Dumfries and Galloway cottages

This region, in the South West of Scotland, boasts unspoiled landscapes, from the rugged coastlines of the Solway Firth to the rolling hills of Galloway Forest Park, a Dark Sky Park offering mesmerising stargazing opportunities. Nature enthusiasts can explore tranquil lochs, ancient woodlands, and diverse wildlife, making it a haven for outdoor adventures such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. History buffs will be captivated by the region's historic sites, including castles, abbeys, and museums that unveil tales of Scotland's past. Dumfries and Galloway's thriving arts scene and lively festivals make it an ideal destination for those seeking both relaxation and cultural enrichment. If you're looking for an authentic Scottish experience, then search our collection of hand-picked Dumfries and Galloway cottages for an escape to the extraordinary.

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Dumfries and Galloway cottages

Popular cottages in Dumfries and Galloway

Living room | The Croft - Grobdale of Girthon, Near Laurieston
Customers' Choice

Near Laurieston, Dumfries and Galloway

Grobdale of Girthon - The Croft

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

2 nights

From

£400
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Exterior | Threave Mains, Castle Douglas

Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Threave Mains

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

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Exterior | Jura, Southerness, near Sandyhills

Southerness, near Sandyhills, Dumfries and Galloway

Jura

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

6 nights

From

£525
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Exterior | Stronvaar, Stranraer
Customers' Choice

Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway

Stronvaar

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

6 nights

From

£389
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Beautifully presented, semi-detached cottage | Violet Grove, Castle Douglas

Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Violet Grove

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.6

out of 5

4 nights

From

£562
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Living room | Hillview, Newton Stewart

Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

Hillview

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

8 nights

From

£575
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Stunning holiday home | Gilnockie, Kippford, near Dalbeattie

Kippford, near Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Gilnockie

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

6 nights

From

£605
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View | Glenkens Lodge, Darly, near Castle Douglas

Darly, near Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Glenkens Lodge

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

2 nights

From

£770
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Exterior | Iona Cottage, Ruthwell near Annan
Customers' Choice

Ruthwell near Annan, Dumfries and Galloway

Iona Cottage

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

2 nights

From

£265
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Exterior | The Granary, Shawhead, Dumfries

Shawhead, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

The Granary

Car parking on site
Detached
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

2 nights

From

£339
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Impressive holiday home | Burnfoot of Cluden, Holywood, by Dumfries
Customers' Choice

Holywood, by Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Burnfoot of Cluden

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • Sleeps up to 16
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

16 nights

From

£755
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Living room/dining room | North Street - North Street Apartments, Glenluce, near Newton Stewart

Glenluce, near Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

North Street Apartments - North Street

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

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Dog friendly Dumfries and Galloway cottages

Living room | The Croft - Grobdale of Girthon, Near Laurieston
Customers' Choice

Near Laurieston, Dumfries and Galloway

Grobdale of Girthon - The Croft

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

2 nights

From

£400
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Exterior | Sparrowhawk Cottage - Auchendoon at Conifers, Newton Stewart

Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

Sparrowhawk Cottage

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4 nights

From

£1,020
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Exterior | Bluebell Lodge 24 - Conifer Lodges, Newton Stewart

Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

Bluebell Lodge 24

Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

2 nights

From

£711
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Beautifully presented, semi-detached cottage | Violet Grove, Castle Douglas

Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Violet Grove

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.6

out of 5

4 nights

From

£562
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Living room | Hillview, Newton Stewart

Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

Hillview

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

8 nights

From

£575
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Hot tub | Craigadam Lodge, Castle Douglas

Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Craigadam Lodge

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

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Stunning holiday home | Gilnockie, Kippford, near Dalbeattie

Kippford, near Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Gilnockie

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

6 nights

From

£605
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Exterior | Iona Cottage, Ruthwell near Annan
Customers' Choice

Ruthwell near Annan, Dumfries and Galloway

Iona Cottage

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

2 nights

From

£265
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Impressive holiday home | Burnfoot of Cluden, Holywood, by Dumfries
Customers' Choice

Holywood, by Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Burnfoot of Cluden

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • Sleeps up to 16
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

16 nights

From

£755
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Living room/dining room | North Street - North Street Apartments, Glenluce, near Newton Stewart

Glenluce, near Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

North Street Apartments - North Street

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

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Exterior | Arbigland Farm Cottages - Curlew Lodge, Carsethorn, nr. Dalbeattie

Carsethorn, near Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Curlew Lodge

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4 nights

From

£633
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Exterior located behind No1 shown | Ardencaple No 2, Arden Caple, near Castle Douglas

Arden Caple, near Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Ardencaple No 2

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.6

out of 5

4 nights

From

£345
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Coastal Dumfries and Galloway cottages

Exterior | Jura, Southerness, near Sandyhills

Southerness, near Sandyhills, Dumfries and Galloway

Jura

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

6 nights

From

£525
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Exterior | Stronvaar, Stranraer
Customers' Choice

Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway

Stronvaar

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

6 nights

From

£389
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Exterior | Bluebell Lodge 24 - Conifer Lodges, Newton Stewart

Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

Bluebell Lodge 24

Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

2 nights

From

£711
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Living room | Hillview, Newton Stewart

Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

Hillview

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

8 nights

From

£575
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Stunning holiday home | Gilnockie, Kippford, near Dalbeattie

Kippford, near Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Gilnockie

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

6 nights

From

£605
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Exterior | Iona Cottage, Ruthwell near Annan
Customers' Choice

Ruthwell near Annan, Dumfries and Galloway

Iona Cottage

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

2 nights

From

£265
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Living room/dining room | North Street - North Street Apartments, Glenluce, near Newton Stewart

Glenluce, near Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

North Street Apartments - North Street

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

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Exterior | Arbigland Farm Cottages - Curlew Lodge, Carsethorn, nr. Dalbeattie

Carsethorn, near Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Curlew Lodge

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4 nights

From

£633
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Living area | Treetops Log Cabin, Kippford, near Sandyhills
Customers' Choice

Kippford, near Sandyhills, Dumfries and Galloway

Treetops Log Cabin

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

6 nights

From

£1,139
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Exterior | Kirkbride Farmhouse, Carsluith, nr. Newton Stewart
Customers' Choice

Carsluith, near Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

Kirkbride Farmhouse

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£469
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Wonderful, cosy living room | Willow - Gatehouses of Fleet, Gatehouse of Fleet
Customers' Choice

Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway

Willow

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

4 nights

From

£645
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Romantic Dumfries and Galloway cottages

Living area | Treetops Log Cabin, Kippford, near Sandyhills
Customers' Choice

Kippford, near Sandyhills, Dumfries and Galloway

Treetops Log Cabin

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

6 nights

From

£1,139
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Exterior | The Haven, Bladnoch
Customers' Choice

Bladnoch, Dumfries and Galloway

The Haven

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

4 nights

From

£599
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Exterior | Auchengool House, Kirkcudbright

Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

Auchengool House

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

10 nights

From

£1,289
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Setting | The Dairy - Drumlane Farm, Castle Douglas

Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Drumlane Farm - The Dairy

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

5 nights

From

£879
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Living area | Pegasus - Domes by the Sea, Kirkcudbright

Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

Domes by the Sea - Pegasus

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

For price, add a start date

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Wood fuel hot tub with views out towards the Moffat hills | Curlew Cottage, Lockerbie, near Moffat

Lockerbie, near Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway

Curlew Cottage

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

6 nights

From

£535
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Luxurious living room with woodburner | The Duchy, near Borgue and Kirkcudbright
Customers' Choice

near Borgue and Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

The Duchy

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

4 nights

From

£645
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Sitting-out-area | The Orangerie, Bargrennan, nr. Glentrool
Customers' Choice

Bargrennan, near Glentrool, Dumfries and Galloway

The Orangerie

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

2 nights

From

£539
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Hot tub | Slockmill Farmhouse, Near Drummore
Customers' Choice

Near Drummore, Dumfries and Galloway

Slockmill Farmhouse

Pets stay free
Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

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Exterior | Bogrie Country Cottage, Annan

Annan, Dumfries and Galloway

Bogrie Country Cottage

Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

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Exterior | The Farmhouse - Home Farm, Dunragit, near Stranraer

Dunragit, near Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway

Home Farm - The Farmhouse

Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 16
  • 7 bedrooms
  • 6 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

16 nights

From

£1,139
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Inspiration of things to see and do in our holiday cottages in Dumfries and Galloway

Located in southwest Scotland, this region is known for its natural beauty, historic sites, and cultural attractions. Here are the top five things to see and do in Dumfries and Galloway:

  1. Caerlaverock Castle: Explore the stunning Caerlaverock Castle, a medieval fortress surrounded by a moat and set in beautiful parkland. The castle's unique triangular shape and well-preserved architecture make it a must-visit historic site.

  2. Galloway Forest Park: Visit the Galloway Forest Park, one of the largest forests in the UK. Enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and wildlife watching. The park is also designated as a Dark Sky Park, making it an excellent spot for stargazing.

  3. Dumfries: Discover the historic town of Dumfries, the largest in the region. Visit the Robert Burns Centre to learn about Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns, and explore his life and works. Don't miss Burns's mausoleum at St. Michael's Churchyard.

  4. Portpatrick: Experience the coastal charm of Portpatrick, a picturesque fishing village with colourful houses overlooking the Irish Sea. Walk along the cliffs, enjoy fresh seafood, and take in the serene coastal views.

  5. Mull of Galloway: Visit the Mull of Galloway, Scotland's southernmost point. Climb the lighthouse for panoramic views of the rugged coastline and the Isle of Man. Explore the nature reserve, which is home to various seabirds and wildlife.

Bonus: Take a scenic drive along the Solway Coast Heritage Trail, which offers breathtaking views of the coastline, historic sites, and opportunities to spot birdlife and marine animals.