Rabbie Burns Lodge
About the home
The Rabbie Burns Lodge, set at the edge of The Wood, has a tremendous atmosphere. Being constructed of quality Scottish timber the woodland feel extends to the lodges. With seven bedrooms, large well-equipped kitchen and open plan lounge/dining area this lodge offers spacious accommodation for a large family or for a number of people holidaying together.
This area of South Ayrshire 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).
| Size: | Sleeps up to 16, 7 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Long lets |
| Access: | Car essential Wheelchair access |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 7 Bedrooms, 7 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom, 2 en suites and 4 shower rooms |
| Furniture: | Single beds (8), Double beds (4), Dining seating for 16, Lounge seating for 16 |
| Other: | Linen provided, please check with the advertiser regarding towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Parking space |
Further details indoors:
This wooden holiday lodge provides:
Disabled ramped access
2 Double rooms with en-suite facilities
2 Twin Bedded rooms
1 adult sized bunk bedroom
2 single/twin bedrooms
2 single fold-out guestbeds
2 additional shower rooms
Large well-equipped kitchen
Large open plan Lounge / dining area
Large bright entrance hallway
Large Decking Area
Colour TV, Video, Radio / CD player, DVD Player
Dishwasher, Washing Machine / Tumble Dryer
Pets - Yes - dogs must be older than 1 year
Smoking - No
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.
The Central Scotland / Strathclyde / Ayrshire 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).
The 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
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Glasgow Prestwick: 38 km |
| Railway: | Maybole: 12 km |
| Ferry: | Troon: 42 km |
Contact the advertiser for further details on the best way to reach this property.
Activities near Straiton
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for Rabbie Burns Lodge
“Simply wonderful having family all together in superb accommodation in superb location – will be back”.
Hunt Family – Nottingham
“Simply the BEST – see you again soon”
Hunt Family – Nottingham
“Wow – even better second time around. Everything perfect”
Dragnar Family - Corby, Northants
“Fantastic. Don’t want to go home, we will be back. Give us the plans – I want to build my own lodge and live in it. Thanks”
Cunningham Family – Holywood, Northern Ireland
“A beautiful and tranquil spot, Ayrshire has been a revelation.
Peace, perfect peace, a wonderful place for dogs and people alike”
Smith Family – Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire
“A truly great place to stay! Wonderful for all the family, what a lovely place to stay especially as I have problems walking. Everything is ideal – the house, the area and the company was wonderful”
Button Family – Lemington Spa
“Family get together for my 40th birthday. First class place, excellent facilities for the kids, wonderful family – great party weekend”
Davis, Endersley, Raine & O’Callaghan Family
– all over England/Scotland
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 16 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| January - March | 11 Jan 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 1230 | 267 | 267 | 3 Nights |
| Easter | 31 Mar 12 | 14 Apr 12 | £ 1600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| April | 14 Apr 12 | 28 Apr 12 | £ 1385 | 300 | 300 | 3 Nights |
| May | 28 Apr 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 1500 | 325 | 325 | 3 Nights |
| Whit week | 2 Jun 12 | 9 Jun 12 | £ 1600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| June | 9 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 1500 | 325 | 325 | 3 Nights |
| July | 30 Jun 12 | 21 Jul 12 | £ 1600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July/August | 21 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 1800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn | 1 Sep 12 | 27 Oct 12 | £ 1500 | 325 | 325 | 3 Nights |
| October holidays | 27 Oct 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 1600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| November/December | 3 Nov 12 | 21 Dec 12 | £ 1230 | 267 | 267 | 3 Nights |
| Christmas | 21 Dec 12 | 28 Dec 12 | £ 1950 | - | - | 1 Week |
| New Year | 28 Dec 12 | 4 Jan 13 | £ 2875 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
3 and 4 night Short Break rates also available. Please contact us for details.
Rates include bed linen and electricity but excludes towels which can be hired.
Housekeeping deposit of £250 required.
A 25% deposit is required at time of booking with the balance due 6 weeks before your arrival date.
* Please note *
If we are fully booked, we have access to other properties in the area. Please contact us for further details.
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 5 years listed You are contacting Lynne Sinclair
Languages spoken ![]() The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This house has so far received 0 reviews. ![]() |
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