehomes.com

Innes Maree Bungalows

3 star

Two three bedroom bungalows, close to Inverewe Gardens. HIINN01

Poolewe.

Tel 01445 781454

www.poolewebungalows.com

Crofters Cottages

2 star

Two bedroom cottages, slepping up to 6. HICRO01

Poolewe.

Tel 01445 781268

www.croftcottages.btinternet.co.uk

Stoer Bay Cottages

3 star

Three two bedroom chalets, sleeping 4. HISTO01

Stoer.

Tel 01571 844446


Loch Carron Estate

3 star

Three lodges, each with three bedrooms. HILOC01

Shieldaig.

Tel 01520 733478

www.lochcarronestate.com

Braemore Square

3 star

Converted stable block on organic smallholding. Three self catering apartments. HIBRA01

Ullapool.

Tel 01854 655357

www.braemoresquare.com

North East Highlands, including Thurso, Wick, Helmsdale, Brora, Lairg, Dornoch, Dingwall and Strathpeffer.

Burn Farm Cottages

 

Three cottages available for holiday lets, each sleeps up to 6. HIBU01

Avoch, Black Isle.

Tel 01463 811733

www.dornochcastlehotel.com/cottages

Urqhart Mill

 

Three bedroom house, sleeps up to 6. HIUR01

Conon Bridge.

Tel 01854 622285

www.badenscallie-self-catering.com

Fodderty Lodge

3 star

Cottage (sleeps 6), barn (sleeps 4) and apartment (sleeps 2/3) available for holiday rental. HIFO01

Dingwall.

Tel 01997 421393

www.mysite.freeserve.com/foddertylodge

Cluaine

3 star

Two bedroom bungalow, sleeping up to 4. HICL01

Dornoch.

Tel 01862 810276

www.cluaine.co.uk

Tigh Mhor

 

Four bedroom house, sleeping up to 12 . HITI01

Dornoch.

Tel 01862 810749

www.tighmhor.com

Dunbeath Estate

4 star

Cottages available sleeping from 2 to 6 people. HIDU01

Dunbeath.

Tel 01593 731308

www.dunbeath.co.uk

Mounteagle Estate

4 star

Three bedroom farmhouse and two bedroom cottage a short walk from Loch Eye. HIMO01

Fearn, by Tain.

Tel 01862 832720

www.mounteagleholidays.co.uk

Scorrielea

3 star

Three bedroom cottage and one bedroom barn conversion. HISC01

Fortrose, Black Isle.

Tel 01381 620367

www.scorrielea.btinternet.co.uk

River Cottage

4 star

Two bedrrom cottage, sleeping up to 5. HIRI01

Garve.

Tel 01997 414384

www.littlegarve.homestead.com

Suisgill

3 star

Two bedroom cottage, sleeping up to 4. HISU01

Helmsdale.

Tel 01431 831208

www.suisgill.co.uk

Torran Cottage

4 star

Two bedroom cottage, sleeping up to 4 (no pets). HITO01

Halkirk.

Tel 01847 831341

www.torrancottage.co.uk

Cairn Croft

 

Three bedroom bungalow, sleeping up to 7. HICA01

Altass, by Lairg.

Tel 01854 613454

www.cairncroft.co.uk

The Old Library

 

Four bedroom cottage, sleeping up to 8/9. HIOL01

Altass, by Lairg.

Tel 0131 555 2565

www.theoldlibrary.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk

Halladale Inn Chalets

 

Three chalets available for holiday lets, each with two bedrooms. Sleep up to 6. HIHA01

Melvich.

Tel 01641 541282

www.melvich.demon.co.uk

The Dower House

3 star

Three bedroom house, sleeping up to 5. HIDO01

Muir of Ord.

Tel 01463 870090

www.thedowerhouse.co.uk

Big Sky Lodges

 

Three bedroom log cabins, sleeping up to 6. HIBI01

Muir of Ord.

Tel 0800 634 3524

www.bigskylodges.co.uk

Apple Lodge

4 star

Two bedroom house, sleeping up to 4. HIAP01

Portmahomack.

Tel 01862 871427

www.applelodge.co.uk

Highland Lodges

4 star

Five extremely well equipped lodges, each with two bedrooms. HIHI01

Rogart.

Tel 01408 641375

www.highlandlodges.co.uk

Flowerburn Holiday Homes

3 star

Cottages and chalets available for holidays. HIFL01

Fortrose, Black Isle.

Tel 01381 621069

www.flowerburn.com

Hillockhead Holiday Cottages

 

Seven cottages, with between one and three bedrooms with views over Moray Firth. HIHI01

Rosemarkie, Black Isle.

Tel 01381 621184

www.hillock-head.co.uk

Whinstone Holidays

3 star

Two adjoining cottages, each with two bedrooms. Both properties sleep up to 5. HIWH01

Rosemarkie, Black Isle.

Tel

www.whinstoneholidays.co.uk

Shormary Cottage

2 star

Two bedroom cottage, sleeping up to 4. HISH01

Scarfskerry.

Tel 01847 892892

www.shormary.com

Strath Halladale

4 star

Lodge (seven en-suite bedrooms, sleeps 14) and three cottages (sleeping up to 6). HIST01

Strath Halladale, Forsinard.

Tel 01641 571271

www.strathhalladale.com

Ross Holiday Homes

3 star

Two log cabins, each with 2 bedrooms. HIRO01

Strathpeffer.

Tel 01224 318520

www.rossholidayhomes.co.uk

Curlew Cottage

3 star

Two bedroom cottage, sleeping up to 4, with garden. HICU01

Thurso.

Tel 01847 895638

www.curlewcottage.com

Name

4 star

Two 2 bedroom cottages on working farm. Sleep up to 6. HIBI01

Wick.

Tel 01955 621226

www.caithness-cottages.co.uk

Noss Head Lighthouse Estates

4 star

Five bedroom cottage, sleeping up to 8. HINO01

Wick.

Tel 01955 606700

www.clansinclair.co.uk

Cairngorms, including Aviemore, Kingussie, Granton on Spey, Boat of Garten, Nethy Bridge

Garth of Finlarig

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

Dulnain Bridge, Granton-on-Spey

Tel: 01479 851287


Avielochan Farm

3 star

Two cottages, sleeping up to 7. Located on working farm by lochside. Regular visits by osprey. HIAVI01

Aviemore.

Tel 01479 810846

www.avielochancottages.co.uk

High Range Chalets

4 star

Six chalets, sleeping up to 6 people. HIHIG01

Aviemore.

Tel 01479 810636

www.highrange.co.uk

Cairnview Cottage

4 star

Three bedroom house with garden. HICAI01

Aviemore.

Tel 01479 810000

www.cairnviewcottage.co.uk

Pityoulish Estate

2 star

One house and five cottages, catering for up to 9 people. Peaceful countryside, fishing by boat on loch included. HIPIT01

Aviemore.

Tel 0208 299 6161


Lanson

X star

Modern three bedroom bungalow. Well sited for bird and mammal watching. HILAN01

Dulnain Bridge

Tel 01479 851314


Badaguish Centre

3 star

Six bedroom lodges with specialised disable access. Also bunkhouse and camping on site. HIBAD01

Glenmore, near Aviemore.

Tel 01479 861285

www.badaguish.org

Birker Cottage

4 star

Two bedroom chalet, sleeps 4. HIBIR01

Insh, near Kingussie.

Tel 01540 661069

www.birkercottage.co.uk

Suidhe Cottage

3 star

Three bedroom chalet, sleeping up to 7 people. Open fire and garden. HISUI01

Kincraig.

Tel 01540 651344

www.suiehotel.com

Ruthven Farmhouse Cottages

2 star

Two cottages, each with two bedrooms. HIRUT01

Kingussie.

Tel 01540 661226

www.ruthvenfarmhouse.co.uk

Cluny Mains

4 star

Five bedroom house, sleeping up to 11. HICLU01

Laggan.

Tel 01462 673410

www.clunymains.com

Birchfield Cottages

3 - 4 star

Three cottages, with one or two bedrooms. HIBIR01

Nethybridge.

Tel 01479 821613

www.birchfieldcottages.co.uk

Dell of Abernethy

3 star

Six cottages and bungalows, with two or three bedrooms. Sleeping up to 7. HIDEL01

Nethybridge.

Tel 01479 821643

www.holiday-cairngorm.co.uk

Crubenbeg Holiday Cottages

4 star

Eight cottages, with between one and three bedrooms. HICRU01

Newtonmore.

Tel 01540 673566

www.crubenbeg.com

Inverness Area, including Loch Ness, Drumnadrochit, Fort Augustus, Ardersier and Nairn

Polmaily Farm

 

Three detached cottages on farm, each sleeping up to 5 or 6 people. HIPL01

Drumnadrochit.

Tel 01456 450348

www.polmaily.com

Aspenwood

 

Self catering cotage sleeping up to 5 with views across Loch Ness. HIAS01

Inverfarigaig.

Tel 01456 486415

www.lochnesscottage.com

Aigas Holiday Cottages

3 - 4 star

Variety of cottages in courtyard of working farm. Small golf course and excellent birdwatching on site. HIAI01

loc

Tel 01463 782942

www.aigas-holidays.co.uk

Belladrum Estate Cottages

5 star

Luxury cottages for couples, including a converted former Arts and Crafts hen house!. HIBE01

Beauly.

Tel 0870 191 7710

www.belladrum.co.uk


Isle of Skye, Knoydart and Kyle of Lochalsh area

Ard Thurinish

 

Three bedroom house with views across the Sound of Sleat to the Small Isles. HIAR01

Aird, Skye.

Tel 01631 562239

www.peaceofskye.co.uk

Cnoc na Gaoithe

 

Modernised croft house with two bathrooms. Sleeps up to 7. Bookings benefit the Born Free Foundation and its conservation work. HICN01

Eyre, Skye.

 

www.bornfree.org.uk/ukwcot.htm

Tigh Uilleand

 

Three bedroom holiday home, two bathrooms. Sleeps up to 6. HITI01

Fiscavaig, Skye.

Tel 01273 686066

www.skyeholiday.co.uk

Garden Cottage

X star

Recently refurbished cottage on shore, close to jetty. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms. HIGA01

Isle of Scalpay, by Skye.

Tel 020 7630 5433

www.isleofscalpay.com

The Anchorage

 

Attractive cottage sleeping up to 6, located on shore of Loch Alsh. Close to the Brightwater Interpretation Centre, dedicated to Gavin Maxwell. HIAN01

Kyleakin, Skye.

Tel 07773 770 319

www.skye-anchorage.com

Astbury Cottage

 

Modern two bedroom bungalow on shore of Loch Ainort. HIAS01

Luib, Skye.

Tel 01471 822686

www.luib-self-catering.co.uk

Carn Ban

X star

Three bedroom crofters cottage, sleeping up to 8. Well equipped. HICA01

Staffin, Skye.

Tel 0870 870 4474

www.skye-holiday-home.co.uk

Gairloch View

 

Two cottages, each sleeping up to 4. Located between the Quiraing and the sea. HIGA01

Staffin, Skye.

Tel 01470 562718

www.gairlochview.co.uk

Knoydart Bunkhouse

 

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

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

Ardnamurchan Estate

3 - 5 star

A selection of houses and lodges, sleeping up to 11. A true nature lovers paradise! HIARD01

Ardnamurchan.

Tel 01972 510208

www.west-highlands.co.uk

Glenmore

4 - 5 star

Three luxury self catering properties sleeping up to 8, 6 or 4 people. HIGLE01

Acharacle, Ardnamurchan.

Tel 01972 500263

www.holidayardnamurchan.co.uk

Resipole Caravan Park

4 star

Static caravans and lodges available. Private slipway available. Close to ancient oakwoods. HIRES01

Acharacle, Ardnamurchan.

Tel 01967 431235

www.resipole.co.uk

Shoreline Cottages

5 star

A pair of luxury three bedroom cottages on the shore of Loch Sunart. HISH01

Glenborrodale, Ardnamurchan.

Tel 01972 500248

www.feorag.co.uk

Bluebell Croft

5 star

Two separate properties (sleeping 4 or 8) or available as one large house, sleeping up to 17 (12 adults, 5 children). HIBL01

Strontian, Ardnamurchan.

Tel 01967 402226

www.bluebellcroft.co.uk

Ach na skia Croft

3 - 4 star

Four two-bedroomed self catering properties on working croft. Facilities on site include sauna, playground and games room. HIAC01

Back of Keppoch, Arisaig.

 

www.achnaskiacroft.co.uk

Kinloch Castle

 

Hostel and self catering accommodation available within the old servants quarters of the castle. Bistro and wildlife tours. HIKI01

Isle of Rum.

Tel 01687 462037

www.isleofrum.com

 

 

 

 

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