Family-friendly holiday rentals in Dumfries and Galloway

We had a lovely stay with our 3 dogs at heron view, we enjoyed the spacious living area and comfortable beds. The utility space was a great nook for the dogs if they were wet from walking. Lovely local pub (the Masonic) with friendly people and bar staff. The hot tub was a massive bonus! Thanks Donald We will be back!

this is our second stay here and it's a brilliant little spot. hot tub is lovely and the accommodation is all well appointed. great walks by the river and good enclosed garden for dogs. we'll be back for a third visit I'm sure!

Lizzie was a fantastic host, she responded to messages and even allowed us to extend our stay into the afternoon. The house was lovely we will definitely look at booking again in the new year. Thank you

The photos don’t do the cottage justice. It really is lovely, great size, beautifully furnished, luxurious bedding and spotlessly clean. We were made to feel very welcome, Anne & Peter were great hosts, we’d definitely stay here again.

Our long weekend at the yurt was absolutely perfect! We were lucky enough to get 2 starry nights in the hot tub, which we brought our own fairy lights for and it really did add to the special location within the mossy trees by the burn✨ The log burner in the yurt heated the space up very quickly, so it was lovely and cosy. A perfect place to cook nice meals and play some board games. The bed was also incredibly comfy and warm. We brought our digital radio as we love a bit of radio 6, which was a great idea! Felt so at home, we didn’t want to leave!! It was the most relaxing, peaceful, private environment to stay in and we already can’t wait to stay again. A real break, going back to basics. For us, it couldn’t have been better!

So grateful to Susan for hosting us at very short notice. Spent 3 nights here and would have loved to have stayed longer. The house was warm and cosy, the kitchen was well appointed with plenty of utensils etc to cook family meals. The lounge was very comfortable and the bedrooms also comfortable. Hot tub a definite bonus and spent every evening watching the stars. Lovely pub approx a mile away. Could have walked it but weather not ideal, served delicious food. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.

Amazing stay and with it only being 15minutes away from where I stay will definitely be back. Being right on the doorstep of the distillery meant only one think a booze afternoon tea with local whisky too! House was beautiful lots of space and very warm. Margaret was there if we needed her but everything went smoothly. Star gazing in the hot tub was a bonus.

Stay at Ancrum House was sensational! Beautifully decorated, all the mod cons, perfect for all; families, couples, friends. You couldn't go there and not have just an amazing escape from reality! The host, Tracey was incredible. Without being in any way overbearing she made a tremendous effort to ensure our break was enjoyed by all to the fullest. Aside from providing any advice we needed, covertly servicing the hot tub every morning, she even went into Carlisle (just for us!) to get details from Currys on how to connect an ancient laptop to the TV in the rear sitting room. A true gem and wonderful person offering an exceptional service. 10/10 without question. You're doing exceptional job, and we are so grateful we came across your beautiful place! Thank you again.

The cottage was beautiful and set in an absolutely stunning area of the country. We felt so happy and comfortable there. The host was so friendly and gave us advice on amazing walks in the area. My kids would go back just to see the dogs and the pony.

Beautiful accommodation , welcoming hosts and a truly peaceful place to stay. It felt secluded and quiet here. There are a couple of lovely walks from the house and plenty to do in the surrounding area a short car journey away.

The Cheese House was perfect for our needs. Warm, comfortable and peaceful. Zan and Joe were friendly and thoughtful... the eggs were much appreciated. Thank you.

We had a lovely stay at Alison's place. The cottage is very comfortable. Spacious well equipped kitchen and good log burner in the sitting-room. We were there in mid winter, so I was concerned I'd be cold in bed, but there was a great vintage 100% wool blanket that kept us really warm. She had lots of information; books and leaflets on things to do in the area, which was really helpful. It's a lovely part of Scotland.

fantastic little stay with everything you could need even kindling left for the fire only slight gripe which couldn't be helped was I couldn't park outsid the property until late on but that's neither here or there

This was the perfect stay for my family when I was getting married at Brig O’Doon. The house was lovely and exactly what we needed. Highly recommend to anyone looking to stay in this area.

I had a lovely few days at Lesley's place. It's secluded and quiet which is just what I was after. The views are beautiful and I was lucky enough to have clear skies to do some stargazing. The house itself is well set up and comfortable. Lots of great locations within a short distance and Lesley had some nice recommendations of places to go. I would advise to arrive in good daylight as the track to and through the farm is very dark.

Perfect stay in a tiny cottage (very tall people might have a problem). Lovely host. Lovely goats! Enclosed area just right for our dog. Intermittent WiFi (as stated in ad) so not suitable for WFH but perfect for our needs. Delightful area close enough to Lakes for easy access but without the crowds. Would definitely choose to go back

Had a family weekend which was great from start to finish. The lodge was lovely, clean and actually better than described. Beautiful surroundings with lovely pub for food. Swimming pool was great too. Overall amazing experience - thank you, Sarah.

What a lovely, lovely place to stay. The lodge manages to be both cosy and spacious at the same time. There are three really nice bedrooms plus three bathrooms and the main living space is big, with plenty of space for lounging, reading, playing games or watching the tv after a day at the beach. The thing I always love when I go to stay anywhere is great bedding and the lodge was not a disappointment! The downstairs double bed had the most incredible duvet, huge and fluffy and warm - lovely for lying in bed in the morning looking at the great view from the french doors with a cup of tea. We used the swimming pool, using the booking system, which was nice. You book a session in the pool, which you have for your own use during your session. Having the pool to ourselves was a bit of a treat! There is a lovely pub on site too, although we sat outside due to the current situation, we went in to order drinks and it was really nice inside. Though no local beer, which would have been nice. The lodge is within walking distance of a really amazing, amazing beach - just beautiful. You can do lots of really great walks from the lodge, along the beach or the coastal walk, as well as through the many lovely forests in the area. We were lucky enough to see red squirrels! Despite some slight issues with communication (down to a problem with technology and not on their part) we had a wonderful time and are very much looking forward to returning. We would really recommend Barend as a wonderful place to visit, the lodge was absolutely gorgeous (did I mention the amazing duvet?!) and just a few minutes walk from the most incredible beach. A perfect trip away. We will absolutely be making a return trip

We had a great stay at Whitbarrow. We have visited the resort before on many occasions. We had some minor issues in the accommodation which were swiftly resolved by Seasons staff. Kal and Anita were great to communicate with leading up to and during the stay also. Very responsive and helpful. Good facilities onsite too and helpful staff. Thank you

Brilliant stay at Barend. The lodge was as described, clean and cosy and in a lovely peaceful location. Having exclusive use of the pool was also fun! We found it so relaxing it was hard to leave 😅

We had an absolutely superb stay at this cabin! The hosts have thought of everything—every household utensil, cleaning product, and appliance we needed was readily available. It truly felt like a home away from home. We also appreciated the thoughtful extras, like the collection of games, DVDs, and books, which made for cozy evenings indoors. The stuffed toy dogs were a lovely touch for the children, and they adored them! The cabin was spotless, and we were impressed with how well-organized everything was, including the garbage disposal system. The private pool was a fantastic addition, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Overall, this was one of the best stays we’ve had, and we wouldn’t hesitate to return. Highly recommend!