Foxglove Cottage
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About the home
Foxglove cottage is newly built property with a high standard finish throughout. The lounge has a lovely wood burning stove creating an inviting atmosphere. Two bedrooms (one with bunk beds), separate dining room and lounge. This cottage is ideal for a family or a couple wanting a relaxing break.
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 4, 2 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car essential |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | Pets welcome No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Linen provided, please check with the advertiser regarding towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
Cots and high chairs are all available on request.
We welcome well behaved dogs.
Dogs must have their own bedding and must be kept off 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
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 Foxglove Cottage
“It has been wonderful. A fab cottage in a great place. You made us feel right at home. Don’t change a thing – will be coming again soon”.
Reynolds Family – Nottingham
“Don’t want to go home - wish we had 2 weeks! Great for the children to have the safe places to play. Lovely area, but more to see yet!!”
Tucker Family – Harrogate
“Don’t ever change the way you do things. You have got it just right! Super holiday enjoyed by us all thanks again”
The Ferguson Family - Cumber, Northern Ireland
“Very peaceful and restful holiday, fabulous surroundings and exceptionally welcoming hosts!”
Cooper Family, Guiseley, West Yorkshire
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| January - March | 11 Jan 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 250 | 65 | 65 | 3 Nights |
| Easter | 31 Mar 12 | 14 Apr 12 | £ 350 | - | - | 1 Week |
| April | 14 Apr 12 | 28 Apr 12 | £ 300 | 65 | 65 | 3 Nights |
| May | 28 Apr 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 325 | 70 | 70 | 3 Nights |
| Whit week | 2 Jun 12 | 9 Jun 12 | £ 350 | - | - | 1 Week |
| June | 9 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 325 | 70 | 70 | 3 Nights |
| July | 30 Jun 12 | 21 Jul 12 | £ 350 | - | - | 1 Week |
| End July/August | 21 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September/October | 1 Sep 12 | 27 Oct 12 | £ 325 | 70 | 70 | 3 Nights |
| October holidays | 27 Oct 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 350 | - | - | 1 Week |
| November/December | 3 Nov 12 | 21 Dec 12 | £ 250 | 53 | 53 | 3 Nights |
| Christmas | 21 Dec 12 | 28 Dec 12 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
| New Year | 28 Dec 12 | 4 Jan 13 | £ 500 | - | - | 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 exclude towels which can be hired.
Housekeeping deposit of £100 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.
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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 cottage has so far received 0 reviews.  |
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