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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.

 

Exterior of a 2-storey, wooden A-Frame eco lodge surrounded by oprn countryside
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Comraich, which means sanctuary and protection in Gaelic, is a cozy and fully equipped wooden holiday home that can accommodate up to six people. It offers all the necessary amenities for a family to enjoy a self-catering stay. It is located on a remote rural hillside behind the village of Kilchoan and boasts stunning sea views over to the Isle of Mull. Pets are welcome to join the guests.

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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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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Luxury Tayside cottage with a hot tub near Aberfeldy on the banks of the River Tay. 11-acre garden and fishing rights. 2 King size sleigh beds. Log stove and open fires. Complimentary logs and Wi-Fi. Pool table, iPod docking station, games and books. Kitchen with all utensils. Pets welcome.

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A comfortably furnished,  carpeted lounge with French windows offering rural views.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

This remote rural Highland cottage near Strathpeffer, Inverness-shire, offers spectacular views of the Northern Highlands. Whether you want to hike, golf, or go to the spa, Larchfield Chalet 1 is the place to lay your head at the end of the day. Pets welcome.

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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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Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Stag Lodge is a large, dog-friendly, remote Highland cottage set on the 12,000-acre Glencarron Estate near Strathcarron in the Western Highlands, within easy reach of the West Coast beaches. It offers accommodation for eight people in four bedrooms, one double and three twins.

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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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Exterior of a Scottish Manse overlooking s large tree-line lawn
Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
5

This large, spacious, pet-friendly holiday home with a hot tub in Perthshire is set in beautiful countryside near Crieff. The Old Manse has a wealth of period features: an open fire, a large garden with a croquet lawn and a trampoline. Perfect for a get-together with friends and large families.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Keeper Cottage West stands at the most westerly point of mainland Britain, nestled below the majestic Ardnamurchan Lighthouse on the shores of Loch Linnhe, the gateway to Ben Nevis. This cosy granite, pet-friendly seaside cottage with WiFi sleeps 4 in a lovely remote rural location.

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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.