Kid-friendly holiday rentals in Dumfries and Galloway

Carole met us to check in, showed us round the fabulous house and made sure we were settled. The house and largy garden are the best we have ever stayed in, and all our Airbnb have been very good to excellent. The location is great for exploring Galloway. We had a fantastic holiday.

A great place to stay for a small group/family gathering. There are 2 living rooms and outdoor space so room to spread out. We loved the hot tub! The hobbit house is a cool addition with fairy lights, a Bluetooth speaker and is very well-insulated so warm even without the central fire going. The house has beautiful views and was a lovely place to relax and be cosy on rainy days. Only a short (15 mins) drive to the small towns of Kirkcudbright and Castle Douglas, Threave Gardens and the Kite feeding place at Laurieston.

Beautiful home. Recently refurbished to an exceptionally high standard. Elizabeth was always responsive and on hand if we needed her. She provided lots of very helpful recommendations for food and activities during our stay. Fabulous home and host.

Thanks all the goody for breakfast!

Lovely cottage, met our needs perfectly for a two night stay. Was nice to be able to have a peaceful walk along the river Nith almost from the doorstep and we particularly enjoyed the garden, what a lovely sunny spot.

Carmen is a super host, we absolutely loved the home from home home feel. My little boy who is 2 years of age settled to sleep well in the childrens room (this tells me he felt safe in the cottage). The roku stick was available to use and worked easily. The trail at the side if the house has beautiful waterfalls to view and a few stopping spots for those who need to go a little slower/steady or have children. We experienced no issues at all with our stay. Thank you Carmen we will definitely be back again.

lovely spot in Kirkcudbright....with shops on the doorstep. The house was immaculate and had everything you'd need for your stay. Nice and quiet and stunning surroundings too. Thank you!

We had a wonderful stay at Apricity cottage in beautiful Kirkcudbright. The photos on the listing don't do justice to the space which is well designed and stylish as well as still being cosy. The shower downstairs had plenty of hot water for us and we appreciated the upstairs ensuite as well. Parking was easy on the main street and the cottage was a great base for us to explore Kirkcudbright itself and the surrounding area. Thanks also for the welcome biscuits!

This was our second stay at Fiona’s place and we loved it just as much as the first. The location is so beautiful and the views from the window are perfection. The beds are so comfortable and the sheets were so luxurious that we looked at the label on the bedding and ordered the same ones before we left! We were within 25 minutes drive of Buttermere, Crummock Water, Derwent Water and Bassenthwaite, all of which were amazing swim spots. Fiona is very friendly and was available to answer any questions we had. We will be back next year. 😊

Firstly, I'd like to start by saying I'm fussy. I like to ensure I have a clean, very comfortable place to say with nothing to hide (some places can be quite deceiving from listing's). This place is small but absolutely amazing. Worth every pound, and to be honest, the host could charge more if she needed based on the great effort in every detail that's gone into the property. Easy to find, with a bus stop straight outside. Effortless communication, very clean and comfortable, well equipped for our stay. It's clear to see Tann has put her heart into creating a really inviting peaceful space, to give travellers the opportunity to explore Carlisle on a budget. There are hotel chains classed as 4star that aren't as comfortable as this beautiful little annexe/outhouse. We would absolutely stay again if in the area, and would highly recommend.

A lovely apartment in a quiet location, with beautiful views from every window. Handily placed for Moffat's amenities, as well as the surrounding countryside- including Carrifran Wild Wood.

Excellent location and very good for dog-walking.

We stayed at Piers's place as an overnight stop on going further North. Despite seeing the pictures on the listing we were amazed at the beauty and sheer size of the apartment; the high decorated ceilings, original wooden panelling, gorgeous oriental rugs & tapestries, pictures and artefacts from many different countries, plus a modern and extremely well equipped kitchen. I have never had a choice of 4 different ways to make coffee before! I chose the delongi which was perfect. A truly wonderful experience.. highly recommended!

This bijpu bedsit is perfect for a single person. Peaceful and private, and with everything I needed. The bed was really comfortable, and the whole place was immaculately clean. I was really happy to see environmental measures in place. The location is perfect - spot on for accessing this part of the Lakes, with so many beautiful spots within easy driving distance. Kath's communications were clear and friendly and fast. I would recommend this accommodation and its owners without hesitation.

What a truly wonderful little place, there is so much to do for the kids and my two really did enjoy it! The apartment was absolutely stunning, spotless and also very spacious. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to book a trip away to the lakes be it with children or without. We will definitely be coming back!

Would happily recommend and visit again, the facilities provided were excellent! Communication with the hosts was clear and quick, no problem at all. We brought food with us based on the description and had no problem with the Aga. The heating and WiFi was perfect. Loved having the use of the terrace and garden! Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Thanks for having us.

The house was very nicely decorated and situated near local amenities. It was absolutely immaculate inside, however, the star of the show was the spacious, luxurious hot tub where we spent most of our time! Chantelle the host was absolutely lovely, cheerfully in constant communication. A tip for future residents: try exploring the adjoining ruins and river. We spent an idyllic afternoon there in the sun. Simply beautiful!

what a little Gem this apparently is. I will definitely be stopping here again. It's a fabulous base for visiting the islands or The cities. I managed Isle of Arran, Edinburgh and Glasgow. The beach is literally on the door step and the shops round the corner. Alison is super helpful and very friendly. alround a fantastic 1st experience using Airbnb. I have already recommended this apparment to my friends and family. I can't wait to come back again very soon. 😀

Great airbnb as advertised, incredibly clear instructions meant checking in was easy!

We really enjoyed our stay here at Whitbarrow. The apartment was lovely, with the special addition of the balcony overlooking the beautiful views, which we enjoyed with a cuppa or two. Our boys loved the toys and the drawing that was available to play with but, of course, their highlight was the pool. Local distance to Lowther, buttermere, Penrith, pooley Bridge, Keswick etc so lots to do. We’ll be back soon! 🙂

Was staying here for a family gathering Kim’s place was great, a home from home and she also had lots of brochures in the apartment for things to do myself and family really enjoyed staying here.

Good location, free parking by flat, easy walk to the centre. Comfortable beds and sofa. Large TV, decent shower.

We loved this flat and it's location. Decor is so homely and cute and the place smelt amazing! Loved the addition of the neon quote and the bed and sofa were comfortable. Close to Keswick and Buttermere which is why we chose this place but perfectly positioned just off the high street should you need anything. I paid for the parking online which was significantly cheaper than directly in the car park for some reason so might be worth checking that out before you park. Would definitely stay again!

Olena's Appartment is in the best part of town, within walking distance of the beautiful beach and sea and within easy reach of local areas to visit. Olena was so easy to communicate with, replying almost immediately to any questions I had, she met us on check-in and gave us a guided tour of the property and having Olena standing at the door to welcome us with a friendly smile was lovely. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Olena's place and if I visit Ayr again I would certainly book it.