Coastal lodge near Dalbeattie with loch views
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 Park. Coffee and cake whilst watching the deer.
Hotel highlights
Luxury, Great view, Romantic, Quiet, Child-friendly, Great value, High-tech
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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 x
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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
Thank you
Peaceful and relaxing stay will definitely come back in the near future.
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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 🙂
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We enjoyed a comfortable stay in Serenity (love the fact you have Firefly box set DVDs* on the shelf – great series!)
*Glad you noticed 😉
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Had a great time with family. Although the weather wasn’t so friendly. We will definitely come back.
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 a book. The lodge is very homely and although we were sharing with another family it still felt spacious. There is a large TV and DVD player in the lounge if you want to watch it but there are also games to keep you occupied. It is a relaxing place to be at the end of the day. We slept well in the beds as the mattresses are comfortable. The site has a restaurant and bar serving nice meals and drinks, along with a swimming pool which can be booked on an hourly basis for your family’s exclusive use.
The area has many nice places to visit without travelling very far. We enjoyed a walk up a local hill called Criffel. We took a pretty walk from Kippford to Rockcliffe and back. Sandyhills beach is a short walk away and you can walk along the coast. There is a deer park next door to the site that offers vehicle tours if you want to get closer to the animals. There is also a nice cafe there and we would recommend the one a short drive away in Colvend. If wandering around shops and stopping off in cafés is your thing then Castle Douglas and Kirkcudbright are easily reached from the site.
We had a mixture of weather during the week as it was April. On the whole we enjoyed a very relaxing week and definitely managed to switch off while we were there. Highly recommended!
