Places to stay near Drumlanrig Castle

Luxury Rural Cabin with Wood Fired Hot Tub

Glencartholm Farm by Wigwam Holidays is part of the UK's No1 glamping brand that has been providing guests with 'great holidays in the great outdoors' for over 20 years! Situated in a beautiful rural location in Dumfries and Galloway, we also run an Alpaca Farm. Beautiful views and quiet surroundings are what will greet you whilst you relax in the private hot tub. We have 4 luxury ensuite cabins with wood fired hot tubs and the capacity to accomodate for couples, families and group bookings.

Garple Loch Hut

Unfortunately no dogs/children/ infants are allowed as we are a working sheep farm & surrounded by water. Discover the ultimate escape at Garple Loch Hut, set on your very own private loch with no one else around. Located on a peaceful sheep farm in Dumfries & Galloway, this hidden gem offers solitude, stunning scenery and unforgettable wildlife experiences. Wake up to the sight of sheep grazing and the gentle presence of your own Highland cows, which you can feed for a unique farm experience.

One Bed Beautifully Restored Listed Cosy Bothy

NB: The barns opposite have recently been purchased and will be restored in due course, so daytime building works are possible. Our Bothy is a beautifully restored one-bedroom cosy and welcoming retreat in a peaceful setting, surrounded by an acre of meadow and hills. Just over a mile from the ducal village of Thornhill’s shops, cafés and pubs. Full of original character, it is an immaculate, fully equipped and comfortable base for relaxing, walking and exploring scenic Dumfries and Galloway.

Dandelion Cottage, Romantic Hot Tub Lake District

Dandelion and Hoglet Cottages (Cumbrian Tourism Award Winner Self Catering 2026), are two cosy self-catering hideaways in the Lake District, each a romantic retreat for two. Set in peaceful Cumbria countryside near Hadrian’s Wall, our cottages combine charm and luxury, featuring high-end furnishings, a modern wood-burning fireplace, a private hot tub for relaxing evenings, and featured in The Times Coolest Cottages, perfect for short breaks and walking holidays with stunning Cumbrian views.

Garden Yurt in a hidden glen: relax and reconnect

A cosy, romantic getaway. Unwind by the woodburner, or outside with a bbq or firepit, surrounded by nature and amazing dark skies. The spacious, well-equipped yurt is tucked away in a large private home garden in a beautiful glen, with Scaur Water on the doorstep. The Yurt at Craignee is a snug (but surprisingly spacious), off-grid retreat, with wood burner and garden, surrounded by peace and wildlife. Enjoy lots of home comforts with an extra dash of adventure! #bbcwildlife60places winner

Appletree Cottage

Appletree Cottage offers an entire open plan contemporary living space and outdoor patio area for 4 guests in the heart of the beautiful and vibrant village of Thornhill, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ideally located within a minutes walk of country pubs, cafes, gift shops and clothes boutiques. Perfectly situated only 10 minutes walk from stunning river and woodland walks and 5 minute drive to historical Drumlanrig Castle to enjoy walking, fishing, cycling/ mountain biking and bird watching

Stunning 3-Bed Rural Cottage

Prince’s Cottage is the old Shepard’s house and was originally made for the Prince Family. A 3 bedroom cottage that has been renovated and has the most amazing views. It is nestled just off the dead-end road that goes up the glen. It has its own little garden which is great for a dog to run around, the kitchen is fully equipped with everything that you need to make a feast after a day outside and when you are done you can sit by the log burner to play games at the end of the day.

'The Posh Puffin' Tiny Home & Hot Tub

Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Specifically designed with country elegance in mind, featuring a spiral staircase, this luxury glamping pod gives you country living like never before. Nestled in the beautiful Cairn Valley, near the tiny hamlet of Morrinton and village of Dunscore, lies 'The Posh Puffin'. 10 miles from the 'creative' village of Moniaive and 7 miles from the county town of Dumfries, 'Queen of the South' you'll find this unique, rural gem.

Ancient Castle above the River Tweed

Mary Queen of Scot's chamber at Neidpath Castle is perhaps the most romantic place to stay in the Scottish Borders. Explore privately the whole castle and then retire to enjoy your suite rooms. The antique four poster bed, deep roll top bath and open fire evoke earlier times, but are truly comfortable and luxurious. An elegant table is set for breakfast. Peebles is 10 minutes walk away, with a host of shops and restaurants, as well as a museum and award winning chocolatier.

Idyllic riverside cottage. Pet friendly.

Welcome to our idyllic riverside cottage. Nestled in the picturesque Dumfries & Galloway countryside and set on the banks of Cairn Water. The area is rich with wildlife. Red squirrel, deer, kingfisher, woodpecker, red kite, buzzard and otter are just a few of the local visitors spotted from our garden. Stepford Station Cottage is the perfect cosy retreat for nature lovers. We welcome up to 2 well behaved dogs at no extra fee.

Blackside Cottage - A Luxury Rural Retreat

A traditional Scottish cottage, tastefully modernised, sitting 850ft above Ayrshire at the end of its own farm track. Complete peace and quiet with no traffic and no light pollution. One bedroom with a king-size bed, roll-top bath, wood-burning stove. Dogs very welcome: 2.5-acre enclosed field. Spectacular countryside on the doorstep. 45 minutes from Glasgow, 45 minutes from the M74.

Rustic bothy retreat on organic farm

Escape to nature and unwind in our award winning Bothy retreat situated on a working organic farm. The perfect blend of ‘back to basics living’ meets luxury in this rustic converted barn. Relaxation is guaranteed. Open plan living, wood fired oven and super comfortable beds await in this special rural setting. PLEASE READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION BEFORE BOOKING