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Scotland by the Sea

17th June 2024

The best beaches in Europe? Look no further than Scotland. Sweeps of sugary sand, epic mountain views and sparkling clear seas. True, you may need to pack an anorak, but the occasional bout of bracing weather keeps the crowds away. And that means more beach for the rest of us.

We've chosen 25 of the most stunning coastal holiday homes in mainland Scotland for a classic UK seaside escape.

The Lookout

North Berwick - East Lothian

Gorgeous, modern architectural gem overlooking a private beach close to North Berwick offering incredible sea views.

Laggan Behind

Gatehouse of Fleet - Dumfries and Galloway

Stunning farmhouse with magnificent views on a private Scottish estate.

Bliss Haus

West Coast - Scottish Highlands

2 - 4

Bliss Haus is a stylish coastal hideaway by the Atlantic ocean, perfect for the ultimate escape from the everyday.

Portamaggie Cottage

Portpatrick - Dumfries and Galloway

Traditional stone cottage with hot tub just yards from a beautiful beach on the stunning coastline in Dumfries and Galloway.

Mayar Bhan

Achnasheen - Ross-shire

A fabulous holiday home with stunning sea views and beautiful private grounds, situated in Wester Ross in the Scottish Highlands.

Three Lochs View

Kyle of Lochalsh - Highland

Luxurious and modern one bed cottage with stunning views, hot tub, gas stove and walk in rain shower in the heart of Lochalsh & Skye, Scotland.

Three Little Huts

Gatehouse of Fleet - Castle Douglas

Huts sleeping 2

Three quaint, stylish and super-comfy shepherd's huts in the Dumfries and Galloway countryside with outdoor bath tubs and fabulous sea views.

Litua

Arisaig - Inverness-shire

Stunning coastal six person cottage across two levels, with hot tub, underfloor heating and magnificent views.

The Birdhouse

Applecross - Ross shire

Charming couple's retreat by the coast in the Scottish Highlands with stylish interior close to the North Coast 500 route.

Crispie Lodge

Tighnabruaich - Argyll

Secluded Cottage for eight with hot tub, powerboat, and stunning views across Loch Fyne

The Hollies

Tighnabruaich - Argyll & Bute

Magnificent waterfront house on the the Cowal peninsula in Scotland, with a large garden, stunning views and a boules court.

Cathedral House

Dornoch - Scottish Highlands

Elegant home surrounded by history with sumptuous interior, wood burners, a snug, conservatory and garden, close to beaches in Dornoch, Scotland.

The Lighthouse - Gairloch

Gairloch - Wester Ross

Enjoy having your own private haven in the spectacular Scottish Highlands at The Lighthouse in Gairloch.

Waterfell

Ullapool - Ross-Shire

Striking, eco-friendly house on the shores of Loch Broom, perfect for exploring the unique landscape of the Scottish Highlands.

Cairn Lodges

Arisaig - Mallaig

Lodges sleeping 2, 4 or 6

Four stunning modern luxury wood cabins with hot tubs, log burners, underfloor heating and breathtaking views of the Scottish Highlands

Loulou by the Ocean

West Coast - Scottish Highlands

Restored coastal cottage, contemporary living by the Atlantic Ocean in the Scottish Highlands.

Stormhouse North

Appin - Argyll

Luxurious accommodation in the wilds of Argyll, where guests can enjoy spectacular panoramic vistas and an indulgent soak in the hot tub.

Tigh Na Mara

Achiltibuie - Ullapool

Extraordinary two storey family house situated on the storybook coastline of Reiff in the North West Highlands at the tip of the Coigach Peninsula.

Balvonie

Skelmorlie - Scotland

A grand country manor in Western Scotland that has spectacular sea views and eleven spacious bedrooms…

The Cabin

Durness - Sutherland

Quaint rustic cabin on the Northwest coast of Scotland, surrounded by rugged hills and gorgeous beaches.

Cameron Lodge

Lochailort - Highland

Get acquainted with nature at Cameron Lodge, an isolated and cosy log house offering spectacular views in the midst of Scotland’s Lochaber Geopark.

Blaven House

Oban - Argyll

Your large luxury mansion is perched on the rugged coastlines of West Scotland overlooking the beautiful Oban Bay.

Sea View Snugs