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083 Large Mansion House, Ayrshire
Sleeps 22 Does not accept pets Does not allow smoking
To reach this stunning house – you pass the Robert Burns Centre and then cross the “Brig o’ Doon”. You are officially in “Burns Country” – and what a beautiful place it is.

This impressive north facing Baronial mansion house is surrounded by mixed woodland with the river Doon flowing past. Situated four miles south of Ayr in the South West Scotland this area is famed for the championship golf courses and its association with Robert Burns.

Beautifully presented, retaining traditional charm and style, this large mansion house offers the perfect accommodation for large family gatherings and golfing parties alike. The well equipped kitchen is well suited to preparing evening feasts which can be enjoyed in the grand dining room, capable of seating all the house guests. The magnificent drawing room, complete with open fire, offers the perfect space for evening entertainment and relaxation. Whilst there is also a secondary sitting room, a sun room with grand piano, and a games room with bar and pool table. The accommodation is situated across three floors, offering comfortable accommodation and plenty of bathrooms, with 11 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. In addition, there is a hot tub available within the grounds by the river, which is charged as extra. The mansion house has a wing to the side, which is occupied by the owners. However, their parking and access is to the rear, whilst the holiday letting access and parking is to the front of the house, with all the grounds available for their use.

WHAT TO DO IN THE AREA
Explore Robert Burns Country and Visitors Centre on the doorstep. Golf at the Open Championship courses, such as Royal Troon or Turnberry or on the good local golf courses. Visit the many castles such as the National Trust for Scotland’s flagship Culzean Castle and Country Park. Stroll along the River Ayr Way, Scotland’s first source to sea walking route passing through picturesque scenery. Fish on Ayrshire’s lochs and rivers.  Cycle on numerous mountain bike trails. Day trip to Glasgow, just 40 miles distant. Children will love Heads of Ayr Farm Park with its animals, playground and quad biking circuit or Loudon Castle Theme Park.

At a glance
Sleeps: 22
11 bedrooms
8 bathrooms
Books:
Sunday - Sunday
Travel:
Ayr - 4 miles
Glasgow - 40 miles
Price (per week):
£3,000 to £6,000
Accommodation

Ground floor - Entrance; porch; boot room; hall with stairs to floor above; double room, with four poster bed; w.c and wash hand basin; bathroom, with bath only; library; w.c and wash hand basin; large sun room, with grand piano and access out to patio and decking area; double room, with double bed; twin room, with two single beds; bathroom, with shower cabinet, w.c, bidet and wash hand basin; games room, with bar area, with pool table and French doors; log store; rear stairs.

First floor - Stairs; hall; dining room, with dining table that seats up to 22 people; drawing room, with open fire; sitting room, with open fire and access to next corridor; kitchen; master double room, with four poster bed, with en-suite bathroom, with bath only, w.c, wash hand basin; double room, with double bed; bathroom, with bath, w.c, wash hand basin and separate shower; double room, with double bed; bathroom, with bath with shower over, w.c and wash hand basin; rear stairs.

Second floor - Stairs; hall; double room, with double bed; double room, with double bed; twin room, with two single beds; bathroom, with roll top bath with shower over, w.c and wash hand basin; bathroom; rear stairs; master double room, with four poster bed, with en-suite bathroom, with spa bath, w.c, wash hand basin and separate shower cabinet; double room, with double bed.


Features
Facilities and Services Linen, towels, electricity and heating, with an initial supply of logs for the open fires, all included within the rental.

Please note that no stag parties or hen nights are allowed. Please note that the West Wing, attached to the mansion house, is not included within the rental and is occupied by the owner.

Local activities & area
Area: Dumfries & Galloway, Type of Location: Countryside, Nearest shop: 4 miles, Nearest supermarket: 4 miles, Nearest pub: 2 miles.
Transport
Nearest Airport:
  • Prestwick 8 miles
  • Glasgow 40 miles
Nearest Train Station:
  • Ayr 4 miles
Use of a car is essential, to discover the true beauty of the surrounding areas. For those flying into Scotland, the closest airports to this property are Glasgow 40 miles away and Prestwick eight miles away and hiring a car or 4WD couldn’t be more convenient if you are choosing to travel by air. There are a variety of well known car rental companies situated within walking distance of the arrivals terminal at Glasgow and such arrangements for car hire can also be made for arrivals at Prestwick. If you are driving into Scotland from the south, the major arterial motorway into Scotland, the M74, although busy is generally free flowing. Trains these days can also be an extremely accessible and pleasurable means of transport into Scotland for individuals and groups alike. All the major railway stations have car hire companies located in situ, enabling the transition from carriage to car to be as stress free as possible. The sleeper train can be caught from London to Glasgow, which takes approximately seven and a half hours and car hire can be easily arranged for your arrival, requiring just a short drive for the remainder of the journey, although trains can be caught to Ayr, only four miles from the property.
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