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Little Lodge

(Ref. 1150689)

Balminnoch near Glenluce, Scottish Borders Show on map

4.9

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Hot tub
  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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23 Customer Reviews

  • "We had an amazing 5 days, The lodge was beautiful,attention to detail was amazing, it had everything we needed, beds were brilliant, hosts were fab, nothing was a bother, hot tub was ready for us when we arrived, peace and tranquil , lots of wildlife, couldnt fault the Lodge, we would love to return in the summer months."

    Hi Carlie Thanks so much for your feedback. Really pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Carlie5.0Nov 2024

  • "Thank you very much for our great week in little lodge, firstly kirsty had the place shining like a new"

    Hi Alex Thank you for your review. Really pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alex5.0Nov 2024

  • "Great cottage but power cut on the Sunday and no backup power at all after we ..."

    Great cottage but power cut on the Sunday and no backup power at all after we left they made things up to get extra money out of us do not use at all will never go back with them or with sykes holidays

    I am sorry that you felt the need to leave such a negative review. Unfortunately we were away on holiday ourselves when you stayed with us but I believe Kirsty did her best to provide help during the brief power cut (to the whole area) which is very unusual and of course out of our control. I assure you that we provided photographic evidence to Sykes before they made any deduction from your deposit so nothing was "made up". The deductions made did not cover the actual cost of the additional work which was necessary to get Little Lodge back to it's usual high standard for our next guests after you left, so not just a ploy to get more money out of you. I would also remind you that we clearly state on our listing that only 2 dogs are allowed. You brought 3 dogs and did not clean their mess up, which I am sure contributed to the need for additional cleaning. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Michael2.5Oct 2024

  • "We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Little Lodge."

    Hosts were amazing especially when we had to change our date at short notice due to hospital admission. Would highly recommend this property if you want peace, relaxation and to charge your batteries. Hot tub was a bonus.

    Hi Susan Thank you for your feedback. We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Susan5.0Oct 2024

  • "We loved our stay at Little Lodge - everything was absolutely perfect and couldn’t fault a thing."

    The lodge itself is stunning. Inside was immaculate with all facilities and furnishings looking brand new. The beds and sofas were incredibly comfortable and provided us with a brilliants night sleep each night. Outside, the surrounding are so peaceful and quiet which made for relaxing in the hot tub an amazing experience. Finally, the hosts. Mel, Nadia and Kirsty made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived. Treated us like friends the duration of our stay and nothing was a bother with any questions we had. Would definitely recommend Little Lodge to anyone! It was one of the best lodges we have ever stayed in. Thanks again! Ps, little Ruby visiting when we were outside just topped off our visit.

    Hi Lauren Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We are all so glad you had a great stay. Ruby was very disappointed to realise you'd gone! Mel, Nadia and Kirsty. xx Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lauren5.0Sep 2024

  • "The Little Lodge is a gorgeous holiday home."

    Very comfortable and super clean as well being lovely and warm. Thank you all so much. Vicky and Richard

    Thank you Vicky and Richard. It was lovely to meet you both and we are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Vicky5.0Sep 2024

  • "Gorgeous comfortable lodge in a beautiful peaceful location, ideally situated for exploring the surrounding area."

    Hot tub was amazing at the end of the day, wonderful friendly owners and staff, definitely recommend

    Thanks for the great review Lyndsay. Really pleased that you had a great break. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lyndsay5.0Aug 2024

  • "Very nice lodge we really enjoyed our stay here."

    The owners are really nice and very helpful would stay here again

    Hi Paul Thanks for the feedback. Really pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Kind Regards Mel Property Owner

    Reviewed by Paul5.0Aug 2024

  • "This is a lovely modern, clean, well equipped property."

    The host were very helpful and friendly. We are definitely looking to return. Would have been great to have been able to slow charge the car over night but alas this wasn’t available we found best options for fast charging to be Stranraer about 10miles away. The property is only accessible is via about 6 miles of single track roads but these were fairly quiet during our stay in August. The coastline around here is very picturesque with some lovely spots to visit and have walk or a bite to eat.

    Hi David Thanks for choosing to stay with us. Really pleased you liked Little Lodge and had a great stay. Thanks for putting a car charging point on the radar, a few guests have stayed with leccie cars and it would be a useful addition. Kind regards Mel Property Owner

    Reviewed by David5.0Jul 2024

  • "The little lodge was a true little haven for me, my family and our dog"

    Thanks Patricia was a pleasure having you all to stay. Glad you enjoyed it. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Patricia5.0Jul 2024

  • "Little Lodge itself is immaculate and the host Mel is very welcoming."

    The main issues I have with the holiday experience has more to do with the access to the lodge as the road from Glenluce to the entrance is bad enough. Still, the track from the entrance to the lodge, in my opinion, is unacceptable, luckily I drive a car that sits quite high off the road so apart from the damage that could be done to my suspension it was just bearable. I would not recommend doing it with a saloon-type low-to-the-ground car. The other issue is with being limited to where you can walk around the lodge as there seems to be conflict with the owner of the old hotel who also has gates at both sides of his property which is something I don't see as necessary.

    Hi Andrew Thank you for your feedback. Unfortunately you caught the road at it's worst. We carry out ongoing repairs to the road patching it up several times a year. The unseasonably rainy weather isn't helping! Repairs will be carried out this week. I hope you still had an enjoyable stay. Kind Regards Mel Property Owner

    Reviewed by Andrew4.4Jun 2024

  • "The lodge is a little gem hidden away, family and pet friendly."

    The noise free time was awesome! As a Fibromyalgia sufferer this was the perfect place to relax & recharge. Also, the bed was soo comfortable definitely the customer was at the heart in everything the owners did and do here. They deserve a recognition for this and have no problem on highly recommend this place to anyone . The only observation as dog owner is that the overgrown area at the back could be cleared a bit for the dogs to indulge smelling and playing in the grass. Saying this my girls were treated as guests too and thank you so much for the efforts made to make us all feel welcome! We loved the place and it was difficult to leave

    Hi Betty Thank you so much for this review. Really pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Betty5.0Jun 2024

  • "Beautiful property and amazing hosts!"

    Had a great time and will definitely be back

    Hi Stephenie Thanks for the review. Really pleased that you had a great stay. Best Wishes Mel Property Owner

    Reviewed by Stephenie5.0Jun 2024

  • "Absolutely brilliant time away here, nice & clean, spacious and very very comfortable beds & seating areas."

    Nice & quiet like we wanted, close by to visit lots of towns & ports & the owners where very helpful and left you to it. Would definitely go back…

    Thanks for for the great review. Really pleased that you had a good break and enjoyed exploring the area. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Brian5.0May 2024

  • "Mel and Nadia and Kirsty all made us very welcome , Always available if we needed anything."

    Lodge finished off to high spec . Hot tub area very relaxing and nicely set up. Barbecue so easy to use. Absolute sun trap from early morning right through to early evening. Will look forward to booking again

    Hi Phillip Great to hear you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for the review. Cheers Mel Property Owner

    Reviewed by Philip5.0May 2024

  • "Little Lodge is a perfect peaceful retreat if you want to get away from it all."

    The Lodge is very clean and comfortable, and the owners have thought of every little detail to meet the guests needs, including those of the dogs. The owners are very friendly and helpful and on hand should you need them but leave you to enjoy your time there. The beds are the most comfortable I have ever slept in and the hottub was an added bonus. To top it all the northern lights put on an amazing show viewed from the balcony. Highly recommend this Lodge.

    Hi Denise Thanks for the great review. Really pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Denise5.0May 2024

  • "Absolute perfection!"

    The cabin is maintained and presented to an extremely high standard with amazing attention to detail. Mel, the owner, adds a personal touch by greeting his guests on arrival and introducing them to the cabin, facilities and local area. Absolute privacy throughout our stay. Cant recommend Little Lodge enough! We are definitely going to book again.

    Hi Suzanne Thanks for the feedback. Great to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Mel Property Owner

    Reviewed by Suzanne5.0May 2024

  • "Absolutely beautiful location, great people who welcomed us straight away, very ..."

    Absolutely beautiful location, great people who welcomed us straight away, very friendly, would 100% recommend this place to anyone as the location and the scenery is amazing as well for any naturists interested in exploring this area of Scotland

    Thanks Jack. Glad you had a great stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jack5.0Apr 2024

  • "We absolutely loved our stay at Little Lodge, it was so clean, the beds were extremely comfortable."

    Everything was perfect, we had everything we needed. Thank you for providing such lovely accommodation. We will definitely love to come back, we didn't want to leave!!

    Hi Nicole Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback. Really pleased to hear that you had a great stay. Hopefully will see you again soon! Kind Regards Mel Property Owner

    Reviewed by Nicole5.0Apr 2024

  • "Little Lodge is well laid out, beds are comfortable kitchen, dining area all well set out."

    Wifi great but Sat freeview effected by the weather. The hot tub could do with a bit more windbreak around as net curtains are good for privacy but not the elements. Was good for old aching bones and joints and relaxing in the evening. But sadly only let down is road conditions which like the main roads are full of potholes but the materials are there to more than likely be repaired during the better weather. Mel & his wife were always available to help if it was needed. Would we stay again yes hopefully in the near future.

    Hi Tam Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure having you both to stay. Yes we shall have another go at patching the road when the rain finally stops. Shall get my satellite meter to the dish and give it a tweak. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Thomas4.7Apr 2024

  • "Fabulous stay in a gorgeous, clean cabin."

    The attention to detail was first rate. Friendly hosts and gorgeous setting. The stars were incredible and the wildlife around was fascinating.

    Thanks James. Really pleased you enjoyed you stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by James5.0Mar 2024

  • "Pine Lodge, beautifully fitted and pristine."

    Very comfortable.

    Thanks Thea. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Thea5.0Mar 2024

  • "Last minute stay, owners were very helpful and accommodating."

    Lodge was lovely and comfy and cosy. Finished to a high standard. Dog friendly and a hot tub great stay

    Thanks Lorraine. Appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lorraine5.0Mar 2024

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Summary

  • Single-storey
  • Two bedrooms: 2 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twins on request)
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire
  • Side garden with decking, furniture, and hot tub.
  • Gas central heating
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, hairdryer, iron and ironing board
  • Highchair and cot available upon request
  • Smart TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Side garden with decking, furniture, and hot tub
  • Two small, well-behaved pets welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 5.3 miles
  • Note: A shopping/grocery stock-up can be requested directly with owner for arrival
  • Note: The garden is not enclosed, dogs must be supervised at all times
  • Note: There is a ramp up to the property
  • Note: This property can only accept bookings with a check-in on a Monday or Friday

The property

Little Lodge, a delightful single-storey lodge situated in the gorgeous Scottish province of Dumfries and Galloway.

With a single-storey layout, private hot tub and outstanding countryside views this spot is perfect for families and friends with a taste for countryside adventure.

Discover two beautifully appointed bedrooms, each offering the flexibility of a super-king-size bed that can be separated into twins upon request.

Freshen up in the shower room, featuring a convenient walk-in shower, before making your way to the inviting open-plan living space.

Here, you can gather around the dining area for a delicious meal prepared in the well-fitted kitchen, or relax in the comfortable sitting area with a Smart TV and enjoy the warmth of an electric fire creating a relaxing atmosphere.

Step outside to the side garden, where you can unwind on the decking with a glass of wine in hand, or sink into the luxury of the hot tub as you soak up the stunning countryside views surrounding your new Lodge.

Perfect for a picturesque retreat or a relaxing break with loved ones, this charming hideaway offers a tranquil setting for your next escape in Balminnoch, Dumfries and Galloway.

Once you’re settled in, head outdoors to discover the charming village of Balminnoch, known for its peaceful surroundings and stunning countryside views.

Enjoy leisurely walks through the picturesque Glenluce, where you can explore the local shops, eateries, and historic sites.

For a taste of coastal charm, venture to the bustling town of Stranraer, situated on the shores of Loch Ryan.

With its scenic coastal walks, vibrant marina, and array of local attractions, there is something for everyone to enjoy in this beautiful corner of Dumfries and Galloway.

Experience the best of the Scottish countryside and great memories to last a lifetime with a stay at Little Lodge.

EPC Rating: Band C

Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: DG-01664-N

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

GLENLUCE

Stranraer 9.5 miles.

A stunning, historical village in Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland. It offers all of your amenities including a town hall, a holiday park and a village shop, making it the perfect base for exploring this great region of Scotland. Glenluce is also home to the large Lady Stair Park with football goals as well as Glenluce Skate Part to keep the children busy. The Water of Luce separates the village from the 16th century Landmark Trust owned Castle of Park, now open to the public. Further north is the incredible Glenluce Abbey, 17th century ruins well worth a look. Glenluce is also home to the Wigtownshire County Golf Course. The town of Stranraer is just a short drive away with a range of amenities as well as a museum, memorial tower and a train station allowing you to explore even more of Scotland.

Note: This property can only accept bookings with a check-in on a Monday or Friday

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter