Winter Break Self Catering, Cottages in Scotland

Looking for self catering winter break cottages in Scotland? Discover handpicked stays offering comfort, warmth, and inviting surroundings—perfect for cosy getaways, festive escapes, and memorable winter holidays across Scotland’s most scenic locations.


Escape to winter break cottages in Scotland and experience the season at its most atmospheric. From frosted landscapes to crackling fires and inviting interiors, these handpicked properties offer the perfect setting to slow down and unwind. Whether you’re planning a festive escape, a quiet retreat, or a special getaway with loved ones, each cottage provides comfort, charm, and a welcoming space to relax.

Explore Scotland in winter, enjoy peaceful surroundings, and return to a cosy base designed for rest, connection, and memorable moments together.




Wee Corsee, Moray, white window frames, and a dark shingled roof, surrounded by a stone wall and a black metal gate, with overcast skies and leafless trees in the background.

Wee Corsee - Nairn Holiday Cottage - Stylish Self Catering Escape in the Highlands

Escape to The Wee Corsee in Nairn, a stylish self-catering cottage for 6 in the Scottish Highlands. Just minutes from Nairn Beach and High Street, it features flexible bedrooms, modern kitchen, Smart TV, private patio with BBQ, and private parking. Perfect for family holidays, couples, or Highland getaways. Book your Nairn cottage with Escape Cottages Scotland today!

Front view of a stone house with multiple windows, a wooden door, and surrounding greenery, including bushes and potted plants.

Ardchoile - Kingussie, Highlands

Sleeps 10 - 4 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom

Discover Ardchoile: spacious, dog-friendly retreat with log fire, hot tub, and stunning mountain views, just minutes from local shops, restaurants, and scenic surroundings.

A stone house with a sloped roof, three windows, and two wooden chairs on a grassy yard, with a gray car parked nearby and a fence along the edge of the property, in a rural landscape with hills and cloudy sky in the background.

Birch Cottage - Balgowan, Newtonmore, Highlands

Sleeps 4 - 2 Bedroom - 1.5 Bathroom

Relax at Birch Cottage: dog-friendly rural retreat with log fire, private parking, and easy access to local attractions—perfect for a peaceful getaway in the rural Highlands

A modern two-story house with solar panels on the roof, large windows, wooden siding, and a small balcony. The house is situated in a spacious yard with a paved driveway and a grassy lawn, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.

St. Vincent’s - Kingussie, Highlands

Sleeps 6 - 3 Bedroom - 3 Bathroom

Relax at St Vincent’s: modern, spacious, dog-friendly retreat with log fire, private parking, just a short stroll to shops, restaurants, and scenic walking or cycling trails.

Butterfly Cottage, Grantown on Spey, A small house with a gabled roof, white and wood exterior, and a concrete pathway leading to the entrance.

Butterfly Cottage - Grantown on Spey

Sleeps 2 - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom

Charming Butterfly Cottage in Grantown on Spey offers cosy accommodation for two, with private parking, peaceful surroundings, and a short stroll to shops, cafes, and local attractions nearby.

A peaceful cabin in the woods surrounded by tall pine trees and lush green vegetation.

Fersit Log Cottage - Lochaber, Highlands

Sleeps 4 - 2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom

Escape to Fersit Log Cottage: dog-friendly retreat with log fire, hot tub, EV charger, nestled in a peaceful rural setting near Ben Nevis and Munros.

A modern tiny house with a wooden exterior and large windows, surrounded by a wooden deck and railing, situated on gravel ground with trees and a hillside in the background under a clear blue sky.

Monash - Aviemore, Highlands

Sleeps 4 - 2 Bedroom - 1.5 Bathroom

In the heart of Aviemore, Monash Lodge offers stylish comfort, mountain charm, and easy access to cafes, trails, and Highland adventures.

Front yard with gravel driveway, gray house with garage, small door, window on upper floor, white bench, green bushes, and trees.

The Wee Cosy Nook - Aberfeldy, Perthshire

Sleeps 2 - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom

Experience The Wee Cosy Nook: a charming, luxurious hideaway just minutes from Aberfeldy’s centre, offering comfort, style, and the perfect base for exploring the town.

Explore More Winter Escapes

Mark the festive season in a Scottish self catering cottage filled with warmth and character. Share special moments, seasonal traditions and time together in welcoming surroundings during Christmas or New Year stays.

Unwind in a Scottish cottage featuring a private hot tub. Soak beneath open skies, relax after exploring and enjoy an elevated stay designed for comfort, ease and a little indulgence.

Spend quality time together in a romantic Scottish cottage designed for couples. Enjoy quiet surroundings, thoughtful interiors and the chance to reconnect while experiencing Scotland at a gentle pace.