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 | The Beachcomber, Kippford, near Sandyhills

Kippford, near Sandyhills, Dumfries and Galloway

The Beachcomber

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£395
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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
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£942
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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
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,115
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Reserve today for only £25
Living area | Brooksyde, Kippford

Kippford, Dumfries and Galloway

Brooksyde

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£835
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Stunning views of Balcary Bay | The Nook At Balcary, Balcary, near Auchencairn

Balcary, near Auchencairn, Dumfries and Galloway

The Nook At Balcary

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£665
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Exterior | Hawthorn Cottage, Southerness near Dumfries

Southerness near Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Hawthorn Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£539
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Exterior | Flag Cottage, Sandyhills

Sandyhills, Dumfries and Galloway

Flag Cottage

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£645
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Reserve today for only £25
Open plan living space | Berkeley, Kippford, near Dalbeattie

Kippford, near Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Berkeley

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,255
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Reserve today for only £25
Living room/dining room | North Corner, Dumfries

Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

North Corner

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Whitecroft - Rose Cottage, Dalbeattie

Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Whitecroft - Myrtle Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£385
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Charming holiday home | Fairview, Rockcliffe, near Dalbeattie

Rockcliffe, near Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Fairview

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£865
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Kirkennan Mews, Palnackie, Castle Douglas

Palnackie, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Kirkennan Mews

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£899
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Sandyhills

Living room | The Beachcomber, Kippford, near Sandyhills

Kippford, near Sandyhills, Dumfries and Galloway

The Beachcomber

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£395
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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
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£942
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Living area | Brooksyde, Kippford

Kippford, Dumfries and Galloway

Brooksyde

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£835
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Stunning views of Balcary Bay | The Nook At Balcary, Balcary, near Auchencairn

Balcary, near Auchencairn, Dumfries and Galloway

The Nook At Balcary

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£665
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Open plan living space | Kadelin Cove, Sandyhills

Sandyhills, Dumfries and Galloway

Kadelin Cove

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

7 nights

From

£439
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Exterior | Flag Cottage, Sandyhills

Sandyhills, Dumfries and Galloway

Flag Cottage

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£645
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Reserve today for only £25
Open plan living space | Berkeley, Kippford, near Dalbeattie

Kippford, near Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Berkeley

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,255
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Reserve today for only £25
Living room/dining room | North Corner, Dumfries

Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

North Corner

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Quare Place, Southerness

Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway

Quare Place

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£825
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Exterior | Whitecroft - Rose Cottage, Dalbeattie

Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Whitecroft - Myrtle Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£385
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Charming holiday home | Fairview, Rockcliffe, near Dalbeattie

Rockcliffe, near Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Fairview

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£865
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Kirkennan Lodge, Palnackie, Castle Douglas

Palnackie, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Kirkennan Lodge

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,052
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Coastal Cottages in Sandyhills

Living room | The Beachcomber, Kippford, near Sandyhills

Kippford, near Sandyhills, Dumfries and Galloway

The Beachcomber

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£395
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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
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£942
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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
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,115
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Reserve today for only £25
Living area | Brooksyde, Kippford

Kippford, Dumfries and Galloway

Brooksyde

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£835
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Stunning views of Balcary Bay | The Nook At Balcary, Balcary, near Auchencairn

Balcary, near Auchencairn, Dumfries and Galloway

The Nook At Balcary

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£665
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Open plan living space | Kadelin Cove, Sandyhills

Sandyhills, Dumfries and Galloway

Kadelin Cove

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

7 nights

From

£439
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Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway

Bonnie Escapes - Merse Place 69

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£395
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Exterior | Hawthorn Cottage, Southerness near Dumfries

Southerness near Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Hawthorn Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£539
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Exterior | Flag Cottage, Sandyhills

Sandyhills, Dumfries and Galloway

Flag Cottage

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£645
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Reserve today for only £25
Open plan living space | Berkeley, Kippford, near Dalbeattie

Kippford, near Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Berkeley

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,255
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Reserve today for only £25
Living room/dining room | North Corner, Dumfries

Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

North Corner

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Quare Place, Southerness

Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway

Quare Place

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£825
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Romantic Cottages in Sandyhills

Exterior | Woodsedge, Palnackie, Castle Douglas

Palnackie, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Woodsedge

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£942
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Living area | Brooksyde, Kippford

Kippford, Dumfries and Galloway

Brooksyde

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£835
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Exterior | Hawthorn Cottage, Southerness near Dumfries

Southerness near Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Hawthorn Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£539
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Exterior | Flag Cottage, Sandyhills

Sandyhills, Dumfries and Galloway

Flag Cottage

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£645
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Reserve today for only £25
Open plan living space | Berkeley, Kippford, near Dalbeattie

Kippford, near Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Berkeley

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,255
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Reserve today for only £25
Living room/dining room | North Corner, Dumfries

Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

North Corner

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Quare Place, Southerness

Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway

Quare Place

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£825
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Exterior | Whitecroft - Rose Cottage, Dalbeattie

Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Whitecroft - Myrtle Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£385
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Exterior | Kirkennan Lodge, Palnackie, Castle Douglas

Palnackie, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Kirkennan Lodge

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,052
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Exterior | Kirkennan Mews, Palnackie, Castle Douglas

Palnackie, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Kirkennan Mews

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£899
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Exterior | Craigrannoch Cottage, Rockcliffe

Rockcliffe, Dumfries and Galloway

Craigrannoch Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£499
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Reserve today for only £25
Sitting-out-area | Mossdale, Rockcliffe, near Dalbeattie

Rockcliffe, near Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Mossdale

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

3.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£475
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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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