Coastal lodge near Dalbeattie with loch views
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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!
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Beach and coast walk.
Chilling in the lodge.
The pool is AMAZING!!!!
The pool is lovely!!!!
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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 was lovely wish we didn’t have to go and I loved the upstairs bedroom that slept 4 people and because it has a triangle roof!!!
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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, will definitely come back again.
Amazing scenery and places to see and visit.
*We are considering a washing machine in the future.
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Daily provision of toilet paper.*
Information about car repair shops.**
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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 circle of friends!
*Sundries are provided by Barend Holiday Lodges: “The rental price includes bed linen; 1 hand and 1 bath towel for each guest (infants not included), plus one toilet roll per toilet and a basic kitchen pack. £35 per week pro rata is included for electric and gas.”
**Good idea, thanks! We had to get a new tyre on one of our visits.
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Beagle open would be good.*
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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 pub reopening as The Crab Pot. Sadly the Crab Pot has now closed too, but there are plans to use the space: Barend Wellbeing Centre
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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.
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Lovely dog-friendly lodge – well equipped.
Comfy beds
Will definitely come back in 2025, lodge 22 will be our first choice, have stayed in a few log cabins here over the years but really enjoyed 22.
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