Scottish Tourist Board 4-Star Self-catering holiday accommodation in Dumfries & Galloway
Scottish Tourist Board 4-star self-catering holiday lodges
at Barend in Dumfries and Galloway
Discover your perfect holiday lodges in Dumfries & Galloway
Explore Scotland's Colvend Coast & Galloway Forest Park
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Owl Lodge
View DetailsSleeps 2-6 people
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Red Kite Lodge
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Holiday Lodges in Dumfries & Galloway in Scotland.
Book one of our BAREND LODGES now!
Last minute availability. Don't miss out.
Red Kite Lodge - Monday 18th November onwards for weekly
or short breaks.
Owl Lodge - Saturday 9th November for 7 nights
or short break
Kestrel Lodge - Sunday 24th November onwards for 7 nights
or short break
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For guests' reassurance, our Holiday Lodges are still being cleaned and disinfected using a Fogging Machine. Read more here ➡️.
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4-Star Self-catering Chalets at Barend, south-west Scotland
Galloway Lodges is a family-run staycation business offering 4-star self-catering holiday lodges within the hamlet of Barend, Sandyhills, on the beautiful Colvend Coast of the Solway Firth. Our rural Scandinavian-style holiday lodges are located close to pristine sandy beaches, forests, Colvend Golf Club, rugged coastline and a host of activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Aside from the many miles of spectacular coastline and scenery, our Lodges in Dumfries and Galloway have so much to offer with numerous castles, monuments, forests including Galloway forest park, walking, fishing and world-class mountain biking trails, there’s so much else to see and do for the whole family. But don’t just take our word for it, book your staycation in Dumfries and Galloway in our self-catering holiday lets and see for yourself - come and explore!
The Barend site has its own pub and restaurant called The Beagle and, as you can imagine, it is dog-friendly.
The Colvend Coast
Known as the ‘natural place’, Dumfries and Galloway is steeped in history and has its own unique character with sandy beaches and coastal path walks thanks to a unique combination of the Solway Firth and its historic coastline. This includes coastal areas and the paths of Rockcliffe, Kippford and Sandyhills Bay, right on your doorstep. Galloway Lodges are located in the small hamlet of Barend at Sandyhills and offer properties enjoying the micro-climate from the Gulf Stream.
If you're looking for
holiday Lodges accommodation in Dumfries and Galloway - especially the freedom offered by self-catering lodges - with activities for all the family to enjoy, look no further than Galloway Lodges.
Three stunning lodges to choose from
We have three cosy 4-star Scandinavian-style self-catering holiday lodges in Dumfries and Galloway at Barend: Red Kite Lodge, Kestrel Lodge and Owl Lodge.
All are set in an elevated position and not only overlook the loch at Barend, but also offer visitors views out across the hills of Colvend Golf Course towards the Solway Firth. Sandyhills beach is only a short walk away and the bay has lovely coastal walks to the hamlet of Portling, with a coastal path stretching to neighbouring Rockcliffe and Kippford. All offer stunning views of the Lake District and Cumbria beyond.
Come and enjoy self-catering accommodation near to the Galloway forest within it's dark skies & splendid scenery.
Check availability and book now:
- Red Kite Lodge sleeps 2-4 guests
- Kestrel Lodge and Owl Lodge both sleep 2-6 guests.
Accreditations
Galloway Lodges have joined with the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) in meeting its international global standardised health and hygiene protocols so our guests can experience Safe Travels.
The protocols for the WTTC’s global Safe Travels stamp were designed with the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines' and developed alongside leading industry associations and international organisations.
- Business Energy Scotland Green Champion
- Health and Safety in the Workplace Certificate
- Travel and Tourism Diploma
- Members of Visit Scotland's Pets Welcome Scheme
- Members of Ancestral Tourism Welcome Scheme
- Members of Visit Scotland's Ancestral Tourism Welcome scheme
Biosphere
We are proud to have become a supporter of The Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere (UNESCO), recognised internationally as a world-class environment for people and nature due to its fantastic array of landscapes, wildlife, cultural heritage and learning opportunities that south-west Scotland offers communities, businesses and visitors to experience and celebrate in a sustainable way.
Find out more on the Biosphere's website below or here.
Electric Vehicles
The Lodges do not have professionally installed electric charging points.
N.B. It is strictly prohibited for guests to charge their vehicles using the holiday home electricity.
Here are some charging point locations:
Sandyhills Tide Tables
Click the link below for a 7-day tide table for nearby Sandyhills Beach
Galloway Lodges
We're close to Sandyhills Beach on Scotland's beautiful Colvend Coast in Dumfries and Galloway.
The Solway Firth awaits your visit.
Reaching our holiday lodges is easy! From the M6/M74 at the border with England, take the A75 heading towards Dumfries and Stranraer/Cairnryan (Stena line port). Continue on the A75 at Dumfries and take the Dalbeattie turning at Kilnford. Take the A711 to Dalbeattie and then follow the signs for the Colvend Coast Road A710. Barend is at Sandyhills, around 8 miles from Dalbeattie. Our post code for sat navs is: DG5 4NU.
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Contact Galloway Lodges today for more information using the contact form below or call 07391 804682. We take the protection of your personal data seriously and never share your contact details with third parties.
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