Title: Pass the Keys | Beautiful Period Property in Central Location Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Pass the Keys | Beautiful Period Property in Central Location ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91190000/91189200/91189196/8a3620d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91190000/91189200/91189196/1cdef115.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91190000/91189200/91189196/fbcba650.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91190000/91189200/91189196/9e15e0fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91190000/91189200/91189196/390ba32c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Dumfries town, Cranley offers a warm welcome with its charming features and beautiful garden. Perfect for a family break, this property boasts high ceilings, original staircase and cozy sitting & dining room with fireplace. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61604 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Pass the Keys | Beautiful Period Property in Central Location About this space Perfectly located in one of the most desirable areas within Dumfries town itself, the property is within easy walking distance to restaurants, bars and shopping and is the perfect base for exploring the wider Dumfries & Galloway region. With high ceilings and many original features still in place, Cranley offers a warm welcome in the winter months. In summer the large garden and patio are the perfect compliment to this charming house which is ideal for a family break. The space On entering the house you are greeted with a large hallway with sweeping original staircase and can really begin to appreciate how charming the property is. The sitting & dining room is a cosy but spacious room with welcoming feature fireplace and plenty of comfy seating for a relaxing evening in front of the TV, alternatively, there is loads of room for a fun packed family games night! Nestled in the bay window is a lovely chesterfield style lounge chair with footstool and is the most wonderful spot to curl up with a good book. The large dining table is ideal for either a quick breakfast before heading out for the day to explore everything our beautiful region has to offer, but, is large enough for a full evening meal. The kitchen is light and bright with plenty of room for even the most productive chef! Fully equipped, whether preparing a light lunch or 3 course dinner cooking is a breeze. The adjacent utility room is ideal for washing hiking or cycling clothes, with a traditional 'Pullymaid' making it easy to get everything dry. There is also a ground floor cloakroom (WC & basin) for convenience. Move up the beautiful staircase to find the three bedrooms and main bathroom. The master bedroom is extremely spacious with ample storage space and super comfortable twin beds, a feature of the room is the most stunning traditional dressing table. Bedroom 2, again with twin beds, is also a good size room with plenty of storage and a lovely views across the garden and onto the bowling green beyond. Bedroom 3, although smaller than the other two bedrooms still has ample room for a comfy double bed and built-in dressing table area. The main bathroom sports both a full size bath and separate shower enclosure and has a lovely vanity unity with both floor and wall mounted cupboards, there is also a lit mirror and additional magnifying mirror. Dumfries itself is steeped in history. Originally a market town, it is the resting place of Robert Burns and his favourite pub The Globe Inn is still going strong to this day and serves great food! The birthplace of J M Barrie's Peter Pan, Moat Brae is dedicated to children's literature and is a fabulous place that kids adore. There are numerous restaurants and bars with cuisine from all over the world. Being centrally located within Dumfries & Galloway, Dumfries is the ideal base to explore the region on all sides, although it is the largest town in the region it is surrounded by hiking & cycling trails. For those who love to try new activities there is everything from fishing and clay pigeon shooting to water sports and sailing. We look forward to welcoming you to Cranley soon. Guest access Guest will have access to the entire house and gardens apart from a small locked room on the ground floor. Other things to note I have chosen the award-winning property management company Pass the Keys® to manage my home and make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Pass the Keys® provide a fantastic standard of service for short-let properties like mine meaning my home is professionally maintained. Stay with the peace of mind that comes from a property which has been professionally cleaned and all supplied linen & toiletries are of hotel quality. Also provided is 24/7 guest support before and during your stay. The local community-based team of Pass the Keys® personally inspects each home to certify they have met with the Pass the Keys® Property Readiness Standard. IMPORTANT: On behalf of our host at Pass the Keys, we require guest verification facilitated by Truvi (Previously called Superhog). Upon confirming your booking, Truvi will contact the lead booker via a secure link, providing detailed instructions for the verification process. The online verification requires a government-issued photo ID and a credit or debit card. During this process, you may choose between a refundable GBP 500 deposit (plus GBP 10 transaction fee currency equivalent) or purchase a non-refundable damage waiver of GBP 40 (currency equivalent) to cover potential damages during your stay. Once the verification process is successfully completed, check-in information will be provided. If you opted in for a deposit, this will be refunded via credit/debit card after your stay, subject to an inspection of the property. Pets - allowed Smoking - not allowed ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Evening entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Magnifying mirror - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,604 square feet ## Similar properties ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111650000/111640100/111640029/c9596bde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pass the Keys | Beautifully Presented, Cosy Town Centre Cottage Dumfries - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=111640029&PinnedHotelID=111640029&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105730000/105723800/105723779/e29ef1d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverside Retreat in Dumfries Dumfries - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=105723779&PinnedHotelID=105723779&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106380000/106376300/106376275/858a0d83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Berryrigg Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Dumfries - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=106376275&PinnedHotelID=106376275&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38260000/38255200/38255163/8b3d2e2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A walker’s paradise and the perfect base to enjoy the Scottish landscapes. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 3376459 ## About the area Dumfries is home to this holiday home. Old Bridge House and Devorgilla Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Dumfries Ice Bowl and Dalscone Farm Fun. Dino Park and Lockerbie Ice Rink are also worth visiting. [Visit our Dumfries travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dumfries.dx5584) [View more Holiday homes in Dumfries](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dumfries-Private-Holiday-Homes.d5584-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.06583%2C-3.62627&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8At9wkLJEQqSI70akhnOMy21JuA=) Dumfries ### What's nearby - Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Robert Burns Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Dumfries Ice Bowl - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Dalscone Farm Fun - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles - Mabie Forest Park - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles ### Getting around - Dumfries Station - 5 min drive - Carlisle (CAX) - 55 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Cavens Arms - ‬11 min walk - ‪The Robert the Bruce (Wetherspoon) - ‬15 min walk - ‪Coach & Horses - ‬14 min walk - ‪The Douglas Arms - ‬13 min walk - ‪Greyfriars Kirk - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pass the Keys | Beautiful Period Property in Central Location pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Pass the Keys | Beautiful Period Property in Central Location? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Pass the Keys | Beautiful Period Property in Central Location? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Pass the Keys | Beautiful Period Property in Central Location located? > Situated in Dumfries, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club, Robert Burns Centre and Old Bridge House. Dumfries Ice Bowl and Devorgilla Bridge are also within 15 minutes. Dumfries Station is 22 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Pass the Keys | Beautiful Period Property in Central Location Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fiona M., DUMFRIES 11 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Town house We enjoyed our stay in the house.Next to a bowling green and the gokf course and with a wonderful back garden. The house was huge but had a lovely feeling. It had everything you could possibly need, altho one or two more sharp knives would be a bonus. Plenty to do in the area and lovely home to return to at night ##### Fiona M. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Linsey B. 27 Mar 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Good location but needs some tlc Good location with off street parking and open back garden.House needs some TLC but had the basics for our 4 weeks stay.Communicated with the management company regarding some challenges and provided feedback to hopefully improve for next guests. Overall, we enjoyed our stay but with some deep cleaning, clearing out of previous owner’s belongings and updating it has the potential to be a great property.cleaning and ##### Linsey B. Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Keith Y. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Keith Y. 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