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Ballantrae River Cottages
Girvan,
Ayrshire
Self-catering
+44 (0)1465 831418
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£55 - £600
per night
£375 - £1050
per week
The views are open and green, the houses are homely (with hints of luxury) and the gardens face the river. Perfect for all ages…
3 places
Sleeping from 2 – 6
Children welcome
Pets welcome
Your dates are available!
2 Guests 28 Dec 24 - 28 Dec 24
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£55 - £600 per night
£375 - £1050 per week
The Experience
Smell the sea air as you drive into sleepy Ballantrae – a food store, a thrift shop, a good pub and lots of friendly locals. Windyknowe is the largest of these river-facing homes, while 1870s Stinchar, originally the toll house for the bridge, is the smallest. Dotted along a small road each cottage faces south and has a well-tended garden and a terrace, so sit out with a G&T, fire up the barbecue and drink in the peace. High Mains is enclosed for little ones, whilst Windyknowe – popular with fishermen – has a sheltered veranda. Inside this big attractive whitewashed house all is light, bright and inviting with a scattering of old and the very best of new. Find country scenes on pale walls, log fires for chillier evenings, refurbished and sleek bathrooms (fluffy white towels; soaps from Arran Aromatics), and books, games and country magazines – a ‘home from home’ without the clutter. Overseer of all this delight is Caroline, the perfect owner host. Rest and read, chat and chill, bring the dog – walks start from the door.
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Essentials
- EV charger
- Self check-in
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Barbecue
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Electricity included
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Accommodation
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £55
- Weekly price
- from £375
- 1 Cottage for 6
- From £4505 beds3 bedrooms
- 1 Cottage for 6
- From £3005 beds3 bedrooms
- 1 Cottage for 2
- From £551 bed1 bedroom
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- From 3pm, please get in touch for early or late check in
- Check out
- By 10am
- Other details
- Windyknowe is closed mid-November to mid-February, but open for Christmas and New Year,
- Closed
- Rarely.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Dogs
Dogs welcome, first dog £25, additional dogs £10 each. Dogs not allowed in bedrooms.
- Meals
- Never.
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Reviews
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Lovely as always.
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Stinchar Cottage in Ballantrae is very cosy and perfect for two to four people. We enjoyed a comfortable stay and the cottage felt like a home away from home. Emma was incredibly helpful in helping us prepare for our stay and provided us with a guide of where to go and where to eat in the area. Overall, a great cottage for rest and relaxation!
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Very nice cottage. Everything you needed was supplied, loved the log burner. Great location for walks. Handy for visiting attractions.
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Fabulous cottage, cosy and warm. Very clean and everything you need. Very dog friendly a utility room where you leave your walking boots and clean down the dog. A lovely log burner and very comfy chairs .
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It doesn't get any better than this. Our group of eleven rented both Castlehill and Windyknowe which sit side-by-side in an elevated position overlooking the River Stinchar, gardens, green pastures and a far-reaching view of the sea. There is a winding path through the lush gardens between the houses. (though not suitable for those with mobility issues.) Both houses have fantastic, well-equipped kitchens (an aga in Windyknowe) and bathrooms that make you want to take them home with you. Beautiful decors throughout. These properties are top notch. Highly recommended.
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Location
The neighbourhood
Local points of interest from Hamish & Emma Dalrymple
- Home of the oldest major - golfers are extremely well catered for in Ayrshire. From the Championship course at Turnberry (only 18 miles away) to the local courses at Stranraer and Girvan.
- Minutes from the long dog-friendly beach - perfect for gentle strolls in the morning or watching the sunset over Ailsa Craig. Otherwise drop down onto the beautiful River Path for a walk and the dogs can enjoy a dip in the River.
- Love the stars? Visit the Dark Sky Park at Galloway Forest Park (approx 40 miles) for an amazing experience on a clear night.
- Foodies? Treat yourself to a truly sumptuous meal at Glenapp Castle (approx 2 miles) - a real experience in a fantastic setting.
- Relaxation? Can't miss out on the gym? Head to Pebbles Spa at Lendalfoot (approx 4 miles) - wonderful treatments and day packages available or pound the treadmill in an idyllic setting overlooking the sea.
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The comforts of River Cottages won't disappoint and you will enjoy all on offer from the wonderful river path walks to the nearby Ayrshire beach and so much more. You might be tempted to stay and enjoy the stunning River Cottages gardens but please explore this wonderful part of South West Scotland. You will have a memorable experience and want to come back for sure.