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No.62 B&B has recently been renovated and offers bed and breakfast
accommodation in Largs, Ayrshire.
We are centrally located with easy access to the Largs Marina, Town Centre, Kelburn Estate, Arcades, 10 pin Bowling, tennis courts and fine restaurants.
Our central location also aids easy access to Glasgow and Ayrshire with the Largs Train station 5 minutes away and bus stops located across the main road.
No.62 Accommodation
The rooms on offer are all en suite and have a contemporary fresh feel. All rooms have 28” flat screen computer terminals and free wireless broadband internet access. There is also Sky (Satellite television), hairdryers and Tea & Coffee. Outdoor seating is available to really appreciate the beautiful views.
Our rooms are designed for your comfort. They are spacious, easy on the eye and very clean. These rooms are as welcoming to business travelers as they are to tourists. Depending on the room, the windows look out upon the hills behind Largs or the lush green residential part of Largs with visibility of the sea and Arran.
If you have any special requirements or need assistance please contact us and we will be happy to help!
Facilities include:
· Wireless Internet - Free
· Power Showers
· Sky Television
· Hairdryers
· Fitted Wardrobes
· Tea and Coffee facilities in each room.
Available on request:
. DVD Player Sony PS2
We take pride in your relaxation and comfort and hope you decide on Largs B & B No. 62 for a fantastic B & B experience!
We hope that you choose to stay with us and that you find our accommodation to your satisfaction.
Smoking Policy
Please note that there is a ban in Scotland to smoke in public places,
therefore the guest house enforces a non smoking policy.
Attractions
Largs is a pretty seaside town popular with tourists near and far alike.
It has wonderful promenades in which to take an easy pace with life with
many cafes and parks along the way. The town has always been popular with
families due to the many activities on offer; ten pin bowling, arcades,
Vikingar, Put-put bouncy castle and a big park on the beach.
Kelburn Country Estate (the home of the Earl of Glasgow) is also only a 5 minute drive away and can be accessed by bus. The kids will be entertained for hours.
For the more sophisticated tourist there are many historical sites such as the Largs Pencil and the Largs Marina. During the summer months the famous Waverly Paddle Steamer stops at Largs giving you access to the stunning islands and Scottish wildlife.
Largs is popular for overnight tourists due to its situation. It is not only situated on the coast giving you access to the Island of Cumbrae from Calmac ferries on the pier, but has fantastic bus links along the coast to both Ayr and Glasgow.
This means that you can visit the other islands along the west coast such as Arran and Bute. You can also take a day out to visit two of Scotland’s most important cites; Glasgow for shopping and Ayr the home of Robert Burns.
History
Largs evolved from the estates of North Cunninghame over which the Montgomeries
of Skelmorlie became temporal lords in the seventeenth century. Sir Robert
Montgomerie built Skelmorlie Aisle in the ancient kirk of Largs in 1636
as a family mausoleum. Today the monument is all that remains of the old
kirk.
From its beginnings as a small village around its kirk, Largs evolved into a busy and popular seaside resort in the nineteenth century. Large hotels appeared and the pier was constructed in 1834. It was not until 1895, however, that the railway made the connection to Largs, sealing the town's popularity.
Largs has historical connections much further back, however. It was the site of the Battle of Largs in 1263, in which a Scottish army attacked 900 men from the armies of King Magnus III of Mann and the Isles and his ally King Haakon IV Haakonson of Norway.
The outcome of this confrontation is still debated, but the fact of the matter is that the 900 were not wiped out and the Norse fleet remained intact. The battle was however followed soon after by the death of King Haakon on Orkney.
As a result of the king's demise, the accent of his more lenient son Magnus VI Haakonson and the Treaty of Perth in 1266, the Hebrides came under Scottish rule, as did the Isle of Man after the demise of King Magnus III of Mann and the Isles.
Places of Interest
Despite its diminished status as a holiday resort, much of Largs is still
geared towards tourism. There is the award winning Vikingar Centre
at Barrfields, an interactive look into the history of Viking life; Kelburn
Country Centre, Barrfields Pavilion Theatre, Largs Swimming Pool, Douglas
Park and Inverclyde National Sports Centre.
But it is best known for 'Nardinis', the famous ice cream parlour, cafe and restaurant, that has dominated the Esplanade for decades, but has been closed pending clearance from Historic Scotland for renovation.
Also of interest is a neolithic tomb behind Douglas Park which is situated directly opposite Largs B&B No.62. Known as the Haylie Chambered Tomb. It was once covered by a cairn of stones (known as Margaret's Law). When it was uncovered in the early twentieth century the tomb was dated to around 3000 to 2000 BC.
Skelmorlie Aisle, adjoining the local museum, is in the care of Historic Scotland and is open during the summer.
A Caledonian MacBrayne ferry service runs from Largs to Great Cumbrae, and the paddle steamer, the Waverley also calls in at the pier for cruises during the summer months. The town is the end of the railway line from Glasgow to North Ayrshire and also lies on the main A78 road. It remains a popular destination for holiday-makers and weekenders from Glasgow all year round.
Largs is also the birthplace of the soldier and Australian Governor Sir Thomas Brisbane and the actors Daniela Nardini and John Sessions.
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