Baytree lodge , 3 lochs holiday park, Balminnoch, DG8 0EP, United Kingdom
#8 of 9 hotels in Balminnoch
Guests' ChoiceBased on 22 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.2
Staff
8.6
Value for money
7.7
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Reviewed: July 13, 2025
Thomas
United KingdomThe pool changing facilities were not great, but if you go to the pool ready to go in and go back to your accommodation do get changed its fine. The WiFi was not great. I had some work to do and couldn't get it done. But I want to bring my nephews for this reason so they do more of the many activities available.
The staff in are very nice and helpful. There is so much to do for all the family. It was great couple of nights away and we will be back with more of the family. Have to give a mention the the girls at the horses who were so nice to my daughter.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 29, 2025
Charmaine
United KingdomThe lodge was nice enough but could do with some small repairs to fix the lodge up. Shower water pressure wasn't very powerful. Midges around the hot tub and garden furniture are annoying.
The lodge was good value for money. It was homely and comfortable for a family with good facilities. The host was very helpful with any questions and extended our stay to help get all the kids ready which was very helpful and appreciated. The hot tub was already heated and ready to use which was great. Our dog loved the dog bed. We got a complimentary bottle of wine which was a very nice touch that felt welcoming.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 26, 2025
Catherine
United KingdomIt was a short stay to celebrate my two grandsons Birthdays 16 and 18 having the hot tub was a bonus for everyone
It was secluded and quiet near the little town's we could visit we went to have lunch at Cobweb Cafe and a bar which was in Wigton lots of interesting places to explore
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 2, 2025
Dean
United KingdomBeds were uncomfortable , hot tub was a bit dirty. WiFi connection wasn’t the best
Lots of space. Good privacy.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 29, 2025
Derek
United KingdomPosting said towels included but in blurb it's only hand towels so had to nip to argos in Newton Stewart to buy towels to use for the weekend.
Lovely location in the middle of nowhere to relax. The hot tub was a great addition to aid with this. Beach was only a few miles away, great for the dog. Dogs being included for free was a massive benefit.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 12, 2025
Paul
United KingdomThat the swimming was close for refurbishment
Very clean and homey. Food was great from restaurant
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 3, 2025
Sharon
United KingdomMiscommunication re towels which was easily remedied by the host. Thanks again
We were met at the Lodge as the onsite team were double checking that the heating was on due to the recent storm.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: December 30, 2024
Michelle
United KingdomSingle bed mattresses were uncomfortable
Very spacious, quiet and relaxing location. Perfect for a family getaway.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: September 15, 2024
Ruth
United KingdomNothing!
The hot tub and location
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 9, 2024
Mclaren
Abkhazia, GeorgiaPool and leisure facilities need to be modernised
Spacious lodge , quiet site
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 28, 2025
Malcolm
United KingdomNeeds a clothes dryer as there was nowhere to dry our swimming costumes and towel after the hot tub. Drawer was broken in the kitchen.
Hot tub, kitchen was good and so was the living room
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 10, 2025
Linda
United KingdomThe Lodge itself wasn't clean with cobwebs on the ceilings and on a few of the pictures hanging on the bedroom walls. The hot tub was extremely unhygienic, with gravel lying in the bottom, and the water was a yellow/green colour. One morning, there was a slime trail from a slug or snail on the carpet at the large front window and under the kitchen table. The laminated covering on the table was peeling off the table legs and around the edges. Also, the tripper bar between the carpet and kitchen floor was raised with screws coming out of the floor, which resulted in my sons foot being cut. We used the on site washing machine and tumble dryer only to return and find our washing dumped all over the top of another machine with 2 items of clothing missing. Overall, I was really disappointed with the Lodge, and after staying in a beautiful static caravan on this site last year (which was sadly booked out this year) we as a family were so excited to go back but sadly the Lodge put a dampener on our holiday.
As a family we loved the location, the view of the loch was great and the kids enjoyed the indoor play area and swimming pool.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 21, 2025
Cassidy
United KingdomEverything was just right. We don't have control over heat and insects it happens everywere
I loved the peace and quite
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 18, 2025
Jennifer
United KingdomWhen we arrived we were happy.the lodge seemed lovely at a glance. We were left insect repellent which was a kind thought but just as well we brought our own as the pump on it didnt work. We had to go back home to get chlorine for the hot tub as it smelt so bad, there were broken parts in the hot tub which my partner cut his foot on. It said on every site there was wifi in the lodge but there was none atall and we had no reception when I needed to stay in touch with my family due to a family funeral. I messaged the woman who messaged me on this platform who ignored my question about wifi. Other staff at the watersports and reception tried to help but they only had a password for wifi that didnt reach our lodge The hoover didnt work.it wouldnt lift anything atall. We had went shopping and bought tassimo pods as there was a machine but when we went to use it there was no fuse in the plug so it should have been removed. Waste of money. They did not specify that there would be no entertainment until friday sat sun so we had nothing to do in the evening. Despite booking.com stating the check out time was between 10 and 11, the same woman messaged me on the thursday to not answer my wifi question, but to tell me to be out by 10am. There were dead flies on the window ledge in the dining area of the lodge. The pool was filthy. We do not feel it was worth the money to stay here.
The horse riding and watersports were really good and the staff there were really nice and the food at the restaurant was great
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 23, 2025
Kate
United KingdomNothing
Lodge was immaculate and in a fantastic location
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: April 7, 2025
Natassia
United KingdomFriend mentioned the mattresses in the other two rooms could of been thicker and more comfortable.
The cabin itself was lovely. Hot tub was excellent. And the location and view of the loch was amazing.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 2, 2025
Dolan
United KingdomAbsolutely fantastic stay our family had at the baytree lodge location is amazing proper clean tidy and instant homely feeling when we arrived loved it that much we booked a return visit for a longer stay before we even checked out...... a 10/10 staycation from us.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: October 18, 2024
Matthew
United KingdomProperty is dated and needs some tlc
Good location
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: September 3, 2024
Dale
United KingdomHaving to leave
Great location Cabin was lovely and clean had everything you need and a friendly host
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 12, 2025
Carl
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: October 24, 2024
Michael
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2024
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