Design-Led Cottages

Architect-designed cottages and stylish interiors in Scotland’s most dramatic landscapes, chosen for design

These are cottages where the building is part of the experience. Our Design-Led Escapes include architect-designed homes, turf-roofed lodges, glass-walled cabins and thoughtfully restored houses across Scotland, often by award-winning Scottish practices. Expect big windows framing the view, natural materials, clean lines and interiors put together with care. They suit anyone who appreciates good design as much as good scenery. Book direct with the owner.

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From ^£1,200_{a week}

Luinga Beag

Mallaig, Lochaber & The Road to the Isles

A retreat for two on an active croft near Arisaig, designed for romantic breaks, proposals and honeymoons.

1 Bedrooms
2 Guests

From ^£900_{a week}

The Five Turrets

Selkirk, Scottish Borders

A Grade B listed coach house from around 1870 above the Ettrick valley near Selkirk, built like a small castle, with a triple-height living space in the old billiard room.

4 Bedrooms
8 Guests

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From ^£950_{a week}

Faire Chaolais

Mallaig, Lochaber & The Road to the Isles

An architect-designed, eco-friendly house in Morar on the Road to the Isles, by award-winning Dualchas.

3 Bedrooms
6 Guests

From ^£350_{a night}

The Four Sisters Boatel

Edinburgh, Edinburgh & Lothians

A four-star wide-beam houseboat permanently moored on the canal in central Edinburgh, a few minutes' walk from the castle and the Grassmarket.

2 Bedrooms
6 Guests

From ^£220_{a night}

Boloquoy Victorian Farmhouse & Watermill

Sanday, Orkney

A restored Victorian farmhouse and watermill on Sanday in Orkney, furnished with the Fea family's original belongings to show island farm life between 1880 and 1950.

3 Bedrooms
6 Guests

From ^£233_{a night}

Carmona Bank

Dunoon, Argyll & Bute

A four-bedroom villa in the centre of Dunoon with views over the Firth of Clyde, a large dining kitchen and an enclosed garden.

4 Bedrooms
8 Guests

From ^£700_{a night}

Seabank House, Oban

Benderloch, Argyll & Bute

A new eco-friendly, architect-designed house on the shores of Loch Creran near Oban, minutes from the beach, with a spiral staircase and large hot tub.