A lovely place, run by a lovely couple. We spent a lot of time just relaxing and reading. Although there was one, the TV never went on. The track up is a bit rough, but if you keep the speed down, it's worth the drive to get there. Some lovely places to visit, including Wig Town, which is the book capital of Scotland. And of course, we found some nice places to eat. A helpful suggestion. If you are coming from the east, there's a nice caf about nine miles east of Newton Stewart which is worth stopping at. A word of warning. As you exist the track on to the main road, beware of HGV's travelling at high speed around a blind bend as they head east.
Little Lodge
- Sleeps up to 4
- Pets 1
- Hot Tub
- Bedrooms: 2
About Little Lodge
Enjoy the best of rural Scotland at Little Lodge, a charming Scottish retreat you'll find tucked away in Balminnoch near Glenluce, Dumfries & Galloway. This all-timber single-storey lodge sits in gorgeous countryside with knockout views. It's perfect for families who want easy access thanks to the accessible ramp up to the property. As with all our lodges, you'll find a fantastic private hot tub waiting for you outside. (This one is covered so you can use it in any weather too).
The lodge sits in a peaceful spot just minutes away from the coast. Take a walk through picturesque Glenluce and soak up some excellent Scottish scenery. Dogs will love it here too and you can bring up to two well-behaved pets.
Inside you'll find a beautifully appointed single-story accessible lodge with a modern open-plan living space featuring a smart TV and electric fire. There's a well-equipped kitchen with all the essentials including an oven, microwave and dishwasher. Two super-king bedrooms can be twins if needed. The walk-in shower is brilliant after muddy walks.
There's plenty to see and explore within easy reach. Visit historic Glenluce Abbey (10 minutes). Explore Castle Kennedy Gardens (20 minutes). Wander Stranraer's vibrant marina (25 minutes). Trek the stunning coastal paths at Portpatrick (30 minutes).
Little Lodge offers the ideal Scottish getaway with a lovely location, a private hot tub and easy access to both countryside walks and coastal attractions. Check your dates and find out more below.
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Need to Know
- Single-storey countryside lodge
- Private hot tub on decking
- Outstanding Scottish countryside views
- Accessible with ramp access
- Just minutes from coastal areas
- Two well-behaved pets welcome
- Smart TV and WiFi provided
- Off-road parking for 2 cars
- Grocery stock-up available on request
- Close to Glenluce village
- Near Stranraer and Loch Ryan
- Highly rated (4.9/5) by previous guests
- Flexible bedroom arrangements
- Perfect for families and small groups
- Two super-king-size bedrooms (zip/link, can be twins on request)
- Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
- Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting areas
- Electric fire in sitting area
- Gas central heating throughout
- Kitchen equipped with oven, hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher
- Additional amenities include kettle, toaster, hairdryer, iron and ironing board
- Smart TV provided in living area
- WiFi throughout the property
- Fuel and power included in rental price
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Highchair and cot available upon request
- Side garden with decking, outdoor furniture and hot tub
- Garden is not enclosed - dogs must be supervised
- Nearest shop and pub 5
- 3 miles away
- Check-in 4:00 pm / Check-out 10:00 am
- No smoking policy
- Ramp access to the property
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Little Lodge Reviews
20 reviews from guests who stayed at Little Lodge
We really enjoyed our stay at little lodge. The lodge was everything you need and more. Overall it was very clean and comfortable which made for a pleasant stay as well as the hosts being very friendly and welcoming. Only small thing we picked up on was a bit of grime on the inside of the hot tub cover apart from that the stay was perfect and we would love to come back.
We had a great stay at Little Lodge! Mel is a great host and has thought of absolutely everything from EV chargers, to heated clothes horses. The location is very rural, which was a nice change of pace for us. The only slight downside was the lack of garden around the lodge however, this was highlighted in the description and an enclosed area is provided for dogs on site. Overall, the lodge was spotlessly clean, there was a lot of beautiful scenic areas round about and we would definitely stay again.
Really enjoyed the stay at Little Lodge Dumphries & Galloway, perfect location to travel from to the many natural attractions and wonderful scenery. The Lodge was very clean & tidy with all amenities required for normal day to day living, with the added hot tub that was used each day after long walks. Totally chilled out.
Little Lodge was an amazing stay start to finish. This place was so clean and had everything you needed from a washing machine to a heated air drier. My mum was disabled and this was perfect our host Nadia offered her a shower seat and handle which did help her loads. I would recommend this place 100. I will definitely be looking to go back. Lovely hosts, amazing lodge, lovely views for a relaxing time away. Thanks again for the best get away
Absolutely outstanding lodge. Really well equipped , super clean and a lovely home from home environment. Would highly recommend
We had a very relaxing stay at Little Lodge. The accomodation was excellent and our host, Nadine was very friendly and welcoming. The lodge itself was well furnished and extremley clean with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We also made good use of the hot tub which is under cover and protected from the weather. Seamus our pet dog was also made welcome and had a towel, bowls and some treats all provided for his stay.
Lovely place, lovely hosts had a really nice stay. Would fully recommend.
Very welcoming host and lodge was a lovely setting for our break. All we needed including the hot tub. Beds were comfy. There was plenty room for us and the dog. Would have been 5star but unfortunately the driveway was full of potholes, I know they are trying to make it better but unfortunately during our visit it was quite bad.
Lovely property, great if you want to get away from everything. Very relaxing. Owner dealt with an initial issue quickly and professionally. Enjoyed our stay.
Had an absolutely lovely stay at the little lodge it was so peaceful and quiet ... Had an absolutely lovely stay at the little lodge it was so peaceful and quiet you could just switch off, the place was immaculate and exactly as described they even had treats for the dog available to us will definitely be back in the future and cant recommend enough
The lodge was clean Mel and his wife were extremely help hosts I would highly recommend staying there
Really lovely rural spot to relax. The cabin was very clean and very comfortable. The only downside for our stay was navigating the poorly kept driveway up to the property.
Very clean and comfortable. Everything we needed for the week and more.well placed for touring the area. It was very quite and peaceful .The track down to the lodge is not a problem if you drive carefully. I would recommend staying here .
We had a wonderful time at Little Lodge and the owners were great. All the little touches were fantastic. The area is quite remote so if looking for somewhere to relax and have peace and quiet this is the place. Highly recommend.
We were delighted with our stay at Little Lodge. When we arrived we were met at the lodge by Kirsty the housekeeper who gave us a warm and friendly welcome. The Lodge itself was spotlessly clean, clearly well looked after and it was the perfect relaxing getaway. Compared to other places we have stayed, Little Lodge goes the extra mile. We will be back.
Spotlessly clean and comfortable lodge with everything we needed. A warm welcome and lots of thoughtful touches such as robes provided for walking out to the hot tub. Quiet and peaceful location about 30 mins drive from the coast and from Galloway Forest Park. Exceeded our expectations
Little Lodge is fantastic. So cosy and welcoming and exceptionally well kept. A lovely view and peaceful. The bed was very comfortable. Definitely on my list of places I'd be happy to stay again.
The whole experience of the log cabin itself was great fully enjoyed my time ... The whole experience of the log cabin itself was great fully enjoyed my time there the hosts where warm and friendly and every welcoming the only thing I would have to say is there needs to be clear instructions on what areas are available for the guests staying within the cabins on where they can and cannot walk around as the neighbour to to the site is quite abrupt and rude and this may have issues with some people thinking about returning stays at the site itself
Little lodge was very quite comfortable and spacious, the hot tub was what we wanted out of our stay and it delivered very clean and the neighbours didn't bother you. There wasn't really anywhere close to go walking, we had to travel 10 miles to get to a woodland walks
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Top Days Out Near Little Lodge
The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Little Lodge, with real driving times.
Bladnoch Distillery
Sat nav: DG8 9AB
Tour the most southerly distillery in Scotland and taste Lowland single malts where they are made.
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Bladnoch is a Lowland single malt distillery on the banks of the River Bladnoch, near Wigtown. Founded in 1817, it is the most southerly whisky distillery in Scotland, and it has a long and eventful history of closing and reopening.
Tip: Tours are appointment-only, so book by midnight the day before. The visitor centre and café are open Tuesday to Saturday only. Tours are not suitable for wheelchair users or walking aids, and high heels are not allowed.
Cardoness Castle
Sat nav: DG7 2EJ
A well-preserved 15th-century tower house with a bloody family feud behind its thick walls.
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Cardoness Castle is a well-preserved six-storey tower house just south west of Gatehouse of Fleet, built in the later 1400s for the McCulloch family, a prominent Galloway clan. It is now cared for by Historic Environment Scotland.
Threave Castle
Sat nav: DG7 2AB
A 14th-century Black Douglas stronghold standing on an island in the River Dee.
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Threave Castle stands on an island in the River Dee, about 2.5 kilometres west of Castle Douglas. Archibald the Grim built it in the 1370s, and it was a stronghold of the Black Douglases, Earls of Douglas and Lords of Galloway, until their fall in 1455.
MacLellan's Castle
Sat nav: DG6 4LB
A late 16th-century tower house in the middle of Kirkcudbright, with a peephole in the great hall.
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MacLellan's Castle stands in the centre of Kirkcudbright, on the south side of the River Dee. Building began around 1577 for Thomas MacLellan, on the site of a ruined Greyfriars monastery. The castle was never finished, and the roof had collapsed by the time the family sold it in 1752. It is now in the care of Historic Environment Scotland.
Tip: Look for the peephole behind the great hall fireplace and the carved coats of arms above the entrance.
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Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.


