One of our favourite things about the lodge is sitting out on the balcony with a coffee and looking out over Barend Loch.
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Coastal lodge near Dalbeattie with loch views

One of our favourite things about the lodge is sitting out on the balcony with a coffee and looking out over Barend Loch.
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The dining area is the heart of the lodge, but our old table didn’t feel quite stable enough for our liking, and didn’t really fit the “log cabin” style.
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We want to make sure there’s enough comfortable seating for everyone to sit together. This is especially important as the lodge sleeps 8 adults.
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We’ve just got back from a few days at the lodge, and I thought I’d share some of the reasons why we love our lodge, and being at Barend…
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Is a good cup of coffee essential for your morning routine?
We’re happy to let you know that we’ve added a coffee machine in the lodge. Perfect for a caffeine boost while sitting on the balcony and gazing across at the beautiful view.
The machine works with Nespresso and Dolce Gusto pods by having a replaceable draw attachment. Just swap for the one that suits the pods you bring.
So, if you prefer pods, you can easily brew a quick cup. However, if you prefer a traditional brew there’s also an attachment for ground coffee.
There are coffee cups and also laminated instructions next to the machine ☕️
We hope you appreciate the new addition and that it enhances your stay.



We bought 22 Barend in July 2022. The previous owners had obviously cared for the lodge, but there were some improvements we wanted to make straight away. The first significant change we made was to rename it “Serenity”; it was called “Milvus Lodge” before (Milvus is a genus of medium-sized birds of prey). After considering a few different names, we settled on “Serenity” as it captures the feeling of the location, and what we look for, to get away from the hustle and bustle of life.
It’s our intention to make some changes to the lodge listed below, which we hope you’ll appreciate, particularly if you’ve stayed here before.
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The lodge has a 55″ Smart TV (Toshiba 55QV2F63DB 4K QLED VIDAA).
It has live TV channels available through Freely. There’s also a multiregion DVD player connected, and a selection of DVDs for you to choose from.
Feel free to sign in to any of the streaming services on the TV (Netflix, Prime etc.); just remember to sign out again before you leave!
Alternatively you can bring a Roku or similar, Games Console etc. to connect to the TV (there are 2 spare HDMI ports).
You might want to set yourself a reminder to sign out of your accounts and pack away your devices and any of your remotes at the end of your stay! (That’s what I do 😄)


We’re excited to announce a recent upgrade at the lodge – a brand new landing area at the top of the stairs! Frosted glass fills the frames, allowing light to pass through and keeping a sense of openness with ample light for the landing and hallway. The design not only ensures privacy for anyone inside the room, as they can’t be seen from the other side, but also maintains the open and airy feel.
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One first priority when we acquired the lodge, in terms of bigger renovations, was a second shower.
The original en-suite bathroom, a relic from the 70s, only had a dated toilet and sink, with no heating! The sink, awkwardly positioned over the stairs, felt a little cramped and limited. It was hard to imagine where a shower could even fit.
But now…
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For many a holiday is not a holiday without taking their furry friend to enjoy the break too. If you’re looking for a pet/dog friendly self-catering lodge near Dalbeattie you’ve come to the right place!
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