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Heron Lodge, edge of Mabie Forest with breathtaking surrounding views Sleeps 4 .

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Set in a serene rural location on the edge of Mabie Forest, Heron Lodge offers a peaceful retreat with modern amenities for up to 4 guests. This luxury lodge features comfortable bedrooms, an open-plan living room with electric fire and flat-screen TV, and a fully-equipped kitchen perfect for self-catering holidays.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Map
Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway

What's nearby

  • Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Robert Burns Centre - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Mabie Forest Park - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Dumfries Ice Bowl - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Dalscone Farm Fun - 13 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Dumfries Station - 13 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cavens Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coach & Horses - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Frothy Bike Co - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Galloway Arms - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Heron Lodge, edge of Mabie Forest with breathtaking surrounding views Sleeps 4 .

Lodge in a rural location
Golfing on-site, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Heron Lodge, edge of Mabie Forest with breathtaking surrounding views Sleeps 4 .. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A bike on-site, barbecues and games
  • A video library, golf privileges (optional) and books
  • Smoke-free property and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Heron Lodge, edge of Mabie Forest with breathtaking surrounding views Sleeps 4 . feature comforts, such as fireplaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra amenities include:
  • Children's dinnerware and children's books
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • Smart TVs with DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Music library
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Note from host: Strictly No smoking allowed inside Heron Lodge
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Return all items of furniture / crockery etc to rightful place.
Please place outdoor chairs back under table. Pop airer cover back on line if used.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please ensure Kitchen Equipment and Appliances are left Clean and everything put away in rightful place. Patio furniture & BBQ put away clean on use.
Pet Dog not allowed on furniture or in bedroom areas. No puppies. No Dog without prior consent from owners.
WiFi- use is for guests to browse the web / emails. Gaming downloads, streaming, You Tube or any Heavy Data usage will block the internet facility.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Well behaved Pet Dog accepted.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly No smoking allowed inside Heron Lodge

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number DG00603F

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Heron Located Edge Mabie Forest Breathtaking Surrounding Views
Heron Edge Mabie Forest Breathtaking Surrounding Views 4G Wifi

Frequently asked questions

Is Heron Lodge, edge of Mabie Forest with breathtaking surrounding views Sleeps 4 . pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Heron Lodge, edge of Mabie Forest with breathtaking surrounding views Sleeps 4 .?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Heron Lodge, edge of Mabie Forest with breathtaking surrounding views Sleeps 4 .?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Heron Lodge, edge of Mabie Forest with breathtaking surrounding views Sleeps 4 .?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Heron Lodge, edge of Mabie Forest with breathtaking surrounding views Sleeps 4 . located?

Situated in a rural location, this lodge is within 6 miles (10 km) of Mabie Forest Park, Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club and 7stanes - Mabie. Dumfries Museum and Robert Burns Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Heron Lodge, edge of Mabie Forest with breathtaking surrounding views Sleeps 4 . Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time we have stayed here, we love the lodge so much, super cosy with everything you need, the surroundings and views are stunning, with loads to do around the area, it's just the perfect stay for us
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael i.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
our holiday was just perfect - had such a relaxing time and the lodge was brilliant - it was clean and had everything we needed for a great break - the weather - as well as the lodge was ideal - we will definitely be back - thank you Louise for a perfect setting - as I said - was just what we needed for our break - my family already know what a beautiful relaxing setting the lodge was - kind regards - Kathleen/Michael
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heron Lodge

Enjoyed stay. Garden was not totally secure for dog. Very quiet although a bit remote for shopping, etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base for exploring

Lovely comfortable lodge with everything needed for an enjoyable stay. Fantastic dog walking from the doorstep in the very quiet forest. Short drive to beautiful Mersehead RSPB reserve and Arbigland Gardens.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Break

Property was an ideal base for us to attend a hockey tournament in Dumfries. It was quiet, had great views and everything we needed. So much better than staying in a hotel in the area. We were able to explore surrounding attractions including the brilliant Loch Arthur farm shop and cafe
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic break

Lovely Christmas break. Great accommodation & great communication from host. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property in a quiet location, all you need for a relaxing holiday highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura Gardiner

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend family break

Thoroughly enjoyed our weekend at Heron Lodge. Lodge was spacious and clean with everything you need and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant lodge

Fantastic accommodation there was everything you needed, it was home from home very comfortable and clean couldn't have been better
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pauline D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heron Lodge

The property was in a beautiful location and inside was lovely and clean. Also everything you need in the cupboards Garden area was great and a lot of the farm animals came to say hello Nice walks nearby and other lovely places to visit by car. Would recommend people who are looking for a peaceful stay especially if you have a dog
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

September in Dumfries

This is a great lodge, comfortable, cosy, very clean and a real home from home. We would happily visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely relaxing stay

The lodge was in a great location for visiting all the local areas. It was comfortable, really clean & well equipped. So much nature to see just at the lodge, lots of bunnies and birds & some inquisitive cows 😊 we had a wonderful stay & would definitely stay again in the future. Also the book-in and check-in process was seamless and communication was great from the host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Anne K.

Clean cosy cottage

Clean, cosy and homely.

10/10 Excellent

Dianne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy

Had a lovely couple of days in the cabin, everything you need and so relaxing. Lovely garden to sit out morning or night. Would stay there again and highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant

Very peaceful holiday and lovely lodge and very dog friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon M.

Excellent location

Very neat and tidy. Everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Joyce D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family birthday gathering

Really very good value you for money and nice lodge only two things I would recommend is that the front door lip a bit too high for a wheelchair great having the ramp and the shower is very weak but a good location and nice and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

fiona s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pictures do not do this justice

We had a lovely 4 days at Heron Lodge. The lodge was immaculate, lovely bathroom and super comfy beds! The kitchen had everything we needed and we felt like we had lots of space for 4 adults. The lodge was so close to lovely places to visit including Kippford and Southerness. Thank you would recommend this lodge and look forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely lodge - perfect & peaceful

Perfect peaceful lodge with everything you need inside and out to fully enjoy the picturesque area. Very clean and tidy. The owner was quick to answer any questions we had. Just down the road from fantastic Loch Arthur farm shop and cafe in Beeswing. Plus you can walk straight up from the lodge into the Mabie forest for a quick stroll or a long hike. All on your doorstep!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Christmas stay

Love coming to this lodge but the bedrooms were damp and the bedding we usually come in may when it is not a problem I think the beds should have been aired out if it had not been let for a while
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

Wow what a find! This property is wonderful, it really is a bargain price compared to others, perfect location with so much to do in the surrounding areas. The lodge is cleaned to the highest of standards and so homely and comfortable. It had everything we needed. Prior to arrival Louise was great with her communication and on arrival everything was perfect and the guest book was so useful with loads of suggestions for things to do. We had the most wonderful holiday, definitely booking again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from Home

Superb Lodge. Fully equipped and more. Loved enclosed garden for Charl.ie Did not worry about him straying and he made the most of decking. Totally ideal for short breaks to visit all the near by villages and Towns. Perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Wet & windy stay

Unfortunately the weather was pretty terrible. The area does not have a lot to do in bad weather, particularly if you have a dog with you. The lodge was nice but is quite far from anything of interest. If you had good weather and just wanted to explore the local countryside and nearby coast it would probably be great. We got full check-in info while already on holiday the previous week. It mentioned we needed to bring our own “pot towel” and towels. We had towels but not a tea towel, so we bought one before arriving. There were actually 3 in the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sameer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Average

The good impression about the location, cleanliness etc had to be weighed against the terrible experience of having to spend 2/6 nights without being able to contact the property manager through phone or email, unable to lock the front door, unable to get proper room heating or have hot water. Overall it was a below average experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

bobby c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beautiful area, lodge is as picture but still needs work!

Hmm, where to start with this review. There are two important bits of information that should have described in bold and on the important information category. This information was in the 83 amenities list and under notes. One ,we need to provide anywhere from 1 or more for heating. We found out about this after making the second payment and the PDF we received days prior to our arrival. Later i saw its in the notes under the 83 amenities category, it was buried in the listing. There is a section with important information that doesn't say a thing about this. Second, we had to bring our own towels, not provided at all. Again, under the notes part of the 83 amenities section. Not in the important information section at the front of the listing. I understand pets are allowed but there was dog hair all over the place, its as no ine Hoovered at all. The beds were hard as a rock,like sleeping on the floor. The wifi could of been better, it was hard to stream anything at the end of our day. Most places to visit closed at 5pm so we were back having dinner and unwinding. But with kids it was rough with WiFi being spotty. Oh the hot water needs to be fixed. We found out the first night and second night that four people can't take showers in one single night. I ended up taking a Navy Shower both nights. It was mighty cold, so we staggered the showers two at night and two in the morning, which cut in to our time to get out and see the sights. As I said needs some work for 5 stars.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025