Dumfries

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

The Haven

The Haven is a family holiday home in the village of Powfoot with views over the Solway Firth to the Cumbrian fells, surrounded by quiet beaches and scenic coastal walks.

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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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Gullsway

A spacious detached house in South West Scotland set in private gardens with elevated estuary views, ideal for a large family or group of friends, featuring multiple bedrooms and enclosed garden with terrace.

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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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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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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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Drumlanrig Mains Cottage

Drumlanrig Mains Cottage is a countryside cottage situated in the grounds of the 17th century Drumlanrig Castle, providing a peaceful and scenic retreat with access to estate grounds, gardens, and outdoor activities.

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Fairview

Fairview is a semi-detached cottage near the sandy Solway coastline, accommodating up to eight guests with four bedrooms and a lawned garden, situated in a peaceful seaside conservation village with nearby coastal and forest walks and wildlife reserves.

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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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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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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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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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Holly Cottage

Detached holiday property on a working farm located on the edge of the seaside village of Rockcliffe with a private garden and scenic surroundings ideal for walkers and cyclists.

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Blaeberry Cottage

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.

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The Old Court House - The Court House

This accommodation is a historic former courthouse converted into a holiday home in Silloth, close to the town centre, promenade, beach, and golf course, offering a peaceful and family-friendly seaside retreat with scenic views across the Solway Firth.

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The Garrison - Jamie's Shepherds Hut

Jamie's Shepherds Hut is a homely shepherds' hut accommodation set in a historic Roman fort complex with shared gym, on-site bistro, and easy access to Hadrian's Wall and surrounding scenic areas.

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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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Kirkton

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.

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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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