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
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Owl Lodge - sleeps 2-6
(Short Term Let Licence granted DG00751P)
Set in an elevated position, this Scandinavian self-catering holiday lodge at Barend offers stunning views from the main deck to the Galloway woods opposite and directly across to the hilly Colvend Golf Club and just a short walk to Sandyhills beach.
All our properties are pet-friendly, so you can include up to two well-behaved dogs in your party, but we would politely request that they be kept off the sofas & beds.
Prices per week
- £395 to £745
- Rating: 4-star | Pet Friendly: Yes (2) | Sleeps: 2-6 | EPC: F
- Included in the rental is superfast fibre Wi-Fi, all bedding, towels & a reasonable amount of heating (16hrs a day).
- Amazon Prime/Netflix (bring own passwords) + free view channels.
If you require more than 16hrs of heating, then an extra £95 will be charged, payable on arrival.
Lodge Layout
Owl Lodge has level access from the tarmac path into the entrance hall. From the hall, the downstairs double divan bedroom is on the right, complete with wardrobe, bedside units with lamps and a chest of drawers.
Back into the hallway opposite is a bathroom comprising of bath with electric shower over, shaver socket, toilet and wash-hand basin.
In the hallway, a door goes through into a large lounge with two leather three-seater settees, TV stand with TV, DVD player with DVDs, nest of tables, lamp and coffee table. There are patio doors to the deck overlooking the Galloway countryside with patio table and chairs.
There is also a Dining area with dining table and six chairs, more kitchen units and a door to deck and fully fitted kitchen.
The kitchen has just about everything you will need including professional knives, chopping boards, scales, hand blender and a full range of cutlery, crockery, glassware, pans, utensils, a 4-burner gas stove with electric fan oven and grill, microwave, Delonghi Nescafé Dolce Gusto automated coffee machine, separate larder fridge and deep freezer, dishwasher, kettle and toaster.
Carpeted open-tread stairs from the hall lead upstairs to the large twin divan bedroom containing twin beds, a chest of drawers and a wardrobe. It also benefits from a lounge area with a two-seater settee and armchair, a TV stand with TV, PS3 games console which plays DVDs, a selection of books and patio doors that lead out to the upper deck.
Accessed via the twin bedroom is a further
double divan bedroom with a chest of drawers and bedside units with lamps, a wardrobe and an en-suite toilet with hand wash basin.
What's included in your lodge
Facilities and equipment
- free superfast fibre broadband WI-FI, great if you are having to work remotely whilst on holiday or for posting your holiday photos on social media
- Amazon Prime/Netflix (own passwords needed) + free to view channels
- Bose radio/CD player
- both double bedrooms have an alarm clock, hairdryer & blackout blinds
- vacuum cleaner
- iron and ironing board
- folding clothes airer
- fully double-glazed windows and patio doors
- modern radiator gas central heating with ample hot water
- bicycle stand parking rack
Included in your Lodge
- all bedding and towels
- travel cot on request free of charge, highchair and stair gate
- kitchen cloths, oven cloths, paper towels, bin bags, dishwasher tablets, washing-up liquid, hand soap
- coffee, tea bags, sugar
- cool box and ice packs
- tourist information including local walks
On your arrival at Owl Lodge
- we provide a lovely welcome pack to help you relax and settle in
- try The Beagle Country Pub with a bar and restaurant within Barend (pet friendly)
- sandyhills beach is barely 10 minutes' walk from Owl Lodge
- on-site launderette with industrial sized machines (coin operated
- there is parking adjacent to the Lodge
Please note
- Smoking is not permitted in our lodges.
- Electric charging of vehicles is also not permitted from the Lodge
- A hand sanitising dispenser is available outside by the front door of the Lodge
- View Covid 19 information here
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Galloway Lodges Accessibility Policy
We strive to enable everyone to enjoy holidays in our Lodges. All our Lodges are laid out differently and are of different sizes, but we hope the information below helps. All Lodges have all amenities downstairs, meaning there is no need for guests to climb any stairs. You are always welcome to email or ring us for further information.
Owl Lodge – Sleeps 2 to 6 people
· Two-storey property with tarmac approach down to the front entrance (33” wide), small step over into the hallway.
· Double bedroom to the right (door 28” wide) and bathroom (door 28” wide) with shower over the bath (grab handle over bath) to the left.
· Further down, the hallway (door 30” wide) opens into a large open-plan sitting room with dining area.
· The kitchen (28” wide) is off the dining area.
· The patio door (33” wide) leads off the lounge onto a balcony.
· Back into the hallway and open-tread stairs lead to a large twin bedroom with another lounge area.
· Off the twin room is a further double bedroom with adjoining ensuite with sink and toilet.