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

The Devil’s Porridge

A state of the art, award-winning, museum that tells the story of HM Factory Gretna, the United Kingdom’s largest munitions factory in World War I.
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Stargazing in Galloway’s Dark Skies

You’ll be able to get a good view of the stars from the lodge balcony, but for truly dark skies, you can visit any of the three Forestry and Land Scotland visitor centres which overlook the unlit heart of Galloway Forest Park.
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Kippford – the Solway Riviera

Kippford is a picturesque little village on the tidal estuary of the River Urr. It has also been called the “Solway Riviera” as it’s warmed by the Gulf Stream.
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