Holiday rentals in Bowness-on-Solway

The Gale - Relaxing Country Retreat

The Coach House offers a serene retreat blending rustic charm with modern elegance. With open beams & sash windows, the property exudes cozy cottage appeal but with every comfort you desire. The living room flows into a kitchen, perfect for culinary enthusiasts. Upstairs two charming bedrooms await along with shared wet room with stunning shower. Outside, we invite you to explore our stunning gardens, with private seating area awaiting sun-soaked afternoons and tranquil evenings under the stars.

Luxury Rural Cabin with Wood Fired Hot Tub

Glencartholm Farm by Wigwam Holidays is part of the UK's No1 glamping brand that has been providing guests with 'great holidays in the great outdoors' for over 20 years! Situated in a beautiful rural location in Dumfries and Galloway, we also run an Alpaca Farm. Beautiful views and quiet surroundings are what will greet you whilst you relax in the private hot tub. We have 4 luxury ensuite cabins with wood fired hot tubs and the capacity to accomodate for couples, families and group bookings.

No-frills cosy base for Lakeland and the Solway

NB: LINEN, TOWELS & TOILETRIES NOT PROVIDED! Snug little mid-terrace property in a tiny village on Hadrian's Wall on the English side of the Solway Firth. Rather shabby but full of character & very cosy. Port Carlisle has a faded splendour - built on the site of a fishing village, for a brief time it was a major port serving Carlisle, with its own canal & later a railway; in the 1850s the Firth silted up so ships could no longer get in. Birdwatchers, walkers, fans of history, dogs will love it!

Bird House & Sauna - Sleep with the Owls!

Enjoy the tranquility of the northern edge of the Lake District by staying at the Cumberland Bird of Prey Centre in this unique container conversion. With private picnic areas, fire pits and places to while away the evening. We encourage you to embrace a truly private hide away, with hot tub and as much privacy as you want. Perfect for Hadrians Wall Walk discovering the Lake District and Dumfries & Galloway. We have another Airbnb on site if you are booking for a larger group - just ask

Oystercatcher

Located on the idyllic Solway estuary, metres from the water's edge, surrounded by the renowned RSPB Campfield Marsh. By a unique wetland of raised peat bogs, marshes and ponds, A haven for a huge variety of bird life, shoreline waders to geese to owls and woodpeckers. Located amid Low Abbey's woodland, rich with narcissi and bluebells in the spring, adjacent to the old damson orchard, at the end of Hadrian's Wall. A truly luxurious shepherd's hut with all amenities for a great rural stay.

Stylish cottage with stunning views.

This beautiful and very tastefully newly restored cottage has a kitchen, shower room, large sitting room and 2 very spacious bedrooms all with spectacular, uninterrupted views of the Solway Firth and the English Lake District mountains. The traditional stone cottage has a lovely garden at the front with lots of space to sit and enjoy the views, there is ample parking space and a sitting area at the rear of the cottage. (No internal photos yet as the restoration is currently being completed).

Beautiful Countryside Lodge with Outstanding Views

Nestled in the beautiful Dumfries & Galloway countryside, the lodge benefits from stunning views across to the Solway Firth, Lake District and Criffel to the west. With a welcoming and spacious open plan design, three good size bedrooms, and private enclosed garden, the lodge is the perfect getaway for up to 6 guests. Families looking to spend some quality time together can enjoy fantastic country walks or exploring nearby Caerlaverock Castle and wetlands. Furry friends are welcome too!

Ryan's Rest 'The Garrison' Campsite Hadrians Wall

Our charming shepherds' huts sit in the old orchard of our farm in the village of Bowness on Solway, Cumbria. The site is named "The Garrison" as it sits on the remains of the former Roman fort of Maia, a world heritage site at the end of Hadrian's Wall. Bowness itself is in an area of outstanding natural beauty sitting on the Solway Estuary which separates England from South West Scotland. We are 40 minutes from the Lake District and 20 minutes from the historic city of Carlisle.

Annan, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland Barn - 2 Bed

Watchhall Annexe is a recently converted barn, situated on the edge of the Royal Burgh Town of Annan. Attached to Watchhall House, it overlooks the Solway Firth and has views of the Lake District hills. It is within a 10-minute drive of the M6/M74 corridor on the Scottish-England border at Gretna. The area boasts lots of lovely places to eat and relax. Ideal for walking and cycling. Gretna Gateway Outlet Village and famous wedding venue is just a 10-minute drive away.

River View Cottages, No.4

A spacious riverside retreat in historic Annan, set in an early 19th-century listed building on Port Street, once at the heart of the town’s maritime and warehouse district. Enjoy beautiful views over the River Annan and historic bridge from your private decked terrace. Perfect for families or longer stays, it’s just steps from charming streets, cafés and scenic riverside walks celebrating Dumfries & Galloway’s rich heritage.

The Eden Hideaway - Luxury Pod

Stunning views and walks, looking straight over the River Eden onto the Lake District fells. Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this newly built wooden pod provides a comfortable, warm and cosy stay for people looking for a countryside retreat to relax and unwind in. Situated on Castletown Estate you can walk out of the garden gate and straight onto the river side with access to walks not publicly available.

Rural 2 bed cottage, wood-fired hot tub & food

Moorside Cottage is a stylishly renovated holiday cottage annexed to, but separate from, family-run farm, Moorside Farm. Set in the beautiful Scottish countryside it offers a real taste of country living and the good life: comfy-chic rooms, modern, open-plan kitchen, home-grown food and homemade meals, fantastic views and plenty of fresh air. This peaceful, family-friendly place is perfect for a short or long-term getaway.