Situated along the rolling hills 10 miles north of Dumfries town, Boreland Farm features a variety of farm activities and animals. Free fishing can be enjoyed on the River Cairn, which is less than 5 minutes’ walk from the property. An en suite bathroom is featured in each Boreland Farm room, as well as a TV & DVD player and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms have their own private access. The room also has a private kitchen and a private sitting room with open views over the farm and to the hills. Guests can take in the farm’s 365 acres of pasture and rough grazing, which feature a flock of 550 breeding sheep include pure Ryeland & Herdwick ewes and tups.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Dunscore
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rhiannon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cottage at Boreland Farm was just what we needed - warm and practical with the most comfortable bed we've ever slept in! Lovely, friendly owners too. Thank you.
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely love the place ❤️ come back several times a year.
  • Betty
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A great place for peace and tranquility. It was a stop off on our way to the NC500 and it didn’t disappoint. Not too far from Dumfries and surrounding places of interest.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very quiet rural location with broad landscape views
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    Ian
    Isle of Man Isle of Man
    Brekfast not supplied.It was after all self-catering! which is what we expected.
  • Denise
    United States United States
    Breakfast was not included per the listing but we had nice kitchenette and could therefore tend to our own breakfast. There were several eating establishments and a coop in Thornhill just up the road.
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fully equipped comfortable property exactly as advertised. Friendly welcome & beautiful location.
  • Robin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Superb accommodation set in peaceful rural location. Very large bedroom with very comfortable mattress. Nicely furnished living room with lovely view over fields and hills. Everything worked well in kitchen and bathroom. Well maintained and clean...
  • Urvi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lots of space, amazing views and a thriving farm to explore for walks. Simon and Phillipa were both extremely warm and welcoming even being kind to enough to provide a couple of eggs when I didn’t get to the shops in time on the first night and a...
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely amazing, loved every minute of it. Fantastic place for some rest and relaxation or a family break. Friendly owners and animals, little ginger cat was a right character 😂. Outstanding scenery, a little slice of heaven. Didn’t want to...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Boreland Farm
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free WiFi 414 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Wake-up service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Boreland Farm takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardBankcardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests are kindly requested to provide a valid mobile phone number as well as a landline number when booking. Boreland Farm will send a text message to guests providing directions from Dunscore, as GPS may not show the correct address. Please also note that public transport is approximately 2 miles from Boreland Farm.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: C, DG00842F

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Boreland Farm

  • The prices at Boreland Farm may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Boreland Farm offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Check-in at Boreland Farm is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, Boreland Farm is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Boreland Farm is 1.9 miles from the centre of Dunscore. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Boreland Farm include:

    • Holiday Home