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Romantic cottages in South West Scotland - self catering accommodation
A cottage or self catering apartment in South West Scotland are perfect for a romantic short break or holiday. The cottages and self catering here have all been selected because they are ideal for a break with your partner with romantic luxuries such as four poster beds, open wood burning fires private hot tubs and swimming pools.
Whether you are looking for a romantic get-away in the remote countryside or in a luxury city apartment in South West Scotland you are sure to find a perfect spot for you and your partner. Refine your search of South West Scotland romantic holidays listed by using the county and region menus on the left or above.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £240
to £ 370
Self catering accommodation in Gatehouse of Fleet sleeps 4.
Features include: • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Romantic Break • Beach close by • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Pets allowed • Parking Available •
Accommodation overview: Nestled in an idyllic private woodland setting, Auchenhill 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, 1 100-foot high granite outcrop, with a Dark Age settlement on top. Rockcliffe and Sandyhills (with a beautiful sandy beach as its name implies!) are small Victorian bathing resorts close by. Kippford was once a smuggler's 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. Scotland's only round tower house, Orchardton Tower, is a must to visit with its spiral staircase hidden within double walls leading to a parapet. This area is steeped in history and has an outstanding natural beauty. But that's not all; the renowned 7Stanes for world class mountain biking is on the doorstep; the championship golf course at Southerness is just along the coast line and there are waters that cater for every type of fishing providing river fishing for salmon, sea trout and trout and still waters include pike, carp roach and bream. For romance and history Threave Castle at Castle Douglas is a great visit and very memorable; the only way to access the castle is to ring the bell for the custodian to row you across the moat! The town of Castle Douglas is known as the food town in this land of milk and honey - so leave the diet at home! Also highly recommended is a visit to the picturesque harbour town of Kirkcudbright renowned for its artistic connection due to the special quality of light in the area. It is said that Kirkcudbright was a contender as a setting for the acclaimed Balamory TV programme due to its historic high street lined with pretty, colourful houses. Galloway really is a land of plenty and although very accessible and wildly beautiful it is relatively undiscovered and very unspoilt. But come and discover it for yourself!
  
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £255
to £ 390
Self catering accommodation in Lockerbie sleeps 4.
Features include: • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Romantic Break • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Golf near by • Has a Garden •
Accommodation overview: Cressfield Lodge and Cressfield Villa are ideally placed in this lovely corner of Dumfriesshire known as Annandale. The village of Ecclefechan is surprisingly accessible to just about anywhere whatever the direction. The romantic village of Gretna Green is only a short drive and so why not get married there, have the wedding reception at the Cressfield Country House Hotel and honeymoon at the Lodge or Villa! All you will have to worry about is which fabulous place to visit each day! This whole area is like a miniature Scotland with challenging hill walking, the UKs largest forest park, an abundance of wildlife, romantic castles and ancient history, the stunning sandy beaches, some of the best mountain biking to be had in the world and all wrapped up in the warmth of the Gulf Stream making this a very temperate climate. The recently opened Annandale Way is a long distance footpath covering the 55 miles between the dramatic Devils Beef Tub at Moffat and ending at the coast at Newbie Barns near Annan. Visitors will enjoy a trip to the stunning estate of Drumlanrig Castle, home to the Duke of Buccleuch. Why not try your luck at gold panning at Wanlockhead, Scotland's highest village. Ecclefechans enduring claim to fame is as the birthplace of Thomas Carlyle the famous essayist and historian. The village lies in the valley of the Mein Water which is a tributary of the River Annan. For golfers the nearby 9-hole course at Hoddom is a par 33 and Southerness has a championship course. Dalton Pottery makes for an interesting trip out where you can decorate your own pot and sample delicious home baking with a fresh coffee in the Art Cafe©. The Galloway Forest has just been awarded as one of only four places in the world to view the stars at their best!
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £265
to £ 420
Self catering accommodation in Castle Douglas sleeps 4.
Features include: • Non Smoking • Romantic Break • Beach close by • Pub near by • Parking Available • Has a Garden •
Accommodation overview: The Auld Farm House dates back 250 years and offers delightful holiday accommodation only 6 miles from Ayr and is perfectly placed for exploring everything that this wonderful area has to offer. From a magnificent coastline, to the Galloway Forest, to an array of culture, history and the arts, to a day at the races or even a day shopping at Belfast or Glasgow. And you can fly direct to the nearby Prestwick airport from Stansted. There are over 40 castles in Ayrshire and the jewel in the crown is Culzean Castle the former home of the Marquess of Ailsa now owned by the National Trust for Scotland. The setting is magnificent commanding stunning coastal views. The surrounding Country Park is well worth a visit including the beautiful little sandy cove of Carrick. If you are a lover of Robbie Burns, the Burns National Heritage Park is close by in Alloway the poets birthplace. This is another top attraction of the National Trust for Scotland. Here you can travel back in time in the cottage in which Burns was born and walk in the footsteps of Tam o'Shanter to the Auld Kirk' and Brig o'Doon, immortalised in Burns's much loved tale cleverly brought to life in the audio-visual presentation within the Tam o'Shanter Experience. The museum displays the World's most significant Burns collection and the beautiful commemorative gardens are a special tribute to the life of Scotland's best loved bard. In summer, the Waverley Paddle Steamer offers excursions around Ailsa Craig which is now a bird sanctuary. Once seen never forgotten as the island rises majestically from the sea to over a thousand feet. Some say that the most beautiful island in Europe is The Isle of Arran and the crossing takes less than an hour from Ardrossan. The scenery is glorious with rugged peaks in the North the highest being Goat fell at 2866 ft, the south has green undulating hills and pretty little villages are scattered about the island. Arran is a haven for anyone who loves the outdoor life with wildlife, flora and fauna and geology. The Isle of Cumbrae boasts the smallest cathedral in Britain and has amazing wild flowers. For the cycling enthusiast it is an easy cycle around the isle. For the more adventurous cyclist then venture into the Galloway Forest park and sample the 7Stanes world renowned mountain biking. Whilst in the forest try a spot of stargazing as it has just won an award as one of only four places in the world to view the stars so vividly. If you are a lover of Robbie Burns, the Burns National Heritage Park is close by in Alloway the poets birthplace, as is The Brig ODoon over which Tam and his horse Meg escape in the famous tale of Tam O'Shanter. Of course Ayrshire is renowned for its golf courses at Prestwick, Royal Troon and Turnberry but did you know there is a treasure trove of other magical courses just waiting to be discovered. For history lovers, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce both have connections with the area. Wallace began his rise to fame by operating as an outlaw in Ayrshire and Bruce was born at Turnberry Castle. Ayr is home to Scotland's only grade one racecourse hosting the Scottish Grand National and the Ayr Gold Cup and if you need a new hat there is plenty of choice in Ayr or an even greater choice in Belfast or Glasgow. Enclosed garden with patio area. Off road parking for 2 cars.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £270
to £ 445
Self catering accommodation in Park of Tongland sleeps 6.
Features include: • Multi Bathrooms • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Romantic Break • Easy Walking • Parking Available • Golf near by • Has a Garden •
Accommodation overview: The Loft' is a lovely 4 star graded former cheese barn which has been sympathetically restored to enhance its character whilst offering contemporary living. 'The Loft' is well situated for some of the best that Galloway has to offer. Its location is exceptional as a base for exploring this beautiful area, affectionately known as bonnie Galloway. It is situated on a working farm but only 2 miles from the bustling port of Stranraer. The invitation to holiday at this beautiful location is also extended to your horse as Whiteleys Farm can offer stabling and the use of the sand ring and The Southern Upland Way, Scotland's acclaimed coast to coast long distance walk actually runs through the farm! The picturesque coastal town of Portpatrick is only a short drive away and the village hosts the annual Folk Festival, Sailing Ships week and Lifeboat week. Campbells restaurant is the place to go for seafood and for an excellent selection of fine local fare. Portpatrick also has several hotels and hostelry's serving food. Scotland's most southerly point, the Mull of Galloway, is around 15 miles away by road and on a clear day you will marvel at the most amazing views of the Isle of Man, Ireland and Cumbria accompanied by a chorus of seabirds. And don't let's forget the children whose holiday is incomplete without a visit to the beach - Sandhead has a beautiful sandy beach, which stretches for more than a mile. Port Logan is also worth a visit and is where the TV series "2,000 Acres of Sky" was filmed. Golfers are in paradise here, with four excellent courses all within easy reach. Logan Botanic Gardens is rich in tropical plants and well worth a visit. Here you will see plants from the south seas thriving here as the area is touched by the Gulf Stream. If you fancy some serious shopping, take an exciting high speed ferry trip to Belfast just across the water. If you wish to explore further afield, the country has lots more to offer; visit Galloway Forest Park a walker's paradise, the legendary 7 Stanes which has superb mountain biking and the stone circles and castles and the Colvend Coast's beaches and cliffs and.......! If you love books, then head to Scotland's Book Town at Wigtown. Kirkcudbright has been designated as the Artist's Town and for food lovers Castle Douglas has the status of Food Town and we even have our own Granite Town at Dalbeattie! If it all sounds just too exciting, pack a picnic and head for a local beach where the only sounds you will hear will be the song of the wind and the waves. The property has oil central heating.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £260
to £ 405
Self catering accommodation in Dalbeattie sleeps 2.
Features include: • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Romantic Break • Beach close by • Easy Walking • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Has a Garden •
Accommodation overview: Dumbretton Farm Cottages are a collection of three self catering holiday properties nestled within a 400 acre dairy and beef farm within this quiet back water of Dumbretton Farm, which is situated close to Annan. Each of the cottages is tastefully decorated and well furnished throughout and command beautiful countryside views towards Cumbria. Dumbretton Cottage was once the herdsman's cottage with three bedrooms making it a suitable choice for families. The owner also has an activity toys company and the play equipment is displayed in the adjoining garden for children to enjoy. For the entertainment of adults and older children there is the shared use of a games room with darts, table tennis, a pool table and a football table. Dumbretton is located only 3.5 miles from Annan and although this is a truly rural and tranquil spot the M74 is a mere 3 miles away giving easy access to travel north to Glasgow or explore this lovely part of Southern Scotland and even Cumbria! The popular market town of Dumfries is 20 miles west and the surrounding area has so much to offer. Ramblers will admire the panoramic vista and cyclists will enjoy the highly acclaimed 7Stanes mountain bike trails. Discover features such as 'Jacob's Ladder', Rab's Slippy One' and 'The Twister'. Golfer's are well catered for with 29 courses to choose from and there are ample opportunities for loch and river fishing. With over 200 miles of coastline to discover you are never far from a stretch of golden sand and hidden coves interspersed with rock pools making Dumbretton Farm Cottages an excellent choice for the gathering of family and friends. Haste ye back!
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Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £340
to £ 705
Self catering accommodation in Isle of Whithorn sleeps 8.
Features include: • Multi Bathrooms • Non Smoking • Romantic Break • Beach close by • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Parking Available • Has a Garden •
Accommodation overview: The Boat House is the quintessential holiday retreat for couples. Perched above the water's edge of Loch Fern it is difficult to know where to begin to describe this beautiful property and its unique location in a form that does it justice. It is set amidst stunning scenery and sits serenely on the shores of Loch Fern. To someone who hails from a city or large town this location would be almost spiritual to be so at one with nature, and The Boat House just blends in beautifully with the landscape. The Loch supports a variety of flora and fauna and the outlook changes with every passing season from a scattering of water lilies to the vibrant colours of the rhododendrons framing the loch. The mixed woodland adjoining The Boat House brings a vibrant display of colours especially during Autumn when the leaves change to reds and greens and russets. For those who are willing to sit quiet and be patient, the rewards can be priceless with glimpses of badgers, deer, otters, red squirrels and if you are lucky, ospreys. This 14-acre loch is home to some of the finest wild brown trout fishing in the south of Scotland. Fishing can be arranged directly with the owner on arrival. Beyond the loch lies Cuil Hill and Kinharvie Hill and ultimately Criffel which commands fine views across the Solway to the Cumbrian fells. Despite its wonderful seclusion, The Boat House is surprisingly accessible to everything this lovely county has to offer from historical sites to supreme mountain biking, to challenging hill walks to some of the darkest skies in the world, to over 200 miles of stunning and dramatic coastline with secluded little bays and sandy beaches. This is a land of milk and honey with its green pastures and temperate climate and Castle Douglas is testament to this. With around fifty local businesses either selling or producing food and drink one can see why Castle Douglas has been designated a Food Town. Whilst there you can soon work up an appetite by visiting Threave House and gardens, or take a stroll around the lovely Carlingwark Loch. Threave Castle has been described as the most romantic place in Galloway and to reach it ring the bell at the jetty and the custodian rows over and ferries you across to the castle! The nearby RSPB site at Mersehead is a gem and well worth visiting at any time of the year. In autumn large flocks of barnacle geese from off the north coast of Norway arrive with teal, wigeon and pintail. Breeding birds include lapwings, snipe, curlews, redshanks and barn owls. This area is excellent for wildflowers. The beautiful Colvend Coast is close by with the picturesque little villages of Kippford, Rockcliffe and Sandyhills with its wide sweeping beach. There are a profusion of walks in the area from the commanding Screel Hill with magnificent views across the Solway and the Galloway Hills to Balcary Point with its fine hotel and smuggling history. The views from the point are breathtaking. Kirkcudbright is a charming little fishing town and the historic high street is framed with colourful Georgian houses often separated by charming little pends and cobbled wynds delightfully hiding studios and workshops; for Kirkcudbright is known as The Artists Town and not surprising. There is a whole host of activities throughout the year; the highly acclaimed Spring Fling, Riding of the Marches, the Annual Tattoo, the colourful jazz festival and that just for starters! The accommodation is reached by twelve steps and then all on one level, is well insulated and heated by a convector heater.
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Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £310
to £ 595
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: Leave your cares at home for a wee while and stay at Davaar Cottage where you will soon begin to relax and unwind. Sit by the flickering fire with that good book you've been promising to read or leave the car and explore this stunningly beautiful land. Davaar Cottage is idyllically placed within the Glenkens; the wildest and largest glen in Galloway, which is relatively unspoiled with a wide variety of wildlife and spectacular landscape ranging from the mountains and moor land, woodland and forest; burns, rivers, to farmland and lochs. The friendly village of Corsock is just over 3 miles away and has a pub and a thriving village hall which regularly hosts arts functions as well as the Farmer's Market. The vibrant and popular food town of Castle Douglas is well worth a visit. Less than an hour's easy driving will take you to the Colvend coast with its sandy beaches and stunning views of the Cumbrian Fells; the attractive and fascinating Drumlanrig Castle the ancient Douglas stronghold and Dumfriesshire home of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry and the charming little fishing town of Kirkcudbright known as 'the artists' town. The country is a mountain biker's paradise with a choice of the world renowned 7 stanes venues. 'Stane' is the Scots word for stone, and at each of the 7 stanes locations, you'll find a stone sculpture reflecting a local myth or legend. The walking here is second to none from the seriously challenging and remote Galloway Hills to the less challenging but equally enjoyable and varied coastal walks. The area has remained virtually unchanged for generations, the climate is relatively mild thanks to the balmy touch of the Gulf Stream and you will always be assured of a warm Scottish welcome. Property has oil central heating.
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Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £270
to £ 445
Self catering accommodation in Dumfries sleeps 5.
Features include: • Non Smoking • Romantic Break • Beach close by • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Parking Available • Has a Garden •
Accommodation overview: Because of its remoteness the Galloway Forest Park has been awarded the status of being one of only four Dark Sky Parks in the western world and so nowhere else in Europe can you stand in awe and amazement and see shooting stars and the Milky Way. There are over 200 miles of coastline from rugged cliff tops to sandy beaches often empty of all but a few oyster catchers. If you are lucky you may spot dolphins, mink whales and otters. As you can imagine from an area largely surrounded by the sea we have a good selection of seafood on offer. The public gardens here are a testament to our climate and never more in evidence than at Logan Botanic Gardens where plants from the South Seas flourish thanks to our coast being kissed by the Gulf Stream. The lovely little harbour town of Kirkcudbright is known as the Artists Town and when you visit the historic High Street with its brightly painted houses and secret pends and wynds it is easy to see why. The town has long associations as a colony for artists and is often compared with St Ives and Newlyn. At whatever time of the year you choose to visit there is generally something going on from the highly acclaimed Spring Fling, colourful jazz festivals, the Kirkcudbright Tattoo, the Country and Western Music Festival to the Wickerman Festival. Not forgetting the various events at Wigtown, Scotland's National Book Town and Castle Douglas, the designated Food Town.
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