Exclusive Use of Stanloch

Looking for the perfect group getaway where you can gather together while still enjoying your own space? Booking the exclusive use of Stanloch Steading offers the ultimate countryside retreat for extended families or large groups of friends.

  • 14 guests • 3 houses • 7 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms

  • Exclusive Access: Book all three properties (The Farmhouse, Barn, and Cottage) to enjoy the entire Steading to yourselves.

  • Togetherness & Privacy: Gather for meals and games, then retreat to the quiet of your own private, fully equipped home.

  • Flexible Sleeping: Seven bedrooms across the Steading, with zip-and-link beds that can adapt to couples, singles, and children.

  • Outdoor Space: The gated entrance allows you to enclose the Steading and enjoy the private enclosed gardens, open patios, and a beautiful shared sandstone courtyard safely.

  • Shared Games Room: A dedicated communal fun space with toys, games and a home cinema screen for your whole group to enjoy making memories together.

  • Special Events: Tailored packages available to help celebrate your family milestones or special gatherings.

Why not book all three properties together and enjoy the exclusive use of the Steading? It’s the perfect solution for family reunions, multi-generational holidays, or group getaways where everyone wants to spend quality time together, but still appreciates having their own peaceful sanctuary at the end of the day.

With seven bedrooms and four bathrooms spread across the Steading, there is comfortable space for up to 14 guests.

When you book the entire Steading, you get the best of both worlds. Stanloch Farmhouse (sleeps 6) acts as a fantastic central hub being the largest of the properties. Just steps across the beautiful sandstone courtyard, Stanloch Cottage (sleeps 4) provides a sunny, family-friendly retreat with its own conservatory, while Stanloch Barn (sleeps 4) offers bright, open-plan modern living with beautiful farmland views. Although none of the properties individually can seat 14 guests, the Wee Byre is our social area/games room and has ample space for larger groups to gather and make memories together.

Whether you are planning a big family games night, cozy movie nights, or heading out to explore the Dumfries and Galloway countryside, you'll have the space and freedom to design your perfect holiday.

We love helping our guests create memorable stays, and additions can easily be made to your booking package for special events and celebrations. Please get in touch with us directly to discuss your specific requirements and let us help you plan the perfect group getaway.

(Please note: While we welcome family celebrations and group holidays, we politely decline bookings for stag or hen parties to preserve the peaceful nature of the area and our neighbours)

  • "As a large family attending a wedding locally we booked all 3 properties. We had an amazing stay and look forward to our next stay"

    — Vicki, July 2025

Visit Us

Stanloch Steading
Bankend,
Dumfries DG1 4RN

Hours
Monday–Friday
9am–5pm

Phone
07702 710 738

 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are a few of our most frequently asked questions - hopefully these will help you plan your stay with us

  • No, our apologies, but due to being surrounded by local farmland we have made the difficult decision not to allow pets.

  • Yes, we have 2 EV chargers on site. 1 is for the sole use of Farmhouse guests and 1 is shared with guests of the Barn and Cottage. They are operated through the Monta app. Please let us know prior to arrival if you wish to use the charger and we will give you further details

  • Yes, we love to cater for families and children of all ages. We have 3 children ourselves so understand the logistics of travelling with them. We want your break to be a holiday for everyone.

    We have tried to provide as much as we can so you can pack as light as possible eg - children’s plastic plates, cutlery and cups, step stools, cot, highchair, night lights, stair gates, toys, books and games.

  • Yes, every house has it’s own private parking area and we can accommodate extra cars if necessary.

  • Although we are rural, the Steading has Full Fibre broadband. We don’t guarantee any specific speeds but thankfully, it’s not something we have an issue with.

  • We can’t always accommodate this, but if we can, we will always try our best. We pride ourselves in our high levels of cleanliness and attention to detail and so, to achieve this, changeovers can’t be rushed.

    Once a house is ready, we will always let you know so that you can take advantage of an earlier arrival.

  • The houses are very well equipped. We have tried to think of most eventualities.

    The kitchens are well equipped and have your day to day kitchen essentials provided eg - washing up liquid, salt/pepper, oil etc.

    Entertainment wise - all the houses have a games and book cupboard for you to use during your stay. There are also further toys, games and garden games provided in the games room.

    All linens, towels, cloths, tea towels and toilet rolls are provided

  • On booking a break with us, we provide a robust digital guest guide that gives you lots of further information on the property and the local area. Within this are recommendations of places to eat and things to do, whether that is something to do with the children or a local walk suggestion. We are often complemented on the information we provide to our guests