Dumfries

Historic Dumfriesshire in southern Scotland offers accessible towns, rich heritage sites, and excellent outdoor activities including hill walking and mountain biking.

The Tranquil Orchard - Woodpecker Lodge

Woodpecker Lodge is a detached holiday lodge in a peaceful rural area of South West Scotland, ideal for families seeking a relaxing countryside retreat with nearby walking and cycling opportunities.

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Townhead Mill

Townhead Mill is a restored 18th-century working mill set in the Dumfries and Galloway countryside, offering countryside views and a peaceful rural retreat with three bedrooms and family-friendly features.

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Trebor Cottage

Trebor Cottage is a peaceful, romantic cottage set in countryside near Annan, with scenic views, private hot tub, and self-contained accommodations on the ground floor with enclosed garden.

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Silver Dee

This spacious detached property located just yards from Loch Ken offers a peaceful and homely setting with scenic waterside views, ideal for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, including families seeking an easy and self-contained stay.

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Bonnie Escapes - Gill Bay

A beachfront holiday home on the Solway Coast with open-plan living, two bedrooms, and private parking, set within Southerness Holiday Park with scenic coastal views and convenient ground-floor access.

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Farm Holidays - The Byre

The Byre is a barn conversion set in a rural location with open countryside views, offering a peaceful retreat with spacious and well-appointed accommodation including three bedrooms and outdoor garden space.

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Cairnyard Holiday Lodges - Woodedge

Woodedge is a detached holiday lodge located on the edge of Mabie Forest, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat with a private hot tub and access to outdoor activities.

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Kimberdale Lodge

A spacious detached lodge set on a large garden in rural Cumbria offering peaceful countryside surroundings with open-plan living on the ground floor and private parking.

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Whitecroft - Myrtle Cottage

A traditional granite barn conversion offering a peaceful, cosy retreat on a quiet working farm in Dumfries & Galloway with views over garden and countryside, close to walks and beaches.

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Caerlaverock Cottages - Bankswood Cottage

This detached holiday cottage is situated near Caerlaverock Castle and the Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve within a national scenic area, offering a peaceful and scenic countryside retreat surrounded by a secluded garden with a patio and garden furniture.

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The Old Court House - The Guards Quarters

The Guards Quarters is a two-bedroom ground-floor bungalow in Silloth on the Solway Coast, offering a mix of modern comfort and historic character with easy access to beaches and coastal activities, suitable for families and small groups.

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Howpasley Farm - South Cottage

South Cottage at Howpasley Farm Cottages offers a peaceful rural retreat in the Scottish Borders with natural surroundings and a traditional farmworkers' cottage layout.

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Firth Lodge

A detached coastal property on the Solway coast near Dumfries with ground floor open plan living, suitable for 6 guests with pet allowance, private parking, wheelchair access, and an enclosed garden, located 100 yards from a sandy beach and close to local amenities and nature reserves.

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Riverside Cottage

A detached former bothy cottage on the banks of the River Dryfe in Boreland offering a peaceful rural retreat with open plan living, a woodburner, and outdoor garden space.

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Cairnyard Holiday Lodges - Woodlane

A recently constructed and spacious ground-floor holiday lodge in Dumfries and Galloway featuring three bedrooms, countryside views, a private hot tub, a garden with patio and furniture, and family-friendly amenities.

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Driftwood

A detached single-storey beach house with direct beach access and panoramic coastal views, situated next to a golf course in a small coastal village, suitable for families and couples with pets and wheelchair access.

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Mount Farm - The Stable

A charming barn conversion located on a small working farm in a scenic rural area near Carlisle, offering a peaceful and homely retreat with private garden and modern amenities.

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Criffel Lodge

Criffel Lodge is a Scandinavian style lodge located in a tranquil and scenic rural area near Tongland in the River Dee Valley, surrounded by farmland and natural countryside.

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Seascape Cottages - Seascape

This detached holiday property in the seaside village of Southerness offers accommodation for families and couples with sea views and proximity to the beach and golf course, set in a scenic countryside location with outdoor space and accessibility features.

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Paxville

Paxville is a bungalow on the outskirts of Gretna with rural views of the Solway Coast, offering a tranquil and comfortable setting surrounded by countryside and nature.

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Terraughtie Farm Cottages - Terraughtie Cottage East

Terraughtie Cottage East is a semi-detached cottage on the outskirts of Dumfries, set in a countryside location offering a home-from-home atmosphere with spacious gardens and nature surroundings.

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Lochside House

Lochside House in Castle Douglas is a large detached holiday home offering a luxurious and stylish setting with views over a park and loch, blending modern comfort and natural beauty in a peaceful countryside location.

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The Byre @ Camp Douglas

A barn conversion set around a small courtyard with expansive views over Loch Ken, located in a quiet countryside setting ideal for exploring the local natural area.

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The Clachan Bothy

The Clachan Bothy is a charming detached holiday cottage in rural Newtonairds, Dumfries, renovated in 2024, with countryside views and a ground-floor layout featuring a living room with woodburner, kitchen, utility room, bedroom with super kingsize bed, and bathroom. It offers a lawned garden, bike store, private parking, and welcomes one dog.

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Beuchan Farm - Beuchan Cottage

A detached cottage set in a rural location with views over Dumfries and Galloway countryside, offering a cosy and romantic retreat for up to three guests with ground-floor accommodation and an open fire.

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Low Moat

Low Moat is a spacious, detached country cottage set on a working farm in the scenic Cumbrian countryside, offering a tranquil and romantic setting with open plan living and private outdoor space including a hot tub.

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Hameish Holiday Cottage

A detached cottage set in landscaped gardens near the Scottish harbour town of Kirkcudbright, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere ideal for couples or small families, with scenic views and easy access to outdoor activities.

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Whitecroft - Rose Cottage

This is a semi-detached holiday cottage set on a small working farm in a tranquil and peaceful rural location near the Solway Coast and Galloway Forest Park, surrounded by natural grounds and wildlife.

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Drumlanrig Castle - Laundry Cottage

Laundry Cottage is a category B listed semi-detached cottage on the Drumlanrig Estate offering a peaceful and scenic countryside setting with lovely views and access to estate walks and activities.

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Halliday Hill Cottage

Halliday Hill Cottage is a spacious rural cottage set in the Dumfriesshire countryside on an owner's farm, offering uninterrupted views over the Solway Firth towards the Cumbrian fells, with wheelchair access and a cosy open fire in the lounge.

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Drumlanrig Castle - Slatehouse Cottage

Slatehouse Cottage is a spacious, ground-floor cottage set within the grounds of Drumlanrig Castle estate, surrounded by scenic countryside and gardens, suited for families and pet owners seeking a peaceful rural retreat with beautiful views.

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Bengairn

A family-friendly detached holiday lodge set in a tranquil woodland location near Kirkcudbright, offering countryside views and peaceful surroundings suitable for guests seeking a private retreat in nature.

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The Moorings

A spacious town house in Lochmaben ideal for families or groups, featuring four bedrooms, enclosed garden, and convenient access to local walks and attractions in Dumfries and Galloway.

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Drumlanrig Mains Cottage

Drumlanrig Mains Cottage is a countryside cottage situated in the grounds of the 17th century Drumlanrig Castle, providing a peaceful and scenic retreat with access to estate grounds, gardens, and outdoor activities.

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The Cottage

This stone-built 18th-century cottage in Glenmidge offers a peaceful countryside setting with abundant wildlife and is well-suited for cyclists with nearby trails.

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Inverallan

A renovated country cottage set in a peaceful rural area with stunning views, featuring a spacious open-plan ground floor living area, private hot tub, enclosed garden, and modern facilities, suitable for families and wheelchair users.

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Laird House

Laird House is a beautiful countryside cottage situated on a family working beef farm in South West Scotland, offering stunning views over Annandale in a peaceful and rural setting with spacious ground floor living areas.

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Roseburn Cottage

This charming holiday cottage in Moffat is a cosy, self-contained ground floor retreat with a wood burner, garden access, and private parking, ideally situated for hill walking and exploring nearby natural attractions.

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Bengali

This detached bungalow located in a small hamlet offers a peaceful and homely retreat with wheelchair access and facilities for families including cots and highchairs, situated near Castle Douglas and Kirkcudbright with garden outdoor space and private parking.

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Woodburn

This modern lodge sits on a quiet site next to Mabie Forest and is designed as a cosy and indulgent holiday retreat with a private hot tub and wheelchair access, suited for peaceful nature and country walk experiences.

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Lodge Three

A ground-floor bungalow lodge with open-plan living spaces located in Moffat, suitable for families or groups, featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, onsite parking, Wi-Fi, and pet-friendly policies with nearby access to outdoor activities and local amenities.

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Martha's Shore Cottage

An original 18th-century fisherman’s cottage with magnificent views over the Solway Estuary and countryside, set in a peaceful rural location with garden and wheelchair access.

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Stanwix Cottage

Stanwix Cottage is a historical cottage dating back to the 1650s, situated in a quiet area of Carlisle combining city accessibility with countryside proximity, offering a homely and spacious environment for families and groups.

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Lime tree Cottage

Lime tree Cottage is a small modernised country cottage in a peaceful rural setting with lovely views and enclosed garden, suitable for families and pets, all on one ground floor with open plan living spaces and nearby scenic walks and attractions.

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Ardencaple No 2

A ground floor annexe in the market town of Castle Douglas offering a peaceful and quiet setting with access to a variety of local amenities and outdoor activities.

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Church Cottage

Church Cottage is a ground floor apartment in a former church located in a quiet village near Gretna Green, ideal for exploring south-west Scotland and the Lake District, offering a homely and peaceful retreat with original features and a private courtyard.

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The Old Court House - The Court House

This accommodation is a historic former courthouse converted into a holiday home in Silloth, close to the town centre, promenade, beach, and golf course, offering a peaceful and family-friendly seaside retreat with scenic views across the Solway Firth.

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Maidenholm - Anvil

Anvil is a single-storey riverside ground floor apartment in a peaceful wooded valley setting, ideal for couples seeking tranquility and nature immersion.

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Galloway Glamping - Cassiopeia

This accommodation consists of bespoke log cabins located on the banks of Loch Ken offering a peaceful and stylish retreat with scenic water views, suitable for families and nature lovers.

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The Garrison - Haaf Netters Rest

A ground floor studio apartment located in a historical Roman fort site near Hadrian's Wall, offering easy access to regional attractions with on-site gym, bistro, and private parking, suitable for couples and outdoor enthusiasts.

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