Independent guide to the best unusual luxury holiday cottages to rent in Scotland
A hand-picked selection of the best unusual holiday lodges and log cabins to rent in Scotland. Quirky, fun, romantic and unusual places stay.
We’ve found some of the best self-catering cottages and holiday lodges in Scotland to rent, amid some of the finest scenery in the world.
We’ve done the hard work and have really stayed in all of the holiday cottages listed and would recommend them to our own family and friends. Real cottages, real experiences!
Dont waste hours hunting online for that special place. We offer a selection of small independent holiday rentals. Nearly 100 unusual cottages in Scotland to inspire you. Why not start here?
Lochside Christmas!
Stationmasters Lodge Near Skye
Superb lochside holiday house with stunning views overlooking Loch Carron near Skye is available for Christmas. Reduced prices due to one household rule. Only £250 per night (min 5 night stay) 8 bedrooms. Family groups from Tier One areas welcome. With Christmas tree, decorations, woodburner, dogs welcome.
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An Insider’s Guide To Some of Best Holiday Cottages In Scotland
Let us inspire you, log cabins, lodges with hot tubs, boathouses, treehouses, lighthouse cottages, beach cabins, a signal box, and more. During the last 15 years or so, We have travelled all over the country to find the best holiday lodges and log cabins in Scotland.
‘Fab! Quality over quantity! When it comes to looking for great places to stay, we want to find the cool places quickly without wading though zillions of unremarkable places.’
“We are delighted to have our holiday house featured on the Cool Cottages website. For a very modest fee Cool Cottages has raised our profile and we have had many bookings through the website whilst retaining control ourselves. I can strongly recommend a listing on Cool Cottages.”
David Grant Owner Faire Chaolais (Morar)
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Last Minute Christmas Escapes
We have a couple of fantastic cottages to rent for Christmas and enjoy last minute Christmas break in The Scottish Highlands Enjoy log fires, winter walks and a chance to unwind in the beautiful Scottish Highlands. West Lodge (near Aviemore) New on Cool Cottages...
Coastal Accommodation for Groups in Scotland
The best holiday cottages in Scotland, yes really! Unlike most holiday cottage agencies, we really have stayed overnight in all of the holiday cottages included on our wee website. We believe that staying overnight is really the only way you can honestly recommend...
Large Cottages for Christmas To Rent
Large Cottages for Christmas Why not book your own Lodge for Christmas? We have a selection of larger houses to rent for Christmas gatherings. The perfect place to escape with family and friends for an unforgettable Christmas. How about your own Highland house...