Family-friendly vacation rentals in Southerness

We had a lovely stay with our 3 dogs at heron view, we enjoyed the spacious living area and comfortable beds. The utility space was a great nook for the dogs if they were wet from walking. Lovely local pub (the Masonic) with friendly people and bar staff. The hot tub was a massive bonus! Thanks Donald We will be back!

We had a wonderful weekend at The Key to the Esk. The cottage more than lived up to expectations and well worth the money. Our dog loved the large garden and the hot tub was superb! The cottage was so cosy and the bathroom was amazing. There is a gate that leads directly to the river Esk which was a lovely walk. Thanks again for a lovely stay and would 100% return.

thanks so much to Elaine for her hospitality. the Lodge is lovely and cozy with lots of.space...and a tumble dryer for when it rained! the welcoming cakes were a.class touch and the host was able to respond quickly and efficiently to any questions. We thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely be back next year.

We spent a wonderful week in Mill Barn. Lots of small touches like flowers on arrival, brownies, milk in the fridge and the fire set up made the place really welcoming and inviting. Nice walk to the local pub but be prepared for the hill back up. Overall would highly recommend.

Lovely peaceful and secluded location. Fun building to live in. Friendly hosts. We loved going out on bike rides and coming back to relax in the hot tub watching the stars.

We absolutely loved our stay! The place was even better than described—so cosy and well-equipped. The jacuzzi was just amazing, with a beautiful view that made it extra special. We had such a wonderful time and would definitely come back. Highly recommend!

Amazing stay and with it only being 15minutes away from where I stay will definitely be back. Being right on the doorstep of the distillery meant only one think a booze afternoon tea with local whisky too! House was beautiful lots of space and very warm. Margaret was there if we needed her but everything went smoothly. Star gazing in the hot tub was a bonus.

We were a family of 15 With ages ranging from 7-80 The house was clean & spacious if a little tired & we just managed the bedroom spaces However we made the house our home for the 4 days we were there & we had several birthday celebrations Malcolm was extremely attentive particularly in relation to hot tubs He was very easy going & friendly & nothing was too much bother He also supplied a welcome pack & appeared with fresh eggs on our first morning We had a very special time there including a walk around Hadrian’s Wall & a visit to the Roman museum All in all we all had a fabulous time

I think this is by far the best Airbnb that I have ever stayed at. The place is so lovely and we felt right at home thanks to Hilary and her family!. My dogs enjoyed running in the massive enclosed paddock. The house is spotless and very big compared to the pictures. The bed is so comfy!. The location is fantastic and it’s very close to the Lake District. We’ll definitely return!! Thanks x

Had a wonderful Christmas break at this lovely house in the peaceful village of Hightae. Very much a home from home, well equipped and comfortable. We've had several repeat visits and hope to be back again soon. John the host is always very responsive and helpful.

Beautifully well equipped house. Fantastic library and amusements including a piano if you didn't feel like going out. Everything else you could possibly need provided. Pubs and restaurants within walking distance. The house is situated at the entrance to a lovely park and riverside walk. Would happily return and hope to do so soon.

Lovely cottage in a peaceful location. Everything was very smooth right from checkin. Howard and Jen are very responsive and lovely host. Cant wait to stay here again

An absolute find! The photos don’t do this place justice. We had a really lovely, comfortable stay, it was peaceful yet a 1 minute walk from the square. It’s truely dog friendly (lots of places state dog friendly yet have tons of rules once you book!) and yet you would never know, its spotlessly clean, and very well equipped. Sandra was really responsive and helpful. We will most definitely be back 😀.

Amazing overnight stay. Beautiful surroundings, the food In the pub was incredible. Especially the pies! Will be back again for sure. Hosts and everyone were so friendly, even being our 2 big dogs it was a great stay.

Lovely stay in a beautiful location. Property very well equipped, warm and cosy with very comfortable bed. Host very friendly and helpful

Alison’s place is absolutely fantastic. The house is easy to get to following the sat nav. On arrival we were able to check in early and the house is stunning. The surroundings are beautiful and would highly recommend staying here. It was peaceful and private. Will 100% be booking again in the summer and as perfect place for friends to meet.

Beautiful property in a great location with amazing views. The house was absolutely spotless and with living room upstairs, it enables the wonderful views, and the balcony is perfect for your morning coffee. Simon’s instructions were perfect to find the property easily, and he was so responsive when we needed to contact him (as we locked the keys inside the property), he sorted immediately. Would definitely stay again, thank you so much.

Great place to stay, has everything you need was clean & tidy, lovely sitting outside in the evenings with the fire pit, 5mins from Amberside town witch has everything you need, lovely walks round the area, would recommend highly.

What a lovely, lovely place to stay. The lodge manages to be both cosy and spacious at the same time. There are three really nice bedrooms plus three bathrooms and the main living space is big, with plenty of space for lounging, reading, playing games or watching the tv after a day at the beach. The thing I always love when I go to stay anywhere is great bedding and the lodge was not a disappointment! The downstairs double bed had the most incredible duvet, huge and fluffy and warm - lovely for lying in bed in the morning looking at the great view from the french doors with a cup of tea. We used the swimming pool, using the booking system, which was nice. You book a session in the pool, which you have for your own use during your session. Having the pool to ourselves was a bit of a treat! There is a lovely pub on site too, although we sat outside due to the current situation, we went in to order drinks and it was really nice inside. Though no local beer, which would have been nice. The lodge is within walking distance of a really amazing, amazing beach - just beautiful. You can do lots of really great walks from the lodge, along the beach or the coastal walk, as well as through the many lovely forests in the area. We were lucky enough to see red squirrels! Despite some slight issues with communication (down to a problem with technology and not on their part) we had a wonderful time and are very much looking forward to returning. We would really recommend Barend as a wonderful place to visit, the lodge was absolutely gorgeous (did I mention the amazing duvet?!) and just a few minutes walk from the most incredible beach. A perfect trip away. We will absolutely be making a return trip

We had a great stay at Whitbarrow. We have visited the resort before on many occasions. We had some minor issues in the accommodation which were swiftly resolved by Seasons staff. Kal and Anita were great to communicate with leading up to and during the stay also. Very responsive and helpful. Good facilities onsite too and helpful staff. Thank you

this place is amazing! stunning inside and out and so close to beautiful walks and Ambleside town centre. Would definitely recommend and we will certainly be back soon!

We had a great weekend at Fir Garth. The house was well equipped for our group of 10: Good sized en-suite bedrooms with comfy beds and cosy duvets, a really well equipped kitchen ( we did lots of cooking), the main living was a great sized space, a projector, games, an extra snug room, outdoor space etc. The location was excellent, pub and shop within walking distance, excellent walks in the area, a beautiful view, quiet, easily accessible. We all agreed we would definitely come to the house again.

Alun was very helpful and friendly throughout the process. The cottage is in a wonderful location with lots of walks of differing difficulties - something for everyone. The cottage itself is very well appointed and comfortable. The beds and bedding are of very good quality, as are the household appliances. The wood-burning stove is a great addition on a cold winter's night. We would recommend this cottage unreservedly.

Raphaela and Steve were very helpful and pleasant. They encouraged us to let them know when we needed something. The cottage has a great bathroom and well-appointed kitchen and is very comfortable. We enjoyed the farm-like atmosphere—it’s so peaceful yet so close to amenities. And the grazing cows standing in the road to town were easily nudged with minimal mooing. We loved it!