Barend Holiday Lodges

23/10/2026

Bodhi has been making the most of the autumn weather, and he’s discovered there’s still plenty of fun to be had, even when the sunshine takes a little break!

🍁 Playing in piles of leaves
🍄 Exploring the woodland and sniffing out new smells
🏖️ Digging to his heart’s content on the beach (his personal favourite! 😂)

With woodland walks, beach adventures and plenty of fresh air right on our doorstep, there’s no shortage of things to do at Barend, whatever the season!

We’d love to know… what’s your favourite thing to do at Barend in autumn?🍂
Whether it’s a favourite walk, a beach stroll or simply cosying up in your lodge after a day of exploring, tell us in the comments! 👇

12/10/2026

Pizza and Colvend Market!

On Friday 23rd October, The Pizza Wagon will be at Colvend Town Hall serving up their delicious pizzas — the perfect Friday night treat after arriving at your lodge🍕

We’d recommend ordering in advance as they can get busy! You can order by messaging them directly through their page. 👇

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Then on Saturday 24th October, head along to the Colvend Produce & Makers Market at Colvend Public Hall, from 10am–2pm. 🧺

Browse lots of lovely local produce, handmade goodies, crafts and gifts while supporting some fantastic local makers and producers. 🥖🍯🧀

📍 Colvend Public Hall
📅 Saturday 24th October
⏰ 10am–2pm
🚗 Free parking

The Pizza Wagon is a fully mobile self-contained wagon, which will provide freshly cooked wood fired

06/10/2026

Now that the nights are getting darker, why not make an evening of it and enjoy a film at one of our fantastic local cinemas?

There’s something for everyone, from family favourites and the latest releases to live theatre, music, ballet and more.

🎥 The Fullarton – Castle Douglas
https://www.thefullarton.co.uk

🎥 Robert Burns Centre – Dumfries
https://rbcfilmtheatre.co.uk

🎥 Lonsdale Cinema – Annan
https://annancinema.co.uk/LonsdaleAnnan.dll/Home

Three great local venues, all offering something a little different — and the perfect excuse for a cosy night out this autumn!

Twin-screen HD and 3D cinema screening mainstream and independent films with stadium seating.

28/09/2026

🌿 Join our team! 🌿

We’re looking for a Housekeeper to join our small, friendly team at Barend Holiday Lodges near Dalbeattie.

If you’re reliable, hardworking and take pride in doing a great job, we’d love to hear from you! 🧹✨

👉 Find out more about the role and how to apply: https://jobs.dgwgo.com/job/housekeeper-2/

Please feel free to share with anyone who might be interested! 😊

Join our friendly, award-winning team at Barend Holiday Lodges! Barend Holiday Lodges is a small, family-run holiday business set in a beautiful location near Dalbeattie. We manage…

26/09/2026

The perfect start to the day!

A delicious breakfast from a local favourite, followed by a stroll along the beautiful Sandyhills beach… sounds like our kind of morning! 💙

Why not make a day of it when you stay at Barend?

Benedict or Royale? 👑🍳 Two brunch favourites, one very important question…which one’s your choice?

18/09/2026

Did you know?

Dogs aren’t the only furry friends welcome at Barend! 🐱

You can bring your cat along on holiday too!

Because why should dogs have all the fun?

Bodhi would like it noted that this post was absolutely NOT Spaniel approved. 🐶

14/09/2026

12/09/2026

ONLY 4 PROPERTIES LEFT FOR 24-31ST OCTOBER!

Don't miss out, your October break could be just a few clicks away🍂

🏠 Lodge 21 - Upper Loch View (Gold)
- Sleeps 6, pet friendly two storey lodge

🏠 Lodge 55 (Silver)
- Sleeps 6, pet friendly two storey lodge

🏠 Lodge 70 - Rowan's Rest (Gold)
- Sleeps 6, pet friendly single storey lodge

🏡 Barend Cottage (Gold)
- Sleeps 2, pet friendly single storey cottage, enjoy a complimentary social sauna session for each guest with this property.

👉Check availability and book your break here:
https://www.barendholidaylodges.uk/properties/?arrival=24%2F10%2F2026&numbernights=7&datevar=0&sleeps=&sort_by=&search=true

09/09/2026

A little glimpse of life at Barend…

The sauna is warming up, the coffee is on, the wildlife is enjoying a quiet moment and Bodhi is… well, Bodhi. 😂

From supervising the sauna to sampling the local sticks, followed by an extremely strenuous nap upside down in his crate, our apprentice has certainly had a busy day.
We’re not sure what he actually achieved, but he looks exhausted. 🐾

Fancy doing the same? Our sauna and cold plunge are ready and waiting. 🔥
Barend Swimming Pool & Sauna

04/09/2026

🐾 Introducing Bodhi – our office apprentice🐾

Bodhi’s official responsibilities include providing wet-nose kisses, muddy paw prints and keeping the team entertained!

Fresh on the job and already showing plenty of enthusiasm, his first task was to review the beach, read below for a Springer Spaniels views on Sandyhills Bay:

Today I went on my very first beach adventure and OH MY DOG… what a place! 💕

There was SAND EVERYWHERE! I dug holes, I sniffed and I even spotted some rabbits 🐇 (apparently I wasn’t allowed to chase them… rude!).

Then I discovered the sea… 🌊
I wasn't entirely convinced about this whole being wet business. Getting soggy? Not a fan. Shaking water all over everyone? Absolutely brilliant. 😂

By the end I was sandy, soggy, slightly smelly and completely exhausted… which, in my opinion, means it was the BEST DAY EVER! ❤️
10/10 would dig, splash, sniff and zoom again! 🐶