The South West Coast  is a relatively unknown and completely unspoilt part of Scotland. Fanned by the Gulf Stream, the climate is often surprisingly mild. Small coastal villages, thousands of acres of forests and gentle but awe-inspiring fells come together to make this an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Only a few hundred yards  from the lodges is one of Scotland's favourite beaches at Sandyhills Bay. Set on the Solway Firth, the tidal flow changes this every day from what seems like miles of walkable sand to a child friendly shallow bathing beach. Whilst popular in the summer, the beach is so wide it never seems crowded.

At one end of the beach you will find enchanting rock pools, from the other end starts a coastal path walk (regarded as one of the best in the UK) to Rockcliffe, Kippford and beyond.

The coast continues to fascinate with small towns such as Kirkcudbright, with its fishing fleet, Gatehouse of Fleet and Wigtown, famous for its bookshops.

Inland you will discover dramatic forest parks, peppered with enchanting lochs, with waymarked walks as well as some of the best mountain-biking in the world,