Dumfries

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

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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Holly Cottage

Detached holiday property on a working farm located on the edge of the seaside village of Rockcliffe with a private garden and scenic surroundings ideal for walkers and cyclists.

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Winlocke Cottage

This accommodation is a substantial four-bedroom cottage formed by joining two traditional miners' cottages in Scotland's highest village, offering a rural and peaceful setting ideal for families or groups, with enclosed garden and rural village charm.

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Criffel Cottage

Criffel Cottage is a rural bothy conversion nestled near Ruthwell on the Solway Coast, offering a peaceful countryside retreat with a unique upside-down design and open-plan living space.

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Flag Cottage

Flag Cottage is a coastal cottage with sea views located in the village of Carsethorn on the Solway Coast, offering a peaceful and cosy retreat with modern amenities and a private enclosed garden.

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Rose Rigg Cottage

Rose Rigg Cottage is a comfortable cottage in the quiet village of Smithfield, Cumbria, offering a peaceful countryside setting with a garden and modern amenities suitable for families and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Montys

This accommodation is a two-story apartment in a quiet town in Dumfries and Galloway with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, suitable for groups or families, located above a public bar and close to local amenities and scenic countryside.

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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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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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Brooksyde

Brooksyde is a stylish detached house in the coastal village of Kippford featuring three bedrooms, a games room, enclosed garden with patio, and private parking, suitable for up to six guests and welcoming two pets with charges.

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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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Church House Barn

Church House Barn is a peaceful barn conversion located in the rural North Cumbrian village of Newton Arlosh near the Solway Coast and Lake District National Park, featuring views across fields and a garden patio area.

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Blaeberry Cottage

This charming detached holiday cottage is set in a quiet country lane on a working farm in the countryside, featuring an enclosed garden and peaceful rural surroundings within easy reach of historic cities and natural attractions.

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Burnbank

Burnbank is a spacious semi-detached holiday cottage in the quiet village of Kirkgunzeon, set in a peaceful location with many nearby walking and cycling opportunities, looking onto a stream at the garden's edge.

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Woodside

Woodside is a newly built lodge designed for 4 guests with 2 bedrooms, situated in a rural area near Mabie Forest, offering a cosy and indulgent retreat with a private hot tub and outdoor decking area.

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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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Castletown Estate - The Eden Hideaway

The Eden Hideaway is a rural glamping pod set in the Cumbrian countryside with views over the River Eden and an enclosed garden with veranda, offering a modern country style spacious living space all on the ground floor, with a kingsize bed, kitchenette, shower room, and private parking.

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Grey Rocks House

Grey Rocks House is a five-bedroom holiday home located above the coastal village of Kippford, offering sea views, privacy, and a peaceful atmosphere suitable for families or groups.

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Maidenholm - Waterwheel

A peaceful ground floor single-storey apartment set in landscaped gardens near the Solway coast and Dalbeattie Forest, with vistas of a riverside valley and access to scenic woodland trails.

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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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The Tranquil Orchard - The Nuthatch

The Nuthatch is a newly built lodge located in a peaceful area of Dumfries and Galloway with open plan living space, a separate bedroom, and a shower room, set in grounds that include an orchard and shared use of an indoor heated swimming pool.

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North Plain Farm - The Barnacle Goose

This accommodation is a stylish, cosy barn conversion set back from a quiet private lane, offering scenic open views over the Solway coast and countryside with a homely atmosphere suitable for families and groups.

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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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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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The Garrison - Dandy Lodge

Dandy Lodge is a ground floor apartment situated in a historical Roman fort complex near Hadrian's Wall, Carlisle, and The Lake District, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere suitable for couples and nature lovers.

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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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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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Barwhillanty Estate - Stables House

Stables House is a cosy and comfortable cottage set in the rural Barwhillanty Estate in Dumfries and Galloway, ideal for families and friends seeking peaceful countryside living with large grounds and nearby outdoor activities.

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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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The Old Court House - The Police Station

A charming Victorian holiday home by the sea in Silloth, overlooking a park and near the town centre, promenade, beach, and golf course, offering a peaceful and scenic coastal retreat.

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Bogrie Country Cottage

A charming detached country cottage situated in a peaceful rural setting surrounded by rolling hills, open farmland, and views of the Solway coast, providing a homely and cosy retreat with access to countryside walks and scenic views.

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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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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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Butterhole Farmhouse

Butterhole Farmhouse is a spacious rural farmhouse with beautiful views set in Mabie Forest near Dumfries, ideal for walkers and families, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere in a natural setting.

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Kirkton

Kirkton Cottage is a cosy holiday cottage in Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, ideal for couples or solo guests, located close to the town centre with a peaceful and homely atmosphere.

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Stableyard Studio

The Stableyard Studio is a single first-floor self-contained accommodation in the historic Drumlanrig Castle grounds, set in scenic countryside with access to outdoor activities and surrounded by nature.

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Darroch

Darroch is a charming ground-floor cottage located on the fringes of Moniaive in the Galloway countryside, offering a peaceful retreat within a vibrant village setting with countryside views and village events throughout the year.

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Field Cottage

This detached cottage is set in a peaceful rural location with beautiful views over open countryside, offering a quiet and homely atmosphere close to local market town amenities and natural attractions.

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Wavecrest

Detached bungalow located in a coastal village with stunning sea and beach views, ideal for family holidays with pets, featuring garden space, private parking and proximity to local amenities.

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The Old Sunday School

This detached holiday property built in 1793 is located near Dumfries and Galloway, featuring historic character and set in a rural area with nearby beaches, coastal and woodland walks.

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Bonshawside Farmhouse

Bonshawside Farmhouse is a charming farmhouse set on a working cattle and sheep farm in the peaceful Dumfries and Galloway countryside, offering spacious rooms with stunning rural views and an enclosed garden with sitting-out area.

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Hydee House

Hydee House is a luxury detached property set in the countryside near Auldgirth, with spacious interiors, modern amenities, and facilities for families and groups, offering views of the surrounding rolling hills.

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Lodge Four

A ground-floor detached bungalow lodge in a scenic countryside setting near Moffat, with an open plan living area and accommodation for six guests in three bedrooms.

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Hawthorn Cottage

Hawthorn Cottage is a single-storey coastal property with sea views and a beach just 50 yards away, situated in a tranquil rural setting on the Solway Firth with scenic views of The Lake District and a lighthouse.

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Kilquhanity Cottage

Kilquhanity Cottage is a country cottage set in the peaceful countryside of Dumfries and Galloway with a single-story layout and a garden with scenic views, offering a tranquil retreat close to the market town of Castle Douglas.

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Treetops Log Cabin

This is a stylish bespoke luxury lodge set in a unique forest location in southwest Scotland, offering three bedrooms and a serene natural environment with forest views and wildlife.

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North Plain Farm - The Barn Owl

This accommodation is a luxury barn conversion set in a rural Cumbrian location with open views over the Solway Coast, offering a peaceful and accessible retreat with family-friendly features and outdoor space.

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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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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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The Steading Cottage

The Steading Cottage is a charming country cottage set in the grounds of a Georgian main house with open plan living on the ground floor and scenic views over the Nith Valley in a rural setting near Thornhill.

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