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The best Scottish AirBnBs to book now
A quick scan of AirBnBs in Scotland and it becomes apparent that the Scots know a thing or two about how to make a rental feel like a home. There's a plethora of bothies, cabins, lodges, cottages and large piles on offer, decorating in a charming manner that makes you want to cosy up in every single one. Perfect in every season, these AirBnBs would make a cosy getaway in wintertime as well as a refreshing, off-the-grid experience come the hotter summer months.
Perhaps the reason is that the Scottish climate means holidaymakers need to know they have a house they want to retreat to when the heavens inevitably open, somewhere to warm up after a day of bracing walks amongst the bracken and windswept wanders around the lochs. Scotland has so much to offer, so if you're planning a trip, these are the AirBnBs to book into.
The best AirBnBs to book in Scotland right now…
1/11Edinburgh
There is a lot to love about this one bedroom flat on the Royal Mile, not least its incredibly central location. A classic Georgian flat with soaring ceilings and plenty of wonderful antiques, the bedroom is one of the most marvellous things about it and needs to be seen to be believed...
Sleeps up to 2 guests, from £171 per night.
2/11Edinburgh
There are some unique AirBnBs out there and this is certainly one of them. A former dovecot, it is a tall, skinny building that has been turned into accommodation in a nifty way, keeping all the original features in tact. Beautiful carpentry and original stones characterise the space, which uses the nesting boxes as a wonderful feature.
Sleeps up to 2 guests, from £160 per night.
Airbnb3/11Furnace
This is how to do a rustic retreat in style. Looking out over Loch Fyne – the views are best enjoyed from the outdoor hot tub, terrace or roll top bath – Ploughman’s Cottage has sympathetic interiors that give a country feel but ample space, with a vast bedroom and bathroom, as well as generous living spaces. It’s a real find.
Sleeps up to 2 guests, from £260 per night.
Airbnb4/11Balquhidder
This artsy half pink, half stone house has five bedrooms and an incredible setting, overlooking Loch Voil and surrounded by nature. There’s a large deck with ample seating for all guests, as well as a quirky main living space with beamed ceilings and a focal fireplace. Host Mhairi has thought of it all, providing two fridges and two dishwashers – perfect for big gatherings.
Sleeps up to 10 guests, from £395 per night.
Airbnb5/11Aberfeldy
The Tabernacle is an unique and impressive property, clad entirely in wood in the soaring living space, which is open plan but cleverly divided into separate dining, cooking and reading spaces. There are two bedrooms – a double on the mezzanine and a bunk room – as well as a hot tub to soak in as you look over the Tay valley.
Sleeps up to 4 guests, from £205 per night.
Airbnb6/11Crieff
There is so much charm in this riverside cabin, which is decorated in the most lovely way. Natural materials, bright pops of colour and a modern kitchen make it homely and hard to leave. When you discover the bath house with its outdoor tub and unbeatable views, it only gets better.
Sleeps up to 2 guests, from £166 per night.
Airbnb7/11Lower Largo
A compact cottage in the owner's garden, the true selling point of this cosy escape is the proximity to the sea, with a gate mere metres from the door leading straight onto the Fife sand. Inside, expect beadboard panelling, a mezzanine bed and corners to tuck yourself into as you listen to the waves lap on the beach.
Sleeps up to 2 guests., from £141 per night.
Airbnb8/11Garve
The aptly named Thistle Cottage feels like it could be an ambassador for Farrow & Ball, as each of the spacious rooms is painted in a different, charming colour. It’s a truly lovely, secluded two bedroom rental in the Highlands, fitted with every comfort and amenity and boasting lots of lovely features that make you wish it were actually your home.
Sleeps up to 6 guests, from £176 per night.
Airbnb9/11Crieff
Crieff is an ideal location for exploring central Scotland and all that Perthshire offers, and this country cottage just outside the town is a comfortable base to explore from. Newly refurbished, it has two double bedrooms, a cosy living room with woodburner, kitchen diner and modern fittings.
Sleeps up to 4 guests, from £117 per night.
Airbnb10/11Crieff
A south-facing deck set above a river, a kitchen that would make professional chefs swoon and symphatetic, homely decoration throughout – what's not to like? The rolltop bath and super kingsize bed are further pros for this secluded riverside cabin that is airy in summer and cosy in the winter.
Sleeps up to 2 guests, from £160 per night.
Airbnb11/11Earlston
The Scottish borders often get forgotten in favour of Argyll and the Highlands, but it’s one of the loveliest areas, full of bracing walks and lovely pubs. Near the River Tweed, this 19th century clockhouse has been turned into a lovely cottage with two bedrooms – a double and a twin – decorated with floral fabrics, antiques and natural colours.
Sleeps up to 4 guests, from £102 per night.
