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!

Quite superb cottage in spotless mint condition with a hot tub location to die for. Comfey bed, great linen and brilliant walk-in jet shower as well as huge free standing luxurious bath.

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!

What a great find! My wife, daughter and I stayed at little meadow, and loved it! Very clean, very warm, everything we needed. The hot tub was a nice touch and over looks the meadows, with views of the cows and sheep. Susan was a great host. Great touch with prosecco and chocolates on arrival. Susan was kind enough to let my daughter feed the baby calves only a few days old! Amazing experience...! The two cats Lucky and Clover are very friendly and loved cuddles! Within 10 mins there are supermarkets and only a couple of mins away there is a local shop in Dearham. There are two local pubs, of which we ate at the old Mill the food is great. The location of West House Farm is perfect. So much to see within 45 mins, Buttermere, Windermere, keswick and so on. Buttermere was are favourite. Would highly recommend, Susan was a great host, lovely place, my daughter is already asking can we go back!

We wanted to stay North of the Border for a family birthday. Instructions were clear. Kitchen well-equipped. Beds very comfortable. Bathrooms pristine. Hot Tub welcoming. Margaret was a wonderful, responsive and thoughtful host leaving not only a welcome box and kitchen essentials but remembered the birthday on the day and left an additional gift which was much appreciated. The site is shared with a Whisky Distillery and Cafe and the staff were all amazing. It was easy to find, close to a town with places of interest, good transport links. I would stay again.

We had a fabulous weekend break away with friends at Ancrum House. We felt right at home and the house had everything you would need for a comfortable break away! Tracey was a great host and you can see how passionate she is about making guests have the best experience when staying here.

What a great discovery. Fabulous cottage in a most beautiful location, with the most excellent walks right from the door step. We were able to explore this wonderful area without getting in the car.......just perfect. Cottage was ideal for the two of us and our dog, and indeed had an extra bedroom with three additional beds which we did not need to use. Dave and Beth were utterly excellent and proactive in their communication and could not have been more helpful. What a lovely place to stay, within a great local community!! Highly recommended.

Perfect for our short one night stay. Easy to find with google maps using coordinates provided. Super friendly, kind hosts. Age appropriate games/ books and other bits were left out and shown to the children on arrival. Lovely breakfast welcome pack was also there for us. Good sized parking space right outside the door to the property. Thank you A & C!

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.

What a beautiful little cottage ( and very cute animals )! We have just spent a lovely weekend here. We love the peace and quiet and even though you are staying at the farm itself you are not disturbed at all. Everything was squeaky clean and a lovely welcome of some fresh eggs on the dining table from the hens. Highly recommend and we hope to visit again soon.

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.

Just back from spending Xmas day & Boxing Day at The Retreat Check in was easy & the accommodation itself was immaculate and a beautiful location Leah & Gary had decorated for us with beautiful lights & Xmas tree which made our stay extra special They had also left a bottle of Prosecco for us & left breakfast pack and milk which was a lovely & kind gesture The accommodation had everything we needed , towels , bedding , everything you could think of We really couldn’t speak highly enough of the hosts and their accommodation and we can’t wait to book up again

We had a lovely time here. The cottage is warm and homely. Nice and clean, comfy beds, lots of space, some local leaflets and maps, books, new kitchen cloths, lovely towels. There were also the nice extra touches like a pint of milk in the fridge, a few spices and salt, kitchen roll, foil and cling film. Things that make all the difference. With a view of the sea from the bedrooms and in a wonderful tucked away place. Thank you!

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

Very peaceful spot. Great beach nearby. Local shops are handy for food and essentials.

The lodge was great! We had a fantastic time, I can't remember the last time I watched a VHS or was able to sit and just play board games with friends. The perfect spot for a chill weekend away with your friends!