Holiday Cottages in Sutherland & Caithness

Beach cottages in Durness, family homes in Dornoch and quiet stays on the North Coast 500

Hand-picked holiday cottages in Sutherland, on Scotland's far north coast: beach cottages and cabins in Durness, a family home in Dornoch and a 200-year-old stable bothy in the hills near Rogart, with Caithness within easy reach. Every place to stay is chosen by us, and you book direct with the owner, with no booking fees.

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From ^£125_{a night}

The Stable Bothy

Rogart, Sutherland & Caithness

A 200-year-old converted stable for two in the hills near Rogart, with original rustic features, a log burner and picture windows over the valley.

1 Bedrooms
2 Guests

From ^£400_{a night}

The Meadows Dornoch

Sutherland & Caithness

A four-bedroom house in a quiet part of Dornoch's sandstone town centre, a short walk from Royal Dornoch golf course, the beach, castle and cathedral.

4 Bedrooms
8 Guests

From ^£254_{a night}

Stonehouses Ullapool

Ullapool, Sutherland & Caithness

Two turf-roofed stone lodges near Ullapool, each with a private sauna and views over Loch Broom, designed by Hebridean architects and built by local craftsmen.

2 Bedrooms
4 Guests

From ^£208_{a night}

The Cottage at Mackay’s

Durness, Sutherland & Caithness

A coastal cottage in Durness, a few minutes' walk from the beach, shop, pubs and restaurants, with heated stone and oak floors and natural, muted interiors.

3 Bedrooms
6 Guests

From ^£175_{a night}

The Cabin at Mackay’s

Durness, Sutherland & Caithness

A rustic cabin in Durness with industrial-chic touches and a wood fire, close to the beaches and rugged hills of Scotland's north-west tip.

2 Bedrooms
4 Guests

From ^£357_{a night}

Croft 103 Durness

Durness, Sutherland & Caithness

Two glass-walled eco cottages for couples near Durness, each with an outdoor bathtub, total privacy and 360-degree views of mountains, water and sky.

1 Bedrooms
2 Guests

From ^£175_{a night}

The Bothan at Mackay’s

Durness, Sutherland & Caithness

A cosy space for two behind the village shop in Durness, with cool-toned bespoke interiors, an oversized bed and ceramics by a local artist.

1 Bedrooms
2 Guests

From ^£214_{a night}

The House at Mackay’s

Durness, Sutherland & Caithness

A grown-up house in Durness with huge beds and baths, a wood-burning stove, a private garden and views over the Atlantic.

3 Bedrooms
6 Guests

Holiday cottages in Sutherland and Caithness

Sutherland and Caithness make up Scotland's far north: huge empty landscapes, white beaches, sea cliffs and some of the quietest roads in Britain. The North Coast 500 runs right through both.

Where to stay

On the north-west tip, Durness has beaches like Balnakeil and Sango Sands, Smoo Cave and a village shop and pubs within walking distance. On the east coast, Dornoch has the Royal Dornoch golf course, a cathedral and a long sandy beach. Inland near Rogart, you're among quiet hills and valleys. Caithness, further east, has Dunnet Head, mainland Britain's most northerly point, John o' Groats and the Castle of Mey, all within a day trip.

Getting there

The A9 runs north from Inverness to Dornoch in about an hour and continues up the east coast into Caithness. The Far North railway line runs from Inverness through Sutherland to Thurso and Wick. Durness is on the North Coast 500, along the north coast road.

Questions and answers

Where should I stay in Sutherland?

For beaches on the north coast, stay in Durness, where the Mackay's cottages are a few minutes' walk from the beach, shop and pubs. For golf and a sandy beach on the east coast, The Meadows in Dornoch sleeps eight. For peace in the hills, The Stable Bothy near Rogart is a converted 200-year-old stable for two.

Are there sea view cottages in Sutherland?

Yes. Croft 103 near Durness has two glass-walled eco cottages for couples with views of mountains, water and sky, and its own outdoor bathtub. The House at Mackay's in Durness looks over the Atlantic.

Is there self-catering in Sutherland for families or groups?

The Meadows in Dornoch has four bedrooms for eight, close to Royal Dornoch golf course and the beach. In Durness, The Cottage and The House at Mackay's each sleep six and can be booked together for bigger groups.

Are there cottages for couples in the far north of Scotland?

Yes. Croft 103 has two eco cottages for couples near Durness, The Bothan at Mackay's is a cosy space for two in the village, and The Stable Bothy near Rogart has a log burner and picture windows over the valley.

Can I visit Caithness and John o' Groats from Sutherland?

Yes. From Dornoch, the A9 continues north up the east coast into Caithness. From Durness, the north coast road runs east past beaches and headlands to Dunnet Head and John o' Groats. Both make a good day trip.

Are these cottages on the North Coast 500?

Yes. Durness and Dornoch are both on the route. See our North Coast 500 collection for every stay along it.

Are dogs welcome?

Yes, at most of them, including the Mackay's cottages, Croft 103 and The Meadows. Check each listing for the number of dogs allowed and any charges.

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