Last minute cottages in Dumfries and Galloway

Self-catering last minute cottages in Dumfries and Galloway

Occupying the beautiful south-western corner of Scotland, there’s always a fantastic choice of last-minute cottages in Dumfries and Galloway for couples seeking cosy getaways, families looking for a relaxing holiday destination or larger groups wanting to get together for a special celebration. With its picturesque coastline, sandy beaches and green woodlands, Dumfries and Galloway also has a lovely range of last-minute self-catering accommodation including colourful waterside cottages, cosy bothies, spacious farmhouses and stylish lodges. Dumfries and Galloway last-minute cottages are perfect for exploring the area’s many welcoming towns and villages including Dumfries, Kirkcudbright, Langholm and Wigtown, or for enjoying activities such as mountain biking, golf, stargazing, fishing, water sports, or observing local wilding like red deer, peregrine falcons and red squirrels.

Guests enjoying a relaxing holiday in one of the delightful Dumfries and Galloway last-minute cottages can head to some of the region’s stunning beaches and coastal spots such as Brighouse Bay, Southerness Lighthouse, Carrick Bay and the former smuggling cove of Auchencairn. Nature lovers can follow the Galloway Kite Trail around Loch Ken, or head to Threave Estate, the WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre or Kirroughtree Visitor Centre. Other attractions in Dumfries and Galloway include The Devil’s Porridge Museum, Drumlanrig Castle Gardens, the Striding Arches and the birthplace of Peter Pan: Moat Brae House and Garden. The Burns Heritage Trail weaves through the region, or you can explore the area’s three National Scenic Areas: the Nith Estuary, the Fleet Valley and the East Stewartry Coast. Take a look at our full collection of last-minute cottages in Dumfries and Galloway above.