Mr Pook's Restaurant Foraged Chanterelle Mushroom Tart

Mr Pook’s Kitchen Restaurant Review

Distance from the lodge: 13 miles WNW ~20 min drive

Mr Pook’s Kitchen website says they ‘showcase some of the best produce from Dumfries & Galloway using ancient, classic & modern cooking techniques’.

We went for a meal there one evening and we’re happy to thoroughly recommend it based on our experience. We noticed a children’s menu was on display outside, but we were child free this time!

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Needles Eye near Sandyhills Beach

Sandyhills Beach on the Solway Firth

The nearest beach, Sandyhills, is only a short 10-15 mins walk from the lodge along a quiet road.

It’s a large sandy beach, warmed by the Gulf Stream, so popular for paddling and exploring rock pools. It’s great for walking at low tide.

⚠️ The tide can move very quickly so we recommend you check the tide times.

To get there, turn left from Barend Holiday Lodges and stay on that road to the ‘T’ junction. Cross the road into the car park, then access the beach to the left of Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park.

Sandyhills Beach, looking across the bay
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