Sleeps up to 8 - Loch view - Fast WiFi - Pet Friendly - Pub 4 mins walk - Beach 10 mins - Free Golf & Swimming

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Discover Dalbeattie – the Granite Town

4 March 202518 March 202522 Barend

Dalbeattie is known as the “Granite Town” of Dumfries & Galloway / South West Scotland primarily because of its rich granite quarrying history. The name is believed to be from Irish Gaelic; Dail Bheithe.

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Nikos Mediterranean Restaurant & Cafe Review

29 September 202215 March 202522 Barend

13 miles WNW ~20 min drive DG7 1DX

June 2024: Nikos’ has changed to The Olive Retreat. It’s still a great place to eat!

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Shezan Indian Takeaway in Dalbeattie

9 September 202223 November 202322 Barend

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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Rose Garden / Ship Inn Restaurant and Chinese Takeaway

30 August 202212 March 202522 Barend

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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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

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

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

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

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

Cosy and well-equipped accommodation

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

Rob B

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

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

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

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

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 put reopening as The Crab Pot.

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 and our 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 and our 2nd time in this cabin”

P - Corby

Fabulous wee lodge… Lovely & clean, well-equipped, 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… Lovely & clean, well-equipped, 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