Family Friendly Cottages in Scotland

Space to play, gardens and beaches nearby, from island apartments to big family houses

Hand-picked family friendly cottages across Scotland, from island apartments and houses by the sea to big family houses with gardens and room to play. Some come with cots and highchairs. Every place to stay is chosen by us, and you book direct with the owner, with no booking fees.

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Family friendly cottages in Scotland

A good family holiday needs room, a garden and the right kit, with beaches, farms and adventures close by. The cottages here are chosen with families in mind. Because you book direct, you can ask the owner about cots, highchairs, stair gates and anything else before you commit.

Babies and toddlers

See our Baby Friendly collection for cottages set up for little ones. Carmona Bank in Dunoon, 20A Kirkibost on the Isle of Lewis and Brackenrigg Cottage in Galloway all list a highchair and a cot.

Space to play

Carmona Bank and Craigton Croft House on Loch Carron list an enclosed garden and a playground. The cottages on the Corsewall Estate near Stranraer, such as Home Farm Cottage, sit in 20 acres of woodland garden with deer, red squirrels and plenty of space for children to explore.

Big families and groups

Wonderland sleeps 11 and The Five Turrets sleeps 8. For more space, see our Large Groups collection.

By the sea

Brackenrigg Cottage has a private path to a sandy beach, Seapink Cottage is five minutes' walk from Seacliff Beach, and Lewis Longhouse is 50 metres from the beach. See By the Sea for more.

School holidays

School holiday weeks book early. See School Holiday Heroes for cottages that suit Easter, summer and half term.

Questions and answers

Where can I find family friendly cottages in Scotland?

Across the country. Carmona Bank in Dunoon has an enclosed garden and sleeps eight, Highland Holiday Cottages has eight cottages in the Cairngorms National Park, and Brackenrigg Cottage sleeps seven by Fleet Bay. Every cottage is hand-picked, and you book direct with the owner.

What are the best places to stay in Scotland with kids?

Choose by what your children enjoy. For beaches, Seapink Cottage near North Berwick or Lewis Longhouse on Lewis. For islands and boats, the Inchmurrin apartments on Loch Lomond. For wildlife and woodland, the Corsewall Estate. For a city break, Edinburgh.

Are there family cottages in Scotland with cots and highchairs?

Yes. Carmona Bank, 20A Kirkibost, The Five Turrets and Wonderland all list both. Check each listing, and ask the owner about anything else you need, such as a stair gate or a travel cot.

Is there family friendly self-catering in the Highlands?

Highland Holiday Cottages in the Cairngorms has a highchair and a cot at its cottages and a fenced garden. Belmont Chapel Cottage near Acharacle sleeps six, and Craigton Croft House sits on the shore of Loch Carron.

Are there family friendly holiday apartments in Scotland?

Yes. The apartments on Inchmurrin, Loch Lomond's largest island, are reached by private ferry and sleep four, with island walks and beaches. Tigh na Bruaich is an apartment for five a stone's throw from the white sands of Traigh beach near Arisaig.

Are there family friendly holiday homes in Edinburgh?

The Four Sisters Boatel is a houseboat on the canal that sleeps six and lists a highchair and a cot. 94DR is a townhouse for up to 12 with three living rooms, and No 1 Bellevue Terrace is a Georgian apartment that lists a highchair and a cot.

Can we have a family break at the coast for a weekend?

Often, yes. Many cottages take stays of two or three nights outside school holidays. See our Short Breaks collection and ask the owner about the dates you want.

When should I book a family cottage for the school holidays?

Early. School holiday weeks are the first to book, and some owners ask for a longer minimum stay then. See School Holiday Heroes.

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