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Rent cottages in East Scotland - cottages,
apartments and self catering accommdoation
84 self catering cottage letting's in East Scotland. Rent superb cottage accommodation and holiday rentals with features such as hot tubs, sauna's, gyms, heated swimming pools and much more! Refine your search of self catering accommodation to let in East Scotland by using the county and region menus on the left.
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Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £523
to £ 2196
Self catering accommodation in Keith sleeps 12.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Pub near by • Games Room • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 12
Accommodation overview:
This magnificent, baronial-style mansion provides a stunning setting from which to tour the Moray coast and the Grampian Highlands. Standing within its own spacious grounds on the edge of Keith, on the Whisky Trail, it offers guests supreme comfort and the chance to savour the elegant lifestyle of a bygone era. There are fine antique furnishings selected to blend in with the sumptuous surroundings, which include a huge mahogany dining table, and even a grand piano, making this an unforgettable ‘live like a laird’ experience. Built in 1892, a room accommodating a full-size snooker table also features, where guests can enjoy a friendly game. The colourful and extensive gardens include formal herbaceous beds, a walled kitchen garden, vinery, greenhouses, orchard and sweeping lawns, providing space to relax and unwind in gloriously tranquil surroundings.
Isla Bank is only a mile or so from the Moray Firth, with its beautiful sandy beaches and charming fishing villages to explore, and is renowned as one of the best places in Scotland to view dolphins at play. To the south lies the stunning Cairngorm mountain range, stretching for fifty miles and offering outstanding climbing, hill walking and winter skiing. The area also boasts superb fishing on the Spey and Deveron rivers, and an 18-hole golf course and swimming-pool just a mile away. Lying in the heart of distillery country, Dufftown, the acclaimed ‘Malt Whisky Capital of the World’, is found just a short distance away. Here the Glenfiddich Distillery produces one of Scotland’s lighter and sweeter varieties of fiery amber spirit, bottled on the premises, and offering visitor tours. Behind the distillery, the Stewart stronghold of Balvenie Castle survives as a ruin, whilst several other castles abound – one of the smallest and prettiest in the area at Huntly, 10 miles away, which is also the birthplace of children’s author George MacDonald. There are many fascinating places to visit in an area with a long and colourful history. Aberdeen and Inverness airports are both an hour by road or rail, making this a very convenient holiday location. Shop 1 mile.
  
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Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £368
to £ 1339
Self catering accommodation in Inverey sleeps 8.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview:
Nestling in a secluded, wooded position overlooking the River Dee valley, this superior stone house has been totally renovated to offer the finest facilities and provide every comfort to ensure an enjoyable stay. All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and fine views, and the drawing room has an open fire making the property ideal for all year round holidays. Herds of red deer, stags and hinds, graze by the river during the evenings giving a feeling of tranquilility amidst the beautiful highland scenery. It is situated in area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, within the Cairgorm National Park and offers access to some of the best walking and climbing in Scotland, with the challenging Cairngorm mountains within easy reach. Fishing, stalking and shooting may be arranged through the estate. Winter sports are also catered for with skiing at Glenshee only a 20-minute drive.
For the less energetic a visit to the 16th-century Crathes Castle and Gardens at Banchory (40 miles) offers an exciting day out. The gardens provide a wonderful display at any time of the year with great yew hedges and a fascinating presentation of the art of topiary dating from 1702. There is also a children’s adventure playground. Closer to Mar House is Balmoral Castle – the Royal family’s Highland residence which offers the opportunity to pony trek and the chance to view various exhibitions, including one on the local wildlife. Golf is available at Braemar only 4 miles away and there are also excellent courses at Ballater and Aboyne.
Inverness is within easy reach and offers many attractions for all the family. Unusual places of interest include the Kiltmaker Centre, where a small visitor centre explains the whole process of making tartan, and the novel Balnain House, which explores the development of Highland music. Inverness Castle, perched above the river, offers the Castle Garrison Encounter, an entertaining interactive exhibition in which the visitor plays the role of a new recruit in the 18th-century Hanoverian army. Shop and pub 3 miles.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £292
to £ 717
Self catering accommodation in Glen Deveron sleeps 2.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 2
Accommodation overview:
"Beautiful surroundings with forests, river and countryside walks all waiting to be discovered and savoured..."
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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £454
to £ 1334
Self catering accommodation in Inchmarlo sleeps 6.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview:
In an area renowned for superb fishing and golf, this wonderful property, one of a pair, could not be in a better location! Just 50 yards from the rushing waters of the lovely River Dee and very close to Banchory Golf Course, this spacious and very comfortable accommodation makes full use of its situation, with patio doors from the living room offering an uninterrupted view of the river itself - where fishing may be arranged with the owner (subject to availability). With all modern facilities, it ensures a very relaxing stay in total comfort.
Banchory is a superb base for a varied holiday with Crathes Castle and garden, and Castle Fraser both well worth a visit.. Also boasting two golf courses in the town, there is a wider choice in the surrounding area with excellent hillwalking and skiing available in the Cairngorms just a short distance away. A short drive leads to Ballater, where Queen Victoria first arrived in Desside in 1848. Although the line has long since closed, visitors can still visit the elegant train station in the heart of the town centre. Ballater is also an excellent base for local walks and outdoor activivites. A popular walk leads to Lochnagar, the much painted and written about mountain by the current Prince of Wales.
Balmoral is easily accessible for the day and the local distillery at Lochnagar is well worth a visit, with tours and tasting of the local malt available. For an alternative day out, Aberdeen - Scotland’s third largest city, is well worth a visit. Many of the parks have been transformed into ‘flower gardens’ and are some of the most beautiful in Britain. There is also an excellent choice of restaurants and pubs and the livley city harbour comes alive in the evening with a number of theatres. Shops ½ mile.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £317
to £ 699
Self catering accommodation in Cullen sleeps 4.
Features include: • Close to the Beach • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview:
Oystercatcher Cottage is a traditional, fisherman’s cottage situated on a tiny street in the old seatown of Cullen. Within easy walking distance of a lovely sandy beach and quaint harbour this holiday cottage, one of two, makes a lovely, cosy retreat. Refurbished and offering a good standard of accommodation with contemporary furnishings and modern conveniences, including a 27in flatscreen TV. Cullen, with interesting shops and eating places to suit all tastes, in a lovely seaside village with fine views of the sea through the viaduct traversing the main street. The stretch of coastline is dotted with many quaint villages and marine life, including dolphins and minke whales which are regularly spotted. Inland the castle and Whisky Trails are easily accessed and the majesty of the Cairngorms National Park is just an hour’s drive away. Shop ¼ mile, pub 100 yards.
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Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £295
to £ 788
Self catering accommodation in Portsoy sleeps 5.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Pub near by • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 5
Accommodation overview:
Situated down a quiet lane in the delightful coastal village of Portsoy, this lovely period, detached house has been refurbished to a high standard. The property also benefits from an enclosed walled garden to the rear which is perfect for enjoying a barbecue in the evenings. Portsoy, which is host to a popular boat festival in the summer, is ideally placed for exploring the rugged and varied coastline of the Moray Firth. There is plenty to do in the area with several fine golf courses close at hand, the Whisky and Castle Trails waiting to be explored and excellent sandy beaches along the coast - from Banff to Nairn and Lossiemouth especially. Shops 500 yds, pubs ¼ mile.
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Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £169
to £ 478
Self catering accommodation in Glenprosen sleeps 5.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 5
Accommodation overview:
"Acres of peaceful and secluded countryside surround these magnificent cottages..."
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £285
to £ 629
Self catering accommodation in Banff sleeps 4.
Features include: • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Short Breaks • Games Room • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: This unusual holiday property has been imaginatively converted from the local bank to extremely good effect. It features a wonderful spiral staircase which ascends from the bright, airy living room to the master bedroom. Set in the heart of the quiet traditional fishing village of Whitehills, visitors can easily walk down to the quaint harbour and marina, where locally caught fish can be bought. A walk along the rocky shoreline towards Boyndie Bay with views towards Banff makes an enjoyable afternoon, or visit the villages of Crovie and Pennan (of Local Hero fame), which cling to the rocky coastline further to the east. The Moray Firth is known for its mild climate, lovely sandy beaches and dolphin sightings. Shop 10 yards. Living room/dining room with electric ‘wood burner’, rugs on wooden floor and spiral staircase. Modern, galley-style kitchen with wooden floor. Utility. Double bedroom. Shower room with double power shower and toilet. Spiral stairs to first floor: Double bedroom.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £345
to £ 838
Self catering accommodation in Drumoak sleeps 4.
Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview:
This attractive, traditionally built, stone holiday cottage is ½ mile from Drumoak village in Royal Deeside. Within easy walking distance are the River Dee, Drum Castle with its 13th-century tower and the Drum Garden Centre. There are castle trails, malt whisky trails and the Cairngorm National Park close by. In the area are 70 golf courses and anglers have a choice of well-stocked fisheries. Aberdeen, 10 miles, has many facilities and a long sandy beach front. Shops and pubs ½ mile.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £263
to £ 582
Self catering accommodation in Glenprosen sleeps 2.
Features include: • Pet friendly • Cottage Sleeps 2
Accommodation overview:
"Acres of peaceful and secluded countryside surround these magnificent cottages..."
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Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £210
to £ 478
Self catering accommodation in Glenprosen sleeps 2.
Features include: • Pet friendly • Cottage Sleeps 2
Accommodation overview:
"Acres of peaceful and secluded countryside surround these magnificent cottages..."
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Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £450
to £ 1156
Self catering accommodation in Inverey sleeps 8.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview:
A spacious and very well-equipped traditional stone house, sitting in a woodland area on Mar Estate at Inverey. Offering Magnificent views across the Upper Dee Valley to Ben Macdui, the heart of the Cairngorm National Park, here you will find mountain activities which have made this part of the Highlands a famous tourist area. It is an ideal area for those who simply wish to wander through idyllic scenery and perhaps see a glimpse of an osprey, golden eagle or capercailzie.
Braemar village nestling amongst heather covered hills, is the setting for the annual Highland Gathering, also Braemar Castle with its barrel-vaulted ceilings, underground prison and central tower with spiral staircase, has much historical interest. The area abounds with castles, including Balmoral, the Scottish baronial mansion which has been a royal residence since 1852. The Royal Family traditionally spend their summer holidays here, and the grounds are ideal for walking and pony trekking. Dunnottar Castle is one of Scotland’s finest ruined castles, a huge 9th-century fortress set on a three-sided sheer cliff jutting into the sea, with dramatic views out to the crashing sea.
For family entertainment, pay a visit to the Archaeolink Prehistory Park, which gives an insight into the area’s Pictish heritage. The park includes a reconstructed Iron Age Farm, a hillside archaeological site and lively audio-visual displays designed to bring prehistory to life. Also well worth a visit is the Cairngorm Whisky Centre in Tomintoul (1 hour), with its tasting room offering more than 1,000 brands of whisky.
There is extensive hill walking and challenging mountain climbing opportunities from the door and in the winter months if sufficient snow good skiing at Glenshee (20 mins). For those who do not wish to climb the mountains but still want to see the awe inspiring views, take the chairlift at Glenshee to the observation point a short distance from the top of the Cairnwell mountain. Braemar golf course (18 holes) is a gem. Fishing on the River Dee (for information see caretaker). Roe and red deer are present and stalking can be arranged (in advance) through the Estate. Shop and pub 4 miles.
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