Newton Stewart
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Overview
Annual Rev
£29k
12 mo avg
↓23%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£152
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
41 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£56
12 mo avg
↓32%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Newton Stewart market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating | — | +£27,642 | — | — |
| Parking | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +£2•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| TV | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (5.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
1 bedroom (3.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£112)
3 bedrooms (£70)
2 bedrooms (£65)
1 bedroom (£53)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (76%)
Independent hosts (24%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Newton Stewart market averaged 444 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 4% from a year earlier and down 10% over two years.
An average Newton Stewart listing earns £18K/year. High-performing listings earn £53K, while low-performing listings earn £11K.
Average occupancy in Newton Stewart is 32%, producing RevPAR of £37 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Newton Stewart, at £23K.
Rules vary across Newton Stewart. Newton Stewart: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond standard business rates and planning permission if structural changes made. Minimal enforcement. Stranraer: Lenient. Subject to Dumfries & Galloway Council rules - business rates applicable, no specific STR licensing. Light enforcement, hosts operate freely. Wigtown: Lenient. Same Dumfries & Galloway framework applies - business rates for commercial lets, basic planning compliance. Minimal active enforcement of STR activity. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Newton Stewart Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 22%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and November.
The most common amenities are Heating (94%), TV (93%), Parking (81%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+42%), Bbq (+39%), Internet (+28%).
Average daily rate in Newton Stewart is £142, down 10% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in November.
Guests in Newton Stewart book an average of 39 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 35 days for 1-bedroom listings to 41 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 12% higher than weekday occupancy.