Welcome to The Cherries, a beautiful quiet house set in its own gardens backing onto Loch Green Golf Course. Ottoline Drive is a quiet and pretty tree-lined Avenue only 1.5 miles from town centre, restaurants and beaches.
The Cherries has 3 bedrooms - 1 family en suite, 1 twin and 1 single - all beautifully appointed with colour television and tea/coffee hospitality tray.
There is an attractive lounge and dining area and guests can relax in the colourful garden which has a swing for younger visitors. The Cherries has sufficient parking for 5 cars.
Facilities:
En-suite facilities available
TV in all rooms
Tea and coffee making facilities
Telephone available
Parking available
A non-smoking establishment
Ironing facilities
Hairdryer available
Children welcome
Special diets catered for
Dogs welcome by arrangement
Tariff
Single Bed and Breakfast from £27
Double /Twin En-suite and Breakfast from £60 per room
Twin Bed and Breakfast from £54 per room
Family Bed and Breakfast from £66 - £75 per room
Golf nearby:
Troon Lochgreen Tel:+44 (1292) 616255
Lochgreen Par 74, running parallel at points to Royal Troon and used for several years as a qualifier for the Open. Although Lochgreen is predominately a links type course, holes of a more parkland type are in the "dovecot section"
The Royal Troon Old Course has held The Open Championship seven times. It is one of the great links courses in Scotland and with the wind to contend with, and deep rough interspersed with gorse and broom, accurate shot making is essential.
The Portland Course, also a links, is a little more sheltered than the Old Course and, of course, shorter. The holes meander through terrain filled with gorse and broom and has a generous helping of par 3's, five in all
Fullarton Golf Course [Troon] +44 (1292) 616255
Considered the easiest of the three municipal courses in Troon Fullarton Golf Course remains a wonderful example of an upland links course
Troon Darley Golf Course Tel: +44 (1292) 616255
Darley is a true links as in the wildcat variety. It has feline ferocity and abounds with the renowned Scottish hazards of heather, gorse and whin.
Kilmarnock [Barassie] Golf Club
We have an extensive history and been offering golfers a magnificent links golf challenge in Ayrshire for nearly 125 years. The club now has twenty seven holes and offers everything golfers would expect from a Scottish seaside golf course; challenging fairways and greens as well as a friendly, welcoming membership.
At 6903 yards long from the championship tees with a par of 71 Gailes is a great test of golf whilst the kinder medium tees provides a fine test for players of all abilities. It is simply traditional links at its best.
This natural links course offers undulating fairways, occasionally interupted by three meandering burns. Greens that are cleverly located in naturally folded ground, some protected by burns whilst others guarded by sand dunes. The course is rated 35th in the Top 100 courses of the British Isles.
This classic course set in Belleisle Park boasts beech tree lined and extra long fairways interlaced by the Curtecan Burn, combining natural landscape features with spectacular views over to the Isle of Arran.
Girvan Golf Club Tel: 01465 714272
Girvan Golf Course truly provides a journey of interest with the exposed first eight holes being pure Scottish links, immediately adjacent to the beach, and the second ten holes parkland providing a variable challenge.
Seascape is a beautiful quiet top floor two bedroom beach-front flat with superb sea views. Sleeps 2 to 6. On the sea front yet only 2 minutes walk from beach, shops, railway station and ½ mile from golf course, including Royal Troon. Seascape lies directly across the road from the beach with children's play area and mini golf. It is a 10 minute walk to the Marina and Harbour
There is 1 double bedroom, 1 twin and a double sofa bed in lounge. Colour TV, payphone, gas fire in lounge and gas central heating. All heating is inclusive (except in winter) and all linen and towels are provided. The modern fitted kitchen has washer, drier, fridge, microwave, gas hob and electric oven. Dining area. Bathroom with over-bath electric shower.
Tariff £180 -£350 per week
Contact Us: The Cherries
Margaret Tweedie
50 Ottoline Drive, Troon KA10 7AW
Telephone: +44 (0)1292 313312
E Mail: thecherries50@hotmail.com
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WHERE IS "SHELLDUN"?
"Shelldun" is a large detached corner bungalow situated to the north of Troon in a quiet residential area, only 100 yards from Barassie Beach with its views over the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran, some 15 miles offshore. It is conveniently located for all road, rail, air and sea links to the West Coast of Scotland and the many places of interest and golf courses that the area has to offer the visitor.
Our nearest golf course, only a long putt away, is Kilmarnock/Barassie. Glasgow Gailes and Western Gailes are a short 5 minutes north on the A78 by car. Royal Troon is at the opposite side of Troon only 10 minutes by car. Troon's municipal courses - Fullarton, Darley and Lochgreen are only 5 minutes away by car. Ayr Belleisle and Girvan courses are only a short drive away by car. Turnberry is south of Ayr along the coast road and easily reached by car. Loch Lomond is only one hour by car north.
WELCOME TO SHELLDUN
Shelldun is a light, bright and spacious, ground floor all on the level detached corner bungalow and tranquil family home. It is furnished and maintained to Linda's exacting high standards throughout and fully centrally heated.
The tiled vestibule (providing ideal safe storage for golf clubs and wheelchairs etc), opens into the main carpeted entrance hall, dividing the property by design with Linda & Malcolm's private quarters to the right and the guest accommodation to the left.
COME STAY, REST A WHILE
All our en-suite bedrooms are on the ground floor and level with no steps. Our rooms are furnished, decorated and maintained to a high standard assuring comfort with quality beds, linens and furnishings.
Ocean Rose ~ Sleeps 2. Twin/double room, En-suite electric shower over tub bath.
Sand Piper ~ Sleeps 2. Twin/double room, En-suite shower room with walk-in shower.
Sea Breeze ~ Sleeps 1 (+1). Single room, En-suite shower room with electric shower.
Malinrose Suite ~ Sleeps 3 (+1) Twin + Single bedroom + walk-in shower room.
Shelldun Suite ~ Sleeps 5/6. Two twin bedrooms + One single/twin bedroom + Private lounge + 1 en-suite bathroom and 1 walk-in shower room.
LOUNGING AROUND
The comfortable, light and spacious guest lounge opens onto a level patio in our pretty, private and sheltered walled garden, which guests are welcome to enjoy, when even in winter it can be something of a sun-trap! . The lounge also offers TV, DVD, HiFi radio/CD player, WiFi and tea/coffee making facilities.
ALL THINGS CULINARY
Breakfasts and evening meals are served in the dining conservatory overlooking the private walled garden. Linda takes pride in serving freshly prepared food to order using organic, free range and local farmers markets/suppliers as much as possible. Be assured only the highest quality ingredients find their way into Linda’s kitchen. Picnic lunches, pre-wedding lunches and evening meals are available with prior notice. Special diets can be catered for – just let Linda know in advance.
TARIFF GUIDE
Prices below are premium rates for 1-3 nights and include breakfast. Discounted rates for stays over 5 nights. Prices/Discounted rates do not apply during professional golfing events, Christmas or New Year.
£50.00 per night single en-suite
£38.00 per person per night twin/double en-suite.
£35.00 per person per night triple family suite.
Golf:
Kilmarnock [Barassie] Golf Club
We have an extensive history and been offering golfers a magnificent links golf challenge in Ayrshire for nearly 125 years. The club now has twenty seven holes and offers everything golfers would expect from a Scottish seaside golf course; challenging fairways and greens as well as a friendly, welcoming membership.
At 6903 yards long from the championship tees with a par of 71 Gailes is a great test of golf whilst the kinder medium tees provides a fine test for players of all abilities. It is simply traditional links at its best.
This natural links course offers undulating fairways, occasionally interupted by three meandering burns. Greens that are cleverly located in naturally folded ground, some protected by burns whilst others guarded by sand dunes. The course is rated 35th in the Top 100 courses of the British Isles.
The Royal Troon Old Course has held The Open Championship seven times. It is one of the great links courses in Scotland and with the wind to contend with, and deep rough interspersed with gorse and broom, accurate shot making is essential.
The Portland Course, also a links, is a little more sheltered than the Old Course and, of course, shorter. The holes meander through terrain filled with gorse and broom and has a generous helping of par 3's, five in all
Fullarton Golf Course [Troon] +44 (1292) 616255
Considered the easiest of the three municipal courses in Troon Fullarton Golf Course remains a wonderful example of an upland links course
Troon Darley Golf Course Tel: +44 (1292) 616255
Darley is a true links as in the wildcat variety. It has feline ferocity and abounds with the renowned Scottish hazards of heather, gorse and whin.
Troon Lochgreen Tel:+44 (1292) 616255
Lochgreen Par 74, running parallel at points to Royal Troon and used for several years as a qualifier for the Open. Although Lochgreen is predominately a links type course, holes of a more parkland type are in the "dovecot section"
This classic course set in Belleisle Park boasts beech tree lined and extra long fairways interlaced by the Curtecan Burn, combining natural landscape features with spectacular views over to the Isle of Arran.
Girvan Golf Club Tel: 01465 714272
Girvan Golf Course truly provides a journey of interest with the exposed first eight holes being pure Scottish links, immediately adjacent to the beach, and the second ten holes parkland providing a variable challenge.
Contact Us:
Shelldun Guest House
36 Arran Gardens, Troon KA10 6TE
Proprietor: Linda Jones
E Mail: linda@shelldunsuite.co.uk
Website: www.shelldun.co.uk
]]>Welcome to Hafton Castle - Dunoon, Argyll, Scotland
Accommodation: 19 bedrooms all with en-suite shower – (12 double-bedded, 6 twin-bedded and 1 single) Sleeps up to a maximum of 42 people
Hafton Castle is a magnificent Scottish building with views across Holy Loch, set in delightful gardens. The scottish castle also boasts a large indoor heated swimming pool.
The Castle is a superb house with its wonderful indoor pool, billiard room, toy room, library, dining room, superb reception hall, small drawing room, opening onto large drawing room., spacious conservatory and lots of outdoor space with terrace and gardens, in fact plenty of space for the large number of people it sleeps. The splendid reception hall has plenty of seats, wood-burner and a grand piano. The Castle was built by James Hunter, and its architect was David Hamilton who also designed Dunoon Castle.
The bedrooms are comfortable and all have en-suite showers. The building has some magnificent features, beautiful ceilings, carved doors and a superb staircase.
Hafton Castle is available for exclusive hire. It is the perfect venue for weddings, reunions, corporate events, birthday parties, all sorts of gatherings. Ideal for art or music holidays, tuition can be arranged for groups. Arrangements can be made with local caterers, or functions can be self catered if preferred.
Hafton Castle is ideally situated on the Cowal Peninsula, the surrounding area is incredibly beautiful and the Castle is very accessible as it can be reached from Glasgow Airport in only 45 minutes by road. Most guests will arrive via the car ferry operated by Western Ferries from Gourock which crosses the Firth of Clyde, a very romantic and atmospheric start to their stay at Hafton Castle. It may be possible on request to arrange transport from the airport.
ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor: The grand reception hall, small drawing room with beautiful views across to the sea which opens onto the large drawing room with bar area, library, dining room, conservatory which leads to the garden via french doors, billiard room, large heated indoor swimming pool in its own room. Play Room. Double bedroom with en-suite shower room, wc and whb. Double bedroom with additional single bed and en-suite shower room with wc and whb. Large fully equipped catering kitchen. Laundry room in basement. Ladies and Gentlemens Cloakrooms. There is disabled access to the Castle via a ramp into the conservatory, and two ground floor bedrooms.
First Floor : One double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with bath, shower, wc and whb. 6 double bedrooms all with en-suite shower, wc and whb, 3 twin-bedded rooms all with en-suite shower, wc and whb. Two double bedrooms with additional single and en-suite showers, wc and whb. One double with two additional single beds, en-suite shower with wc and whb, and one single bedroom with shower, wc and whb.
Second Floor: 3 twin-bedded rooms with en-suite shower rooms, wc and whb.
Rates
Hafton Castle is a private house available for hire 135 nights of the year.
Weekly Rates for the Exclusive Hire of Hafton Castle
07/01/12 - 30/03/12 £5,250 per week
31/03/12 - 13/04/12 £6,300 per week
14/04/12 - 01/06/12 £5,775 per week
02/06/12 - 08/06/12 £6,300 per week
09/06/12 - 22/06/12 £5,775 per week
23/06/12 - 14/09/12 £6,300 per week
15/09/12 - 26/10/12 £5,775 per week
26/10/12 - 21/12/12 £5,250 per week
22/12/12 - 28/12/12 £6,825 per week
29/12/12 - 04/01/13 £8,925 per week
Local Activities include: Clay Pigeon Shooting, Sailing, Fishing, Quad Biking, Walking, Golf, Swimming.
Golf: Ideal location for Golf Holidays, numerous golf courses. Dunoon, Greenock, Largs, Troon, Bute to name but a few. For guests at Hafton Castle we can also arrange reduced green fees at Largs Golf Club, Greenock Golf Club and the Cowal Golf Club.
The Cowal Golf Course in Dunoon
The Cowal Golf Club course is a James S. Braid designed, 18 hole, 6063 yard mature parkland course laid out above the Firth of Clyde on the South-East facing slopes of the Cowal peninsula, offering spectacular views across the estuary, South over the island of Bute and beyond as far as Ailsa Craig in the distance.
Set in the heart of Renfrewshire, Greenock golf club has two James Braid designed parkland courses, an 18 hole course and a 9 hole course and offer golfers of all abilities a fair test of golf whilst you enjoy the magnificent views over the River Clyde and Dunoon.
Largs Golf Club is a superb 18-hole parkland course, situated in front of Kelburn Castle overlooking the Firth of Clyde with the islands of Cumbrae, Bute and Arran in the background, The course is enduringly popular with visitors, who return regularly year after year. The well-balanced layout offers an interesting and challenging experience to golfers across the broad spectrum of enthusiasm and ability.
The Royal Troon Old Course has held The Open Championship seven times. It is one of the great links courses in Scotland and with the wind to contend with, and deep rough interspersed with gorse and broom, accurate shot making is essential.
The Portland Course, also a links, is a little more sheltered than the Old Course and, of course, shorter. The holes meander through terrain filled with gorse and broom and has a generous helping of par 3's, five in all
Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the hill above Kames, the golf course offers truly panoramic views across the water to the Island of Bute. During the round there are other stunning aspects across Loch Fyne to the Mull of Kintyre, and south to the Ayrshire coast past Arran. The golf course has nine very intriguing holes, all quite different in design, requiring careful choice of both club and shot.
For Bookings and Information please contact :
Elizabeth Dixon, Hafton Castle Bookings, on + 44 [0]1799 500836
Hafton Castle
Hunter's Quay Dunoon
Argyll PA23 8HP Scotland
E-Mail: haftoncastle@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.hafton-castle.co.uk
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