Dog friendly self catering and cottage accommodation in Dumfries and Galloway

Wanlockhead, Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £338

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Thornhill sleeps 6.

Features include: Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by • Pets allowed Golf near by sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Wanlockhead is the highest village in Scotland, standing at 1541 feet above sea level in the beautiful dramatic countryside of the Lowther Hills. Nestling in an elevated row of former miners' cottages, this quaint holiday home has been sympathetically restored and refurbished. It has a lovely cosy welcoming interior with a log burning stove to come home to after a day's exploring. The village has a hotel serving delicious pub food. Nearest shop 1 mile with further shopping in Thornhill.Guests can enjoy wandering around the village which boasts the country's only Lead Mining Museum or try panning for gold at the Mennock centre - the gold here is approx 22.8 carats! There are some lovely walks in this outstanding hill-walking country and the Southern Upland Way passes nearby. Fishing in local rivers, golf, pony trekking, mountain biking and good country roads for cycling. Easy day trips can be enjoyed to the popular towns of Moffat, Dumfries and Ayr. Glasgow and Edinburgh are each 1 hour's drive.1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom which is accessed from the lounge by a cast iron spiral staircase, lounge with sofa bed, log fire and dining area open plan to the kitchen, shower-room. Cooking by gas range and Rayburn, gas central heating and log fire. Fridge, freezer, washing machine, microwave, portable television. Bed linen and towels are provided.

Cressfield Lodge, Ecclefechan, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £310 to £ 595

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Ecclefechan sleeps 9.

Features include: • Multi Bathrooms • Non Smoking • Romantic Break • Beach close by • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Golf near by • Has

Accommodation overview: Pieces of 8 is a charming mid terraced cottage set in the pretty little village of Palnackie in the heart of Galloway.  The accommodation is spread over three floors and is immaculately presented throughout with a cosy open fire in the lounge making this cottage a suitable choice regardless of the season. The name of the cottage is apposite as this area was notorious for its smuggling connections. Never more so than at nearby Balcary where the hotel was riddled with holes for secreting the contraband. Walter Scott wrote of the area that Few people take more enthusiastically to the 'free-trade' than the men of the Solway Coast Take assurance that your Welcome Pack will be quite legal! The property has electric storage heaters.

Hillview, Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £280 to £ 475

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Moffat sleeps 8.

Features include: • Multi Bathrooms • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Golf near by • Has a Garden •

Accommodation overview: Experience a week in May's Cottage and you will return time and time again. This 200 year old cottage affords tantalising glimpses of the wonderful hills beyond, beckoning the holiday maker to pull on walking boots and pack a picnic! The location is perfect, quietly situated yet within easy (level) walking distance of the 'wee toon' with its many facilities. Gatehouse of Fleet is a little gem, offering a wide range of places to eat and relax and nestled beautifully within a national scenic area with many beaches and castles to explore. It is located on Route 7 of the  National Cycle Route, providing an ideal opportunity for a family day out in the fresh air. The Galloway Hills provide seriously challenging walking and are surprisingly devoid of people. The area is also excellent for both mountain biking and fishing. The Cream of Galloway is an exciting day out for everyone with the added bonus of over 30 flavours of the most delicious ice cream to choose from.  Within very easy driving are the many interesting little towns scattered around this delightful area. The charming little fishing town of Kirkcudbright for example, with its historic High Street and strong artistic connections, officially designated as the 'Artist Town'. The 'Food Town' of Castle Douglas is well worth a shopping trip, as is a visit to Threave Castle where visitors are invited to ring a bell for the custodian to row them across! The annual Gatehouse Gala with its Tourchlight Procession is quite a spectacle and one not to be missed. The Cally Palace is highly recommended for afternoon tea as well as a superb evening meal and the approach to the hotel is via the delightful Cally Woods where it is usually possible to catch a glimpse of a deer or red squirrel. For lovers of Bluebells, the ancient woodland at Castramont has a most beautiful carpet of flowers that will simply take your breath away. Gatehouse of Fleet has a wide range of places to eat out offering a varied cuisine. So Haste ye Back to May's Cottage to explore even more of this region's secret delights! Property has gas central heating.

Mill Burn, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £370 to £ 800

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Dumfries sleeps 10.

Features include: • Multi Bathrooms • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Beach close by • Easy Walking • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Has a Garden •

Accommodation overview: Stables Cottage is a lovely cottage nestled beautifully between Eskdale and Liddesdale and close to the River Esk one of Scotland's greatest salmon fishing rivers as it winds its way to its estuary at the Solway Firth. This delightful old steading dates back to 1850 and was once the stables to the home of the head forester but has now been sensitively restored retaining the charm of the original building, yet boasting all modern comforts ensuring your stay is comfortable and relaxing. All of the windows have attractive views of either the woodlands or the lovely countryside and the charming gardens to the main house. What a super base this is for exploring this stunning part of South West Scotland. the area is a haven for wildlife and is ideal for those simply seeking relaxation, as well as being ideally located for those who enjoy fishing, walking or cycling. Discover the stunning county of Dumfries and Galloway with its 200 miles of dramatic coastline or travel to the scenic Borders and the beauty of The Lake District. Kielder Forest and Hadrian's Wall are also within a short drive. From the cottage you can choose to explore the woods, take a pleasant stroll to the nearby waterfall, or simply unwind in the peaceful gardens. Newcastleton is host to one of the 7stanes which are seven mountain biking centres spanning the south of Scotland, from the heart of the Scottish Borders to Dumfries and Galloway. At each of the locations you will find a stone sculpture reflecting a local myth or legend and these are found in the forests in prominent locations for cyclists, walkers and on horseback. Newcastleton's stane stands right on the border between Scotland and England. Nearby Langholm affectionately known as The Muckle Toon is the gateway to some of the most spectacular scenery that Southern Scotland has to offer. Rich in history, Langholm was the centre of the Border Reiver insurrections but is now famed for its annual Common Riding. Property has oil central heating.

Lady Galloway Lodge VIP, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £259 to £ 1181

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Newton Stewart sleeps 6.

Features include: Private Hot Tub • Pet Friendly • Fishing 3 Miles • Golf 3 Miles • Tennis • Non Smoking

Accommodation overview: Very comfortable open plan lodge. One double with ensuite bath with overhead shower one twin and one galleried bedroom with two single beds. Shower room. CD fridge/freezer and washing machine. Barbecue. Private outdoor hot tub. Beautifully situated amidst mature pine woodlands just 1 mile from the historic market town of Newton Stewart Conifers offers you the ideal ‘away from it all’ holiday base.
Ideally located for exploring the beautiful surrounding area you are within easy reach of a wealth of scenic and historic attractions.
An 18 hole golf course adjoins the park and there are many other courses including the famous Turnberry less than an hour’s drive away. Anglers enjoy free fishing at nearby Palnure Burn together with abundant opportunities for sea and coarse fishing. There is superb walking in the unspoilt Galloway Forest and excellent mountain bike trails in Kirroughtree with Kirroughtree Visitor Centre within 4 miles. Sandy beaches sheltered coves picturesque fishing villages castles historic monuments and lovely gardens are all close by.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Dunscore Tollhouse, Dunscore, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £290

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Dunscore sleeps 4.

Features include: Fishing nearby • Golf near by • Garden • Watersports near by

Accommodation overview: Nestling in the small hamlet of Throughgate, close to the village of Dunscore, this former Tollhouse was built in the 1800 Mackays E1980 WESTERN HARBOUR - Edinburgh 535 http://www.mackays-self-catering.co.uk/cropped_images/details/14056.jpg EH6 6JQ Edinburgh GB 55.985623 -3.189776 2 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0

Burnside Cottage, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £240 to £ 370

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Newton Stewart sleeps 4.

Features include: • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Beach close by • Easy Walking • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Has a Garden •

Accommodation overview: Nestled in an idyllic private woodland setting Forest Lodge offers a lovely relaxing retreat close to Kippford, often described as Scotland's 'Riviera'. Locals refer to this  area as The Golden Triangle - Colvend, Rockcliffe and Kippford-and frequent visitors understand why.  The climate is temperate as Galloway is touched by the Gulf Stream with many golden, sandy and often empty beaches to explore. For excellent views of the Rough Firth estuary, the Jubilee Path is highly recommended. This was named to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee and is the main path between Kippford and the equally charming village of Rockcliffe. There are wonderful views out to sea, and the path passes Mark of Mote, a 100 foot high granite outcrop, with a Dark Age settlement on top. Sandyhills and Rockcliffe are small Victorian bathing resorts and Sandyhills as the name implies really has a beautiful sandy beach!  Kippford was once a smugglers' haunt with a wealth of stories and legends to discover and is  now  a pretty sailing resort with quaint fisherman's cottages. There is a low tide walk from the beach to Rough Island

Samian Place, Kirkpatrick Durham, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £215 to £ 290

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Kirkpatrick Durham sleeps 2.

Features include: • Non Smoking • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Has a Garden •

Accommodation overview: Set amidst 36 acres of organic pasture land this pair of cottages each offer a cosy retreat for couples. Once a stable for working farm horses, Stable cottage enjoys a beautiful rural location on a small farm yet is only 7 miles from the country town of Dumfries, the main centre of the region. There is so much to see on the farm with 3 acres of woodland and an abundance of wild birds as well as free range hens, geese, rheas and pedigree Galloway cattle and sheep in abundance and the owners are developing a wetland area. A skein of barnacle geese regularly fly over the farm to the nearby estuary. For history lovers there are battle sites, stone circles, abbeys, imposing castles and round towers to explore. The area is a haven for artists inspired by the landscape and attracted by the quality of light. For great mountain biking, the acclaimed 7 Stanes at Mabie forest is virtually on the doorstep and for the less adventurous there are attractive forest walks. The stunning Colvend Coast is less than 30 minutes drive; the artists' town of Kirkcudbright is to the west; an abundance of fishing opportunities and a superb choice of golf courses including a championship links course at Southerness and of course, some superb hill and coastal walks. The award winning Loch Arthur farm shop is only a mile from the cottage and has an excellent range of organic cheeses and fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs and freshly baked breads.