High Mains Cottage Ballantrae

Surrounded by farmland with panoramic views over the countryside and the River Stinchar, this charming traditional cottage has been tastefully modernised throughout. Large attractive country kitchen, cosy sitting room, bathroom and shower room. The space It has a sunny sheltered position facing south, is set back from a quiet lane and stands alone. High Mains Cottage has its own large garden and is perfectly placed for exploring the rugged beauty of the Ayrshire coast. The cottage is about 200 years old, whitewashed with a traditional slate roof and has been beautifully restored. There is a colourful cottage garden, with garden furniture and a barbecue. There is a large attractive country kitchen, which is well equipped for keen cooks, and the sitting room has a cosy atmosphere with wood-burning stove. All three bedrooms are well decorated and there is both a bath and shower room. Guest access Ground Floor: Large utility room with plenty of room for wellies, coats, golf clubs and fishing rods. Shower room. Large kitchen/dining room. Sitting room with wood-burning stove. Super-king double bedroom. Bathroom with separate shower. First Floor: Two twin rooms. Utilities: TV, Freeview, DVD player, wifi, dishwasher, fridge freezer, fan oven, microwave, gas hob, washing machine, tumble dryer, garden furniture, barbecue, wood-burning stove (logs provided), central heating, bed linen, towels. Extras: Cot and high chair available on request. Well-behaved dogs are very welcome, we charge a small supplement of £20 per dog. Other things to note Ballantrae and its surrounding district of Carrick lies in the south-west part of the southern uplands of Scotland. It is a beautiful unspoilt region of hills and heather, with a magnificent coastline looking across to Ailsa Craig, Arran, the Mull of Kintyre and Northern Ireland. Ballantrae is a beautiful small coastal village situated at the mouth of the River Stinchar. The name Ballantrae comes from the Gaelic meaning ‘village on the estuary’ and traditionally it formed the border with Galloway. In the 19th century it was an important fishing village and a large red sandstone harbour was built. Ballantrae sits on a narrow coastal plain where the River Stinchar flows into the sea. This is a wild and unspoilt region of hills and heather with a rocky coastline looking across to Ailsa Craig, the Mull of Kintyre and Northern Ireland. Today Ballantrae is a friendly place with a village shop (including post office) open every day of the week and a good pub, The Kings Arms. There are supermarkets in Girvan, Stranraer and Ayr and Asda will deliver to the cottages – so if you are organised you can arrange delivery for when you arrive. Everyday essentials can be found at the village shop. There is even a local spa where you can be pampered, the staff at Pebbles will help you unwind and get into holiday mode. All in all Ballantrae is an ideal place for a holiday and promises a blissful escape from the stresses and strains of 21st century life.