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Heughmill
is a converted farmhouse dating back in part to the 17th century when
the mill served the needs of the local farming community.
The ruins of the mill still stand in the grounds.
The house is set in rolling countryside with panoramic views towards Ailsa
Craig, the Isle of Arran, Ireland and the Paps of Jura (on a clear day).
Heughmill Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
There are 3 twin-bedded or double guest bedrooms (child's zed bed/cot
and highchair available if required).
Both bedrooms are en suite with separate bath, shower and WC.
Bedrooms have hospitality trays, Television and hairdryers.
Other bedrooms (not pictured) can be made available for young children.
Guests have a private dining area and sitting room, with open fire and
television.
There is also a conservatory and patio for your use along with the gardens
- even a ruin (the mill) and stream to visit within the extensive grounds.
Breakfast is set at a large dining room table where, in season, our own
produce and home baking are served (we have our own hens, fox permitting!).
Internet access is available on request.
Heughmill Bed and Breakfast Facilities
Garden
Log Fire
Parking
Pets Welcome By Arrangement
Outdoor Play Area
Highchair Available
Cot Available
Free Internet Connection
Other Disabled Facilities
Disabled Parking Available
No Smoking Permitted
Credit Cards Accepted
VISA Card
Languages Spoken
French Speaking
German Speaking
Attractions/Activities
Golf
Royal Troon (current Open Championship course), Prestwick (home to the
Open Championship), Western and Glasgow Gailes are all within 10 minutes'
drive.
Tunberry lies 30 miles down the coast.
Many renowned municipal golf courses are located in the area, such as
Troon Darley and Lochgreen, Barassie and Belleisle, and many more.
We will be pleased to arrange bookings where possible
Visit Historic Buildings and Sites
Barnweil Church is 300 metres walk uphill behind Heughmill.
Now a ruin, this is where John Knox used to preach.
The Wallace Monument is another 300 metres walk up the hill - erected
to commemorate Sir William Wallace, the scourge of the English.
The inscriptions will make a Sassenach's blood boil.
Symington Church - is 2 miles down the road.
A Norman church built in 1160, the church is still actively supported,
being the oldest church in Scotland in continuing use.
Dundonald Castle is another mile further on.
One of Robert the Bruce's fortified keeps dating back to the 14th century,
it has recently been renovated.
Culzean Castle is south of Ayr.
A magnificent Adams masterpiece set in a National Country Park.
At one time President Eisenhower had an apartment in the castle.
Burns Country
Ayrshire is the home of Robert Burns (1759-1796).
Visit the Burns Cottage and Museum in Alloway, by Ayr, and the Brig o'Doon
which was the setting for Tam O'Shanter.
The Bachelor Club in Tarbolton was where Burns learnt to dance and where
he founded a debating society.
The Poosie Nancies Inn in Mauchline was one of his favourite watering
holes.
Day sea trips to Isle of Arran and Cumbrae
Take the ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick on the Isle of Arran.
Visit Brodick Castle and its world famous gardens.
The more active can climb Goat Fell (red deer abound).
Alternatively, take the scenic route up the coast to Largs and the boat
to Cumbrae.
Hire bicycles and cycle round the island
Places To Eat
Our local pubs/restaurants, The Craigie Inn in Craigie and the Wheatsheaf
Inn in Symington, are both within a 5 minute drive (walkable from Heughmill)
and provide excellent fayre at reasonable prices. There are many restaurants
in Ayr and Troon (for the gourmet, the Lochgreen Hotel near Troon - 3
rosettes).
Directions
Getting There by Car
Heughmill is approximately 6 miles north of Glasgow Prestwick Airport
and 3 miles south of Kilmarnock. Go to the A77 and 2 miles south of Kilmarnock
turn east at the junction of the A77 and the B730 signed Tarbolton.
Proceed down the B730 for nearly one mile and turn right down a narrow
country road signed Ladykirk and Underwood.
Continue 300 metres and Heughmill's drive entrance is on the right.
Getting There by Railway
There are stations at Prestwick Airport, Troon and Kilmarnock all providing
regular services to Glasgow (Kilmarnock Station, also to Carlisle and
the south).
Getting there by Aeroplane
From Glasgow Prestwick airport:
Turn immediately right at the roundabout at the exit and then over next
two roundabouts (all signed to Glasgow A77).
At the next roundabout turn left (north) up the A77 (signed Glasgow).
After 3 miles, turn right (east) onto the B730 signed Tarbolton.
Then follow the directions above.
Email Heughmill Bed and Breakfast enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
