Historic Dumfriesshire in southern Scotland offers accessible towns, rich heritage sites, and excellent outdoor activities including hill walking and mountain biking.
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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.
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.
Netherby Hall is a historic Grade II* listed mansion house in Cumbria, located on the site of a Roman fort and containing a 16th-century pele tower. Visitors can explore the restored stables and walled garden as well as the historic interiors, with self-catering accommodation available on site. The venue offers a rich history linked to the Border region and literary connections to Sir Walter Scott.
The Pond holiday park is a rural retreat in Dumfries and Galloway with scenic countryside views, wildlife, and comfortable studio lodges designed for relaxation.
Broughton House is an 18th-century townhouse in Kirkcudbright, Scotland, that serves as a museum dedicated to the life and work of artist E. A. Hornel. Visitors can tour the house with its art-filled interiors and studio, and enjoy the Japanese-influenced gardens along the River Dee.
This accommodation is a detached holiday property set in a rural woodland estate with views towards hills and a nearby loch, featuring gardens with a stream and pond, situated within natural wooded grounds and offering a romantic and tranquil setting.
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.
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.
Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace is a historic house museum in Ecclefechan, Scotland, preserving the home and belongings of the famous writer and thinker Thomas Carlyle, showcasing 18th-century Scottish vernacular architecture and personal memorabilia.
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.
Mersehead Nature Reserve is a coastal wetland reserve with diverse habitats including saltmarsh, mudflats, woodland and farmland, offering excellent birdwatching and wildlife experiences. It features accessible trails, a visitor centre with refreshments, a playground for children, and facilities for all visitors to enjoy a scenic outdoor nature experience.
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.
Drumlanrig Castle is a 17th-century Renaissance aristocratic mansion in Dumfriesshire featuring guided tours of the historic interiors, including a notable art collection, surrounded by 40 acres of gardens, estate walks, and children's adventure playground. The venue offers food facilities and caters for wheelchair users with accessible amenities.
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.
Threave Garden features a mix of landscaped garden styles and heritage rooms in a Scottish Baronial house, alongside a nature reserve important for wildfowl. Visitors can enjoy both indoor and outdoor experiences with facilities including a play area and refreshments.
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.
Campfield Marsh is a large wetland nature reserve on the Solway Firth offering diverse habitats including saltmarsh, peatbogs and farmland, ideal for birdwatching and wildlife observation. Visitors can explore flat trails, boardwalks and hides, enjoy picnic facilities and learn at the visitor centre. Dogs are welcome on leads, and the reserve is wheelchair accessible with accessible toilets and baby changing facilities.
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.
South Cottage at Howpasley Farm Cottages offers a peaceful rural retreat in the Scottish Borders with natural surroundings and a traditional farmworkers' cottage layout.
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.
Grey Rocks Apartment is a first-floor coastal apartment in the village of Kippford, offering scenic sea views and a relaxing atmosphere suitable for a romantic break with a pet allowed and private parking onsite.
Orchardton Tower is a unique late 15th-century ruined cylindrical tower house near Palnackie in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Managed by Historic Environment Scotland, it stands as an important historic monument and distinctive example of tower house architecture.
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.
Capenoch is a mid-nineteenth-century Scottish baronial mansion designed by David Bryce, preserved as a time capsule of the period. It offers guided tours by appointment including group visits with catering and welcomes primary school educational visits.
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.
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.
Pheasant Lodge is a private luxury Norwegian chalet set in the countryside near the Scotland Border, ideal for a romantic couples retreat with woodland walks and a hot tub and sauna, offering a peaceful and scenic rural atmosphere.
Keeper's Cottage is a stylish and luxurious semi-detached cottage located in a peaceful rural village setting, offering a private retreat with charming outdoor space and countryside views.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rockcliffe is a beautiful coastal nature reserve in Scotland featuring scenic trails, ancient historical sites, a bird sanctuary, wildflower meadows, and woodlands. Visitors can enjoy outdoor exploration year-round with free entry and holiday cottage accommodations.
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.
A generously sized cottage in a quiet village near Hadrian's Wall Path, featuring original and modern elements, set within 7-acre grounds with an enclosed garden and play area, suitable for two guests and pet friendly.
Castletown House is a Grade II listed historic mansion built in the Grecian style set within the Castletown Estate near Rockcliffe, Cumbria. Visitors can explore the house and grounds on an owner-led tour that includes refreshments and scenic views over the tidal Rockcliffe marshes. The house is open by appointment only and charges an entrance fee.
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.
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.
A unique, eco-friendly treehouse on the Caerlaverock Estate near Glencaple, offering stunning estuary views and a secluded, tranquil setting ideal for a romantic getaway.
North Cottage offers a peaceful and rural retreat in the Scottish Borders, situated at the head of the Borthwick Water valley with access to forest walking trails and a traditional farmworkers’ cottage layout.
The Curve at Caerlaverock Estate is an architect-designed eco-friendly lodge with stunning views over the Solway Estuary, offering a peaceful and private retreat with a woodburner and outdoor hot tub in a scenic coastal setting.
Caerlaverock Castle is a distinctive medieval triangular castle in Scotland, featuring a moat and historic Renaissance lodging, situated within a nationally significant nature reserve and renowned for its rich history including notable sieges.
Top Lodge is a charming cottage set in rural Cumbria near Longtown, offering a peaceful romantic retreat with countryside views and access to a secluded outdoor bath in nature.
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.
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.
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.