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Tower Lodge

Tower Lodge

4.6
out of 5
Ratings from 20 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.5
Comfort
4.5
Condition
4.3
Location
4.9
Value
4.7
Customer
Service
4.7

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Tower lodge is a distinctive two bedroom Victorian gate house, overlooking the Solway Firth. Sleeping four in two bedrooms, this is the ideal holiday home for a break in stunning surroundings.

Tower with a sea view

Review submitted on Sun, 12 Jul 2026
3.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The building is well built, the area is peaceful , the view from the top bedroom is like a painting.

you will be relaxed if you stay there.

I was there for work ,so did not get time to see around the area much.


Roy from stayed at Tower Lodge for 7 nights in June 2026


Auchencairn Lodge

Review submitted on Sun, 05 Apr 2026
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
One fantastic week with all the family (2 adults, 2 kids 3/8 and two dogs)
Was a bit worried that there wasn’t enough to keep two young kids happy but how wrong we were.
Only took the car out twice, Kirkcudbright (great fishmongers) and the Bellynack Red Kite feeding, apart from that around the lodge the whole time, loads of birdlife (love a nuthatch) and watching dolphins off Balcary point.
As far as the kids were concerned ‘the best holiday ever’ and all for £800 - happy kids / dogs, happy holiday, many thanks to Poppy and the team, we’ll be back xxx

Darren from Hinckley stayed at Tower Lodge for 7 nights in March 2026


Lovely location

Review submitted on Sun, 26 Oct 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely location, very clean, long drives to get to places, but this is Scotland and therefore expected!! Local store well stocked and friendly.

Claire from Stockport stayed at Tower Lodge for 7 nights in October 2025


A secluded Tower that has everything

Review submitted on Sun, 31 Aug 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Charm, beautiful views, well eqipped, a garden for BBQ, the beautiful bay to walk on and swim in, stunning scenery from dawn to dusk and such lovely hosts in Poppy and Henry. A week away you'll treasure :)

Alicia from Edinburgh stayed at Tower Lodge for 7 nights in August 2025


We’ve been staying here for years and it’s always so peaceful amid beautiful countryside.

Review submitted on Tue, 15 Jul 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Good for walking and riding, dog friendly and the owners couldn’t be more helpful. I would recommend staying here to anyone but the elderly and small children as the stairs are very steep.

Leonie from Cornwall stayed at Tower Lodge for 7 nights in June 2025


Excellent

Review submitted on Sun, 03 Nov 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Arrived in storms on a Friday night but everything was as advertised. Internet went down with a tree but I'm an x-gen and grew up without it anyway so didn't mar the break and Poppy came round to apologise although it wasn't their fault. It was all very relaxing and chilled, would definitely go again

Claire from Stockport stayed at Tower Lodge for 7 nights in October 2024


Annual stay

Review submitted on Sun, 28 Jul 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We have stayed here for many years and everything is first class, Poppy, Henry, Sue and Piet couldn’t be more helpful and welcoming.

Leonie from Cornwall stayed at Tower Lodge for 7 nights in July 2024


Holidaying in the Tower

Review submitted on Wed, 19 Jul 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stay in the Tower every year because it is in the perfect situation for us, riding and walking. The owners are wonderfully hospitable and helpful and we always enjoy our holiday there immensely.

Leonie from Cornwall stayed at Tower Lodge for 7 nights in July 2023


Tower

Review submitted on Tue, 20 Sep 2022
3.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
2.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Great place, but needs some serious modernising and upgrading for the price. That is all I want or need to say.

Guest from Aberdeen stayed at Tower Lodge for 7 nights in September 2022


Walking and riding holiday

Review submitted on Thu, 14 Jul 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We have been staying at the Tower for many years and love the location, the helpfulness of the owners and the friendliness with which we are welcomed. Fresh flowers in the rooms and wine in the fridge. I would recommend it to anyone wanting a peaceful holiday but not for young children or elderly people as there steep stairs.

Leonie from Cornwall stayed at Tower Lodge for 7 nights in July 2022


A superb location! quiet and relaxing!

Review submitted on Tue, 28 Jun 2022
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Enjoyed our stay immensely. The location was amazing! a good central point for exploring the area. Would highly recommend to others.

Steve from Ipswich stayed at Tower Lodge for 7 nights in June 2022


Fantastic location & wonderful hosts

Review submitted on Tue, 01 Feb 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The Tower is a lovely unique house that is very cosy especially when you light the log burner. The view across to Hesan island and the solway firth is spectacular at sunrise. Lots of local places to visit including Red Haven Beach just across the water and lots of walks which was ideal for taking our dogs on.
Our hosts were lovely and made us very welcome.

Colin from Sheffield stayed at Tower Lodge for 7 nights in January 2022


Watch out for the cancelation policy

Review submitted on Sat, 15 Jan 2022
3.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
3.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
My partner and I were booked to stay at The Tower over the New Year period. Sadly do to a family medical emergency we were forced to cancel so we are unable to comment on the accommodation itself. We sort to rearrange our booking but were told that it would not be possible an completely free alternative week. A discount (of approximately one third) was offered. We subsequently did find the cancellation policy on the website but not on the booking forms. Both our other planned bookings for our holiday immediately cancelled all charges.

It is clearly a reminder to check out the booking cancellation terms.

In order for the review to be submitted we have ticked a non committal 3 for each category above but this is not meant to reflect any actual experience


Guest from Liphook stayed at Tower Lodge for 7 nights in December 2021


Great area to stay

Review submitted on Sun, 24 Oct 2021
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely qaint tower. Great walks and places to visit. Local post office does brilliant take away meals. Just to be aware the kitchen is on the ground floor and the toilet is on the top floor so lots of winding stairs to get to either. Plan your toilet trips apart from that great place.

Kevin from stayed at Tower Lodge for 7 nights in October 2021


Super Stay

Review submitted on Mon, 04 Oct 2021
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is our 2nd stay at the Tower this year.

Facilities & location are perfect -shoreline on other side of adjacent road - went to sleep with the sound of waves.

Brought our own BBQ as property did not have one & enjoyed cooking in the sheltered garden.

Sue & Pete + the family are excellent hosts & nothing too much to supply. They have free range eggs & veg from their garden

Went riding with Sue for 2hrs & the best riding I have had in Scotland. Great company & horses

Dined in Balcary Bay Hotel (twice) - Service & food super. Ignore reviews that say different some people are never happy.

Did try the Steamboat, but needed to book - will try again.

Experience so good we hope to return again in Nov with family from USA.





Martin from Paisley stayed at Tower Lodge for 7 nights in September 2021


Fantastic

Review submitted on Thu, 09 Sep 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was our 2nd time here and it just gets better, we take our 2 dogs and they also love it as its a stones throw from the beech, On arrival there were fresh flowers in each room, and a bottle of bucks fizz, We love it as its just unique and full of character with fantastic views over the Bay, Our stay was just to chill out and do nowt,

Mark from Warrington stayed at Tower Lodge for 3 nights in August 2021


Fabulous location

Review submitted on Mon, 30 Aug 2021
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Fabulous week - fine weather allowed us to spend lots of time on the (deserted) beach and walking on the clifftops. Comfy bed with fab view, cosy living room with log-burner. Kitchen was challenging (damp, mould, some chipped mugs). Fortunately we could just use it to boil the kettle. We ordered takeaway meals from the excellent local shop. This was outweighed by the quirky historic property, idyllic location and proximity to great walking.

Hazel from Stoke-on-trent. Staffordshire stayed at Tower Lodge for 7 nights in August 2021


A hidden treasure

Review submitted on Tue, 18 May 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The Tower is a very imposing building with its breathtaking view of the Solway Firth. It is tastefully furnished, well equipped, very cosy with a log fire in the lounge. We had a fantastic week , doing various things like walking, cycling, fishing, dining at the Balgarry Bay Hotel which is within walking distance. My partner enjoyed his horse riding at Auchencairn House and we both had the best night sleep with the sea air. The village itself has a well stocked shop with various local produce and we were even introduced to a local fisherman for your freshly caught sea bass. If you like antiques, the showroom is right on your door step, The local people are very friendly and courteous. We would like to say a big thank you to the host Poppy for her excellent customer service. We will definitely go back to the Tower.

Marie from Glasgow stayed at Tower Lodge for 6 nights in May 2021


A relaxing week at Auchencairn

Review submitted on Tue, 10 Nov 2020
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We had a wonderful break. Fantastic location.. Stunning views from the main bedroom. Kitchen and Garden were ideal for our dog and we enjoyed relaxing in front of the log fire in the evening.

Bruce from High Wycombe stayed at Tower Lodge for 7 nights in October 2020


A Magical and Memorable stay in a perfectly peaceful place.

Review submitted on Mon, 12 Oct 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Tower Lodge is a magical place to stay apart from all the lovely home comforts it is cosy and private. The shore road which is tree lined and lush is a beautiful walk that follows directly along the Solway Firth, we were lucky enough to see the timid Red Squirrels. The beach that is directly opposite the Tower feels like a private beach, we hardly saw a soul and the scenery and peace is amazing, we literally sat a whole day there looking at the beauty, the view is breathtaking and I have never known peace like it, just birdsong and water lapping, its a place you can really switch off.
The local people are so friendly and helpful and the local shop is well stocked and sell the most beautiful homemade produce, we enjoyed daily homemade soup, rolls, cakes and savouries all at a very reasonable price, everyone seems to value this beautiful spot and sustainability is important to them.
The highlight of our stay was the kindness of Piet, Sue and Poppy who invited us to walk to Heston Island to bring the sheep back for winter grazing, we were lucky to be there at the right time and the tide was just right for this wonderful experience. We cannot thank them all enough for our Magical and Memorable stay, Thank you we will return again soon and many more times.











Karen from stayed at Tower Lodge for 10 nights in September 2020