Seaside Self Catering Holiday Cottages

Scottish beaches are beautiful and atmospheric at any time of year with their long sandy shores, rocky coastal walks and fabulous seafood fit to rival any Mediterranean coast. Here at Mackay’s Self Catering Scotland we have many Scottish cottages which are perfect for a romantic break or seaside family holiday.

And you can find more information about the areas mentioned below in our Self-Catering Scotland Destination Guides.

Scottish Cottages on the Ayrshire Coast
Ayrshire boasts some beautiful sandy beaches and we have cottages in Scotland within easy reach of this idyllic coastline.


Of all our Scotland holiday cottages in this area, these 4 Scottish cottages, sleeping up to five people each on this 20 acre working farm in Ballantrae, Ayrshire make for an idyllic family holiday (property reference AY132c). The farm includes a 1.5 mile stretch of private beach, perfect for walking and swimming and accessed by a short path from the main road below these Scottish cottages. And if that isn’t enough, the popular seaside town of Girvan is just a fifteen minute drive away from these cottages Scotland.

Another Ayrshire gem is this self catering Scotland holiday home for two in the heart of the small village of Skelmorlie near Largs (property reference AY149). Largs is a beautiful seaside resort and a two minute stroll from this self-catering Scotland holiday home will have you surveying the magnificent Clyde Coast in all its splendor.

Seaside Scotland Holiday Cottages in Carnoustie, Angus

We have several beautiful Scottish cottages in Angus and this one sleeping up to ten people is in a tranquil, elevated location amidst rolling farmland 2 miles inland from Carnoustie, with panoramic views to the sea (property reference AN40). Carnoustie is also famous for its golf course and this self catering Scotland holiday home is just a short drive away from the historic town of St Andrews with its famous coastal golf course and historic ruins.

Scottish Cottages in Ross-shire

If you are looking for traditional cottages in Scotland, we have a lovely this traditional croft house in North Erradale near Gairloch in Ross-shire, sleeping up to 4 people (property reference RC620). It's one of our Scotland holiday cottages that is situated in a scenic and peaceful location in the crofting community of North Erradale, just 6 miles from the coast and the charming little port of Gairloch with its pubs, restaurants, shops and fish market- something any self-catering Scotland seaside holiday would be incomplete without!

Tranquil Seaside Self Catering Cottages in Scotland

Of all our Scotland holiday cottages, this one sleeping up to four people in the small hamlet of Talmine in Sutherland, offer tranquility, beautiful beaches and fantastic sea views (property reference SU283). This traditional stone croft house is one of our cliff top Scottish cottages, and this one has the best views in the village towards the Rabbit Isles and along the North Coast. Talmine village itself has a beautiful sandy beach and the rocky outcrop that forms part of the harbour is studded with black and ruby garnets. This is also one of our cottages Scotland that is in a great location for touring both the North and West coasts.