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

Exterior | Craigrannoch Cottage, Rockcliffe

Rockcliffe, Dumfries and Galloway

Craigrannoch Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£497
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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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Smart modern chalet-style cottage with terrace and hot tub set in own garden | Seascape - Seascape Cottages, Southerness, near Dumfries

Southerness, near Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Seascape Cottages - Seascape

Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,092
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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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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Woodsedge, Palnackie, Castle Douglas

Palnackie, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Woodsedge

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£942
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Rocky Knowe, Dalbeattie

Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Rocky Knowe

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£915
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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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Reserve today for only £25
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

£1,096
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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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£443
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Open plan living space | Berkeley, Kippford, near Dalbeattie

Kippford, near Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Berkeley

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,262
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Firth Lodge, Southerness

Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway

Firth Lodge

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Sandyhills

Exterior | Kirkennan Lodge, Palnackie, Castle Douglas

Palnackie, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Kirkennan Lodge

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

7 nights

From

£1,052
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Sitting-out-area | Mossdale, Rockcliffe, near Dalbeattie

Rockcliffe, near Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Mossdale

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

3.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£503
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Craigrannoch Cottage, Rockcliffe

Rockcliffe, Dumfries and Galloway

Craigrannoch Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£497
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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 | 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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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Woodsedge, Palnackie, Castle Douglas

Palnackie, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Woodsedge

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£942
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Rocky Knowe, Dalbeattie

Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Rocky Knowe

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£915
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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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Reserve today for only £25
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

£1,096
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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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£443
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Open plan living space | Berkeley, Kippford, near Dalbeattie

Kippford, near Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Berkeley

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,262
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Firth Lodge, Southerness

Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway

Firth Lodge

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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Coastal Cottages in Sandyhills

Exterior | Kirkennan Lodge, Palnackie, Castle Douglas

Palnackie, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Kirkennan Lodge

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

7 nights

From

£1,052
View
Sitting-out-area | Mossdale, Rockcliffe, near Dalbeattie

Rockcliffe, near Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Mossdale

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

3.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£503
View
Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Craigrannoch Cottage, Rockcliffe

Rockcliffe, Dumfries and Galloway

Craigrannoch Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£497
View
Reserve today for only £25
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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Surrounding area | Lakeland View 88 - Bonnie Escapes, Southerness

Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway

Bonnie Escapes - Lakeland View 88

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

7 nights

From

£423
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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 | Bud’s Bay, Southerness

Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway

Bud’s Bay

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

7 nights

From

£569
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Smart modern chalet-style cottage with terrace and hot tub set in own garden | Seascape - Seascape Cottages, Southerness, near Dumfries

Southerness, near Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Seascape Cottages - Seascape

Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,092
View
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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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Woodsedge, Palnackie, Castle Douglas

Palnackie, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Woodsedge

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£942
View
Rocky Knowe, Dalbeattie

Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Rocky Knowe

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£915
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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