The Highlands and Islands of Scotland offer so much. There’s something very romantic about its remoteness, wild weather, far reaching vistas and coastline. We’ve handpicked some of the most romantic hotels and holiday cottages in the area so if you’re in need of a romantic break in Scotland’s Highlands & Islands you’ll find them here.
Feeling the pinch? You can still enjoy a romantic break at one of these holiday cottages with special offers. Click here to view some 5 star romantic retreats on offer with our partner Sykes Holiday Cottages.
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There are some amazing deals out there if you can book a last minute romantic retreat. We’ve put together a list with availability in different parts of the country so you can find the best last minute deals.
Cosy up at this beautiful cottage retreat - a former resting place for Scotland’s country shepherds - situated in the peaceful hills of Glen Esk on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park. Colmeallie Bothy is pet friendly and makes for an ideal spot for a rural break away, in unspoilt countryside shared with red deer, oystercatchers and grouse.
Treat yourself to panoramic Scottish views, afternoons in your own wood-fired hot tub and nights by a toasty wood burner. Greengairs Bothy has all this, along with panoramic views across Strathmore Valley to match, making it a great spot for a couple on the hunt for a beautiful escape with a touch of indulgence. You can find this retreat tucked at the edge of the Scottish Highlands, and an easy hop from Edinburgh, Perth and Dundee. Pet friendly!
Cosy up by the fire at this hand-crafted retreat, where you can gaze out over some of the UK’s most romantic beaches and hills. Curved Stone House is an ideal place to treat yourself, with its log burning stove, its unique sauna offering guests views of the North Scottish coastline and its wide open bedrooms. It’s a perfect peaceful spot.
If you’re looking to cosy up in a romantic Scottish hideaway then these luxury lodges are a great choice. Tucked into beautiful woodland in the stunning surroundings of Glencoe, the RiverBeds Luxury Wee Lodges squeeze a lot of sophistication into a pint-sized home for two, including your own eco hot tub. Pet friendly.
The Ardnamurchan peninsula has a reputation for being unique. As the most westerly point in the UK, it is one of Britain’s last wildernesses and a perfect place to escape for romantics loving peace, quiet and stunning vistas. The peninsula is best reached using the Corran Ferry, only adding to the feeling of ‘getting away from it all’.
When owners Ron and Sheila first saw the dilapidated former gardener’s cottage in the grounds of what was to become their new home, they just knew that this could become the perfect romantic retreat for couples. So they combined the best ingredients from their own travel experiences and set out to create The Invergarry, a stylish yet cosy holiday retreat with hot tub on the edge of The Cairngorms National Park.
For lovers of luxury and the wild outdoors, we think Knoydart House Studio ticks pretty much every box. The remote location in one of Scotland’s last wildernesses combined with real boutique style furnishings and what has to be the best hot tub view in the Highlands makes this one of our top romantic retreats in Scotland. One well behaved dog welcome.
If you are looking for a truly inspiring escape then we think we’ve found the place for you. Treetop House is like nothing you have ever seen before, hand-crafted with a true designer’s eye. It is sat up by a gorge with a tumbling stream and panoramic views of the sea and island vistas of the West Highlands.
Dalmore Bothy is a bolthole with a difference; it has all the luxuries that you would expect from a romantic retreat but also features a second bedroom so it is suitable for two couples or you can bring the kids instead. Take in the stunning views of the beautiful Strathmore Valley through the floor to ceiling windows, relax in the hot tub on the huge outdoor deck or explore the stream that runs past this amazing holiday cottage near Blairgowrie. It’s pet friendly too so bring your pampered pooch along on your romantic break near the Cairngorms.