Glasgow, Ayrshire, Argyll & Arran

 
Recently modernised and renovated to a high standard, Ardlochan Lodge opened in April 2016
 
Accommodation details

• Single storey


• Sleeps 4 - 1 double and 1 twin bedroom (can be converted to double if required)


• Sitting room with wood-burning stove


• Under floor heating


• Open plan kitchen, with patio doors leading to patio area and spacious garden


• Bathroom with shower over bath


• Parking adjacent to cottage


• EPC Rating: E50

 
About Culzean Castle
Monumental, romantic and splendid, Culzean Castle was designed by Robert Adam in the 1770s on one of Scotland's most dramatic clifftop sites. The Armoury, the Library, the famous crimson oval staircase; all are guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.
 
228 hectares (565 acres) of Country Park surrounding the castle offer a variety of countryside to explore, including clifftop and woodland walks.
 
About the area
Maybole is the closest town, an ancient village established in the 12th century. As well as a Victorian town hall and a 17th century castle, the High Street has a range of shops and amenities.
 
Ayrshire is famous for its golf courses including Turnberry, Royal Troon and Old Prestwick. Fishing, cycling, horse riding and clay shooting are also available nearby.
 
Things to do

• Spend a day losing yourself in Culzean's massive grounds. Spot the Ice House, the Swan Pond, visit the Deer Park and adopt a deer, or explore the rock pools on the beach.


• Alloway is only a short drive away. Learn about Scotland's National Bard at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, then follow in the footsteps of Tam O'Shanter and visit Alloway's 'auld haunted kirk'.


• There's not much left to see, but the nearby clifftop ruin of Turnberry Castle is steeped in medieval history. It's said Robert the Bruce's mother held his father captive here until he agreed to marry her, and the castle is widely held as King Robert's birthplace. The ruin is old and unstable; take great care if exploring.

Getting there
Culzean is 12 miles south of Ayr, 4 miles west of Maybole.
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Ben Lomond Bunk House provides good-quality accommodation for up to 10 people in two bedrooms (one 4-bedded and one 6-bedded). Situated at the foot of Ben Lomond, the lodge is ideally placed for hill walking and exploring the wild east side of Loch Lomond. Why not enhance your visit by pre-booking a ranger as a guide? They'll be able to tell you about this magnificent terrain and the vital conservation work that's going on, and help keep you on the right path!
 
£20 per person per night. A party can only be guaranteed sole occupancy of the Bunk House if all ten beds have been booked.
 
For further information and availability, please contact the Holidays Department on 0131 458 0305 or email holidays@nts.org.uk. We regret we are unable to accept online bookings
 
Accommodation details

• 2 storeys


• 2 bedrooms with bunk beds (one 4-bedded and one 6-bedded)


• Comfortable sitting room with wood-burning stove


• Large, well-equipped dining kitchen


• 2 shower rooms


• 3 WCs


• Boot room/drying facilities


• Gas central heating


• Unfortunately we are no longer able to accept dogs at this property


• EPC Rating: E53

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The brewery was added to Culzean in the 1780s. 100 years later however the 3rd Marquess of Ailsa decided to make way for his preferred tipple and changed it into a wine cellar.
 
Enjoy spectacular sunsets over the bay and let the crash of the waves lull you to sleep.
 
Accommodation details

• One storey basement flat - 23 steps down to the flat which we regret is not suitable for anyone with mobility issues.


• Sleeps 4 - 1 double (can be converted to twin), 1 twin


• Sitting/dining room


• Kitchen


• Bathroom with shower over bath


• Electric night storage heating


• Immersion water heating


• Children will require supervision when playing outside the flat, due to the cliff edge


• Private parking for 2 cars


• Public transport accessible


• EPC Rating: E54

 
About Culzean Castle
Monumental, romantic and splendid, Culzean Castle was designed by Robert Adam in the 1770s on one of Scotland's most dramatic clifftop sites. The Armoury, the Library, the famous crimson oval staircase; all are guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.
 
228 hectares (565 acres) of Country Park surrounding the castle offer a variety of countryside to explore, including clifftop and woodland walks.
 
About the area
Maybole is the closest town, an ancient village established in the 12th century. As well as a Victorian town hall and a 17th century castle, the High Street has a range of shops and amenities.
 
Ayrshire is famous for its golf courses including Turnberry, Royal Troon and Old Prestwick. Fishing, cycling, horse riding and clay shooting are also available nearby.
 
Things to do

• Spend a day losing yourself in Culzean's massive grounds. Spot the Ice House, the Swan Pond, visit the Deer Park and adopt a deer, or explore the rock pools on the beach.


• Alloway is only a short drive away. Learn about Scotland's National Bard at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, then follow in the footsteps of Tam O'Shanter and visit Alloway's 'auld haunted kirk'.


• There's not much left to see, but the nearby clifftop ruin of Turnberry Castle is steeped in medieval history. It's said Robert the Bruce's mother held his father captive here until he agreed to marry her, and the castle is widely held as King Robert's birthplace. The ruin is old and unstable; take great care if exploring.

Getting there
Culzean is 12 miles south of Ayr, 4 miles west of Maybole. < Hide