Beach Apartments In Ayrshire

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• K - Verified booking

  Stayed in many Trust properties over the years and this was the most disappointing and ironically the most expensive one we have visited.

  Not value for money! There was the basics, but a lack of attention to the details. For example, there was washing up liquid to do the dishes but no sponge or dish brush and only one tea towel for the week. The 'private' gargen was not marked as such and had at least two groups come around to see what was there, one of whom was part of a wedding party looking for a quite spot to drink thier beer. The garden is a small mown triangle of lawn, with 8 manhole covers, one of which must have been part of the sewers because it smelt and the smell blew into the flat (hence the need for the scented defuser in the living room. The dark chocolate brown carpet and cream walls are depressing and the feel of the flat was dark. The view from the windows over to Arran is obscured by Sycamore saplings the have grown up, and really could do with a prune. As mentioned by others, the WiFi is only really accessible in the hallway. That is another quick fix, but as I say the lack of attention to detail (and previous feedback) mean that this is still an issue. While on gadgets, the cheap TV need updating to receive HD because we were unable to watch the local news for weather updates. Like a lot of things about this property, for the price you'd expect better and from the Trust too. Finally one of the polite notices ask that you don't put tea bags down the toilet: who knew that was a thing! So overall a lovely setting in a lovely part of the country, but a not so lovely flat. We will not be back.

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• Karen - Verified booking

  I am from Ayrshire and spent many a happy time at beautiful Culzean and Croyshore.

  I have always wanted to stay at Segganwell. The cottage was cosy, clean and comfortable but in need of some TLC. It is pleasing to know that the cottages are due for rennivation in 2022 as they do need it. I was happy with my stay there however I suggest the following improvements: The welcome pack consisted of 2 teabags, coffee sachets, sugar, milk and a couple of biscuits which is very poor in comparison to other Sykes cottages e.g. eggs, bacon, butter, fresh coffee, homemade scones and jam I came prepared with logs etc but I do think a starter pack should be included. The kitchen equipment is good but sharp knifes and kitchen scissors would be useful. The shower is a sprinkle and needs fixing. I suggest a matt at the front door and shoe rack at the front door. There are no laundry facilities, not that I want to be washing clothes but I am sure this addition would be useful for families. All if these items have been conveyed in previous feedback by other customers. It is dissapointing that they dont seem to be actioned particularly with the cost of staying there. It will be lovely to see these cottages when they have been rennivated. I had my head torch but I do think there needs to be installation of lighting leading down the steps to the cottage and handrails on either side.

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• F - Verified booking

  The location was perfect, in fact exceeded my expectations, however, the cottage could be improved & I felt it was overpriced for what it was.

  The living/dining area was good. Bedroom was a good size, however, if being advertised as sleeps to, it would be better to take the bunk-beds out. The kitchen was a bit pokey and dark. The chopping boards were very worn and as a vegetarian, I was concerned about contamination. I went and bought one for my own use from the supermarket! The sharp knives, as fairly normal in self catering places, were blunt. I understand that you don't want to provide top quality as sadly, people will take them, however, when you can't actually cut your food, it makes the idea of self-catering limited. There were no scissors and no bread knife! It's fine not providing these things, but don't advertise it as self-catering. Lastly, a coat of paint and removal of black mould on the walls would be great. I couldn't seem to find any information about the property, i.e. dealing with rubbish and recycling or whether there were any outdoor chairs to sit on other than the bench. The information may have been in there, but I didn't find it, so it would be good to leave it on the table along with a 'things to do in the area' for people to read on arrival. Overall, I had a good time and loved the location and I would go back. However, a little TLC on the property would make it better and worth the cost.

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• Andries - Verified booking

  The dullest and most sparse furnishing ever seen in a historic holiday cottage.

  Battleship grey sofas on liver coloured flooring! Jig! Neatly and large but not cousy. Comparative standards: NT cottages, other NTS cottages before Sykes took over, Landmark Trust Cottages and Irish Landmark Trust Cottages. And what we three really missed: a simple garden set to be able to enjoy outside meals, tea and coffee while admiring the view on Arran! NT cottages always have those small iron sets. The last ten years or so we have seen many NT and NTS cottage furnishings change in to non-descript interiors without any historic atmosphere. Pity, the attraction once was exactly that bit of shabby chic with antiques, book cases - including books -, old prints, worn tapestries, snug sofas ... in line with the 'genius loci''. But, admitted, the location itself made up for everything. Of course Adam's architecture, which was the main reason to stay at Culzean, incredible sundowns (and even one moondown) over Arran, fantastic private coffee drinking (before opening time of the parkland) in the orangerie building in the fountain garden among the blossoming and weet smelling lemons, walks along cliffs, beaches and estate boundaries, strolling in the walled garden, cream tea at the home farm ... Culzean whiskey in our flat ... so after all: 5 stars!

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• Robert - Verified booking

  Had a great time at the flat, all rooms were spacious especially the bedrooms, the kitchen was well appointed and all the appliances looked new, the bathroom however was what you would call "bijou".

  Even though I was there in June the weather was very windy and a bit cold, however the night storage heaters were on when I arrived and the whole place was nice and warm. The main attraction is of course where the flat is - in a castle surrounded by beautiful woodlands with great walks and a large adventure playground for the kids. I have visited Culzean many times (I used to have a caravan along the shore) and I never grow tired of the place, I have stayed in two of the suites on the top floor of the castle and also in the Royal Artillery cottage - anyone staying in any of the properties will certainly not be disappointed. However, a few little suggestions for the managemant to consider:- 1. A net curtain on the inside front door for a wee bit of privacy. 2. A handle to be fitted on the wardrobe door in the bedroom with the two single beds, the door was sticking - I had to use a spoon handle to prise it open. 3. A tray for carrying food to the dining table (maybe there was one but I didn't see any) In conclusion, I can highly recommend the properties I've stayed in and I have every intention of booking in again.

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