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10 things we love about Serenity 22 Barend 😍
Arbigland “Nearly Lost” Gardens
Bainloch Deer Park Visitor Centre & Bistro
Barn Owls, Barnacle Geese & Barefoot on the Beach at RSPB Mersehead
Beautiful Coastal Walk Sandyhills to Rockcliffe
Caddie’s Cove Bistro: Relaxed Dining at Colvend Golf Club
Caerlaverock – the Triangular Castle
Castle Douglas ‘the Food Town’
Clatteringshaws Loch & Visitor Centre Review
Crawick Multiverse, Artistic Landscape
Cream o’ Galloway Ice Cream Parlour
Criffel Hike (out-and-back trail) Review
Dalbeattie Garden Centre, Shop, Tea Room
Day Trip to Stunning Culzean Castle
Dining at The Olive Retreat Restaurant, Castle Douglas
Dinner at Ernespie House Hotel, Castle Douglas
Discover Dalbeattie – the Granite Town
Dog Friendly Self-catering Cottage in Sandyhills
Fantastic Outdoor Rock Climbing Experience
Free Round of Golf
Free Sauna Access for Our Guests
Gone Fishing! near Barend, Dalbeattie
Great Lunch at Designs Café Castle Douglas
Green Energy / Renewable Electricity
Heating
Help Us to Look After Barend Loch
Hill House Box by CR Mackintosh
How to Recycle in Dumfries & Galloway
Internet & WiFi
JJ’s Fish & Chip Shop – Southerness
Kilnford Farm Shop & Farmhouse Kitchen Cafe
Kippford – the Solway Riviera
Kirkcudbright ‘the Artist Town’
Kirkcudbright Dark Space Planetarium Review
Kirkcudbright Galleries in the Town Hall
Kirkcudbright Swimming Pool
Kitchen
Loch Arthur Farm Shop and Café
Lodge Improvements
Luigi’s Restaurant in Dalbeattie Review
Lunch at Abbey Cottage Tearoom by Sweetheart Abbey
Lunch at Street Lights Cafe in Castle Douglas
Mabie Farm Park – Fun Day Out
Mackintosh at the Willow Glasgow Visit
Mares Braids / Back Burn Waterfall Sandyhills
More room to relax: New sofas!
Mr Pook’s Kitchen Restaurant Review
Nespresso? Dolce Gusto? Ground Coffee?
New Balcony Furniture for Loch Views
New En-suite and Shower!
New Glazed Landing for Light & Privacy!
Nikos Mediterranean Restaurant & Cafe Review
Our New Dining Table and Chairs
Places to Stop on Your Journey to Serenity 22 Barend
Places to Visit in Gatehouse of Fleet
Portling Bay Coastal Loop
Rainy Day Activities in Dumfries & Galloway
Review of Lunch at The Old School House
Rose Garden / Ship Inn Restaurant and Chinese Takeaway
Sandyhills Beach on the Solway Firth
Shezan Indian Takeaway in Dalbeattie
Smart TV / DVD
Stargazing in Galloway’s Dark Skies
Swimming at Barend
The Beagle Country Pub
The Birch Tree Hotel, Dalbeattie
The Chip Shop Dalbeattie
The Devil’s Porridge
The Earth’s Crust Bakery Castle Douglas
The Gralloch Gravel Race
Threave Garden & Estate Castle Douglas Review
Threave House, Castle Douglas
Top 10 places to eat near the lodge
Top 3 “must see” places near Dalbeattie, D&G
Trying the Barend Sauna at the Sea for the First Time
Visit to John Paul Jones Cottage Museum
Visiting the Gem Rock Museum, Creetown (sad news, it’s closing)
Walk from Kippford to Rough Island
Walking & Hiking in Dumfries & Galloway
Wanlockhead Inn, Scotland’s Highest Pub
Wigtown: A Rainy Day Trip to Scotland’s Book Town

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19 November 2023

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Rainy Day Activities in Dumfries & Galloway
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Great stay at number 22!

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!”

annalv86

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Peaceful family retreat

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”

Martin P

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Beautiful place highly recommended!

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!”

mariekewis

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Wonderful views of the loch from the balcony

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”

Emma D

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Enjoyed my morning coffee on the balcony

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!

Sara C

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cosy and well-equipped accommodation

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

Rob B

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant time with the family

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”

Tyller Mckail

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic fun!

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!”

SF - Glasgow

Cosy but spacious

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”

Marion

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely stunning surroundings

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

Vickie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely Clean Cabin, Very Well Equipped

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”

A & G, Bolton

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No hesitation to book lodge 22 again

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”

P & P, Norfolk

Kids loved the pool

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

R - Redditch

Lovely cabin with a lovely view, really nice position on site

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”

G - Leeds

Will definitely be back!!

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!!”

H, J, S, L - London/Brighton

Arbigland Gardens… is a hidden gem!

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!

HP - North Yorkshire

2nd time we have been to 22 Barend, Serenity

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”

LC - Manchester

Walking · Beaches · Forests · Mountains. What more do you need.

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.

PB - Cheltenham

Loved the chalet plenty to do. Clean, well kept.

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]

KM - Ayrshire

Balconies were nice and relaxing with a cuppa!

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!

M - Darlington

Lodge 22 will be our first choice

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”

G & P - Liverpool

Our 5th time at Barend … No. 22 was excellent

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”

PJ - Southampton

Very relaxing stay … spot is perfect, overlooking a loch

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”

DS - Blackpool

3rd time in Barend, 2nd time in this cabin

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”

P - Corby

Fabulous wee lodge… clean, warm & cosy. We’ll be back!

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!”

C & C Glasgow & Irvine

Still beautiful & feels like home

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”

LB - Manchester

Everything was perfect

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.

I, G, A & B - Sheffield

Beautiful views… relaxing place to be

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”

Danny G

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Criffel is worth the walk… lodge is in an excellent location

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”

E, D, C, A - Milton Keynes

A gem, very comfortable and roomy

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

Lionell

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Clean, comfortable and well equipped

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.

N, J & S - East Renfrewshire

Super comfortable… relaxing… definitely asking for No. 22

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”

V, G & K - Lancaster & Garstang

We will definitely come back

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.

P, C, L, D & C - Wakefield & Ramsey

Recommend the the Kirkcudbright Dark Space Planetarium

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”

N, L, A & L - East Devon

Super comfy beds and sofa

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 🙂

Glasgow & Edinburgh

The lodge was just what we needed for our family … will definitely be back

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”

C, M, L, J, E, I, E, M - Haddington

3rd stay in this lodge … Loving the renovations

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”

P, S, B & M - Northamptonshire

Played Golf at Colvend & Craigieknowes

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”

A & G - Lancs

Went to Steamboat for lunch – recommended

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.

R & B - County Durham

Truly felt like home thanks to you!

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!”

G - Preston

Your lodge has been so comfy & homely

Recommendations We were riding the Gralloch gravel bike race at Gatehouse of Fleet. The forest and trails were amazing and the village was lovely too. We also found fab riding in the forests and hill right by the lodge! Message to Host Thanks so much for hosting us. We had a lovely stay and everything*… Read more “Your lodge has been so comfy & homely”

RLSCC - Leamington

Great Holiday in Beautiful Surroundings

Great family holiday, comfortable and homely lodge set in beautiful surroundings.

Lorraine

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Peaceful, relaxing stay, will definitely come back

Peaceful and relaxing stay will definitely come back in the near future.

Hajera

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been coming to Barend since I was 14

Recommendations Lovely early morning walks with Our Dog Dottie – her first holiday! Dalbeattie Forest walk was lovely and it was hot. Kippford – The Anchor for a meal delicious! Message to Host Loved the Complimentary Sauna Thank you. We loved playing the games – we are a family who love a good game. I… Read more “I have been coming to Barend since I was 14”

T - Oldham

Lovely comfortable lodge… Super peaceful and fantastic beach within walking distance

Recommendations Our 9yr old & 4yr old love Mabie Farm Park. If you have your hiking boots and want an adventure try Criffel; steep ascent but fantastic views! Message to Host Lovely comfortable lodge with lots of games to enjoy, everything we needed and some nice little extras. We have been coming to this site on/off… Read more “Lovely comfortable lodge… Super peaceful and fantastic beach within walking distance”

G - Peak District

Yet again a fab break away… Our 4th visit to Barend and [Serenity] 22

Message to Host Yet again a fab break away. Bitter sweet not having our sweet old dog with us but he is flying high here now as we let some of his ashes fly in the wind. This is our 4th visit to Barend and in lodge 22. Back to reality tomorrow. Until next year… Read more “Yet again a fab break away… Our 4th visit to Barend and [Serenity] 22”

P, S, M, HB - Brackley

Extremely peaceful, with stunning views of the loch

We had a really lovely few days staying at 22 Barend. The lodge is really clean and comfortable, extremely peaceful, with stunning views of the loch. We would highly recommend it. Rooms: 5/5 – Service: 5/5 – Location: 5/5 Rooms Comfortable beds. Lovely shower in the en suite. Nearby activities We loved visiting Bainloch Deer… Read more “Extremely peaceful, with stunning views of the loch”

Rachel S

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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