Coastal lodge near Dalbeattie with loch views
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!
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 was not a problem. We also enjoyed a meal in the pub onsite.
Within walking distance are the deer park, loch and beach. We had a lovely time eating breakfast whilst watching the deer.
Other than this you would need a car to explore the beautiful Scottish countryside and coast. Within a 45 minute drive there are many towns, beaches and lochs to visit. We particularly enjoyed rock climbing on Powillimount beach, rock-pooling on Mossyard beach and lunch at the Designs cafe in Castle Douglas.
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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 also a small but excellent indoor swimming pool. Our kids swam in it a lot. There is a lot to do in the area itself, but you have to drive quite far for everything, keep that in mind. We thought it was a neat park with cozy houses and this part of Scotland is truly breathtaking! (translated from Dutch).
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 in the dog friendly bar / restaurant. Staff in the bar and reception were helpful and friendly. Used the heated indoor pool once and found it to be fine. Beach is only around 5 minutes walk away and would be good in the summer. Overall we had an enjoyable time getting away from it all. Chances of a return visit are quite good.
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 beach and a few pubs. We will be back!