Luxury Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Accommodation Ballantrae, Ayrshire, Scotland

Cosses Country House

Lodge No 119

Set in twelve acres of woodland and garden, in a hidden valley, this little piece of heaven is the sort of place one loves to discover. Food is always high on the agenda at the beginning and end of your day's exploration of this beautiful area of South West Scotland.

Black labrador, Bonzo will escort you on a magical walk with views out to sea towards Ireland, Ailsa Craig, the Mull of Kintyre and Arran. Enjoy afternoon tea in a secluded garden, by Chailoch Burn, and drinks in front of a blazing log fire. The two spacious suites across the courtyard and the garden room within the main house are classically decorated and cleverly co-ordinated with every last detail in mind.

Your Bed & Breakfast Hosts

Robin and Susan love having people to stay and sharing their passion for superb food and wine. Home grown vegetables, fruit and herbs from the kitchen garden, locally reared meat, game, cheese and freshly caught seafood tempt the taste buds. Susan has written a book about the local food, local history and all that there is to see and do in South West Scotland. Robin is an accountant with a keen interest in sport, whilst Susan tends the garden and walks the dogs when not looking after guests. Their friends and guests describe them as ‘perfect hosts'.

The Location

One hour from Prestwick Airport and low cost airlines, 30 minutes from Irish Ferry Terminals, it is an idyllic country setting, close to the sea, to explore South West Scotland. Whether walking, cycling or motoring through the myriad of quiet roads, visiting the abbeys, castles or standing stones in an area steeped in history, or exploring beautiful gardens, playing golf or fishing, there is something for everyone.

Places of Local Interest

Culzean Castle and Country Park, Logan Botanical Gardens, Castle Kennedy Gardens, Glen Whan Gardens, Port Patrick and Southern Upland Way, Galloway and Carrick Forests, Ailsa Craig, Turnberry Golf Courses and many others, Burns Heritage Centre, Glen Luce and Crossraguel Abbeys,

How to find Cosses Country House Bed & Breakfast (B&B).

From north/south take A77 to Ballantrae. From north go through Ballantrae, over the River Stinchar, then first left (caravan sign). Cosses is 2 miles on the right. From south approach village and turn right before 30mph signs as above.