Sandyhills Cottages

Nestled in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway, Sandyhills is a quaint coastal village that feels like a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This peaceful haven invites you to relax and rejuvenate amid its stunning natural beauty. Surrounded by awe-inspiring scenery—rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and rolling hills—you'll find endless opportunities to connect with nature. A visit isn't complete without exploring the nearby RSPB Mersehead Reserve, home to an array of captivating bird species. Or perhaps you'd prefer a leisurely walk along the coast, where breathtaking views are always just around the corner. Steeped in history, Sandyhills also boasts proximity to landmarks such as the enchanting 15th-century Caerlaverock Castle. Come experience all that this beautiful village has to offer; you'll leave feeling refreshed and inspired in one of our Sandyhills cottages.

Sandyhills

Popular Cottages in Sandyhills

Living room | Holly Cottage, Palnackie, near Castle Douglas

Palnackie, near Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Holly Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£513
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Exterior | Driftwood, Southerness, Dumfries

Southerness, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Driftwood

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 10 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,076
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Exterior | Balcary Mews Cottage, Auchencairn

Auchencairn, Dumfries and Galloway

Balcary Mews Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 3 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£619
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East Cottage, Southerness near Colvend and Dalbeattie

Southerness near Colvend and Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

East Cottage

Coastal
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£367
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Charming holiday home | Fairview, Rockcliffe, near Dalbeattie

Rockcliffe, near Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Fairview

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£845
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Living room/dining room | North Corner, Dumfries

Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

North Corner

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£417
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Holly Cottage, Colvend, nr. Rockcliffe

Colvend, near Rockcliffe, Dumfries and Galloway

Holly Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£443
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Conservatory with sea views | Wavecrest, Southerness, near Dumfries

Southerness, near Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Wavecrest

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£473
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Reserve today for only £25
Living area | Brooksyde, Kippford

Kippford, Dumfries and Galloway

Brooksyde

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£819
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Exterior | Flag Cottage, Sandyhills

Sandyhills, Dumfries and Galloway

Flag Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£629
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Exterior | Hawthorn Cottage, Southerness near Dumfries

Southerness near Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Hawthorn Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£589
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Exterior | Ashgrove - Seascape Cottages, Southerness, near Dumfries

Southerness, near Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Seascape Cottages - Ashgrove

Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,055
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Sandyhills

Living room | Holly Cottage, Palnackie, near Castle Douglas

Palnackie, near Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Holly Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£513
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Exterior | Driftwood, Southerness, Dumfries

Southerness, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Driftwood

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 10 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,076
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Exterior | Balcary Mews Cottage, Auchencairn

Auchencairn, Dumfries and Galloway

Balcary Mews Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 3 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£619
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East Cottage, Southerness near Colvend and Dalbeattie

Southerness near Colvend and Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

East Cottage

Coastal
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£367
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Charming holiday home | Fairview, Rockcliffe, near Dalbeattie

Rockcliffe, near Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Fairview

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£845
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Living room/dining room | North Corner, Dumfries

Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

North Corner

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£417
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Holly Cottage, Colvend, nr. Rockcliffe

Colvend, near Rockcliffe, Dumfries and Galloway

Holly Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£443
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Conservatory with sea views | Wavecrest, Southerness, near Dumfries

Southerness, near Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Wavecrest

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£473
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Reserve today for only £25
Living area | Brooksyde, Kippford

Kippford, Dumfries and Galloway

Brooksyde

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£819
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Exterior | Flag Cottage, Sandyhills

Sandyhills, Dumfries and Galloway

Flag Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£629
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Exterior | Ashgrove - Seascape Cottages, Southerness, near Dumfries

Southerness, near Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Seascape Cottages - Ashgrove

Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,055
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Exterior | Auchenhill Lodge, Kippford near Dalbeattie

Kippford near Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Auchenhill Lodge

Coastal
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£599
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Coastal Cottages in Sandyhills

Living room | Holly Cottage, Palnackie, near Castle Douglas

Palnackie, near Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Holly Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£513
View
Exterior | Driftwood, Southerness, Dumfries

Southerness, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Driftwood

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 10 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,076
View
Exterior | Balcary Mews Cottage, Auchencairn

Auchencairn, Dumfries and Galloway

Balcary Mews Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 3 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£619
View
East Cottage, Southerness near Colvend and Dalbeattie

Southerness near Colvend and Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

East Cottage

Coastal
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£367
View
Charming holiday home | Fairview, Rockcliffe, near Dalbeattie

Rockcliffe, near Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Fairview

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£845
View
Living room/dining room | North Corner, Dumfries

Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

North Corner

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£417
View
Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Holly Cottage, Colvend, nr. Rockcliffe

Colvend, near Rockcliffe, Dumfries and Galloway

Holly Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£443
View
Conservatory with sea views | Wavecrest, Southerness, near Dumfries

Southerness, near Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Wavecrest

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£473
View
Reserve today for only £25
Living area | Brooksyde, Kippford

Kippford, Dumfries and Galloway

Brooksyde

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£819
View
Exterior | Flag Cottage, Sandyhills

Sandyhills, Dumfries and Galloway

Flag Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£629
View
Kitchen/diner | Beeches View, Southerness

Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway

Beeches View

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£955
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Exterior | Hawthorn Cottage, Southerness near Dumfries

Southerness near Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Hawthorn Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£589
View

Inspiration of things to see and do in our cottages in Sandyhills

Sandyhills is a charming coastal village known for its beautiful beach and surrounding natural landscapes. Take a short drive to explore the historic Sweetheart Abbey in New Abbey or visit the Caerlaverock Castle, a unique triangular medieval fortress. Check out our cottages in Dumfries & Galloway for more inspiration.

Here are the top five things to see and do in Sandyhills:

Sandyhills Beach

Spend time on Sandyhills Beach, a sandy and sheltered bay that's perfect for relaxing, picnicking, and enjoying the scenic views of the Solway Firth.

Coastal Walks

Explore the coastal paths and walks around Sandyhills, offering stunning views of the coastline, rocky shores, and the surrounding countryside. The Southerness Lighthouse is a popular destination for walkers.

Rockcliffe

Visit the nearby village of Rockcliffe, known for its picturesque sandy beaches, coastal paths, and impressive views across the Solway Firth. Don't miss the stunning views from the Muckle Ross viewpoint.

Nature and Wildlife

Sandyhills is a great spot for birdwatching and wildlife spotting. Keep an eye out for seabirds, waders, and other coastal species while enjoying the natural beauty of the area.

Outdoor Activities

Enjoy outdoor activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, or simply taking a leisurely stroll along the coast. The calm waters and gentle tides make it a safe spot for water-based fun.

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