As we arrived at the site, I was immediately struck by the peaceful location. The lodge is situated on a hill and from the bedroom and lounge you have beautiful views, which can be improved on by moving to the balconies at the rear. It is a particularly nice place to be sat whilst reading a book. The lodge is very homely and although we were sharing with another family it still felt spacious. There is a large TV and DVD player in the lounge if you want to watch it but there are also games to keep you occupied. It is a relaxing place to be at the end of the day. We slept well in the beds as the mattresses are comfortable. The site has a restaurant and bar serving nice meals and drinks, along with a swimming pool which can be booked on an hourly basis for your family’s exclusive use.
The area has many nice places to visit without travelling very far. We enjoyed a walk up a local hill called Criffel. We took a pretty walk from Kippford to Rockcliffe and back. Sandyhills beach is a short walk away and you can walk along the coast. There is a deer park next door to the site that offers vehicle tours if you want to get closer to the animals. There is also a nice cafe there and we would recommend the one a short drive away in Colvend. If wandering around shops and stopping off in cafés is your thing then Castle Douglas and Kirkcudbright are easily reached from the site.
We had a mixture of weather during the week as it was April. On the whole we enjoyed a very relaxing week and definitely managed to switch off while we were there. Highly recommended!
