Red Kite Lodge is a 4 star Scottish Tourist Board self-catering holiday lodge situated around the hamlet of Sandyhills set in the superb parkland of Barend where you can enjoy sweeping views of the area, and just a stone's throw from one of Scotland's finest beaches. The site boasts an excellent on site pub and restaurant, childrens play area and outdoor terrace seating area with boules court.
The property is pet friendly. As well as an XBOX it also boasts FREE superfast fibre Wi-Fi and free films via the internet on Amazon Prime or just pop in a DVD. Blue tooth speaker & Bose radio CD player. Bicycle stand parking rack.
Providing a blend of seaside and countryside this is an ideal choice for making the most of the great outdoors. From walking on Sandyhills beach or Dalbeattie forest & Mabie forest to biking the 7Stanes, golfing on the championship links course at Southerness or the nearby Colvend golf course. Enjoy bird watching at WWT Caerlaverock wetlands centre, RSPB Mersehead reserve & Red Kite feeding station at Laurieston. How about fishing, choose from sea fishing, course fishing, fly or line on one of the many coasts & inland Lochs.
We have fantastic castles nearby such as Caerlaverock & Drumlanrig and Museums for all interests. Dark skies at Galloway Forest Park to Galloway Activity Centre for exhilarating water sports enthusiasts.
Check our website for all we and Dumfries & Galloway has to offer. www.gallowaylodges.co.uk
Covid 19 - For guests reassurance Red Kite Lodge has been risk assessed to obtain the best cleaning protocol available to us. Between bookings the Lodge is cleaned and disinfected thoroughly using a Fogging Machine & high value log 6 disinfectants backed by the ASSC (Association of Scotland's Self Caterers) & by the Scottish Government. Successfully obtained the Covid 19 Holiday Let Cleaning Course by www.landlordslittlehelper.co.uk which is accredited by the ASSC. 'We're good to go' - Risk assessed with Visit Scotland.
WTTC
Galloway Lodges is part of the ‘We’re Good to Go’ scheme. The scheme has been recognised by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) as meeting its international global standardised health and hygiene protocols so you can experience Safe Travels. The protocols for the WTTC’s global Safe Travels stamp were designed with the World Health Organisation and the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines' and developed alongside leading industry associations & international organisations.This industry standard demonstrates we are adhering to the latest Government and public health guidance & have carried out a COVID-19 risk assessment and have the required processes in place to aid social distancing & cleanliness, reassuring customers & local residents.
The AA COVID – 19 Confident accreditation shows our customers that our business has the necessary risk assessment & safety measures in place in line with the UK’s respective government and trade association guidelines.
Also British Cleaning Certificate, Coronavirus Awareness Certificate, Health & Safety in the Workplace Certificate and Travel & Tourism Diploma. Hand sanitiser outside at the main entrance.
Award with Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere (UNESCO). Has been recognised internationally as a world class environment for people and nature. It’s recognition of the fantastic array of landscapes, wildlife, cultural heritage and learning opportunities that SW Scotland offers for communities, businesses and visitors to experience and celebrate in a sustainable way. A Biosphere is a place of cooperation and collaboration that shows that a sustainable way of living is not only possible but already happening! All Biospheres around the world share three main functions of conservation, learning & development & a commitment to climate change.
Visit Scotland 'Pets welcome' scheme & 'Ancestral Tourism Welcome' scheme.
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