Glenisle in South West Scotland | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About Glenisle

Glenisle, a fantastic two-bedroom, alpine-style lodge is nestled on the outskirts of Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway. Ideally located on the edge of Dalbeattie Woods and just moments away from the local amenities, Glenisle is a lovely, pet-friendly choice for couples, friends, and families.

Upon arrival, you will find three off-road parking spaces, along with a lovely, front and rear decked terrace, facing south and looking out to stunning countryside views. Step into your new home from home, where you will find a sitting room, where you can relax on the comfy sofas and enjoy a movie night on the TV in front of the flame effect fire with loved ones.

Carry on through to a well-equipped kitchen/diner for cooking up your best dishes, ready to enjoy over a bottle of wine at the dining table for four. Continue through to the sitting room to enjoy cosying up with your loved ones for a movie marathon on the Smart TV after a day of exploring the local areas.

Completing the ground floor is a well-appointed shower room, ideal for freshening up ready for another day of adventures. Head upstairs, where you will discover two tastefully decorated bedrooms, a double with TV and a twin served by a convenient bathroom.

Explore the town, where you will find the 7Stanes: Dalbeattie cycling park for scenic rides, the Dalbeattie Forest and Plantain Loch for wildlife-rich walks, tour the Dalbeattie Museum Trust, test out your swing at the excellent Dalbeattie Golf Club, catch a live performance at the Birchvale Theatre stock up on essentials at the convenience store, or dine out at Sea Horse, The Granite Kitchen and Luigi’s Restaurant. Venture to Kirkcudbright, where you can explore the skies at the Dark Space Planetarium, explore the Stewarty Museum, tour Broughton House & Garden, visit the fascinating MacLellan’s Castle, and sample traditional Scottish fare at The Castle.

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Glenisle Reviews

Sophie

Thank you for a beautiful stay. Pros location, location, location! Amazing to be right at the start of 7Stanes bike trails. Cosy vibes with plenty of amenities within the cottage was is nice. Loved the little upstairs bath super cute! Cons I have had to rate it slightly lower due to the cost of it compared to others we have stayed at and the fact that many things werent working light switches, the electric fire. Some things werent very clean either, blankets on the sofa were covered in different dog hairs, dont mind dogs at all as we have one but most other dog friendly cottages they are cleaned the cooker light was full of grease as well. However, the bathrooms were spotless

Absolutely stunning place and the lodge was amazing with the hot tub. We stayed there over Christmas 2025 and enjoyed it so much we booked an extra 2 night while there.

Avril Lorinda

A very comfortable and well equipped lodge in a great location. Peaceful yet all amenities are just a short drive or walk away. My dog was in heaven and reluctant to go home as was i!

Absolutely lovely area and place to stay. Glenisle is extremely comfortable and welcoming. I brought equipment with me to use which was not needed as I did not expect to have as many items to use. Which I am extremely thankful for. When I want another break will keep Glenisle in mind Thank you for such a homely place

Good location, very relaxing, will go again

Very good although Hot tub old and dated

Joseph

Excellent well equipped very comfortable lodge. Great location lovely & peaceful just a mile outside Dalbeattie. Parking for 2 cars , great hottub. Loads of walks & bike trails including 7 stanes on your doorstep.

Stuart

What a fantastic place the log cabin is , plenty off space inside it and outside. Well cleaned and looked after . We will definitely be back in the near future.

Glenda

This is a lovely comfortable lodge, very cosy and with great access to local walks. Added bonus of being pet friendly, the kids loved the hot tub, which is a decent size. They also loved the WiFi!

Had a lovely time, very peaceful and tranquil setting. The dogs loved it and we were very lucky with the weather too. We love the option of either woodland walking or the beach.

This lodge is a real gem, cosy and warm when we stayed in February with luxurious touches like robes and slippers. It's in a great location, next to the beautiful Dalbeattie Forest and only 5 minutes by car to town with everything you need, a small supermarket, tea rooms, takeaways and a weird and wonderful museum. 10 minutes to the beach and Galloway Forest Park is easily reached by car. My boys loved bubbling in the hot tub looking at the stars. We had the perfect holiday and would 100 return to stay in this lovely, well equipped lodge

Christine

Excellent property Had problems with the boiler and hot tub but this did not detract from the enjoyment of our holiday. Excellent communication with the lovely lady Yvonne. Not so good with the manager of the property for various reasons Brilliant walks available from the doorstep.

Glenisle is a hidden Jem set on the edge of Dalbeattie woods Yvonne and Gillian ... Glenisle is a hidden Jem set on the edge of Dalbeattie woods Yvonne and Gillian were a great help when we first arrived the cottage has everything that you would need clean and comfortable and the hot tub is a added bonus after exploring the local areas would definitely go back there

We all loved it here, particularly our cocker spaniel who thoroughly enjoyed exploring the space around the lodge & all the lovely walks in the vicinity. The lodge is in a lovely peaceful location with Dalbeattie Forest on the doorstep, and just a short drive to other stunning places for walks on beaches and in the woods. The lodge itself was warm and very comfortable, and had everything that we needed for our stay. We particularly appreciated the little luxuries like the soft fluffy bath towels, robe & slippers. The towels & bed linen smelled lovely and fresh, and the beds were very comfortable. The hot tub was a huge bonus! We would absolutely recommend this lodge and would love to return here.

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Attractions Near Glenisle

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained at Glenisle itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what South West Scotland has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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