The Lodge & Loch Views

Recommendations Red Deer [Range] is always worth a drive. Carrick Beach is fantastic! The dark sky is worth looking at, both here & the forest but you can’t beat a sunrise & sunset over [Barend] loch. Message to Host We’ve stayed in this lodge before and many others, but this Christmas truly felt like home… Read more “Truly felt like home thanks to you!”

Recommendations Rockcliffe Beach – shell collecting Sandyhills Beach – lovely walks along beach Day at Dalbeattie – lovely park and shops Went to Steamboat for lunch – recommended Message to Host Hi, Had a lovely four night break. Thank you.

Recommendations Another superb visit to our favourite spot. New upgrades at lodge noticed. Great walks on Sandyhills beach exploring the coves, shell beach at Kippford also. Message to Host Visited cafe at ‘Deer Park‘ which is well worth a visit, the ‘Ark‘ at Kippford is lovely also. Played Golf at Colvend & Craigieknowes. The current… Read more “Played Golf at Colvend & Craigieknowes”

Recommendations Have enjoyed getting out finding different walks, hubby played golf. Had couple swim sessions. Loved beach walks + even had a surprise of a Puffin flying in front of us (I was too slow with camera) Message to Host This was our 3rd stay and also in this lodge again. Loving the renovations. This… Read more “3rd stay in this lodge … Loving the renovations”

Recommendations Spent most of the time at many different beaches. The on site pool was ace too. The kids loved their trip to Dalscone Farm. Message to Host We had a fantastic time with family who were in the next 2 lodges. Big family group. The lodge was just what we needed for our family… Read more “The lodge was just what we needed for our family … will definitely be back”

Recommendations Swimming pool, beach, chilling on the sofa, breakfast on the balcony. Message to Host Had an amazing time. Very fun. Super comfy beds and sofa. Would definitely come again 🙂

Recommendations Enjoyed walking around the wee lock on-site (Heron, Swans, Dragonfly) Nice private swimming session in the pool We’d recommend the the Kirkcudbright Dark Space Planetarium, lots of fun educational activities and an impressive planetarium show Also enjoyed the local beach Message to Host We enjoyed a comfortable stay in Serenity (love the fact you… Read more “Recommend the the Kirkcudbright Dark Space Planetarium”

Recommendations Chilling inside A drive to Dumfries Swimming Pool A walk to the beach Message to Host Had a great time with family. Although the weather wasn’t so friendly. We will definitely come back.

Recommendations If you love books, Wigtown is a must, very special little town. Message to Host Had a lovely few days, all of us wishing we could have stayed longer. The lodge is a super comfortable, well equipped, relaxing place to stay. Loved seeing the rabbits each day too! Definitely coming back and asking specifically… Read more “Super comfortable… relaxing… definitely asking for No. 22”

Recommendations The Anchor and The Mariner in Kippford are both dog friendly and the food is excellent. Message to Host We have been coming to the Barend since 1989, your chalet was clean, comfortable and well equipped. We would be happy to return in the future.

Place is a gem, very comfortable and roomy for 6.

Recommendations If you are fit and able, Criffel is worth the walk. There’s a lovely easy walk from Kippford to Rockcliffe.  Lovely tea room at Colvend – lovely tea and cake at reasonable prices. Message to Host This has been a fantastic week. The lodge is very comfortable and in an excellent location. So nice… Read more “Criffel is worth the walk… lodge is in an excellent location”

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… Read more “Beautiful views… relaxing place to be”

Recommendations The accessible short walk trail around Kippford nature reserve were really good for a couple of hours of kids (age 2-5 yrs) on bikes & dog. Message to Host We had a lovely stay. Everything was perfect – the kitchen, the balcony, the king room.

Recommendations Dalbeattie Forest & bike trail – great with a dog! Check tides for beach. Great coastal walk when it’s out. Message to Host Thanks so much! I owned this chalet for 9 years & loved it so much. It is still beautiful & feels like home. Wonderful stay. Love the birdsong and darkness at… Read more “Still beautiful & feels like home”

Recommendations Beach and coast walk. Chilling in the lodge. The pool is AMAZING!!!! The pool is lovely!!!! Message to Host Fabulous wee lodge for 2 adults and 4 children. Lovely & clean, well-equipped, warm & cosy. We’ll be back!  Perfect for holidays with families. Loved the kids room I slept here! So comfy! The landscape… Read more “Fabulous wee lodge… clean, warm & cosy. We’ll be back!”

Recommendations Lunch at the Anchor Cafe at Dalbeattie Garden Centre Sandyhills Beach Barend swimming pool & pub Message to Host Very pleasant stay. Very well equipped cabin, nothing to fault Felt that a washing machine is needed, if even 3 nights stay.* It’s our 3rd time in Barend and our 2nd time in this cabin,… Read more “3rd time in Barend, 2nd time in this cabin”

Recommendations Daily provision of toilet paper.* Information about car repair shops.** Message to Host We have had a very relaxing stay; the whole place is quiet; the spot is perfect, overlooking a loch. This is definitely a perfect location to get away from the hustle and bustle; will definitely come back and recommend to our… Read more “Very relaxing stay … spot is perfect, overlooking a loch”

Recommendations Beagle open would be good.* Message to Host This is our 5th time at Barend and this year was no exception to yet another nicely presented [lodge].  No. 22 was excellent as well. *This guest visited in between The Beagle closing and the pub reopening as The Crab Pot.  Sadly the Crab Pot has… Read more “Our 5th time at Barend … No. 22 was excellent”

Recommendations Sandyhills Beach – great for dogs Bainloch Deer Park – lovely cafe but not dog friendly (we have 2 dogs). Swimming pool is good – nice to have it to ourselves for an hour. Message to Host Lovely dog-friendly lodge – well equipped. Comfy beds Will definitely come back in 2025, lodge 22 will… Read more “Lodge 22 will be our first choice”

Recommendations Bainloch Deer Park – well worth a visit – cafe is lovely! Food at The Mariner in Kippford – good food and a friendly welcome. Caerlaverock Castle Message to Host Lovely comfortable lodge – clean & warm. Well equipped. Beds are comfy and balconies were nice and relaxing with a cuppa!

Recommendations Love this area been coming a while. Impressed with cafe at Bainloch Deer Park. Dalbeattie folks very friendly. The Ark Kippford fantastic. Message to Host Loved the chalet plenty to do. Clean, well kept. Suits our needs. Love it at this time of year [October]

Recommendations Walking · Beaches · Forests · Mountains What more do you need.  Been up this area 40 years. This is Scotland so expect all seasons. Message to Host Thank you.

Recommendations Mabie Farm, Southerness lighthouse, The Mariner and The Beagle. Lovely having the pool to ourselves. Message to Host Its the 2nd time we have been to 22 Barend, Serenity. The addition of the partition upstairs is great. We had a wonderful time on the beach even when cloudy! We loved walking around the loch… Read more “2nd time we have been to 22 Barend, Serenity”

Recommendations Mabie Forest Threave House & Garden Arbigland Gardens (Arbigland nearly lost garden) If you like Daphne du Maurier, this is a hidden gem! Message to Host Thank you!

Recommendations In Castle Douglas – Street Lights cafe and The Olive Retreat – amazing menu here. Fantastic Ice Creams at The Ark Kippford The drive over the moors from Gatehouse to Laurieston Message to Host As always we had a great stay at Barend and enjoyed your lodge. Comfortable seating for 4 of us and… Read more “Will definitely be back!!”

Recommendations Sunday Lunch at the Anchor – Kippford Message to Host Lovely cabin with a lovely view, really nice position on site. Cabins room set out is great for families and a good selection of games. The Grandparents weren’t impressed with the mattresses in the ground floor rooms & had to swap with 2 from… Read more “Lovely cabin with a lovely view, really nice position on site”

Recommendations Coastal trail from Sandyhills to Kippford. Message to Host Pleasant stay in nice clean accommodation.  Kids loved the pool.

Recommedations Dog friendly Mad Hatters Cafe in Castle Douglas (53 King St). Ballard Butchers (152 King St). The Boat House restaurant Quay Side, Glencaple. Message to Host What was not to like, the lodge was nice and clean, very comfortable for the 2 weeks we stayed and we have no hesitation to book lodge 22… Read more “No hesitation to book lodge 22 again”

Recommendations Sandyhills Bay beach, walk along the beach to Portling (watch the tides). Visit the cafe at Bainloch Deer Park. Places to eat: Anchor (Kippford). Laurie Arms (Haugh of Urr). Message to Host Had many visits to the this area and site and most visits at No. 22 Lovely clean cabin, very well equipped. Will… Read more “Lovely Clean Cabin, Very Well Equipped”

Absolutely stunning surroundings. Would love to return soon and stay for longer. Would recommend to all family types young and old.

This is a gorgeous site, lodges are a decent distance apart so feels very private. The Lodge itself has everything you need, it’s cosy but spacious… 7 of us stayed and we felt there was ample space. There’s a cute pub on site and short walk to beautiful beach. Pool is a bonus, kids loved… Read more “Cosy but spacious”

Recommendations Craigieknowes golf course was fantastic fun! We enjoyed our visit to the pool and it was nice having the pool to ourselves! The Beagle was a nice treat for a Sunday dinner and an extra bonus to take the dog! Message to Host Thank you for a lovely bank holiday family break. We used… Read more “Fantastic fun!”

I recently enjoyed a stay at Serenity with my family, we had a brilliant time. The lodge was gorgeous and cleaned to a high standard. The views of the loch from the lodge were stunning too, lovely beach close by and we also loved the added bonus of a private swimming session in the pool!… Read more “Brilliant time with the family”

Beautiful location, cosy and well-equipped accommodation. We really enjoyed our stay here. Highly recommended!

Absolutely loved the break away in the lodge. Enjoyed my morning coffee on the balcony. There were beautiful places nearby to visit and food at the pub on site was delicious. The lodge had everything we wanted. Would definitely book again. Thank you!

We would highly recommend staying at Serenity 22 Barend. The lodge was very comfortable and had been cleaned to a high standard. There are wonderful views of the loch from the balcony. The site/village is quiet and well tended. The swimming pool is small but as you book the whole pool for your party this… Read more “Wonderful views of the loch from the balcony”

Barend holiday village is an excellent place for peace seekers. The cottage was very cozy and super clean. From your cottage you have a beautiful view over the nearby loch, but there is still a road in between. The park itself has a good restaurant where you can eat or have a drink. There is… Read more “Beautiful place highly recommended!”

Stayed in lodge 22 for 4 days. This was a comfortable, spacious well appointed log cabin in good repair. Surroundings were nicely landscaped gardens with ample space between the lodges. While it was fine for a slightly damp April it would be even better during the height of summer. We enjoyed a few evening meals… Read more “Peaceful family retreat”

We had a great time at Barend. Beautiful weather and so many lovely walks. The chalet (number 22) is great- very relaxing: clean, tidy with everything you need but not pretentious. Our dogs loved it too. The bar on site is ideal for a good feed after a long walk. Good golf clubs nearby, great… Read more “Great stay at number 22!”