Chestnut Cottage Info
Sightseeing
Great to have a wander around, perfect for long countryside walks and cycles.
Head out of the village towards Ayr on A713 and the entrance to the estate is on the left-hand side.
Craigengillan Estate
Great to have a wander around, perfect for long countryside walks and cycles.
Head out of the village towards Ayr on A713 and the entrance to the estate is on the left-hand side.
An amazing attraction on the Craigengillan Estate. Stargazers can book time to view the cosmos through their professional telescope. (n.b. It is closed just now due to Covid-19.)
17 locals recommend
Scottish Dark Sky Observatory
An amazing attraction on the Craigengillan Estate. Stargazers can book time to view the cosmos through their professional telescope. (n.b. It is closed just now due to Covid-19.)
Local beauty spot. Go onto the main road, turn left towards Castle Douglas and drive for about a mile. There’s a sign for Loch Doon and turn right. Drive along there for a few miles and you’ll go over a few bridges. Castle Doon is worth a visit and lots of lovely walks around there. The Roundhouse is a little cafe en route and the chap running it (Brian) is very friendly.
13 locals recommend
Loch Doon
Local beauty spot. Go onto the main road, turn left towards Castle Douglas and drive for about a mile. There’s a sign for Loch Doon and turn right. Drive along there for a few miles and you’ll go over a few bridges. Castle Doon is worth a visit and lots of lovely walks around there. The Roundhouse is a little cafe en route and the chap running it (Brian) is very friendly.
Culzean Castle overlooks the Forth of Clyde, near Maybole in Ayrshire. It's a national treasure and a fantastic spot for a day out. Wonderful play parks for kids, big walks along the coast and wee beaches to explore. A national treasure spot!
106 locals recommend
Culzean Castle
Culzean Castle overlooks the Forth of Clyde, near Maybole in Ayrshire. It's a national treasure and a fantastic spot for a day out. Wonderful play parks for kids, big walks along the coast and wee beaches to explore. A national treasure spot!
Neighbourhoods
Birthplace of Scottish poet Robert Burns, visit here for all things Rabbie Burns. The museum about his life as well as all the sights that inspired him can be found here.
8 locals recommend
Alloway
Birthplace of Scottish poet Robert Burns, visit here for all things Rabbie Burns. The museum about his life as well as all the sights that inspired him can be found here.
Dunure
Sweet little fishing village south of Ayr with an old ruin to explore.
Kirkcudbright
Artist town. Great for picking up quirky, artisan pieces.
Castle Douglas
Pretty town with nice tea rooms and antique store.
Saint John's Town of Dalry
Features a lovely gastro-pub, The Clachan Inn, it's a must visit.
Food scene
The Kirkmichael Arms
3-5 Straiton RdGreat pub with fabulous food on offer.