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Enjoy self-catering holidays in The Highlands, home to Scotland’s most magnificent mountains, beautiful beaches and enchanting lochs, making it an ideal place for a holiday full of exploration, excitement and adventure. The Highlands are home to large bustling cities such as Inverness, smaller picturesque villages and world-renowned locations - Ben Nevis and Loch Ness (home of Nessie, the fabled Loch Ness monster). 

For romantic types, the dreamy holiday homes on the Isle of Skye or coastal villages such as Applecross are the best places to be amidst tranquil landscapes and stunning natural beauty. The Highlands is also home to Britain’s largest National Park, the Cairngorms National Park, which features ancient forests and an abundance of diverse wildlife.

 

Sleeps
18
Bedrooms
11

Glencarron is a beautiful Victorian shooting lodge near Strathcarron, sleeping up to 18 in 11 bedrooms. This lovely large holiday home in Inverness-shire enjoys breathtaking views of the Glencarron Estate, covering over 12,000 acres of the Scottish Highlands. Pets welcome.

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Exterior of a large country house with a Highland mountain in the background.
Sleeps
15
Bedrooms
7

Biallid is a large, dog-friendly country house in the heart of the Scottish highlands. It has seven bedrooms and sleeps fifteen guests. The house is set on its own riverside grounds outside Newtonmore. It has fishing and shooting available for guests to book and is surrounded by fantastic Highland scenery.

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Exterior of a stone-built Highland holiday cottage with a hot-tub on its deck.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

The rural holiday cottage near Muir of Ord in Ross-Shire sits at the foot of the Scottish Highlands and offers whisky Masterclasses. The large and pet-friendly holiday home also boasts beautiful grounds, authentic décor, a hot tub and an open fire, plus accessibility for people with disabilities.

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Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Luxury accommodation meets peaceful isolation at the wonderful Glenuaig Lodge, a dog-friendly, large and remote four-bedroom self-catering cottage for eight guests in the heart of the Glencarron Estate near Strathcarron. The Lodge enjoys beautiful views and is accessible by 4-wheel drive vehicles.

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Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Comraich (Gaelic for sanctuary and protection) is a well-furnished and homely wooden holiday let sleeping 6, with every self-catering amenity a family can enjoy. Situated on a remote rural hillside behind the village of Kilchoan, it has wonderful sea views over to the Isle of Mull. Pets welcome.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Part of two unique single-storey chalets deep in the hamlet of Heights of Achterneed, the Larchfield Chalet 2 offers a remote Highlands holiday home near Strathpeffer. It offers unbeatable views of Scotland’s gorgeous hillsides. Immerse yourself in the great outdoors. Pets welcome.

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Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

15 Waters Edge: Your Seaside Holiday Haven in Banff, Aberdeenshire

Nestled on the edge of Banff Bay, 15 Waters Edge is more than just a holiday cottage – it's a fantastic detached property in a prime waterside location perfect for your next unforgettable getaway with family or friends. This large waterside holiday cottage sleeping 8 has all the charm and amenities you need to make your trip truly special, all within the enchanting Mory Firth coastal town of Banff.

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Backed by tall pine trees a 2-storey tone-built Newtonmore holiday cottage overlooks a large lawn.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Nestled amidst the natural beauty of the Monadhliath and Grampian mountain ranges, Feagour is a remote country cottage in the western approach to the Cairngorms in the Central Highlands of Scotland, offering well-equipped, tastefully furnished self-catering accommodation. Sleeps 4.

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A large Victorian stone-built holiday home in Perthshire with a spacious terraces and lawns.
Sleeps
18
Bedrooms
9

Galaxy Surfing is a grand rural cottage near Aberfeldy in the Scottish Highlands on beautiful grounds. The pet-friendly cottage presents guests with luxury, seclusion, and tradition and offers multiple outdoor areas with stunning views, plus a hot tub, urban chic, bay windows, and access to the Cairngorms.

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There’s always something new to explore and discover in the Highlands, partly due to its sparse population. There are countless historical attractions, such as the iconic castles Cawdor, Dunrobin and Eilean Donan. See where Viking war galleys once rampaged in the north while venturing across some of the most dramatic landscapes in Europe. The Holiday Homes in the Scottish Highlands are perfect for those who love wildlife, adventure and the great outdoors.

There is no shortage of outdoor activities, with fishing, falconry, kayaking, rock climbing, quad biking and whale watching on the coast, all part of the Highland itinerary. In summer, visit a Highland Games to enjoy traditional sports such as caber tossing. There are plenty of chances to relax in The Highlands too. The Highlands contain some of the most tranquil beaches on the coastline of Scotland. The Silver Sands of Morar near Lochaber have a clutch of golden sandy beaches with deep turquoise waters and visually striking views of the Isle of Skye.