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Solway Holiday Villa
The caravan was tastefully decorated, sparkling clean and right by the little pond - definitely the best spot in the holiday park! It had all the equipment we needed and there was lots to do for the children around the holiday park as well. Can't fault it really..

⭐Stunning⭐ Cottage with Hot Tub
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!

Great for families and groups!
We had a wonderful time at Carolyn’s place. It was clean, beautifully furnished and decorated and had everything we needed. So many nice touches and extras not often found in airbnbs. The bar area and game room looked so fun, I only wished we had more time to enjoy it all!

Corner Cottage, Great Broughton, Cumbria
The cottage is a wonderful place to stay when exploring the Western Lake District and coastline. It’s tucked away in a quiet corner and has a lovely enclosed garden perfect for your furry companion . The cottage itself is surprisingly spacious, comfortable and decorated cosily. Sue was the perfect host and checked in to make sure our elderly parents had the best stay. We shall return again soon !!

The Bagie Shed
Sharon was very helpful when we needed to ask any questions. The cottage is perfectly located for loads of fun kids activities, the beach and we even drove up to Edinburgh. The cottage is beautiful and all amenities were provided! We have a great stay! We will definitely be back again xx

Barnbackle Cottage
Thank you for the most amazing stay at Barnbackle Janice was the most amazing host and couldn't have done anymore to accomodate us. We were in Scotland on holiday and due to a medical emergency we had to stay in the Dumfries area. I found Barnbackle cottage on Airb&b and reached out to Janice. Straight away Janice helped us out with an earlier check in and was keen to help out in any way she could. The cottage was warm, welcoming and a much needed retreat for all of us. There were local shortbreads, milk in the fridge and even fresh flowers in a jug! Lovely, personal touches throughout. You have a wonderful home and are kind, responsive and helpful hosts. Keep doing what you're doing!

Solway Coast Holiday Home Allonby
I stayed here with my husband and 2 young kids aged 4 and 6. We had a great stay, the van had everything we needed and more. Van was very clean and comfortable. The van also looked exactly as the pictures. We were provided easy check in details to follow. Our children enjoyed the play park and it all felt very safe. Would recommend staying here and would return.

4 Bed Family Home with Parking
This Airbnb stay was excellent! The entire house was clean, cozy, and warm, making it a very comfortable place to stay. The kitchen was well-equipped, with even the condiments fully stocked—perfect for cooking. The bathroom was spotless, with plenty of toilet paper provided, which was a thoughtful touch. Highly recommended!
Your guide to Craik Forest
Welcome to Craik Forest
With 16 square miles of untouched wilderness spreading in every direction, there’s little in Craik Forest to remind you of the busy world outside. Set in Scotland’s quiet southern uplands, not far from the border with England, this land was once walked by the Romans, and one of the many trails through the forest allows you to follow in their footsteps, along the traces of the road they built here. The woods are a glorious haven for wildlife — look out for birds, bats, toads, and red squirrels — but the most impressive living creatures are the trees that tower around you. Spruce, fir, larch, willow, rowan, some of them more than a century old, rise majestically from the moss-covered ground, with the crystal-clear waters of the Aithouse Burn running prettily among them. And if you prefer to move through them a little faster, there are two mountain bike routes through the forest, too.
The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Craik Forest
The southern borderlands don’t get quite as chilly as some of Scotland’s more northerly locations, but it can still be pretty nippy here in the winter. And while the forest is open year round, and its trails are usually passable in any weather, it’s probably best enjoyed between spring and autumn, when the changing seasons and colours show it off and the wildlife is on the move. The burn is especially lovely in spring, while temperatures are at their warmest between June and August, which coincides with midge season, so be sure to pack repellent or nets if they bother you. There’s a lovely freshness to the forest in autumn, and many of the trees here are evergreens.
Top things to do in Craik Forest
Wolfcleuch Waterfall
The rambling Aithouse Burn may not seem much more than a stream in places, but if you follow it (there’s a marked walk to guide you), you’ll come to a hidden glen where it gathers in surprising force. The waterfall is an impressive and unexpected sight in the middle of the otherwise peaceful forest.
Crib Law
There’s a separate trail that will take you up this 509-metre summit, where you emerge from the trees to panoramic views of the surrounding forest. The downward trail will bring you past a small waterfall where the burn flows towards Borthwick Water.
Castle O’er Forest
If you just can’t get enough conifers, consider driving 30 miles south to this neighbouring forest. It includes an impressive Iron Age hill fort that was excavated in the late 19th century; some of the artefacts found there are now on display at the Dumfries Museum.
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