This one split opinion in the family! Two of us like spicy food and the rest can’t take the heat!
We sometimes order a few dishes and share them out rather than just having one each. This time we ordered:
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This one split opinion in the family! Two of us like spicy food and the rest can’t take the heat!
We sometimes order a few dishes and share them out rather than just having one each. This time we ordered:
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Last checked April 2026 – we visited and updated this post 🙂 Our previous visit was September 2022.
This chip shop is open 8 months of the year from March to November. It’s a little further away than the one in Dalbeattie.
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A fun filled day out with animals to feed and lots of variety of play equipment for all ages.
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Bainloch Deer Park Visitor Centre & Bistro is right next door to Barend, and so it’s very convenient for a late breakfast, lunch or afternoon treat.
Parking spaces are plentiful and the large cafe has indoor and outdoor seating. We went in the afternoon and enjoyed drinks and cakes sitting out on a picnic bench on the terrace. The prices seem reasonable, and there’s a good selection of cakes and snacks. The kids particularly enjoyed their ice cream milkshakes. There’s table service and the staff are all very friendly and efficient. On our first visit we spent an hour or so there, but we’ve been back a few times since…


Distance from the lodge: 5 miles NW ~11 min drive DG5 4DJ
We chose between the two Chinese takeaways in Dalbeattie. This time we decided to order from Rose Garden Chinese Restaurant and Takeaway, because we could order online and pay by Card.
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Distance from the lodge: 5 miles WNW ~11 min drive DG5 4HE
This is the nearest chip shop to the lodge and we’re pleased to report that it’s a good one!
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