Heron Lodge

Rating 
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities

Location

Value for money

* Based on a combined average customer score (of 6 customer ratings)

13 Customer Review(s)

Reviews

“Beautiful and peaceful location.”

Heron Lodge is cosy and comfortable, we had everything we needed to make our stay wonderful. The welcome pack was incredibly generous and thoughtful. Can't wait to come back, in fact we didn't want to leave.

Heron Lodge is cosy and comfortable, we had everything we needed to make our stay wonderful. The welcome pack was incredibly generous and thoughtful. Can't wait to come back, in fact we didn't want to leave.

- Mr Scarth, September 2018

“Heron Lodge was lovely and in a beautiful area.”

The lodge was well equipped with all our needs. It was a lovely gesture on behalf of the owners to leave us a bottle of wine and some goodies, plus a bottle milk for when we arrived. just what we needed after a long journey. My only small complaint would be, the bed was quite uncomfortable. But then we can't have everything.

- Mrs Fowles, August 2018
“Really impressed with Heron Lodge.”

Loved the welcome pack of Wine cake and chocolates which was waiting for us. Nice and comfortable with a lovely balcony. Liked the fact the owners were on site if you had any problems. Jo the owner kindly sent on our Dog Lead and my necklace which we had left. Lovely Holiday Lodge.

- Mrs Pitchford, August 2018
“The lodge was lovely homely cosy clean and comfortable Patio doors from lounge area out to lovely area to sit outside.”

also up stairs had patio door to the outside . The owners had left a surprise little hamper which was very kind of them . Very speedy response to emails. Excellent service . Thank you so much for having us. Mr & Mrs Wilson

- Mrs Wilson, July 2018
“Cabin was lovely and well stocked with all the basic essentials needed.”

Great location, lovely well kept park and a fabulous beach an easy walk away.

- Mrs Lee, July 2018
“We had a great holiday.”

Lovely lodge with everything we needed. Very well equipped. The park itself was brilliant. Fantastic for kids. Our children made loads of new friends and were out playing every evening. They said it was the best holiday ever. Would thoroughly recommend it.

- Mr Mckie, June 2018
“Amazing Stay in heron lodge lovely pub and restaurant on site, beach 5 minute walk away also lovely welcome pack when we arrived.”

Will definitely be coming back

- Mrs Parker, May 2018
“You get the best of both worlds, with the beach just 5 minutes walk away & endless walks in the countryside on your doorstep.”

The owners are on site, so should you have any issues they are on hand to help. They made a point of coming to check we had settled in & everything was ok. A small welcome pack of wine, milk, cake & biscuits was a pleasant surprise. Definately a property & location we will re-visit.

- Mr Seed, April 2018
“Relaxing week away”

Beautiful logde. Loved the site. loved the area. 1st time staying in tbis area. Log cabin had everything you needed and more. We even got locked in one night and could think of a lot worse places for this to happen lol. Was fixed in mins when we called Jo. Nothing to much trouble. Our sproodle loved it here with all the wild life right at your door.. literally. we had badgers, deer, rabbits n she was hilarious to watch seeing all these beautiful creatures. The lodge was perfect. But do take some extra towels. Also this is one of tbe warmest cosiest lodges we have ever stayed at. The site is very well maintained and immaculately clean. We absolutely loved it here. The beach is just stunning. Our wee pup was poorly while here and we visited the revommended vet in the lodge owners manual. They were terrific didnt charge an arm and a leg and fixed her up brilliantly. We wi definately book back to this lodge in the future. Thanks Jo for an amazing holiday.

- Yvette L C, March 2018


“Great lodge- good amenities- will be back”

- Ms Macleod, December 2017
“Lovely cosy cabin, perfect for Christmas.”

We all loved the little extra touches of chocolate, wine, cake and much more. The beach was one of the best we’ve been to. Ed the dog loved it. We will definitely be back.perfect

- Douglas, December 2017
“The best lodge we've ever stayed in ! Fantastic holiday !”

First of all the scenery, beaches & multitude of wildlife were just stunning. The beach at Sandyhills (5 minutes walk from lodge) is such a special place with caves shells rock pools & masses of room to walk your dogs (And Mothers on our holiday) Honestly on our last day & final walk I got wrong off my wife for jumping up & down on the little wooden bridge. It was the first time I'd ever seen a Kingfisher & I got a tad excited!!! The surrounding Towns & Villages are great but you must go to Dalbeattie Town Wood. It has 3 wonderful walks and is simply stunning. We walked around Barend Loch every day with our two Jack Russells (welcomed at the lodge) & marvelled at the peace and tranquility. The Lodge itself is perfect and very well equipped. If you book here you'll have everything you need & the beds are really comfy. We were so amazed with the welcome pack we received with cake wine and chocolates. A little touch but the owners made sure we had a great holiday and that started as soon as we walked through the door. Jo the owner is absolutely lovely and so welcoming My wife accidentally left a bag with some small items she'd purchased for Xmas which Jo has kindly posted on for us. The people of the area are like that so friendly and welcoming We didn't want to leave. We did though but we will return as we've all fallen in love with the place. In summary it's a wonderful well equipped lodge on a beautiful park surrounded by woods and close to a fantastic beach. We loved it & were lucky to have mostly good weather but even the rain was fine & only added to what was a perfect break in a beautiful place

- rogkatherine, October 2017


“I would like to praise the staff at the lodge as every request was speedily answered and dealt with.”

We could not fault anything in the lodge or the location. Enjoyed every moment of the stay

- Mrs Robson, September 2017

Show less

Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

The property

Colvend 2 miles.

A cosy, detached wooden lodge, Heron lodge is located at Barend holiday park, close to Colvend on Scotland's picturesque Solway Coast.

This quaint holiday lodge sleeps up to five people and is an ideal location for a family break in Scotland.

Downstairs there is one single bedroom and a family bathroom, with a bath, shower and toilet.

Head on through the hall and you will find an open plan living area with a sitting room, dining area and a compact galley-style kitchen.

There are plenty of books to enjoy in the sitting room, plus a TV and DVD player.

Up the wooden stairs you'll find a super twin room under the wooden eaves, that feels very alpine-like and benefits from another TV, DVD player and Xbox.

There is also a comfortable double room.

On the ground floor, a door leads out from the sitting room and dining area onto the outdoor balcony, where you can sit and enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning, or relax in the evening with a glass of wine with views over Colvend golf course.

Located only a quarter of a mile inland from the beach at Sandyhills, the area provides plenty of opportunities to walk or cycle and enjoy the natural environment.

Keep an eye out for wildlife and deer!

The village of Colvend is two miles away and has a well-stocked shop and a seasonal restaurant.

If you love the beach, do visit Rockcliffe, which is a short drive away.

An ideal wooden lodge on the Solway Coast, perfect for a relaxing holiday.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x ground floor single. Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.

Amenities

Gas warm air central heating
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, Xbox, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate
Off road parking for 2 cars
Balcony with furniture
Communal lawned area with private decked area and furniture
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 2 miles, pub 2 mins walk
Beach 5 mins walk
Note: Open loch on-site, please ensure children and dogs are supervised

Calculate your drive time

About the location

COLVEND

Dalbeattie 7 miles; Castle Douglas 13 miles.

The village of Colvend is believed to derive its name from John de Culwen, who was the village’s proprietor in the 15th century. Colvend boasts a shop, a mobile Post Office and a season restaurant, as well as a pottery shop nearby. Sandyhills Bay has a seasonal shop and an outside cafe seating area. This area of coastline, known as the Colvend and Southwick shore has many rugged cliffs and secret bays to tempt the visitor, and there are a number of footpaths to be explored. Cyclists have easy access to most of the 7stanes mountain bike complex, and the renowned Galloway Dark Sky Forest Park is a short drive away. The attractive beaches of Rockcliffe and Sandyhills provide an enjoyable family day out, plus the beaches of Mossyard and Sandgreen, which are popular with locals, are within a half hour drive away, and Kippford is a popular yachting and sailing centre. This is a lovely base for exploring Dumfries and Galloway.

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas

Heron Lodge

Barend, Sandyhills Bay near Colvend, Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway (Ref. 957115)

Your selection:

Nearby dates:

Your selection:

Nearby dates:

Available dates:

Other available dates:

Reviews & Ratings

Reviews

“Beautiful and peaceful location.”

“Heron Lodge was lovely and in a beautiful area.”

“Really impressed with Heron Lodge.”

“The lodge was lovely homely cosy clean and comfortable Patio doors from lounge area out to lovely area to sit outside.”

“Cabin was lovely and well stocked with all the basic essentials needed.”

“We had a great holiday.”

“Amazing Stay in heron lodge lovely pub and restaurant on site, beach 5 minute walk away also lovely welcome pack when we arrived.”

“You get the best of both worlds, with the beach just 5 minutes walk away & endless walks in the countryside on your doorstep.”

“Relaxing week away”

“Great lodge- good amenities- will be back”

“Lovely cosy cabin, perfect for Christmas.”

“The best lodge we've ever stayed in ! Fantastic holiday !”

“I would like to praise the staff at the lodge as every request was speedily answered and dealt with.”