Galloway Holiday Lodges - 4-star dog-friendly Scandinavian-style lodges near Sandyhills Beach in Dumfries and Galloway.
Galloway Holiday Lodges is a family-run business offering three 4-star self catering lodges at Barend, near Sandyhills on the beautiful Colvend Coast. Set within peaceful parkland around 500 yards from Sandyhills Beach, the elevated Scandinavian-style lodges enjoy views towards the surrounding woodland, loch and Colvend Golf Club.
All three properties are dog-friendly for up to two well-behaved dogs and include superfast fibre WiFi, bedding, towels, Freeview and access to Amazon Prime and Netflix using guests own accounts. An on-site pub and restaurant with an outdoor terrace provides a convenient option for eating and drinking during a stay.
Kestrel Lodge sleeps 2 to 6 and occupies an elevated position overlooking the loch, with views from its main deck towards the Galloway woods and Colvend Golf Club.
Owl Lodge also sleeps 2 to 6 and enjoys an elevated setting with a spacious deck and countryside views towards the woods and golf course.
Red Kite Lodge sleeps 2 to 4 and is particularly well suited to couples and smaller parties, with partial loch views and its own deck overlooking the surrounding landscape.
Each lodge is just a short walk from Sandyhills Beach, providing a comfortable base for couples, families and friends wanting to experience the coast and countryside of south-west Scotland.
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Galloway Holiday Lodges are located at Barend near the hamlet of Sandyhills on the Colvend Coast in Dumfries and Galloway. Sandyhills Beach is approximately 500 yards away, giving guests easy access to the Solway Firth coastline and its sandy beaches, coastal walks and beautiful scenery.
The coastal villages of Rockcliffe and Kippford are only a few miles away, with Kippford offering pubs beside the estuary and opportunities for boating and watersports. Dalbeattie Forest and its 7stanes mountain biking trails are also nearby, along with Colvend Golf Club, while the wider area provides excellent walking, cycling, wildlife watching and fishing.
Further afield, guests can discover Galloway Forest Park, RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve, historic castles and attractions throughout Dumfries and Galloway. The combination of coast, countryside and outdoor activities makes Barend an excellent base for couples, families and dog owners looking to explore south-west Scotland.
Further days out can include Drumlanrig Castle and
Caerlaverock Castle, while the region's renowned dark skies provide another reason to venture outdoors after sunset.
Accommodation Amenities
- 4 Star
- Balcony
- Bar / Lounge
- Bathtub
- Bike Storage
- Children Welcome
- Dishwasher
- Dog Friendly
- DVD Player
- High Chair
- Off Road Parking
- Restaurant
- Sea/Lake/Loch View
- Shower
- Sleeps up to 2
- Sleeps up to 3
- Sleeps up to 4
- Sleeps up to 5
- Sleeps up to 6
- Sun Terrace/Patio/Decking
- Travel Cot
- TV
- Welcome Pack
- Well Equipped Kitchen
- WiFi
Distances are as the crow flies, and not by road. Distances via roads will be longer.