Dumfries

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

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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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 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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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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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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Barwhillanty Estate - Culdoach

Culdoch is a cosy gardener's cottage set on a family-run working estate in Dumfries and Galloway, offering rural solitude and surrounded by beautiful countryside with access to many outdoor activities.

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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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Winlocke Cottage

This accommodation is a substantial four-bedroom cottage formed by joining two traditional miners' cottages in Scotland's highest village, offering a rural and peaceful setting ideal for families or groups, with enclosed garden and rural village charm.

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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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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 - 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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Gin Case

The Gin Case is a delightful annex cottage located in a peaceful rural setting with scenic views over farmland and hills, offering a cosy, independent retreat ideal for guests seeking fresh air and countryside immersion.

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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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Forest Lodge

Forest Lodge is a private retreat set in an idyllic woodland near Kippford, Scotland, known for its temperate climate and scenic coastal views, suitable for families and pet owners.

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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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The Longhouse at Threave

A contemporary country cottage near Castle Douglas with scenic countryside views, featuring open plan living, four bedrooms, a private hot tub, games room, and private parking, suitable for families and 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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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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Woodend

Woodend is a semi-detached cottage near Dumfries, located in a semi-rural area with access to nature walks and countryside views, providing a peaceful and rustic atmosphere.

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The Garrison - Hannah's Shepherds Hut

Hannah’s Shepherds Hut is a self-contained shepherds’ hut in a complex located on the historic site of a Roman fort, set in a rural area near Bowness-on-Solway and surrounded by scenic nature and outdoor activity opportunities.

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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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Craigrannoch Cottage

A peaceful Victorian cottage near the beach and woodlands with coastal and woodland walks from the door, offering a private garden and countryside views.

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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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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.

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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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Montys

This accommodation is a two-story apartment in a quiet town in Dumfries and Galloway with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, suitable for groups or families, located above a public bar and close to local amenities and scenic countryside.

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Kippford View Holiday Park

Kippford View Holiday Park is a family owned pet-friendly holiday park near the historic harbour town of Palnackie in scenic south west Scotland, offering tranquil surroundings and stunning views with an outdoor heated swimming pool open in summer.

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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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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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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.

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Castletown Estate - Solway Marsh View

A cosy rural cottage in a tranquil setting with views over the River Eden, featuring two bedrooms and an enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area, situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ideal for countryside retreats and nature appreciation.

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The Curve at Caerlaverock Estate

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.

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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.

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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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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Hollow Creek Cottage

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.

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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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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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