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

Loch Arthur Farm Shop and Café

Loch Arthur farm shop, near Beeswing in D&G, offers a great selection of crafts, gifts, and locally produced organic fruit and vegetables, plus pantry staples. 11 miles N ~17 min drive Beeswing, DG2 8JQ There’s also a pleasant little café that offers a range of delicious items including homemade cakes….
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Day Trip to Stunning Culzean Castle

Culzean (pronounced “cull-ane”, not “cull-zeen”) is a fair drive from the Lodge, however it’s well worth the effort to visit this amazing castle and country park. We set off around 9:30am and arrived at Culzean Castle at about 11:15am. The huge grounds have a number of different car parks spread…
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Mares Braids / Back Burn Waterfall Sandyhills

Mares Braids / Back Burn Waterfall Sandyhills

Distance from the lodge: 2 miles W ~5 min drive DG5 4PA Mares Braids Waterfall, also known as Back Burn (sometimes Backburn) Waterfall, is just a short drive from Serenity 22 Barend, by the A710 heading NE from Sandyhills. It’s near the Southwick Coastal Reserve and RSPB Mersehead on the…
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