Family-friendly holiday rentals in Dumfries

Spacious 2-Bed Dumfries Retreat - Private Hot Tub

Relax in your private hot tub after exploring Dumfries & Galloway. This entire 2-bed home with free parking, sleeps 4 and is ideal for couples, families, and longer stays. Nestled beside a 14th-century Abbey & overlooking a prime salmon fishing river, this is a location that blends charm & character in equal measure. Fancy a drink or a game of pool? The Abbey Inn pub is just across the road. We don't supply logs for the stove but happy to arrange a bundle for a small fee. Just message ahead :)

Lovely self-catering apartment in city centre

Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located place. With only a short 3 minute walk to the town centre and an even shorter walk to see the famous Robert Burns house and Burns Mausoleum - The final resting place of our beloved poet. If none of those interest you, you could climb Criffel hill, visit Mabie forest to enjoy its vast choice of walks and 7 stanes mountain biking trails, or just enjoy a peaceful walk by the river in Dock park. Plenty of shops and bars.

River Nith View Apartment

Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located two bedroomed apartment in historic Dumfries. Connections with our national poet Robert Burns surround you. His pub, the Globe, his house and his mausoleum are all within a few minutes’ walk. Enjoy the balcony views of the river and easy access to shops, restaurants, walks, cinema, leisure swimming pool and other local amenities. There is free private parking and free on-street parking nearby. We can offer secure storage for bikes.

Cargenbank Farmhouse

Sleeps 1 - 5 GF: Living room/kitchen/dining room with porch. Large log burning stove. UF: 2 bedrooms: 1 super king, 1 double with day bed. Shower room with wc. Wooden floors throughout. Air source heat pump heating and Elec inc. T/cot and h/chair on request. Free Wifi. Elec cooker. Front garden with sitting-out area and furniture. Shared Garden. Plenty parking. Bed linen/towels inc. Smart TV with Freesat. M/wave. W/machine. D/washer. Fridge Freezer. Cycle store. No smoking. No pets.

Stylish Period Town Centre Flat - 2nd Floor

Our apartment is on the 2nd floor up a spiral staircase and through the blue glazed door. The apartment shares its main entrance with the flat across the hall (13C) and is all yours for the duration of your stay. Dumfries is a busy market town in the South West of Scotland surrounded by beautiful countryside with many castles and beaches. There is close access to the railway station, theatre, clubs and pubs being in the centre of town. Please read on to find out more about our flat.

Woodend Cottage Stylish, idyllic getaway

Woodend is a beautiful cottage set in a semi rural setting, with stunning aspects from all bedrooms and sitting room. Quiet and tranquil garden and patio area, perfect for enjoying a glass of bubbly and taking in the wonderful views and relaxing. The semi detached cottage is stylish and tastefully decorated. Part of the beauty of Woodend is even though you are surrounded by fields, it’s only a stroll into Dumfries town centre (20 mins). Prices inclusive of Airbnb 15% service fee.

'The Posh Puffin' Tiny Home & Hot Tub

Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Specifically designed with country elegance in mind, featuring a spiral staircase, this luxury glamping pod gives you country living like never before. Nestled in the beautiful Cairn Valley, near the tiny hamlet of Morrinton and village of Dunscore, lies 'The Posh Puffin'. 10 miles from the 'creative' village of Moniaive and 7 miles from the county town of Dumfries, 'Queen of the South' you'll find this unique, rural gem.

Ancient Castle above the River Tweed

Mary Queen of Scot's chamber at Neidpath Castle is perhaps the most romantic place to stay in the Scottish Borders. Explore privately the whole castle and then retire to enjoy your suite rooms. The antique four poster bed, deep roll top bath and open fire evoke earlier times, but are truly comfortable and luxurious. An elegant table is set for breakfast. Peebles is 10 minutes walk away, with a host of shops and restaurants, as well as a museum and award winning chocolatier.

Kirkland Cottage

Kirkland Cottage is completely self-contained and is attached to our main house in an enclosed, secluded and large garden. Although only two miles from Dumfries Town Centre it is in a quiet, rural location. There is ample parking beside the cottage and a lockable room for storage of bicycles and other leisure equipment. The cottage provides a great base from which to enjoy the many cultural and outdoor activities available in the immediate locality.

Charming chalet in peaceful rural location.

Our chalet is in our large, well managed garden. While it is near our house and we are happy to chat, we always respect peoples privacy. This is a very peaceful place where you can sit outside and watch the flames of the fire pit at night or stay in and have a cosy evening. Our neighbours are all of the four legged variety so some countryside noises are to be expected but the cows love to come and greet you at the wall. Parking space in garden

Lovely central 1 bedroom apartment

Newly refurbished, charming 1 bedroom ground floor apartment, in a traditional two storey tenement. Comprising of entrance hall, large bathroom, fully fitted kitchen, bedroom and comfortable lounge. It benefits from gas fired central heating and double glazed windows. Fantastic location. Town centre 5 min walk, shops, take away restaurants and pubs just across the street. Free on street parking or free car park across the street.

Idyllic riverside cottage. Pet friendly.

Welcome to our idyllic riverside cottage. Nestled in the picturesque Dumfries & Galloway countryside and set on the banks of Cairn Water. The area is rich with wildlife. Red squirrel, deer, kingfisher, woodpecker, red kite, buzzard and otter are just a few of the local visitors spotted from our garden. Stepford Station Cottage is the perfect cosy retreat for nature lovers. We welcome up to 2 well behaved dogs at no extra fee.