Scottish seaside cottages and holiday properties to rent in Scotland by the sea, loch, beach and coast

Scottish Seaside Holiday Cottages: Properties to Rent by the Sea in Scotland

Please find below a selection of holiday cottages to rent in Scotland by the coast. Cottages on the beach, harbour-side cottages, cottages in quaint fishing villages, lochside cottages, seaside cottages, cottages with beautiful sea views: all are within easy distance of the beach, loch, cliff, harbour or sea. Simply click on the name of the cottage for more details.

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Sleeps	Property Name	Property Location	Leisure facilities
2	Laggan Cottage code ULF	Isle of Skye	Secluded cottage with sun-deck enjoying superb cliff-side setting, with breathtaking sea views across to Dunvegan Head and out to the Hebrides. Three Chimneys Restaurant 10 minutes' drive.
4	Fleet Cottage Cottage code UVA	Isle of Skye	Set just feet away from the lapping shores of Loch Portree, this traditional crofter's cottage dates from 1850 and enjoys wonderful views across the bay to the Cuillin mountains. Just 5-minutes' walk from Portree town centre.
6	South Bay Cottage Cottage code SHC	Isle of Skye	Completely modernised 150-year-old cottage on the sea shore overlooking the Sound of Sleat. Toravaig Hotel 1 mile
6	Old Mill Cottage Cottage code S97	Isle of Skye	Detached cottage with stunning views over Uig Bay. All bedrooms with sea views. Short walk to the village shop, post office and inn.
10	Little Leckmelm House Cottage code SCE	Near Ullapool, Highlands	Set in 6 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens stretching down to the shingle shore of Loch Broom (perfect for picnics and with jetty).
4	St Enodoc Cottage code UQR	Ullapool, Highlands	Traditional cottage set within the bustling town of Ullapool, on the shores of Loch Broom.
5	Clachan Cottage code UKM	Torridon, Wester Ross	Traditional croft house with its own garden and wonderful views, in an outstanding elevated position on the shores of Upper Loch Torridon
2	Loch End Cottage Cottage code SZG	Applecross, Wester Ross	Cosy, secluded cottage for two with stunning views across the Sound to the islands of Raasay, Rona and Skye beyond.. Only half a mile from sandy beach and hotel serving food at Applecross.
4	Cruary Cottage code SRJ	Applecross, Wester Ross	18th-century shepherd's cottage set next to 2 miles of golden sand. Hotel a short walk.
5	The Old School House Cottage code STN	By Applecross, Wester Ross	Secluded and spacious cottage with walled garden, enjoying a position on the seashore with spectacular views towards the islands of Raasay, Rona and Skye
8	Sanctuary Cottage Cottage code UQH	By Applecross, Wester Ross	19th-century cottage with superb views and landscaped garden with decking leading down to the seashore.
5	Bruaich Cottage Cottage code USW	Lochcarron, Ross-shire	Charming traditional croft house in the heart of Lochcarron, one of the prettiest villages in the Western Highlands. Nine-hole golf locally (contact the owners for details). Good pubs, with frequent live music, in the village.
4	Tigh An Roinn Cottage code SGF	Plockton, Highlands	From its lochside setting in the pretty National Trust village of Plockton. Comfortable listed cottage with lochside setting on Plockton's old pier at the edge of Loch Carron. Convenient for the village's shops, inns and seafood restaurants.
6	Sannachan Cottage code SGM	Plockton, Highlands	Traditional stone cottage in the heart of the National Trust village of Plockton overlooking the harbour with hillside garden to the rear and lochside garden across the road.
8	Far View Cottage Cottage code UTD	Kilchoan, Ardnamurchan Peninsula	Traditional Keeper's cottage with stunning coastal location and spectacular views over the sea to the Isle of Mull. Just 400yards away is the sea and the slipway for the ferry to Mull
4 2	Elastic Cottage Cottage code URT The Old Post Office Cottage code URU	Kingairloch	Set against a stunning backdrop of mountains, on the shore of Loch Linnhe, these traditional Highland cottages occupy a wonderfully secluded setting amidst 14,000 acres of remote highland sporting estate
12	Kingairloch House Cottage code UUB	Kingairloch	Spacious sporting lodge.
4	Crovie Cottage code UZF	Aberdeenshire	Pretty detached fisherman's cottage nestling at the bottom of the cliffs within metres of the sea
*If you have specific dates in mind, search by availability for your holiday cottage* You can also book by phone - call 0845 268 1307 quoting the cottage code Please call 0044 1282 845 994 if calling from outside the UK Plocton, North West Highlands Back to top Oban and Argyll
2	Tigh An Uillt Cottage code UPW	Isle of Lismore, Argyll	Cosy and comfortable, close to the sea.
4 - 5 5	Garden Cottage Cottage code UHS The Coach House Cottage code UKS	Appin, Argyll	Situated mid-way between Oban and Fort William, these two 19th-century properties enjoy spectacular views over Loch Linnhe. Located just half a mile from a shingle beach with riding and a water sports/boat hire centre (run by the owner). Shared use of games barn.
6	Point Steadings Cottage code UQD	Isle of Lismore, Argyll	Converted steading idyllically set on the beautiful island of Lismore, just 100 yards from the passenger ferry slipway, giving easy access to the mainland with a 10minute crossing time.
9	Craig Ben Lodge Cottage code UAK	Kinlochspelve, Isle of Mull	Former hunting lodge in a beautiful woodland setting at the foot of Bheinn Creach with 2acres of walled garden and natural grounds reaching down to the shore of the loch. Nearest beach 2½miles away at Laggan Sands. Games room with table tennis.
8 - 10	The Stables Cottage code SBZ	Ardmaddy Castle, Nr Oban, Argyll.	Prepared to the S.T.B. `4 Star' standard, this immaculate and sensitive conversion of the former stables overlooks Ardmaddy Bay. Games room.
10	Cruachan House Cottage code SWE	Kilchrenan, by Taynuilt, Argyll.	Delightful house furnished, decorated and equipped to the S.T.B. `4 Star' standard. Set in its own garden on a 30-acre private estate on the shores of the loch. Games Room. Village inn serving food.
6	Crinan House Cottage code USH	Crinan Ferry, by Lochgilphead, Argyll	Delightful 18th-century, historically listed building at the end of a rocky peninsula, between the sea at Loch Crinan and the estuary of the River Add. Fully renovated and furnished to the S.T.B. `4 Star' standard. Sandy beach just over the garden fence.
2 - 4 4 2	Otter Cottage Cottage code SEE Island Cottage Cottage code SED The Lookout Cottage code UMG	Campbeltown, Argyll	In a superb, secluded location by the sea on a 160-acre private island, these three unique cottages enjoy stunning views. Otter and Island Cottages are an adjoining pair of cosy and spacious lighthouse keepers' cottages (the lighthouse is now automatic), while The Lookout is a former wartime lookout post situated 100 yards away.
4 - 5	Springburn Cottage Cottage code UNC	Strachur, Argyll	Built in 1898, Springburn enjoys an interesting history - George Bernard Shaw stayed here. With wonderful views, the cottage is just 100yards from Loch Fyne's beach.
6 - 8	Harbour House Cottage code UEJ	Crinan, Lochgilphead, Argyll	With magnificent views across the Sound of Jura, Scarba and Mull, this listed building, dating from 1815, stands at the water's edge in a sheltered peaceful bay known as Crinan Harbour. Perfect for family holidays, the house boasts an established garden with a sitting-out area overlooking the bay.
8	Cliff Cottage Cottage code S83	Port Appin, Argyll.	Beautifully renovated and extended cottage in an idyllic location just a hundred yards or so from the crystal clear waters of the Lyne of Lorne. An easy walk away is the pretty fishing village of Port Appin, which overlooks Loch Linnhe with its several islands and backdrop of mountains. From here ferries to the Isle of Lismore can be taken.
10	Gallanach Cottage Cottage code UWL	Lochgair, Nr Lochgilphead	Lying peacefully by the shores of Lochgair, in a sheltered bay off Loch Fyne, this spacious traditional cottage stands detached and enjoys magnificent views across the water. Pub/hotel 100yds.
*If you have specific dates in mind, search by availability for your holiday cottage* Crinan House, Crinan Ferry, by Lochgilphead, Argyll - Cottage code USH Back to top Perthshire, Edinburgh, Fife and the Borders: Ayrshire, Dumfries and Galloway
4	Sea Spray Cottage code UYD	Pittenweem, Fife	Apartment set within a 17th-century Grade A listed building, part of the NTS's Little Houses scheme, and one of the oldest houses in this charming and lively fishing village.
8	Shielbrae Cottage code ULA	Goose Green, Gullane, Nr Edinburgh	Just 5 minutes' walk from one of Scotland's most beautiful beaches and three first class golf courses. Choice of shops, restaurants and pubs 500 yards.
4 - 6	Rosnat Cottage code S55	Isle of Whithorn, Dumfries	Stylish waterfront property with magnificent views over the working harbour and sea beyond. Post Office/shop and two local hotels, both offering food, nearby
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