Outdoor Activities
Ayrshire Golf
You have found the best golf in Scotland!
Royal Troon, Prestwick, Turnberry, Dundonald links and many more fine courses. Locally you could play Ballochmyle next to Mauchline or Loudoun only 15 minutes away. Ayrshire is the birthplace of the open, which was first being played at Prestwick. Ayrshire is the perfect golf holiday destination with courses which meet all standards and prices which suit all pockets!
Golf can be on exciting! inexpensive courses or world class championship links courses. Some more of the local ayrshire golf courses are listed below.
Ballochmyle Loudoun Gowf Club Ayr Municipal Course Kilmarnock Barassie Prestwick St Nicholas
Ayrshire is drenched in history so visiting a few of the many tourist attractions is well worth doing.
Horse Racing
Ayr Racecourse is grade one and is the top racecourse in Scotland. It holds around 30 race meets per year including The Scottish Grand National and Ayr Gold Cup festivals.
We are only 15 minutes away on a direct road and regular service buses pick up and drop off outside Ardwell and the racecourse
Walking/Rambling
Ardwell is sits close to the beautiful River Ayr Way. This source to sea walk is 44 miles long and passes through gorgeous wooded valleys. It can be completed in 1,2 or 3 days depending on fitness and there are some fantastic pubs on the route to refuel.
Cycling
This part of Ayrshire is perfect for those who want to do some road cycling on quiet country roads. The scenery is fantastic ranging from rolling hills to coastal views. We do a bit of cycling ourselves and can advise on routes etc.
Bowling
We are used frequently by guests playing or spectating at local bowling centres such as Northfield in Ayr or Auchinleck indoor bowling.