The Byre @ Camp Douglas

The Byre @ Camp Douglas is a barn conversion built around a courtyard, with views across Loch Ken. Three bedrooms sleep six across two storeys. The master has a kingsize bed and ensuite; a double and a twin room share a family bathroom upstairs. Downstairs, an open-plan kitchen and dining space leads to a sitting room with a wood-burning stove—useful in winter, though the Dumfries and Galloway countryside can be quiet even in summer.

A working kitchen with range cooker, dishwasher and full refrigeration means you can cook properly rather than rely on takeaways. Wifi, heating, bed linen and towels are included. Behind the house, an enclosed garden with summerhouse and seating provides shelter from weather; the shared front courtyard faces the wider landscape. You can bring a dog, and parking on site takes two cars.

Castle Douglas is five minutes' drive away for shops and restaurants. The location suits families wanting outdoor space and a base for exploring the region, though the property is not a resort—it's a self-catering cottage where you organise your own meals and activities. No smoking inside.