Find self catering and cottages that are great for a short break in South West Scotland

Hornbeam, Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £310 to £839

Self catering accommodation in Dalbeattie sleeps 6.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking • Detached Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Enjoying glorious views across a fishing lake this very comfortable lodge makes an ideal family base for exploring a beautiful area renowned for abundant wildlife pretty fishing villages lovely beaches and delightful coastal walking. Set in a small holiday village with golf fishing cycle hire and pony trekking available as well as a bar/restaurant it is only ½ mile from a sandy beach. Dalbeattie is 7 miles Dumfries 20 miles. Shop 3 miles.

Hall. Sitting room with electric 'wood burning effect' stove and patio doors to veranda. Dining room. Kitchen. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath). First floor: Twin bedded room with separate W.C. Twin bedded room with veranda.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Arran View, Prestwick, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £328 to £631

Self catering accommodation in Prestwick sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Overlooking the golf course and just a 50 yard stroll from the sandy beach this first floor apartment enjoys stunning sea views to the isle of Arran as well as dazzlingly lovely sunsets. Ayrshire is a golfers' paradise with courses in Prestwick Troon (3 miles) and Turnberry (18 miles). Scotland's premier racecourse is close to the town centre. Beautiful Culzean Castle is 12 miles and Robert Burns' home is just 4 miles as is Ayr harbour for summer sea trips on the Waverley Steamer. Excellent bird watching and walking nearby. Shops pubs and restaurants are within a short walk and there are good rail and air links locally.

Up sixteen steps to entrance. Open plan sitting room with dining and kitchen areas. Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/W.C. Double bedroom. Bathroom/W.C.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Dun Mohr, Auldgirth, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £250 to £582

Self catering accommodation in Auldgirth sleeps 6.

Features include: Enclosed Garden • Multi Bath Shower • Pub Close By • Fishing On Site • Short Break • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access

Accommodation overview: Set in 45 acres of beautiful countryside and woodlands surrounding the Friars Carse Hotel these three very comfortable cottages enjoy all the gorgeous views peace and seclusion their location affords yet are just a two minute stroll from the hotel's bar restaurant and panelled snooker room. Running through the estate is a private mile long stretch of the River Nith where salmon sea trout brown trout and grayling may be caught in season and the lovely formal gardens are a delightful spot for a gentle stroll whilst the wider grounds provides plenty of scope for more energetic rambles. Shooting and golf are available nearby and can be arranged in advance through the hotel.

The Solway coastal area offers excellent opportunities for outdoor pursuits including mountain biking cycling and wild life spotting as well as glorious beaches and a host of visitor attractions. Art lovers should head to the world renowned collection at Drumlanrig Castle and a trip to Threave Castle on its island in the River Dee is a must. At Dumfries (6 miles) visitors will find a good selection of shops an indoor swimming pool and sports centre whilst Castle Douglas boasts a great choice of local produce and speciality food shops. Ellisland Farm (8 miles) former home of the poet Robert Burns is where he wrote Auld Lang Syne and closer to hand Friars Carse has its own Burns Hermitage. Shop 1 mile.

Set in 45 acres of beautiful countryside and woodlands surrounding the Friars Carse Hotel these three very comfortable cottages enjoy all the gorgeous views peace and seclusion their location affords yet are just a two minute stroll from the hotel's bar restaurant and panelled snooker room. Running through the estate is a private mile long stretch of the River Nith where salmon sea trout brown trout and grayling may be caught in season and the lovely formal gardens are a delightful spot for a gentle stroll whilst the wider grounds provides plenty of scope for more energetic rambles. Shooting and golf are available nearby and can be arranged in advance through the hotel.

The Solway coastal area offers excellent opportunities for outdoor pursuits including mountain biking cycling and wild life spotting as well as glorious beaches and a host of visitor attractions. Art lovers should head to the world renowned collection at Drumlanrig Castle and a trip to Threave Castle on its island in the River Dee is a must. At Dumfries (6 miles) visitors will find a good selection of shops an indoor swimming pool and sports centre whilst Castle Douglas boasts a great choice of local produce and speciality food shops. Ellisland Farm (8 miles) former home of the poet Robert Burns is where he wrote Auld Lang Syne and closer to hand Friars Carse has its own Burns Hermitage. Shop 1 mile.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Creeview Cottage, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, South West Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £237 to £523

Self catering accommodation in Newton Stewart sleeps 4.

Features include: Non Smoking • Multi Bath Shower • Pub Close By • Short Break • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access

Accommodation overview: Sitting in an elevated position looking towards Cairnsmore Hill and the surrounding countryside these spacious and welcoming cottages are ideal for lovers of the great outdoors. Mountain biking is a speciality in the nearby forest and this beautiful location affords excellent walking and climbing with wonderful panoramic views. In the Galloway Forest Park guided ranger walks offer opportunities for a close encounter with Red deer – wild goats also roam here and the RSPB reserve at Wood of Cree is only 4 miles away. On the Machars peninsula which stretches 20 miles south of Newton Stewart visitors can explore picturesque harbours at Garlieston and Isle of Whithorn as well as sampling the local catch at a seafood restaurant. Known as Scotland's Book Town Wigtown (7 miles) boasts about 18 bookshops arts crafts and coffee shops and a famous book festival in September. Shop and pub 1 mile.

Sitting in an elevated position looking towards Cairnsmore Hill and the surrounding countryside these spacious and welcoming cottages are ideal for lovers of the great outdoors. Mountain biking is a speciality in the nearby forest and this beautiful location affords excellent walking and climbing with wonderful panoramic views. In the Galloway Forest Park guided ranger walks offer opportunities for a close encounter with Red deer – wild goats also roam here and the RSPB reserve at Wood of Cree is only 4 miles away. On the Machars peninsula which stretches 20 miles south of Newton Stewart visitors can explore picturesque harbours at Garlieston and Isle of Whithorn as well as sampling the local catch at a seafood restaurant. Known as Scotland's Book Town Wigtown (7 miles) boasts about 18 bookshops arts crafts and coffee shops and a famous book festival in September. Shop and pub 1 mile.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Smithy Croft, Elrig Port William, Wigtownshire, South West Scotland

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £242 to £631

Self catering accommodation in Elrig Port William sleeps 5.

Features include: Short Breaks • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pets allowed sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: Set in the little hamlet of Elrig just 1½ miles from the coast at Luce Bay this traditional Scottish croft conversion was once the village blacksmith's. Offering comfortable accommodation and a natural garden backing onto fields it also boasts a lovingly created seashell garden near the patio. A 3 mile drive leads to the small harbour village of Port William where visitors will find shops a post office garage and hotel/restaurant. Pretty coastal ports the Isle of Whithorn and Garlieston and Galloway Forests are all well within reach whilst en route to Wigtown (famous for its bookshops) lies Bladnoch where visitors can enjoy riverside walks and tours of the distillery. Newton Stewart's supermarkets are 17 miles and Stranraer with ferries to Ireland is 22 miles. Fishing riding and golf are available nearby.

Hall. Kitchen/breakfast room. Sitting/dining room with wood burner. Bathroom/WC. Steep stairs to first floor: Double bedroom with sloping ceilings. Twin bedded room with sloping ceilings.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Rose Cottage, Maidens, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £328 to £631

Self catering accommodation in Maidens sleeps 4.

Features include: Non Smoking • Enclosed Garden • Pub Close By • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles • Short Break

Accommodation overview: This traditional cottage just a couple of minutes’ walk from the beach which overlooks the Isle of Arran (as pictured) is a great place from which to explore the south-west coast of Scotland; with a mixture of sandy and rocky bays running its length. You can walk from this holiday cottage to Culzean castle (NTS) Country Park and just over 1 mile away is the Championship Turnberry Golf Course. Ayr is 15 miles north with good shopping and cafés and it is just another mile to Alloway the National Heritage Centre (NTS) of Robert Burns. Day trips can be taken to Ireland from Stranraer or to Arran from Ardrossan. Relax in the sunny garden with summer house and enjoy the view from the master bedroom over the Firth of Clyde. Restaurant only a stroll away shop 200 yards. Open-plan living/dining room. Kitchen with French doors to garden. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath). First floor: Double bedroom (zip and link twin by arr).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Laundry Cottage, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £242 to £631

Self catering accommodation in Castle Douglas sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Detached • Fishing nearby • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pets allowed sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Set in the rural heartland of Dumfries and Galloway on a stunningly beautiful 650 acre estate these delightful cottages have been tastefully converted from various farm buildings to provide comfortable accommodation in a wonderful location. As well as enjoying splendid views of hills and countryside visitors to the cottages enjoy access to a grass tennis court croquet and fishing on the River Tarff. Farm tours are also available and cycles can be hired on site. The area has plenty to offer with a variety of holiday activities to enjoy including horse riding and many good fishing spots nearby and several golf courses locally. Within 5 miles are the lovely safe sandy beaches of the Solway coast and at Loch Ken (10 miles) there is a superb water sports centre offering sailing windsurfing canoeing and water skiing. Nearest shop and pub is 3 miles away.

This characterful detached cottage enjoys its own garden and patio. Open plan sitting/dining room with open fire and kitchen area. First floor gallery: Double bedroom. Bunk bedded room. Shower room/W.C.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Powfoot Cottage, Powfoot, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £301 to £582

Self catering accommodation in Powfoot sleeps 5.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: Commanding superb uninterrupted views across the Solway Firth to the Cumbrian mountains this Victorian mid row cottage (left of left photograph) offers a peaceful seaside retreat just two minutes' walk from a sandy beach (pictured). Ideally located for honeymooners it sits only 20 minutes from Gretna Green on a stretch of coastline characterised by wide expanses of mudflats attracting wild geese and a great variety of seabirds. An RSPB reserve lies close by and picturesque Powfoot village boasts a challenging 18 hole links golf course and hotel whilst the local area's quiet roads form part of the main cycle route in Dumfriesshire. Dumfries itself lies just 14 miles away and here the visitor will find good shops an indoor swimming pool and the Burns Heritage Trail. Bar and restaurant ½ mile; shops 3½ miles.

Hall. Sitting room. Dining room. Well equipped kitchen. Utility room. Steep stairs to first floor: Double bedroom with sofa bed (for + 1). Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Nuthatch Cottage, Wigton, Wigtownshire, South West Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £200 to £

Self catering accommodation in Wigton sleeps 4.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Easy Walking • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Situated within the small Lakeland town of Uldale this 300 year old, quirky little one bed roomed cottage has recently been fully renovated to a high standard to provide the ideal base to either relax and unwind in tranquil surroundings or explore the wider attractions nearby Keswick has to offer. Mae's Tea Room and Gallery is 200 yards from the cottage, where you can enjoy a drink and a snack, the traditional 'Snooty Fox' public house is only a two minutes stroll away and the surrounding countryside of the 'Back 'o' Skiddaw and the Caldbeck Fells offers a fell lover's paradise.

Byre Cottage, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £242 to £631

Self catering accommodation in Castle Douglas sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Fishing nearby Wheelchair access • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pets allowed sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Set in the rural heartland of Dumfries and Galloway on a stunningly beautiful 650 acre estate these delightful cottages have been tastefully converted from various farm buildings to provide comfortable accommodation in a wonderful location. As well as enjoying splendid views of hills and countryside visitors to the cottages enjoy access to a grass tennis court croquet and fishing on the River Tarff. Farm tours are also available and cycles can be hired on site. The area has plenty to offer with a variety of holiday activities to enjoy including horse riding and many good fishing spots nearby and several golf courses locally. Within 5 miles are the lovely safe sandy beaches of the Solway coast and at Loch Ken (10 miles) there is a superb water sports centre offering sailing windsurfing canoeing and water skiing. Nearest shop and pub is 3 miles away.

A spacious single storey cottage. Entrance through French doors to open plan sitting/dining room with wood burning stove and modern fitted kitchen. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Shower room/W.C.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Dalreoch Cottage, Ballantrae Ayr, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £283 to £753

Self catering accommodation in Ballantrae Ayr sleeps 6.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms Detached • Fishing nearby Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove • Easy Walk access Pets allowed sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Nestling in peaceful seclusion near the river in the lovely Stinchar Valley at the heart of the Bardrochat Estate this very comfortable single storey cottage is sure to delight nature lovers and fishermen alike. There is pleasant walking on the estate the gamekeeper can arrange fishing (extra charge) whilst a nature reserve lies at the river mouth just south of Ballantrae (4 miles) and the Galloway Forest Park offers superb cycle trails. Ancient castles and churches dot a landscape steeped in history – Culzean is well worth a visit. Golf at Royal Troon or Turnberry is a short drive and a village shop and hotel/bar are 1½ miles.

Porch/hall. Sitting/dining room with open fire. Modern fitted kitchen. Three twin bedded rooms. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath). Shower room/W.C.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Beech Cottage, Auldgirth, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £250 to £582

Self catering accommodation in Auldgirth sleeps 5.

Features include: Multi Bath Shower • Pub Close By • Fishing On Site • Short Break • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access

Accommodation overview: Set in 45 acres of beautiful countryside and woodlands surrounding the Friars Carse Hotel these three very comfortable cottages enjoy all the gorgeous views peace and seclusion their location affords yet are just a two minute stroll from the hotel's bar restaurant and panelled snooker room. Running through the estate is a private mile long stretch of the River Nith where salmon sea trout brown trout and grayling may be caught in season and the lovely formal gardens are a delightful spot for a gentle stroll whilst the wider grounds provides plenty of scope for more energetic rambles. Shooting and golf are available nearby and can be arranged in advance through the hotel.

The Solway coastal area offers excellent opportunities for outdoor pursuits including mountain biking cycling and wild life spotting as well as glorious beaches and a host of visitor attractions. Art lovers should head to the world renowned collection at Drumlanrig Castle and a trip to Threave Castle on its island in the River Dee is a must. At Dumfries (6 miles) visitors will find a good selection of shops an indoor swimming pool and sports centre whilst Castle Douglas boasts a great choice of local produce and speciality food shops. Ellisland Farm (8 miles) former home of the poet Robert Burns is where he wrote Auld Lang Syne and closer to hand Friars Carse has its own Burns Hermitage. Shop 1 mile.

Set in 45 acres of beautiful countryside and woodlands surrounding the Friars Carse Hotel these three very comfortable cottages enjoy all the gorgeous views peace and seclusion their location affords yet are just a two minute stroll from the hotel's bar restaurant and panelled snooker room. Running through the estate is a private mile long stretch of the River Nith where salmon sea trout brown trout and grayling may be caught in season and the lovely formal gardens are a delightful spot for a gentle stroll whilst the wider grounds provides plenty of scope for more energetic rambles. Shooting and golf are available nearby and can be arranged in advance through the hotel.

The Solway coastal area offers excellent opportunities for outdoor pursuits including mountain biking cycling and wild life spotting as well as glorious beaches and a host of visitor attractions. Art lovers should head to the world renowned collection at Drumlanrig Castle and a trip to Threave Castle on its island in the River Dee is a must. At Dumfries (6 miles) visitors will find a good selection of shops an indoor swimming pool and sports centre whilst Castle Douglas boasts a great choice of local produce and speciality food shops. Ellisland Farm (8 miles) former home of the poet Robert Burns is where he wrote Auld Lang Syne and closer to hand Friars Carse has its own Burns Hermitage. Shop 1 mile.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143