[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Pass the Keys | Beautiful Countryside Lodge with Outstanding Views Vacation home in Dumfries with kitchen and patio ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112440000/112430100/112430035/350feb62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112440000/112430100/112430035/dd43e03d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112440000/112430100/112430035/bea448fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112440000/112430100/112430035/25ec3add.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112440000/112430100/112430035/63051964.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Pass the Keys | Beautiful Countryside Lodge with Outstanding Views provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms797 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Pass the Keys | Beautiful Countryside Lodge with Outstanding Views Nestled in the beautiful Dumfries & Galloway countryside, the lodge benefits from stunning views across to the Solway Firth, Lake District and Criffel to the west. With a welcoming and spacious open plan design, three good size bedrooms, and private enclosed garden, the lodge is the perfect getaway for up to 6 guests. Families looking to spend some quality time together can enjoy fantastic country walks or exploring nearby Caerlaverock Castle and wetlands. Furry friends are welcome too! The lodge is located in a countryside setting with uninterrupted views across the Solway Coast . The lodge is on a single level. ENTRANCE Enter the lodge to a small hallway area with room to store coats and shoes. OPEN PLAN SITTING AREA With comfortable sofas, the sitting area has plenty of room for cosy evenings in front of the smart TV, alternatively, if you still have energy after a fun packed day exploring all our beautiful region has to offer, enjoy family games night there's plenty of room for all the family and board games are included with your stay! There are double doors leading out to the garden area and it's stunning views, this is the ideal spot for your morning coffee or evening glass of wine. KITCHEN AREA The fully equipped kitchen is perfect for preparing a light lunch or full evening meal and being open plan, you won't miss out on all the family fun! DINING AREA The good size table will seat 6 comfortably for mealtimes or is a great base for family games night. MASTER BEDROOM The master bedroom is a spacious room with a super comfortable double bed and plenty of storage space and with it's own en-suite shower room it is the perfect place to get a good night sleep after a busy day. BEDROOM 2 Bedroom 2 has a spacious king size bed, again with ample storage for personal belongings. BEDROOM 3 (TWIN) Bedroom 3 has twin beds and is a great space for children who will quickly make this their own hideaway! MAIN BATHROOM The main bathroom is a good size with shower cubicle, basin & WC. OUTSIDE SPACE The lodge benefits from both a patio area and private fully enclosed garden. The garden is a great place to relax with a glass of wine in the evening whilst taking in the fantastic views. The private garden area is to the rear of the lodge and has a table and chairs to seat 6. Lilypad Lodge is located near Glencaple in Dumfries & Galloway. Surrounded by beautiful countryside walks it is ideal for those guests who enjoy the outdoors. Just beyond Glencaple is the fairy tale-like Caerlaverock Castle. Meaning ‘fort of the skylark,’ Caerlaverock is a moated triangular castle, first built in the 13th century, and was once home to Clan Maxwell. Built to control trade within the area, before being besieged and rebuilt many times, including during the Scottish War of Independence, the castle was eventually abandoned in the 17th century. It is now a must on the Bucket List. Open all year round, excluding the festive period, Historic Scotland/England members get in free, and visits are enhanced by a downloadable, augmented reality app, a cafe and gift shop, exhibitions, demonstrations and woodland walks. Adjacent to Caerlaverock Castle is Caerlaverock WWT Nature Reserve, one time host of the BBC’s Autumnwatch, is a 1500 acre area of farmland, mudflat, salt-marsh and freshwater wetland situated along the Solway coast and home to thousands of wild fowl, waders and water loving mammals during any given season. 13 hides are scattered across a wide expanse of the reserve, allowing visitors to take full advantage of the sights and sounds of nature on offer, including osprey and natterjack toads in spring, butterflies, skylark and badgers in summer, 27’000 Svalbard barnacle geese and whopper swans in autumn and huge starling murmurations winter. It’s a great location to immerse kids in the wonder of nature, with feeding sessions, sculptural installations and art exhibitions, not to mention the annual Puddle Jumping Championships, to also help keep them occupied. Dumfries itself is a short 18 minute drive away, this historical market town has a wonderful array of local attractions and a rich Scottish history. We look forward to welcoming you to Lilypad lodge. Guests will have access to the entire property and private garden area. I have chosen the award-winning property management company Pass the Keys® to manage my home and make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Pass the Keys® provide a fantastic standard of service for short-let properties like mine meaning my home is professionally managed. Stay with the peace of mind that comes from a property which has been professionally cleaned and all supplied linen & toiletries are of hotel quality. Also provided is 24/7 guest support before and during your stay. The local community-based team of Pass the Keys® personally inspects each home to certify they have met with the Pass the Keys® Property Readiness Standard. IMPORTANT: On behalf of our host at Pass the Keys, we require guest verification facilitated by Truvi (Previously called Superhog). Upon confirming your booking, Truvi will contact the lead booker via a secure link, providing detailed instructions for the verification process. The online verification requires a government-issued photo ID and a credit or debit card. During this process, you may choose between a refundable GBP 500 deposit (plus GBP 10 transaction fee currency equivalent) or purchase a non-refundable damage waiver of GBP 40 (currency equivalent) to cover potential damages during your stay. Once the verification process is successfully completed, check-in information will be provided. If you opted in for a deposit, this will be refunded via credit/debit card after your stay, subject to an inspection of the property. Pets - allowed Smoking - not allowed ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 797 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74310000/74300900/74300868/c8707d3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Swallow Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Dalbeattie - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=74300868&PinnedHotelID=74300868&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69770000/69763500/69763413/785a61af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Portling View - an apartment that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Dalbeattie - Ocean view - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=69763413&PinnedHotelID=69763413&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59850000/59848900/59848820/83a937af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New build Property in 2021 1 minute walk from main amenities. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 3930108 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.98692%2C-3.54263&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mbj-vco5aT4R4Kc9hASCb1RjRVw=) Dumfries #### What's nearby - Caerlaverock Castle - 5 min drive - 5.3 km - Caerlaverock Wetland Centre - 7 min drive - 9.2 km - Dumfries Ice Bowl - 13 min drive - 15.2 km - Mabie Forest Park - 19 min drive - 19.7 km - Sweetheart Abbey - 21 min drive - 24.6 km #### Getting around - Dumfries Station - 31 min drive - Carlisle (CAX) - 71 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Hitching Post - ‬10 min drive - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬11 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive - ‪Drummuir Farm - ‬15 min drive - ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pass the Keys | Beautiful Countryside Lodge with Outstanding Views pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### Where is Pass the Keys | Beautiful Countryside Lodge with Outstanding Views located? > Situated in Dumfries, this vacation home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Caerlaverock Castle and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Ruthwell Church. Caerlaverock Wetland Centre and Ruthwell Cross are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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