Coastal lodge near Dalbeattie with loch views
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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!
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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 for the past 6 years and we love it. Super peaceful and fantastic beach within walking distance.
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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!
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Loved the Complimentary Sauna Thank you.
We loved playing the games – we are a family who love a good game.
I have been coming to Barend since I was 14 with my parents – definitely come back to Serenity x
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Peaceful and relaxing stay will definitely come back in the near future.
Great family holiday, comfortable and homely lodge set in beautiful surroundings.
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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!
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Thanks so much for hosting us. We had a lovely stay and everything* we needed. Your lodge has been so comfy and homely. We really enjoyed being here & hope to come back.
*A big serving spoon or two would be great – Trying to serve pasta sauce in a slotted spoon was interesting!!!
We purchased some extra utensils including a large serving spoon.
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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.
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We’ve stayed in this lodge before and many others, but this Christmas truly felt like home thanks to you! Many years we have been coming here and we’ll be back for as many as you will have us for.
Thank you for everything!
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Hi, Had a lovely four night break. Thank you.
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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.
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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 closure of the ‘Anchor’ is not good, hope it re-opens soon!!
Ate out at ‘Mariner‘ & Laurie Arms, both excellent.
Cheers, see you next year x
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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)
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This was our 3rd stay and also in this lodge again. Loving the renovations. This place is just perfect for resting, recharging the batteries.
All being well I think a couple of return trips will be made.
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Spent most of the time at many different beaches. The on site pool was ace too.
The kids loved their trip to Dalscone Farm.
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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 especially with 5 children. The big kids loved their bedroom with the balcony. No issues at all with our lodge and will definitely be back 🙂