Cottages in Dumfries and Galloway

Harbour Retreat    Garlieston

Harbour Retreat is a spacious terraced town house situated right by the harbour at Garlieston. Once part of a working mill this delightful development of houses overlooks the working harbour which is quickly becoming a centre for yachting and fishing. Harbour Retreat is situated over three floors and the master bedroom boasts its own balcony with sea views.

1 Milldam Croft    New Abbey

1 Milldam Coft is a ground floor apartment placed in New Abbey in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It offers two bedrooms; a double and a twin, as well as a family bathroom, the property can sleep four people. Also inside you will find a kitchen, a dining room and a sitting room with a fire. The outside presents off road parking and a rear enclosed lawn garden with furniture. 1 Milldam Coft is a splendid cottage in a fine Scottish location.

2 Geddes Place    Dumfries

In a secluded town centre location, 2 Geddes Place is on the first floor of an old Victorian property which has been split into two apartments. In a peaceful and quiet residential location this spacious apartment is only a few minutes’ walk from the heart of Dumfries with its many excellent pubs, restaurants and high street shopping.Explore the history of the town with its connections to Robert the Bruce and William Wallace, visit the Robert Burns Centre and learn about the great poet.

Portmaggie Cottage    Killantringham, near Stranraer

This charming, detached cottage, originally the old telephone exchange, has been transformed into a cosy and welcoming retreat. Situated in a truly magical location, in its own private bay only 20 yards from the sea, Portamaggie Cottage boasts sea views from most of the accommodation. Accessed via a rough track, the property is surrounded by cliffs and located at the base of Killantringam Lighthouse, this is a location that has to be experienced.

Little Laight    Stranraer

Little Laight is a superb detached holiday cottage set on a dramatic hillside location near Stranraer in South West Scotland and can sleep six people in one double bedroom with en-suite and two twin bedrooms with Jack-and-Jill access to the bathroom. There is also an additional cloakroom. The rest of the property contains a kitchen with dining area, a utility and.a sitting room with electric fire.

1 Mews Lane    Kirkcudbright

1 Mews Lane is a stylish first floor apartment with views towards the church and harbour, in the 'artists' town' of Kirkcudbright. The apartment has two king-size double bedrooms, one of which can be offered as a twin on request. There is a shower room, a kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with electric fire. Outside, there is garage space for one car, and the amenities of the town are on the doorstep.

The Old Orchard    Castle Douglas

This spacious, semi-detached house, built on the site of an old orchard, is situated in the traditional market town of Castle Douglas. It’s in a quiet area, only minutes walk from the centre of the ’Food Town’ where many cafés, delis, restaurants and pubs offer great variety, value and enjoyment.

The Cottage    Glenmidge, Auldgirth

Sympathetically renovated, this 18th-century stone-built cottage has its own waterwheel and lies at the edge of the small hamlet of Glenmidge. Semi-detached, it lies next to the owner’s home by the Glenmidge Burn, where the odd glimpse of an otter can be seen. Surrounded by hills and forest, the area has abundant wildlife including roe deer, foxes, badgers, tawny and barn owls, buzzards and red kites.

Marbeth    Bridge of Aldouran

16 Bridge of Aldouran is a semi-detached property in the village of Leswalt in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Providing two bedrooms made up of a king-size and a twin zip/link room, as well as a family bathroom, the property can sleep up to four people. Inside you can also find a kitchen, a living/dining room and a conservatory. The exterior boasts off road parking for three cars and a rear garden with a patio with furniture and a lawn with a pond.

Viewfield Farmhouse    New Galloway, near Castle Douglas

This spacious detached farmhouse boasts stunning elevated views over the beautiful Loch Ken with its fabulous outdoor activity centre. Located on the owner’s working sheep farm, on the outskirts of the traditional Scottish village of New Galloway, with local shop, hotel, tea room and art gallery. Close to the Southern Upland Way, Scotland’s coast to coast long distance walk, it is an ideal base for hill walking, fishing, bird watching, sightseeing or one of the many country pursuits available locally.

Thomas Hope Lodge    Langholm

Thomas Hope Lodge is a stunning lodge house situated in the town of Langholm just eighteen miles from Lockerbie in Dumfries and Galloway. The cottage can sleep four people and has one super king-size double with en-suite and one twin as well as a family bathroom. Also in the cottage is a kitchen with dining area and sitting room with gas fire. Outside is roadside parking and a front porch with furniture. Thomas Hope Lodge is ideal for exploring this stunning part of the country.

Kinnen Cottage    Creetown

Kinnen Cottage is a semi-detached cottage on the edge of Creetown and can sleep four people. There is a super king-size double bedroom (zip/link, can be twin on request) with an en-suite shower room, a ground floor super king-size double bedroom (zip/link, can be twin on request), a ground floor bathroom and an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with a woodburning stove.

Rowan Cottage    Glencaple

Rowan Cottage is a terraced property placed in the village of Glencaple in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The cottage's three bedrooms are made up of a double with an en-suite, a further double and a twin room, there is also a family shower room and a cloakroom, it can sleep six people in total. Its interior also contains a kitchen/diner with a woodburning stove, a sitting room with a woodburning stove and a sun room.

Park View Cottage    Stranraer

Situated in the bustling harbour town of Stranraer, this deceptively spacious terraced cottage lies opposite Agnew Park with a pond, café and the sea beyond. Stranraer, situated at the head of Loch Ryan, is the gateway to the Rhinns of Galloway and for more than a century was a busy ferry port for services between south west Scotland and Northern Ireland. The town has many shops and there are plenty of places to dine out too.

Camphill    Kirkcudbright

Camphill is a lovely ground floor detached cottage and can sleep four people in two bedrooms, a double and a twin. There is a well-equipped kitchen with dining table, a small snug and a bathroom. The cosy sitting room benefits from a woodburning stove. Outside there are side and rear lawned gardens with furniture and off road parking for 3 cars.

Barclye Cottage    near Newton Stewart

Peacefully set, this detached cottage enjoys a tranquil setting with views over the winding River Cree, and lies within walking distance of the Wood of Cree, the largest area of ancient woodland in southern Scotland, and an RSPB nature reserve. In spring the wood is carpeted with bluebells and alive with the sound of birdsong, as residents are joined by redstarts, pied flycatchers and garden warblers. By the river you may see gooseander and common sandpiper, with teals, snipe and water rails in the riverside meadows.

Minnow Cottage    Minnigaff, near Newton Stewart

Surrounded by similar cottages in Old Minnigaff, on the edge of Newton Stewart, this cosy, character filled, terraced riverbank cottage is located in a quiet courtyard. It is just a short stroll from the property to all the local amenities including pubs, restaurants and shops. The garden is set right on the riverbank and is perfect for spending endless hours watching the local wildlife, including kingfishers and otters, or just enjoying a glass of wine as the sun sets over the river.

Willow    Gatehouse of Fleet

Enjoy the warmth of a real fire at this inviting cottage which has been decorated using neutral tones with a splash of tangerine. Willow has a deep and inviting bath, a multi-fuel burner, a spacious kitchen with quality appliances, as well as a bluetooth speaker, Smart TV and free Wi-Fi. It is set in a quiet street in Gatehouse of Fleet, a delightful village in this beautiful part of south west Scotland.

Mill Street    Drummore

Situated in the Rhins of Galloway in the small coastal village of Drummore, Scotland’s most southerly point, this charming old terraced fisherman’s cottage is a short stroll to the shoreline with its sand and shingle beach and stunning views across Luce Bay with its white tipped waves and numerous sea birds. The area is unspoilt, the scenery idyllic, and the seascapes around the Rhins as dramatic as they are beautiful.

Cumnock Knowes    Carsphairn, near Dalry,

This spacious, detached country house is located in the Glenkelns, the wildest and largest glen in Galloway, set in a landscape shaped by glaciers with rocky ridges and glacial deposits. The area has remained relatively unspoilt, and a wide variety of fantastic wildlife abounds within the spectacular landscape which ranges from mountains and moorland, woodland and forest, punctuated by burns, river, lochs and farmland. Cumnock Knowes provides a perfect retreat in which to relax and unwind.

Craig Hall    Drummore, near Stranraer

This charming, detached property is situated in the small coastal village of Drummore, Scotland’s most southerly point. Craig Hall, originally the village gospel hall, has been renovated to a good standard while retaining some of the original features. The cottage is located only 200 yards from the sand and shingle beach of Drummond Bay, with stunning views over the expanse of Luce Bay. The clear waters in this area are home to porpoise, dolphin, seals, otters and on occasion minke whale can also be spotted.

Hilltop    Newton Stewart

Hilltop, as the name suggests, sits in an elevated spot with delightful views, in Newton Stewart, the gateway to the Galloway Hills. Hilltop is an attractively presented single-storey cottage, attached to the owner’s home, with a delightful garden. It’s only a short walk from the centre of Newton Stewart with many excellent shops and places to eat. It’s great for walkers, golfers and cyclists, with Glentrool, Kirroughtree and the 7Stanes mountain bike trails nearby, as well as a good choice of golf courses.

Riverside Cottage    Boreland, near Lockerbie

Riverside Cottage is a detached former bothy built in 1880, which has been renovated to a very good contemporary standard. The open plan living area, with large picture windows, lets the light flood in and allows you to fully appreciate the beautiful setting right on the banks of the River Dryfe in the serene rural village of Boreland, just a few miles north of Lockerbie. Overlooking beautiful countryside it is the ideal spot in which to relax and unwind, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Old Sawmill Cottage    Castle Douglas

Old Sawmill Cottage is a converted sawmill based near the town of Castle Douglas in Scotland. It has a super king size zip/ink bedroom as well as a shower room, it can sleep two people. Also inside there is a kitchen and a sitting room with a woodburning stove. To the outside there is off road parking for one car and a rear patio with furniture. Old Sawmill Cottage is a great property in a wonderful location.

Millwalk Cottage    Whithorn

Millwalk Cottage is a detached property four miles from Whithorn, Scotland. It comes with two bedrooms; a family room sleeping three and a double with an en-suite, along with a family bathroom, this property can sleep five people. The interior also boasts a kitchen, a dining room and a sitting room with a woodburning stove. To the outside there is off road parking for three cars, a front lawn, a decking with furniture and a rear garden with a lawn, a pond, a patio area and furniture.

Keepers Cottage    near Castle Douglas

This lovely detached bungalow, accessed via a rough track, is set amidst beautiful scenery on a working farm just 10 miles from Castle Douglas. Relax and enjoy the tranquillity of the area or discover the Mossdale Walk and Red Kite Sculpture, a 2½ mile circular walk from Mossdale which affords wonderful views of Mossdale Loch, Bennan and Airie Hills. Red Kites can be seen from anywhere on the open parts of the walk at any time of the year.

Nathaniel's Cottage    Kirkcudbright

Nathaniel's Cottage is a lovely end-terrace cottage is situated close to the centre of the town of Kirkcudbright. This cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms, consisting of one super king-size double and one twin, together with a shower room. The cottage also has a kitchen, a dining room with gas fire and a sitting room with woodburner. Outside there's roadside parking, a rear seating area and a side raised garden. Nathaniel's Cottage is a great family base with plenty of places to visit nearby.

Cornlee Cottage    Dumfries

Cornlee Cottage is a semi-detached cottage next to the owners' property, near Dumfries in Scotland. It has three bedrooms including a double, a twin and a single room, there is also a family bathroom and a shower room, the cottage can sleep five people. Also inside there is an open plan living area with a kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area with an electric fire. To the outside sits ample off road parking and an enclosed garden with a lawn area and a gravelled area with furniture.

Riverside Cottage    Boreland, near Lockerbie

Riverside Cottage is a high quality, 2 bedroom holiday cottage nestled on the banks of the river Dryfe in the small, peaceful rural village of Boreland, a few miles north of Lockerbie in Dumfries & Galloway.

Riverside Cottage’s location is not only a great base for visiting local attractions in Dumfries & Galloway, cycling, walking, golfing and catching the train for a day in Edinburgh or Glasgow but is also perfect if you just want to relax, unwind and enjoy the peace and quiet of south west Scotland.

Rosehearty    New Luce, near Stranraer

This comfortable first floor apartment attached, to the owners home, is located on the edge of the charming village of New Luce and boasts lovely shared gardens with a variety of birdlife and the daily visits from the red squirrels. New Luce is a conservation village, a single street of 18th and 19th-century cottages set in an area of Dumfries and Galloway that’s ideal for a relaxing holiday on the moors of Wigtownshire, which gives New Luce that special charm.

Airyhemming Dairy    Glenluce, near Stranraer

Airyhemming Dairy is a detached former Dairyman’s Cottage situated on a working dairy farm yet set away from the buzz of the farm, in peaceful countryside, with views over farmland to the rolling Galloway Hills. Enjoy this restored cottage, whether it be sitting in front of the cosy wood burner, enjoying a game of pool in the games room or star gazing from your very own hot tub. The cottage also boasts its own stretch of water for brown trout fishing.

West Barr Cottage    near Port William

Situated only yards from the shoreline, this spacious, detached cottage has fantastic views over the sea to the Mull of Galloway and the Isle of Man. West Barr Cottage has a private garden and direct access to the beach. Known as the Machars of Galloway the area boasts a stunning coastline with amazing cliff top walks. These include Burrow Head, famed for being the location of the closing scene in the cult movie ‘The Wicker Man’, to the Isle of Whithorn, a walk well worth the effort.

Troloss Lodge    Thornhill

Troloss Lodge is a detached cottage situated in the village of Thornhill in Dumfries and Galloway. Hosting one double bedroom, and a family bathroom, this property can sleep up to two people. Inside you will also find an open plan sitting, kitchen and dining area with a breakfast bar. To the outside is off road parking and an enclosed garden with patio and furniture. Located in a scenic area and close to places of interest, Troloss Lodge is a wonderful retreat in a relaxing part of Scotland.

Gillie Cottage    Carsethorn

Fully modernised former fisherman's cottage in the village of Carsthorn, Dumfries & Galloway. The property comfortably sleeps 2 people with a guest pull-out bed that can accommodate another person, available on request. Shower room. Property has a kitchen with electric oven and fridge freezer, large sitting room with seating for 3 people, an open fire, Smart TV with Netflix, Bluetooth CD player and WiFi access. Outside is a stone patio garden with furniture (not enclosed). Less than 10 miles from the village of New Abbey. No pets.

Church Cottage    Ecclefechan, near Lockerbie

Church Cottage is a charming, little mid-terraced cottage in the quiet village of Ecclefechan, nestling in the east of Dumfries and Galloway and within easy reach of the border to the south. The cottage has been completely renovated and refurbished in 2018, and has been furnished to a very good standard throughout. The modern kitchen overlooks the enclosed rear garden, and a particularly attractive feature is the large wood burner set in inglenook fireplace with exposed chimney breast.

River View    Dumfries

If you are looking for a perfectly placed holiday home for a quiet relaxing break, yet just a few minutes walk from shops and pubs, this is the place for you! Set in a quiet cul-de-sac with views of the River Nith, River View is a renovated, end-terraced cottage, set quietly beside the river. You could be anywhere, and it is not easy to believe you are in the middle of town.

Drumfad Cottage

Drumfad Cottage is a semi-detached.barn conversion, one of two near the owner's property near Port William. The cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms which are a double and a twin room. There is also a bathroom, a ground floor cloakroom and an open-plan living area with a kitchen, dining area and a sitting area with a woodburning stove. Outside there is off road parking and a lawned garden to the rear with furniture and a barbecue.

Lapstone Cottage    Mouswald, near Dumfries

This delightful, detached, single-storey holiday cottage, furnished and decorated to a good standard, has magnificent views across the fields to the Galloway Hills and Solway Firth, and is situated on the edge of the pretty village of Mouswald. Cosy and comfortable, Lapstone Cottage has a large enclosed garden and makes an ideal holiday home the whole year round. Perfectly located for touring this beautiful area, the Solway Firth Coastline is within 4 miles, and walking, golf, horse riding, cycling, a leisure centre, shops and restaurants can all be found within 7 miles.

Fairview    Rockcliffe, near Dalbeattie

This fantastic, semi-detached cottage is only 100 yards from the gentle, sandy bathing beaches of this lovely stretch of the Solway Coast. Fairview offers spacious accommodation right in the middle of the popular seaside conservation village of Rockcliffe, with forest and coastal walks, runs (including round the coast to Kippford, the Solway Yacht Club and local pubs) and a lovely tea shop for midday refreshments. Access to Dalbeattie Forest and the famous 7stanes mountain bike trails are close by as are facilities golf, tennis, fishing, sailing and wind-surfing.

Shore Cottage    Leswalt, Stranraer

Shore Cottage is a lovely property located on the coast just a short distance from the small village of Leswalt near Stranraer in the Rhins of Galloway. This traditional property has an enviable position and benefits from having an enclosed two acre garden and direct access to the sandy beach. The property is remote and would suit those guests wanting to sit and relax, and enjoy some quiet time enjoying the views of the sea and across to Ireland, and perhaps long walks along the beach.

The Potting Shed    Leswalt, near Stranraer

In a scenic area, this spacious detached cottage has all the main living areas on the ground floor, and makes a great holiday base. It offers easy access for the less mobile, as well as a walk-in bath and a single bed, which is adjustable. Patio doors from the living room to a large decked area overlooking the garden.The Galloway coastline offers an abundance of sandy beaches and rocky coves to explore. Dally Bay close by has a beautiful sandy beach where porpoise and dolphin can be spotted.

Southcliff House    Portpatrick, near Stranraer

Enjoying a wonderful setting, with views over the picturesque village, harbour and out to open sea, this spacious detached house offers an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding area. From the challenging uplands of the Galloway Hills to gentle seaside trails, rolling moors and dramatic cliff-top walks, the Southern Upland Way, passing close by, presents the ideal focus from which to enjoy the many and varied walks within the region.

Waulkmill Cottage    Carronbridge, near Thornhill

This charming semi-detached cottage, which was once the village smithy, is in the tiny hamlet of Carronbridge just two miles from the broad streets of Thornhill with its good local shops, pubs and restaurants. Very comfortable, bright and welcoming yet retaining original features such as working shutters, it provides a delightful base from which to get to know this fascinating region. The extensive grounds of Drumlanrig Castle are just two miles away, where there are lovely walks and the castle to visit.

Quarter Acre House    Kirkcolm, near Stranraer,

Situated on the north west coast of the beautiful Rhins of Galloway peninsula, 3 miles from Stranraer, this stunning detached property, with a private hot tub, enjoys panoramic views over the rolling countryside and across Lochryan Bay. Ferries pass daily on the 90-minute crossing from Stranraer’s ferry port. Visit Dally Bay where seals and porpoises can be spotted.

Cot Cottage    Ringford, near Castle Douglas

Situated in a peaceful, elevated location, with stunning views over open countryside, this detached cottage has spacious grounds and also a relaxing hot tub. This fabulous area has many opportunities for hill walking, mountain biking and water sports, or perhaps visiting renowned gardens and ancient woodland with a chance to glimpse the abundant wildlife. The area is well recognised for its clear skies, as one of the 12 best stargazing sites in the world and the first Dark Sky Park in the UK.

Larchbank    Borgue, near Kirkcudbright

This charming semi-detached cottage boasts stunning elevated views over the countryside from the garden and is situated in the quiet village of Borgue, only a short walk to the local pub and restaurant. Situated only a short drive from the pretty harbour town of Kirkcudbright, locally known as the artists town, with many festivals throughout the year, including Scottish nights, classic car rallies, historic walks, a medieval fayre, a jazz festival and a spectacular Tattoo, as well as a good selection of pubs and restaurants.

Glencroft    Portpatrick

Enjoying a wonderful setting just a mile from the sea, this detached cottage is situated on the edge of the picturesque town of Portpatrick and offers an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding area. Dumfries and Galloway boasts rugged coastlines and secluded sandy beaches which benefit from the warmth of the passing Gulf Stream. It is surrounded by breathtaking scenery, offering an ideal base from which to explore the Rhins and Machars Peninsulas and the Galloway Hills.

North Lodge    Annan

North Lodge is a lovely detached lodge situated in the hamlet of Brydekirk just three and a half miles from Annan in South West Scotland. The lodge can sleep ten people in three king-size double bedrooms and a day bed with pull-out bed on 2nd floor landing as well as family bathroom and separate family shower room. Also in the lodge is a kitchen with dining area and sofa bed, and a sitting room with open fire.

Galloway Cottage    near Wigtown

Set amidst rolling farmland with spectacular views of the Galloway Hills and Wigtown Bay Estuary, Galloway Cottage is a semi-detached converted barn which has been beautifully finished throughout. The open plan living area affords plenty of space for guests and a particularly indulgent touch is the French doors opening from the downstairs bedroom onto the patio. Galloway Cottage is ideally placed to explore everything this delightful corner of South West Scotland has to offer.

Swallows    near Kirkcudbright

A perfect retreat to unwind and relax in, this semi-detached, single storey barn conversion is wonderfully situated along a quiet lane in the serene Scottish countryside, and enjoys views over the neighbouring farmland and the owners two and a half acre landscaped garden. Swallows has been converted with care and attention to detail, the open plan lounge and the kitchen area are particularly attractive with a picture window and doors through to the conservatory which overlooks the private and enclosed garden.