Drawing room (1 of 17) Dining room (2 of 17) Sitting room (3 of 17) Kitchen (4 of 17) Entrance Hall with stairs (5 of 17) Master double room, first floor (6 of 17) Twin room, first floor (7 of 17) Upper landing (8 of 17) Twin room, second floor (9 of 17) Twin room, second floor (10 of 17) Bathroom, second floor (11 of 17) Double room, second floor (12 of 17) Twin room, second floor (13 of 17) Rear of the house with garden (14 of 17) Communal swimming pool (15 of 17) Communal tennis court (16 of 17) Exterior (17 of 17)
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This holiday house has stunning views across to Ailsa Craig and the mountains of Arran, with year round appeal with access to superb indoor swimming pool, tennis court and ceilidh/games room.

Enjoy spectacular views at this charming country mansion in private garden grounds exuding a unique charm with the year round appeal of a superb indoor heated swimming pool and an all-weather surfaced tennis court. Rural, yet accessible this luxurious house is easy to find in the Ayrshire region of South West Scotland. Steeped in history the house is fully equipped and luxuriously furnished as a country home away from home for the 21st Century. Find the cornerstone of the house with its engraving “8 Apryle 1746” just days before the Battle of Culloden. Read of a former resident in one of Robert Burns’ poems!

This is the ideal location for larger family gatherings or special occasions just 10 minutes from Glasgow Prestwick Airport and 25 minutes from Glasgow on the M77. Relax in the rural seclusion of this country house knowing that an extra bottle of champagne or forgotten essential is but a 10 minute drive away. The house boasts many original features with open fires in the four public rooms, ample space for evening entertainment with the large, well equipped kitchen and AGA perfect for catering grand feasts to be enjoyed in the large dining room.

PLEASE NOTE THIS PROPERTY WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO LET FROM 29 SEPTEMBER 2011

Ground floor - Entrance hall, with sweeping staircase; cloakroom, with w,c and wash hand basin; drawing room, with open fire; dining room, with table that seats 14 adults, with open fire, and upright piano; kitchen; L-shaped sitting room, with TV with Freeview connection and DVD player, with open fire and French windows out to the garden; utility room, with w.c; ceilidh/games room, with solid wood dancing floor, pool table, table tennis table and open fire; rear entrance hall, with safety coded access door; indoor heated 30 x 15 feet swimming pool, with changing area, with under-floor heating, with 2 showers and 2 w.c’s.

First floor - Stairs; master double room, with super king size double bed (Tempur mattress), with en-suite shower room, with shower cabinet, w.c and wash hand basin; twin room, with two single beds; bathroom, with bath with shower over, w.c and wash hand basin; twin room, with two single beds; stairs to floor above.

Second Floor - Stairs; double room, with King size double bed (Dunlopillo latex mattress); twin room, with two single beds; twin room, with two single beds; bathroom, with bath with shower attachment, w,c and wash hand basin; twin room, with two single beds; bathroom, with bath with shower over, w,c and wash hand basin.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
  • 5 twin bedroom/s with shared bathroom
  • 1 Super king size double bedroom with ensuite shower room
  • 1 King size double bedroom with shared bathroom
Features, Facilities & Services
Linen, towels, electricity and oil central heating included within the rental. An initial supply of logs for the open fires is provided, extra logs can be pre-ordered for delivery. 
  • Aga with 2 hobs and 4 ovens
  • BBQ
  • Board Games
  • CD Player
  • Central Heating
  • DVD Player
  • Dishwasher
  • Freeview TV channels
  • Fridge/Freezer
  • Initial Supply of Logs
  • Internet Access
  • Ipod Docking Station
  • Microwave
  • TV
  • Tumble Dryer
  • Upright Piano
  • Washing Machine
  • Wildlife pond/s in garden

THIS PROPERTY WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO LET FROM 29 SEPTEMBER 2011 

Please contact the office for details on use of swimming pool and additional charges and regulations that apply. 

Special Features
  • Additional Accommodation
  • Ceilidh room
  • Travel cot available
  • Games Room with Pool Table
  • Indoor Swimming Pool
  • Open fires
  • Surround sound music system
  • Table Tennis Table
  • Tennis Court
  • Wireless Broadband
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Nearest Attractions
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    Caprington Golf course

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    Robert Burns Bachelors Club

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    The River Ayr Way

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    Golf & Beaches, Troon and Prestwick

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    Loudoun Castle Theme Park

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    Burns Birthplace Museum

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    Scottish Maritime Museum

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    Culzean Castle and country park

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    Museums, theatres, galleries - Glasgow

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    Day trips to islands of Arran and Bute

Area: Southern Scotland & Borders
Type of Location: Countryside
Nearest shop: 2.5 miles
Nearest supermarket: 3.5 miles
Nearest pub: 0.4 miles

Transport
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Nearest Airport:
  • Prestwick 7 miles
  • Glasgow 27 miles
Nearest Train Station:
  • Kilmarnock 4 miles
Nearest Ferry Terminal. Troon Sea cat Terminal, 10 miles. Belfast - Troon service.

Use of a car is essential to discover the true beauty of the surrounding areas, car hire is advisable.

For those flying into Scotland, the closest airports are Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) 7 miles away and Glasgow International Airport (GLA) 27 miles away. Hiring a car could not be simpler and can be pre-booked for key collection at the car rental offices in the arrival halls of either airport.

If driving to Scotland from the south, the M74 is the major arterial motorway to follow north, and is generally free flowing. Follow signs M8 Glasgow City Centre. Leave M8 at Junction 22 signed M77 Kilmarnock/Prestwick Airport. Then follow detailed directions.

Travelling by train can prove an extremely relaxing and scenic means of transport into Scotland for individuals and groups alike. Express trains London to Glasgow take just 4 hours and 30 minutes, then a short drive to get to your destination. All the major railway stations have car hire companies located in situ enabling a reasonably stress free transition from carriage to car. Alternatively at Glasgow take the train to Kilmarnock Station, which is only four miles away.
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At A Glance ...
Accepts pets Does not allow smoking
Sleeps: 14
7 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
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Travel:
Kilmarnock - 4 miles
Glasgow - 26 miles ...
Price (per week):
£2,000 to £5,000
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