Country Lodge Hideaway with Hot Tub
Castle Douglas,
Dumfries and Galloway
Discover the perfect blend of modern luxury and countryside tranquility at Loch Carlingwark Lodge, a stylish detached retreat set in the historic market town of Castle Douglas—celebrated as Scotland’s official “Food Town.” Designed with reverse-level living to elevate your scenery, this contemporary lodge boasts sweeping views across Carlingwark Loch and the Screel and Bengairn hills.
Whether you are seeking a relaxing break in a private hot tub, dark-sky stargazing, or outdoor adventures in Galloway Forest Park, this property offers an exceptional base just a short stroll from local independent shops, artisan eateries, and traditional pubs.
The Interior & Accommodation
Designed around open-plan upper-level entertaining and flexible ground-floor rest, the light-filled interior is packed with modern comforts.
Upper Level: Open-Plan Living & Viewing Balcony
Panoramic Lounge: Features full-length bi-folding doors opening onto a large private balcony. Sink into plush seating while taking in unobstructed views over Carlingwark Loch and the surrounding peaks, or relax with movies on the Smart TV/DVD setup.
Gourmet Kitchen & Dining: Outfitted with an electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, and microwave. The adjacent dining space is ideal for family meals or romantic dinners.
Upper Shower Room: Includes a sleek walk-in shower cubicle and WC.
Ground Floor: Flexible Bedrooms & Private Hot Tub Access
Master Super-King Suite 1: A spacious room with a super-king zip-and-link bed (convertible to twin beds on request), TV/DVD, and French doors opening directly onto the private hot tub patio.
Super-King Suite 2: A second flexible super-king room (convertible to twin beds on request) equipped with a wall-mounted TV/DVD player.
Family Bathroom: Includes a bath with an overhead shower and WC.
Utility Space: Compact under-stairs laundry area with a washer/dryer.
Outdoor Living & Amenities
Private Enclosed Hot Tub Patio: Unwind in the secluded rear patio featuring a private, all-weather hot tub.
First-Floor Sunset Balcony: Furnished with outdoor lounge seating, perfect for morning coffee, alfresco dining, or evening stargazing over the loch.
Front Enclosed Garden: Features outdoor seating, a charcoal BBQ, and lockable bike storage.
Private Parking: Off-road parking for two vehicles directly outside the property.
Group Booking Option: Travelling with a larger group? Book alongside the adjoining property (Lodge 2)—interconnecting gates on both the patio and upper balcony can be unlocked to join the estates seamlessly.
Explore Castle Douglas & Dumfries & Galloway
Scotland’s Food Town: Walk straight into Castle Douglas to explore boutique shops, independent butchers, bakeries, craft breweries, and welcoming local pubs.
Dark Sky & Outdoor Trails: Located on the edge of the Galloway Forest Park—one of the world’s officially designated Dark Sky Parks. Explore local biking trails, coastal paths, and the popular Galloway Red Kite Trail.
Family & Water Sports: Enjoy kayaking, sailing, archery, and climbing at the Galloway Activity Centre on Loch Ken, or visit family favorites like the CocoaBean Chocolate Factory and Cream o’ Galloway.
Historic Landmarks: Take the short trip to Threave Castle, set on its own island in the River Dee, or explore Threave Garden and Estate.
Property Overview
Occupancy: Sleeps 4 (2 Flexible Super-King / Twin Zip-and-Link Bedrooms)
Bathrooms: 2 (1 Ground-floor bathroom with shower over bath, 1 Upper shower room)
Highlights: Private hot tub, upper-floor loch-view balcony, bi-fold doors, lockable bike store
Location: Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway
Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week.
Sleeps 4, Pets Welcome
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