Dumfries

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

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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Liftingstane Farmhouse

Liftingstane Farmhouse is a spacious and detached rural farmhouse set in the Nith Valley, Dumfries-shire, near Closeburn village, providing a peaceful and scenic base suitable for larger families or groups.

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Brae Cottage

Brae Cottage is a detached cottage set in enclosed gardens with views over open countryside near Mabie Forest, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere ideal for nature and outdoor activity enthusiasts.

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Pleacairn Cottage

This detached former dairy cottage, set on a small holding on the outskirts of a quiet village, offers a peaceful and homely retreat with scenic countryside views and easy access to local historical sites and outdoor activities.

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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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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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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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Redgauntlet

Redgauntlet is a ground-floor luxury beachfront accommodation offering panoramic Solway Firth views, set in a historic longhouse in the peaceful hamlet of Skinburness. It features two double bedrooms and a private garden with decking and fire pit, providing a serene coastal retreat with a rich heritage and nearby nature and wildlife.

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Burnfoot of Cluden

Burnfoot of Cluden is a rural retreat situated overlooking the River Cairn at East Cluden, ideal for large family or friends' gatherings with eight bedrooms and ample outdoor space.

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The Moat House

The Moat House is a historic 19th-century property near Annan with spacious rooms and extensive accessibility features including wheelchair access, hoists, electric beds, and wet rooms, set in a peaceful environment with a sensory garden, patios, and children's play area. It is close to local amenities, castles, and outdoor activities.

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Seascape Cottages - Ashgrove

A spacious detached bungalow located just 500 yards from a sandy beach on the Solway Coast, offering sea views and extensive countryside scenery, ideal for families or groups seeking a coastal rural retreat.

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Cowar Bothy

Cowar Bothy is a cosy and delightfully furnished accommodation in Dumfries and Galloway set in a rural area with stunning countryside views, surrounded by open farmland and countryside, offering a peaceful and homely retreat for guests.

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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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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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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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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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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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The Garrison - Sian's Shepherds Hut

Sian's Shepherds Hut is a glamping accommodation located within a small complex on the historical site of a Roman fort in Bowness-on-Solway, surrounded by natural and cultural attractions near Hadrian's Wall.

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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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Lodge Two

This ground floor detached bungalow lodge offers open plan living with three bedrooms accommodating six guests, located near Moffat town with peaceful countryside surroundings and easy access to outdoor activities and nearby cities.

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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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1 Ladyknowe

This ground floor apartment in a small town offers a homely and cosy setting with private outdoor space and a hot tub, ideal for guests seeking a peaceful and scenic stay with outdoor activities nearby.

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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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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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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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Arkland Mill

This detached property is set within a large garden on a 3000-acre estate surrounded by the Galloway Hills with views towards the Solway Firth, offering a peaceful and scenic rural retreat with access to woodland walks and hillside trails.

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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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Berkeley

Berkeley is a luxury coastal property in the village of Kippford with magnificent estuary views, spacious open-plan living on the ground floor, three king-size bedrooms each with ensuite bathrooms, and outdoor garden and balcony spaces.

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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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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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3 Ladyknowe

This ground-floor apartment with three bedrooms and a bathroom offers a homely atmosphere and a private hot tub in an enclosed garden, situated just a short walk from the lively town of Moffat.

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Summergate Cottage

A cosy terraced cottage set in a peaceful location with countryside and coastal views near Annan, recently renovated and suitable for small groups with pets, featuring a wood burner and enclosed garden.

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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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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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River View

This maisonette is set over two floors in a riverside position near Dumfries town centre, offering views over the River Nith and access to ample outside space in Dock Park, with nearby shops, pubs, and recreational activities.

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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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Prior Bank

Prior Bank is a detached, tranquil cottage in the village of Canonbie, Dumfries and Galloway, offering river views and a peaceful indoor and outdoor setting surrounded by natural beauty and scenic walks.

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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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Perch Hall Cottage

This renovated sandstone cottage near Lockerbie offers a spacious, homely environment surrounded by a large wrap-around garden in a peaceful countryside setting with opportunities for walking and outdoor activities.

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