The Best South of Scotland Bed & Breakfasts

recommended B&Bs and guest houses in Southern Scotland


When would you like to go?
  • editors' choice!
  • -
  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 5* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • walker friendly
  • -
  • character property
  • -
  • country house
  • -
  • romantic retreat
  • -
  • great breakfasts
  • -
  • award-winning
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • village location
  • -
  • great views
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

attractive, late Victorian manor set in tranquil gardens near Melrose, guest are treated to a luxurious home-from-home experience

Craigadam

Crocketford

  • editors' choice!
  • -
  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • great dining
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • pets allowed
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • walker friendly
  • -
  • character property
  • -
  • country house
  • -
  • great breakfasts
  • -
  • award-winning
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • rural location
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

a peaceful retreat offering individually themed rooms, a drawing room with log fire and attractive gardens, evening meals can be pre-arranged

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • walker friendly
  • -
  • great breakfasts
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • village location
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

this B&B in a woodland garden is praised for its spacious, beautifully-appointed rooms and the quiet location, a few minutes from the sea

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • character property
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

a former bank building, slap bang on Hawick's High Street, now a stylish B&B where Victorian original features blend with modern design

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • walker friendly
  • -
  • great breakfasts
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • rural location
  • -
  • seafront location
  • -
  • great views
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

stylish, self-contained room, with its own lounge, set quietly on the shores of the Solway Firth; a hearty breakfast is served with scenic views

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • pets allowed
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • walker friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • near beach
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • free WiFi

offers a home from home ambience and a handy location for the beach and town centre; cosy, well-presented rooms come with Scottish touches

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • walker friendly
  • -
  • great breakfasts
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • great views
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

a modern house set within an acre of well-tended gardens with spacious, bright guest rooms and have views of the surrounding hills

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • pets allowed
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • walker friendly
  • -
  • character property
  • -
  • great breakfasts
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

find comfy bedrooms with little extra touches and enjoy a breakfast prepared using local produce at this traditional, Georgian house

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • walker friendly
  • -
  • character property
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

a Christian retreat open to everyone, in 8 acres of lawns and woodland on the Isle of Cumbrae, rooms are simple in style but comfortable

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • adults only
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • close to station
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • free WiFi

comfortable, homely guest house perfectly placed a few minutes walk from the railway station and town centre shops, bars and restaurants

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 5* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • pets allowed
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • walker friendly
  • -
  • character property
  • -
  • great breakfasts
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • rural location
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

enjoy award-winning breakfasts and unspoiled views of sweeping countryside at this relaxing B&B that also offers seasonal evening meals

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • pets allowed
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • walker friendly
  • -
  • award-winning
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

highly rated by previous guests, this traditional, Victorian B&B offers well-appointed rooms, all within a short drive of numerous historic sites

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • character property
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • free WiFi

full of character and period features, including a Chinese-style staircase, this elegant Georgian townhouse offers bright and spacious rooms

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • walker friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • close to motorway
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

a former farmhouse, set in almost an acre of grounds, converted into a comfortable guest house with cosy and well-appointed rooms

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • walker friendly
  • -
  • great breakfasts
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • great views
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

set on the A75 between Dumfries and Castle Douglas amidst beautiful Borders countryside, the simple style rooms are all on the ground floor

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • walker friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • close to station
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

a handsome Victorian villa dating from 1862 sitting in a mature garden, it is within easy reach of the railway station and town centre amenities

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • pets allowed
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • walker friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • rural location
  • -
  • great views
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

the convivial hosts, commended by previous guests, provide spacious, luxury accommodation at this cosy farmhouse on a working sheep farm

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • walker friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • village location
  • -
  • waterfront location
  • -
  • great views
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

relax in the gazebo overlooking the river surrounded by hills and woods at this welcoming guesthouse providing stylish accommodation

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

a traditional sandstone house, circa 1900, set within walking distance of the town centre; comes highly commended by previous guests

Sorbietrees B&B

Newcastleton

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • walker friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • rural location
  • -
  • great views
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

stone farmhouse, circa 1700, in scenic countryside, offering quiet, comfy bedrooms, generous breakfast choices and lounge with a fireplace

Brewery House B&B

Newton Stewart

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • waterfront location
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

a former brewers house converted to a welcoming B&B offering stylish rooms, some with river views, and serving a hearty breakfast

Stables Guest House

Newton Stewart

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • walker friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

offers light and airy rooms that come well-equipped for a comfy stay, the shops, restaurants and pubs in the town centre are a short walk away

Baytree House

Kirkcudbright

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • pets allowed
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • walker friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • free WiFi

within easy reach of many of the town's attractions, this elegant Georgian townhouse provides welcoming rooms and extensive breakfast choices

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • pets allowed
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • walker friendly
  • -
  • character property
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

an imposing Victorian villa set in an attractive garden, it offers modern comforts and facilities whilst retaining many delightful character features

The Old Shop

Carsethorn

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • pets allowed
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • walker friendly
  • -
  • great breakfasts
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • village location
  • -
  • seafront location
  • -
  • near beach
  • -
  • great views
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

this former fisherman's cottage sits a stone's throw away from the waters of the Solway Firth, view glorious sunsets from the cute summer house

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • adults only
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • walker friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • close to station
  • -
  • close to motorway
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

the former village Post Office, this delightful B&B is ideally situated for visiting all the area's attractions, including the famous Blacksmiths Shop

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • walker friendly
  • -
  • great breakfasts
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • close to station
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

enjoy an award-winning breakfast, including haggis, at this friendly B&B, set in a charming Victorian villa, within an easy stroll of the town centre

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • pets allowed
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

just a mile from the beach at Sandyhills Bay, this well-presented B&B sits in picturesque gardens and offers traditional Scottish breakfast fare

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • walker friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • near beach
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • free WiFi

a terraced Victorian property, retains some of its original features, located close to the beach and offering well-equipped guest rooms

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • parking

set yourself up for the day with a generous cooked breakfast at this cosy, beautifully presented B&B, located within easy reach of Gretna Green

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • adults only
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • walker friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • great views
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

relax in the hot tub, available in the warmer months, whilst admiring the views from this delightful and cosy B&B, set in a peaceful, hillside location

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • close to motorway
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • free WiFi

said to be one of Moffat's oldest houses yet offers modern facilities and has a contemporary feel throughout, it is just off the bustling High Street

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • character property
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • close to motorway
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

a listed Georgian townhouse, tucked away behind the historic High Street, with well-presented rooms and a friendly and informal ambience

Show less