Welcome to Serenity 22 Barend

Welcome to Serenity 22 Barend, a stunning Scandinavian style wooden holiday lodge. It’s ideal for a self-catering holiday in beautiful Sandyhills, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland.

Our holiday accommodation is located in the quiet, picturesque Dalbeattie countryside. It’s a 10 minute stroll to the lovely soft sands and gentle waves of Sandyhills beach on the Solway Firth, which is warmed by the Gulf Stream! The peaceful surroundings are a haven for wildlife. You can enjoy an active or chilled holiday here, with everything you need for a short break or longer stay. There’s lots to see and do nearby and delightful places to relax.

What to expect…

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Serenity 22 Barend Back of Lodge (cropped)
Map of Scotland showing the location of Serenity 22 Barend, Sandyhills, Dalbeattie, Colvend, Dumfries & Galloway. Near the Solway Coast.

Self-Catering Holiday Accommodation Near the Solway Firth

If you’re looking for a holiday cottage in Dumfries & Galloway for up to 8 people, then these pages can help you decide if our log cabin Serenity 22 Barend is right for you. We’ve also tried to provide the information you might need when you’re here. You can choose any day to arrive, 2 nights is the minimum stay.

Browse to find what’s included in the lodge, suggestions for places to visit and our reviews. We’ve also included instructions for appliances etc. so that everything’s easy to find. If we’ve missed anything, please let us know! We want you to enjoy your weekend away, short break, or longer vacation in Scotland as much as we do!

Use the links above (Before | During | After) to find the main 3 sections of this website, or use the search facility (top right). You can also browse the Articles, Categories and Tags for more information, and our reviews of various places etc.

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If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Aerial View of Barend Holiday Lodges

Mackintosh at the Willow Glasgow Visit

96 miles N 2 hours drive G2 3EX Mackintosh at the Willow Tea Rooms on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow are the last surviving tea rooms designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and originally opened in 1903.  (Not to be confused with The Willow Tea Rooms on Buchanan Street, which are Art…
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Visit to John Paul Jones Cottage Museum

8 miles E 17 min drive DG2 8BQRecommend using What 3 Words to find the entrance: comet.lump.sproutingIf you’re thinking “John Paul Jones – who’s he?” Then you’re not alone. 3 of the 5 people in our group hadn’t heard of him before visiting this little museum in the village of Kirkbean….
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Hill House Box by CR Mackintosh

Hill House Box by CR Mackintosh

Hill House is over 2 hours drive from Sandyhills, but if you’re a fan of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and/or art nouveau it’s definitely worth it!  The house is a true piece of art, and so it’s a fascinating experience to visit.
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