Dumfries

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

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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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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Barwhillanty Estate - Blairinnie

Detached 19th-century farmhouse situated on the rural Barwhillanty Estate in Galloway Hills, offering a peaceful setting with scenic views and extensive outdoor activities for guests including walking, cycling and fishing.

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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 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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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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Conheath Gatelodge

This detached, single-storey Georgian cottage is peacefully located with panoramic views over countryside and the Nith Estuary, offering a traditional and cosy atmosphere with riverside walks and wildlife nearby.

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Taters Barn

This accommodation is a rustic converted barn set in a picturesque rural landscape in northern Cumbria, designed for a romantic weekend for two with a cosy wood burner, private hot tub, and beautiful views across the surrounding countryside near the Lake District.

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The Loft

This accommodation is a self-contained cottage located on a 400-acre dairy and beef farm near Annan, offering countryside views towards Cumbria and suitable for up to 4 guests with pet allowance and shared hot tub access.

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The Barn

This accommodation is a collection of three farmhouse cottages located on a 400-acre farm near Annan, offering peaceful countryside views and homely settings suitable for families and groups with access to shared outdoor sitting areas.

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Lodge One

This detached bungalow lodge is a homely ground-floor accommodation near Moffat suitable for families or groups, located in a scenic countryside area with easy access to outdoor activities and nearby towns.

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Farm Holidays - Lime Tree Lodge

Lime Tree Lodge is a detached lodge in a rural setting with enclosed garden and countryside views, suitable for a romantic getaway for two guests with pet allowance.

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Cressfield Villa

Cressfield Villa is a detached villa located on the edge of Ecclefechan village in Dumfriesshire, set within enclosed gardens and grounds shared with Cressfield House Hotel, offering a peaceful countryside retreat with historical village nearby.

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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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Norwood

Norwood is a charming detached holiday home located in the village of Thornhill, offering a peaceful and homely retreat suitable for families or friends, with access to a garden and scenic countryside surroundings.

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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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Bud's Bay

Bud's Bay is a spacious single-level holiday lodge nestled in Southerness Holiday Park, Dumfries and Galloway, offering a family-friendly retreat with scenic surroundings and on-site activities including a swimming pool, mini-golf, and playgrounds.

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Rocky Knowe

Spacious bungalow accommodation for 6 guests near Kippford and Dalbeattie with views over the Urr Estuary, set all on the ground floor with garden and private parking.

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Barwhillanty Estate - Diamonds Laggan

A detached 19th-century farmhouse set on the rural Barwhillanty Estate in the Galloway Hills, offering peaceful countryside views and a calm atmosphere for outdoor enthusiasts and families.

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Gullsway

A spacious detached house in South West Scotland set in private gardens with elevated estuary views, ideal for a large family or group of friends, featuring multiple bedrooms and enclosed garden with terrace.

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Terraughtie Farm Cottages - Terraughtie Cottage West

A traditional semi-detached Galloway cottage renovated in 2023 on the outskirts of Dumfries, offering a countryside location near local cycle paths and countryside walks, with a relaxed and rural character.

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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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Angerton Cottage

This is a charming rural cottage offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere with countryside surroundings and a private garden, suitable for families and pet owners.

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Craigvar House

A historic late Georgian townhouse in Castle Douglas offering spacious period accommodation with a sunny, enclosed garden, set near countryside and local amenities.

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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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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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Fairview

Fairview is a semi-detached cottage near the sandy Solway coastline, accommodating up to eight guests with four bedrooms and a lawned garden, situated in a peaceful seaside conservation village with nearby coastal and forest walks and wildlife reserves.

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Butterhole Cottage

Butterhole Cottage is a cosy single-storey cottage in a rural setting near Mabie Forest, suitable for up to 4 guests, surrounded by natural scenery and walking trails.

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Liftingstane - Liftingstane Dairy Cottage

This is a barn conversion set in a rural location in the Nith Valley of Scotland near the village of Closeburn, offering a peaceful and homely stay with outdoor garden space and a woodburner, suitable for families and small groups.

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Sand View

Sand View is a detached bungalow located in a coastal village with views over the Solway Firth, near the beach and local amenities, offering a peaceful and cosy stay in a refurbished property surrounded by natural scenery.

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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Kirsty Cottage

This 250-year-old stone end-terraced cottage is situated in the heart of the Victorian spa town of Moffat, offering a traditional character and serving as an ideal base to explore local activities and nearby historic sites.

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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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The Garrison - Ryan's Shepherds Hut

Ryan's Shepherds Huts are located on a historic Roman fort site by Hadrian's Wall, offering a cozy, family-friendly stay in a rural countryside setting near natural and cultural attractions.

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Rhonepark Steading

A single-storey cottage in a quiet lochside village with cosy atmosphere, suitable for couples and families, set in a countryside location with nearby coastal and forest walks.

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Bruno's Bothy

Bruno's Bothy is a detached, beautifully renovated bothy set in a peaceful location on a working farm in Cumbria, with a secluded private hot tub and an enclosed garden, offering a cosy and homely atmosphere near countryside and walking routes.

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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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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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Broomlands Cottage

Broomlands Cottage is a detached traditional cottage set in rural countryside near Beattock, offering a homely and peaceful base surrounded by natural scenic beauty and countryside walks.

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Bonnie Escapes- Seaview 61

This holiday caravan, Seaview 61, is located within Southerness Holiday Park on the Solway Coast and offers sea views and a family-friendly atmosphere with open plan living and three bedrooms.

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Halleaths Home Farm

This charming grade II listed farmhouse is set in a peaceful rural location overlooking fields and offers a picturesque retreat ideal for families or groups, with easy access to local walks, beaches, and villages.

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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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The Garrison - Jamie's Shepherds Hut

Jamie's Shepherds Hut is a homely shepherds' hut accommodation set in a historic Roman fort complex with shared gym, on-site bistro, and easy access to Hadrian's Wall and surrounding scenic areas.

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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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Craik Forestry Cottage

This rural semi-detached holiday cottage in Craik Forest offers a peaceful and secluded retreat ideal for dog walkers and hikers, with enclosed gardens front and rear and a woodburner in the living room.

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Auchenhill Lodge

A detached lodge for 4 guests set in a private woodland near Kippford, Scotland, featuring ground-floor accommodation, an enclosed garden with a decked sitting area, and private on-site parking.

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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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Liftingstane - Liftingstane Cottage

Liftingstane Cottage is a semi-detached barn conversion located on a farm in the Nithsdale Valley near Thornhill, set in a rural and peaceful environment suitable for families and children.

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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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