Barend Holiday Village

Barend is close to Sandyhills, Dumfries and Galloway, on the south west coast of Scotland, an area of outstanding natural beauty and historic interest.
A lovely sandy beach is just 400 yards away.

There are 16 golf courses within a 20 mile radius of Barend, including the championship links course at Southerness.

Barend Holiday Village is less than a few hundred yards from the sea, in an excellent south-facing position.

This marvellous setting overlooks a landscaped loch where otters can occasionally be seen enjoying the free fishing!

The forests and hills all around provide shelter and most chalets have a view of the loch, Colvend Golf Course or the sea.

Pets are welcome in many chalets, while other chalets are designated as 'pet free'. Dog walking and day kennels can be arranged.

All chalets have downstairs sleeping accommodation for ease of access and if this is important to you, a level path to the chalet can be requested.

ACCOMMODATION:

The 3 styles of chalet are all built of solid logs in the same way that has been used for many years in Scandinavia. They are especially designed for a comfortable family holiday.
The largest chalet is the 2-storey Type A, with ground floor accommodation as follows:

double bedroom

bathroom and kitchen

large living/dining area opening onto a large deck

At first floor level there is also:

a double or twin bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, with toilet and hand basin

a bunkroom / playroom which sleeps up to 4 and opens onto another deck.

The smaller Type B chalet is similar in layout, but with a single bedroom and smaller living area on the ground floor. Upstairs, there is also a double or twin room and a smaller bunk room.

The Type C chalet is a Finnish design, all on 1 level, with triple-glazing and very high insulation in the floors, walls and roof.

A Type C chalet has 1 double bedroom (some with vanity units), 1 twin bedroom, 1 twin or bunk bedroom and a bathroom.

All chalets are well equipped and centrally heated for enjoyable holidays throughout the year. In addition to standard kitchen fittings, all have microwaves and there are televisions and videos in all chalets. Some chalets have dishwashers, and some satellite television.

GOLF:

There are 16 courses within a 20 mile radius of Barend!
There are many wonderful and varied courses throughout the area. Colvend is an excellent 18-hole course, less than a mile from the site - some chalets overlook the fairways.

Southerness, a Championship links course, is only a 15 minute drive away.
The seating areas alongside have spectacular views over the Solway Firth to the Cumbrian hills and mountains.

Enjoy a snack and drink in the courtyard or choose from the wide and varied menu in the restaurant and bar.

LOCATION:

There is easy access to this part of Scotland from all directions, and if you drive there you will enjoy quiet roads throughout the area.
There are train services to Dumfries, which is 20 miles away.

Prestwick, Glasgow and Edinburgh Airports are within easy reach, and Barend can arrange for you to be met by taxi if this is required.

LEISURE:

The indoor heated swimming pool and sauna is open all year except for a very short period for annual maintenance.
There is also table tennis in the pool complex and a meeting room which can be used by guests.

There is no additional charge for use of these facilities for guests at Barend Holiday Village.

A new children's adventure playground was added in 2002.

Other activities available locally include:

CYCLING & WALKING:

The whole area is perfect for these pursuits, with its unspoilt countryside and quiet roads, lanes, tracks and coastal paths.

RIDING:

There is an approved Riding School close to Barend where weekly courses and hourly lessons are available.

FISHING:

Apart from the loch containing carp, which the site overlooks, there are many rivers and lochs throughout the area. There are centres for sea angling at Kippford and Kirkcudbright.

BIRD WATCHING:

You can watch large birds of prey from the vantage point of your own deck and there are often wild geese on the loch. Further afield there are a large number of wildfowl and seabirds all along the coast and the R.S.P.B. reserve at Mersehead is close by.

The climate in this part of south west Scotland is beneficially affected by the Gulf Stream. It is a rarity for the weather to prevent play on the golf courses, even in the depths of winter.

Address:	Sandyhills Dalbeattie Dumfries & Galloway DG5 4NU Scotland
Telephone:	01387 780525
Fax:	01387 780552
E-mail:	barend.holiday.village@virgin.net
Website:	www.barendholidayvillage.co.uk

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