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Dumfries vacation rentals start at ﺩ.ﺇ 110 per night before taxes and fees

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10 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities

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10 properties have a dedicated workspace

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30 of Dumfries vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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Dumfries stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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Hawkhow Cottage, Glenridding
Hawkhow Cottage compromises four bedrooms and sleeps seven comfortably or eight cosily. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms (one King, one double and one twin) and a bathroom. Downstairs there is an additional bedroom (small double), a shower room and a traditional Aga-warmed kitchen. The glass and oak-framed extension provides a large living room with log burning stove and a galleried dining area. The property will be prepared ready for your arrival with freshly laundered bed linen and bath towels supplied for your stay. We have provided a selection of games, puzzles and toys to keep you entertained inside (and the optional use of a TV and Xbox One) as well as books, maps and guides to help you plan your activities outside. There is ample parking on-site. Guests also have shared use of the main house’s extensive gardens and grounds, including the sauna. Please note that the garden is steep with drop-offs in places, it has a number of steps and paths that can be extremely slippery, as well as running water courses, ponds and bridges. As well as having Ullswater on your doorstep for sailing, kayaking and wild swimming, there are a number of fabulous walks and bicycle rides that can be started from the cottage without ever needing to get into your car. Keen walkers can even start the climb to Helvellyn by walking up the garden to join recognised footpaths. Glenridding is a beautiful 15 minute walk along the Lake and provides a number of cafes, pubs and shops as well as access to the famous Ullswater Steamers. A slightly longer walk along the Lake in the opposite direction will take you past Glencoyne Bay, the inspiration for William Wordsworth’s ‘Daffodils’ poem, to the popular Aira Force waterfall and trails maintained by the National Trust.

Orchard Cottage @ Gretna
The cottage sleeps 6 with a wood fired hot tub Just off the M6/M74 2 bed cottage set in a large private garden with ample parking Ideally located Gretna Green Weddings Designer Outlet Hidden River/ Annan Distillery Hetland Hall weddings Hadrian's Wall The Lake District Coastal Path National Cycle Route 7 South West Scotland Coast Wood fired Hot Tub is available at £50 per night - payable on arrival to allow flexibility, this can take 2/3 hours to heat up depending on the time of year

Charm countryside cottage. Relax & enclosed garden
Escape to the countryside at Euchan Bridge Cottage – relax, recharge, and enjoy stunning rural views with modern, comfortable accommodation. Enjoy self check-in for a smooth, flexible arrival. Wi-Fi, Netflix, and free parking included. Dog-friendly. Enclosed garden. Euchan Bridge Cottage is perfect for weekend getaways, family holidays or a peaceful retreat in Dumfries & Galloway, and is especially suited to relaxed, longer summer stays in the south of Scotland. STL Licence number: DG00292F

NEW for ‘24! Stylish wee cottage
Holmlea was built as a weaver’s cottage in the 1840s and was entirely renovated in 2023. We’re proud of how warm and calming the space now is. Our aim has been to provide a stylish, timeless 5* hotel environment in a small, self-contained cottage. One UK king bedroom plus a proper double sofabed downstairs. Just a minute’s walk from our bustling town centre, Holmlea offers a peaceful, cozy welcome to the magnificent southern uplands. Perfect for a romantic getaway, or just a restful stopover.

Cargenbank Farmhouse
Sleeps 1 - 5 GF: Living room/kitchen/dining room with porch. Large log burning stove. UF: 2 bedrooms: 1 super king, 1 double with day bed. Shower room with wc. Wooden floors throughout. Air source heat pump heating and Elec inc. T/cot and h/chair on request. Free Wifi. Elec cooker. Front garden with sitting-out area and furniture. Shared Garden. Plenty parking. Bed linen/towels inc. Smart TV with Freesat. M/wave. W/machine. D/washer. Fridge Freezer. Cycle store. No smoking. No pets.

Kirkland Cottage
Kirkland Cottage is completely self-contained and is attached to our main house in an enclosed, secluded and large garden. Although only two miles from Dumfries Town Centre it is in a quiet, rural location. There is ample parking beside the cottage and a lockable room for storage of bicycles and other leisure equipment. The cottage provides a great base from which to enjoy the many cultural and outdoor activities available in the immediate locality.

The Old Schoolhouse
A Victorian Schoolhouse, now a cozy and stylish home. The Old Schoolhouse has 3 bedrooms, shower room & en suite bathroom. Wood stove in the lounge, open fire in the kitchen, and central heating. Light, bright, with a large garden looking onto the fields beyond- snowdrops in the spring, cherries in summer, and apples in autumn. The occasional escapee hen wandering about. The perfect place for a proper holiday.

Threecrofts Farm
Dumfries and Galloway is a part of Southern Scotland often overlooked by those heading North to the Highlands. It retains a slow old fashioned character and is a hub for arts and crafts as well as having many lovely beaches, pubs and restaurants. Our cottage is just the thing for getting away from modern life and relaxing. Exceptionally quiet and peaceful with gorgeous views, great walks etc. Dogs are welcome

The Sparrow Cottage Mire house
The Sparrow cottage is perfect for romantic, cosy nights away and to explore the beautiful fells. Head outside to the private dining area overlooking countryside and fell views. Watch the newborn lambs being born in springtime and listen to the beautiful birds all year round. On a lovely starry night enjoy a soak in your luxury private hot tub with a glass of bubbles and a good book.

The Silo Cumbria
The Silo is a completely unique holiday stay, based in the beautiful countryside in North Cumbria. Originally a grain store tower, it has been completely reimagined and renovated as a one bedroom home-away-from-home. The unique building has retained the shape and structure of the original silo with luxury amenities and finishes throughout.

Luxury 2 bedroom home in delightful fishing town
Mally is situated in the centre of the delightful fishing town of Kirkcudbright. The house was completely refurbished into a luxury holiday let in 2021. Comprising of 2 bedrooms, one king and one single. The property sleeps 3 people. The downstairs is bright and open plan making it a sociable space to enjoy your stay.

Gretna Getaway, modern bungalow near Solway Firth
Ideal for anyone coming to get married or fancy a few days peace and quiet in south-west Scotland. Ideal as a stop over if travelling further north or south. Comfortable, bright and very spacious. Take a look at the recent photos and please get in touch with any questions. Plenty parking available on the drive.
Popular amenities for Dumfries house rentals
House rentals with a pool

Solway Holiday Villa

Cruggleton Lodge, Galloway House Estate

Marianne Bay Southerness Sea Views - Pet Friendly

Host & Stay | 11 Troutbeck

Chapel Hill

Auchenlarie Courtyard No 1

Badgers Rest, near Keswick. Access to Pool & Spa

Shoreline Stay
Weekly house rentals

Luxury 2 Bedroom Single Storey House

South View Cottage

Cutlar's Lodge, on a beautiful coastal estate

Woodside Cottage, Clarencefield

River View Cottages, No.4

Beautiful Period Property in Central Location

Cleugh Foot - A Pink 3-Bed Rural Cumbrian Cottage

House with a View
Private house rentals

Woodlane 3bedroom7 seater hottub and a pool table

Tethera: Eco-Luxury Passivhaus on Ullswater

Cosy cottage with stunning views

Mountain Lodge - Peace & Nature

The Five Turrets

Little Rock | Seaside Cottage

Dumra Cottage, Broughton, Biggar

Roanbank- The Hidden Road Retreat
When is the best time to visit Dumfries?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ 624 | ﺩ.ﺇ 584 | ﺩ.ﺇ 617 | ﺩ.ﺇ 555 | ﺩ.ﺇ 573 | ﺩ.ﺇ 580 | ﺩ.ﺇ 580 | ﺩ.ﺇ 639 | ﺩ.ﺇ 643 | ﺩ.ﺇ 573 | ﺩ.ﺇ 602 | ﺩ.ﺇ 610 |
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- Lake District National Park
- Grasmere
- Buttermere
- Hadrian's Wall
- Birdoswald Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall
- Pentland Hills
- St Bees Beach
- The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop
- Vindolanda
- Honister Slate Mine
- Aira Force Waterfall
- Lake District Wildlife Park
- Talkin Tarn Country Park
- Castelerigg Stone Circle
- Whinlatter Forest
- Ullswater Steamers
- Wordsworth Grasmere
- Lowther Castle & Gardens
- Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
- Abbotsford the Home of Sir Walter Scott
- Dumfries House
- Drumlanrig Castle
- Carlisle Cathedral
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