Historic Dumfriesshire in southern Scotland offers accessible towns, rich heritage sites, and excellent outdoor activities including hill walking and mountain biking.
Nunland Hillside Lodges
Nunland Hillside Lodges is set on a hillside in Dumfries and Galloway, offering secluded lodging with views over foothills and forests, providing a peaceful retreat in the Scottish countryside surrounded by natural scenery and rural charm.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Keepers Cottage
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.
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.
Cairnyard Holiday Lodges - Woodedge
Woodedge is a detached holiday lodge located on the edge of Mabie Forest, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat with a private hot tub and access to outdoor activities.
The Coach House
The Coach House is a stylish 2-bedroom Georgian home in Longtown blending historic charm with modern amenities, set in scenic countryside near Carlisle and the Scottish Borders, offering a peaceful private retreat with waterside views.
Woodrow
Woodrow is a detached holiday lodge set on the edge of Mabie Forest in a rural location that offers a peaceful and indulgent private retreat experience with scenic views and easy access to outdoor activities.
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.
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.
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.
Galloway Glamping - Andromeda
This offering consists of two bespoke log cabins on the banks of Loch Ken, each with private hot tubs and stylish interiors, suited for peaceful and scenic self-contained stays amidst nature by the water.
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.
Chestnuts
Chestnuts is a spacious detached house in the Cumbrian countryside suitable for eight guests with four bedrooms and modern amenities in a scenic rural setting near Carlisle and the Lake District.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mossknowe Escape
Mossknowe Escape is a stylish annex to a Georgian manor house set in a rural area near Kirkpatrick Fleming, offering a private retreat with scenic views and a peaceful atmosphere.
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.
Moffat Manor Holiday Resort
A holiday resort set in 80 acres of Scottish countryside with caravan accommodation and an on-site pub, offering a relaxed and spacious rural environment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Erriff at Caerlaverock Estate
Erriff at Caerlaverock Estate is a stylish and luxurious terrace house in Glencaple with scenic estuary views, comfortable family-friendly accommodation, and a peaceful country setting near amenities and natural attractions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Amisfield Tower
Amisfield Tower is a historic 16th century manor house set in expansive gardens surrounded by countryside in southwest Scotland, offering an elegant and tranquil retreat with accommodation across three floors.
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.
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.