Dumfries

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Jura

Jura is a bright, elegantly decorated seaside cottage located in the coastal village of Southerness, surrounded by scenic countryside and near a sandy beach, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere on the ground floor with garden and private parking.

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Trefoil Treat

A semi-detached cottage on the edge of a quiet village in Dumfries and Galloway offering a cosy and relaxed atmosphere with scenic countryside surroundings.

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Woodend

Woodend is a detached holiday lodge situated on the edge of Mabie Forest in a rural setting, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy nature and countryside exploration.

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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 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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Auchen Ladder

A newly built detached bungalow set on a working farm in rural southwest Scotland, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat with countryside views and easy access to local attractions.

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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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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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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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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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