Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less) Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car essential
Notes:
Families/couples preferred Pets welcome Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Doonans Cottage is a large newly built detached cottage set at the edge of woodland. Features include a large lounge/dining room (wood burning stove), newly fitted kitchen and three bedrooms. Doonans Cottage offers spacious bright accommodation for a family group.
Ideally located in South Ayrshire which hosts many interesting visitor attractions including the historic castles of Culzean and Blairquhan and the Robert Burns Heritage Centre and Cottage (our very famous local poet). For keen golfers there are world famous courses including Turnberry (20 minutes drive) Royal Troon (40 minutes drive) and Prestwick (30 minutes drive).
Doonans Cottage
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Main Bedroom
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The Central Scotland/Edinburgh region
Nearby attractions include Robert Burn Cottage and Heritage Park, birthplace and environment that inspired the imagination of Robert Burns, our national bard. Culzean Castle and Country Park; One of Scotland’s premier tourist attractions maintained by National Trust for Scotland. Touring the castle, walled garden and country park will keep you amused all day.
Head to the Galloway Forest Park with acres of forest, lochs and hills to roam. Ayr Racecourse makes for an exciting day out amd home of the Scottish Grand National and Ayr Gold Cup. There is Ayr Town Centre for shopping and the county town of Ayr next to the sea where the traditional theatre 'Gaiety' is based. For golf lovers the Turnberry Golf Course home of the British Open 2009 is a must do and Royal Troon Golf Club is located close by.
Take a day trip to Edinburgh Castle, the most popular tourist attraction in Scotland or head to the impressive Stirling Castle to marvel at its grandeau. Other attractions in the region include Blair Drummond Safari Park Safari and adventure park (open summer only) and the Glasgow Science Museum perfect for children offering 'hands on' science! If all that wawsn't enough there's the Falkirk Wheel, the worlds first and only rotating boat lift, Deep Sea World, Edinburgh Zoo with 127 types of animals for you to meet and the beautiful Isle of Arran (2 hours via Ardrossan by ferry).
Ayrshire / Straiton area
Balbeg Country Holidays are situated in dramatic scenery in the Southern Uplands of South West Scotland, some 50 miles south of Glasgow and 16 miles from the county town of Ayr. The quality self catering holiday accommodation forms part of Balbeg Estate, a 300 acre estate which lies on the slopes of the valley of the Water of Girvan about 2 miles south of the delightful conservation village of Straiton.
Balbeg Estate extends from the riverbank and valley floor to the hilltops. The lodge and cottages occupy a slightly elevated position overlooking the river. There is also a section of salmon fishing on the Water of Girvan and a small lake with nature hide. For families Balbeg offers two outdoor play parks, a large nature lake with hide and acres of woodland walks.
How to get there
Contact the owner for further details on the best way to reach this property.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Glasgow Prestwick: 38 km
Railway:
Maybole: 12 km
Ferry:
Troon: 42 km
Activities near Ayrshire
Sports: Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 10, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen provided, please check with the owner regarding towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Cots and high chairs are all available on request. Dogs must have their own bedding and must be kept off the furniture.
Further details outdoors: Being situated in a 300 acre estate you will have ample space to explore with the following attractions:
Kids playpark Adventure playground Acres of woodland walks Large nature pond with nature hide Large playing field including football pitch Stabling for horses Hill walks
Conditions
Pets allowed - first dog free, £15 for any additional dogs. Cots and High Chairs provided free. Logs for Fire / Wood Burner £1 per bucket
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
16/01/2008 to 23/02/2008
16 Jan 08
1 Mar 08
350£ 350
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3 Nights
01/03/2008 to 15/03/2008
1 Mar 08
22 Mar 08
400£ 400
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3 Nights
22/03/2008 to 12/04/2008
22 Mar 08
19 Apr 08
600£ 600
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1 Week
19/04/2008 to 26/04/2008
19 Apr 08
3 May 08
475£ 475
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3 Nights
03/05/2008 to 17/05/2008
3 May 08
24 May 08
500£ 500
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0-
3 Nights
24/05/2008
24 May 08
31 May 08
700£ 700
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1 Week
31/05/2008 to 21/06/2008
31 May 08
28 Jun 08
525£ 525
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3 Nights
28/06/2008 to 26/07/2008
28 Jun 08
2 Aug 08
750£ 750
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1 Week
02/08/2008 to 23/08/2008
2 Aug 08
30 Aug 08
800£ 800
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1 Week
30/08/2008 to 04/10/2008
30 Aug 08
11 Oct 08
525£ 525
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3 Nights
11/10/2008 to 25/10/2008
11 Oct 08
1 Nov 08
450£ 450
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1 Week
01/11/2008 to 13/12/2008
1 Nov 08
20 Dec 08
400£ 400
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3 Nights
20/12/2008
20 Dec 08
27 Dec 08
800£ 800
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1 Week
27/12/2008
27 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
1000£ 1,000
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1 Week
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. 3 and 4 night Short Break rates also available. Please contact us for details.
Rates include bed linen but exclude electricity and towels.
A 25% deposit is required at time of booking with the balance due 6 weeks before your arrival date. Housekeeping deposit of £150 required.
* Please note * If we are fully booked, we have access to other properties in the area. Please contact us for further details.
Guestbook
“ It has been idyllic – the cottage, the hosts the scenery the peace and tranquillity – just what we needed, thank you.” Nicholas and Kirby families – Mansfield
“My heaven on earth” Shahida Gilani – Newton Mearns, Glasgow
“Another fantastic holiday (third time at Balbeg), looking forward to our next visit” Dragner family – Corbie, North Hants
“An absolutely fantastic holiday with great hospitality, lots of lovely walks and days out, plenty for the children to do – we will recommend to all” Donkins, Hird and Garcia Clan, Hartlepool
Availability notes
Please contact the owner to enquire about available dates.
Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/25510
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