Guests say
Guests frequently enjoy returning to Gilminscroft Gatehouse, appreciating its comfortable furnishings, well-equipped kitchen, and beautiful grounds. The cottage's quiet location is ideal for relaxing, walking, and exploring local beaches. While some minor maintenance issues and a need for additional towels have been noted, the property generally provides a home-from-home experience.
The cottage has received remarks suggesting it needs a deep clean, indicating some room for improvement in cleanliness. However, as not all reviews mention cleanliness issues, it appears to be generally satisfactory.
The location is praised for its super views, lovely walks, and proximity to beautiful local beaches, making it a great place to relax and recharge.
The comfort of the Gatehouse is frequently highlighted, with guests mentioning a very comfy bed and a comfortable living area, contributing to an enjoyable stay.
Facilities like the well-equipped kitchen and good working television are appreciated, but suggestions for more towels and mentions of a leak in the roof indicate that maintenance could be improved.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, so it is not possible to score this category.
About this property
This detached gatehouse is located in the beautiful grounds of Gilmilnscroft Estate, close to the quiet village of Sorn, with its ancient castle and church.. 1 step to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: 24" Freeview TV, CD Player, Sofa Bed (Double)
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Economy 7 central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Welcome pack. . Garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Shared 80-acre natural grounds, woodland, pond, pools and summer house. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: No children under 13 years old. There is a stream in the grounds, 25 yards away.. This charming, detached gatehouse is situated quietly within the beautiful grounds of the Gilmilnscroft Estate, with formal gardens and enchanted woods, rich in flora and fauna with lovely walks, and fields with its own resident sheep. The cottage has great views of the Ayrshire countryside to the Isle of Arran beyond and is a great place to observe sunsets.
New for summer 2019 is a fully refurbished summer house, for use of both properties. Located close to the quiet village of Sorn with easy access to the River Ayr Way, with over 40 miles of walks through one of the most interesting valleys in southern Scotland with a wide range of habitats and wildlife. Dumfries House, made famous by Prince Charles’ involvement, is located approximately 3 miles away, and is a major attraction in East Ayrshire, as is Auchinleck House, home to James Boswell, a similar distance away. Also close by is the wonderful Ayrshire Coastal Path, with over 100 miles along one of the finest panoramic coastlines. Inland, there are gardens and castles to visit, riding, racing, a choice of golf courses and several country parks, with Culzean Castle, 45 minutes away, (owned by the National Trust for Scotland) and being Ayrshire’s most popular tourist attraction, with a network of wooded trails passing along the beach. Day trips to Ireland can be taken from Cairnryan. The bustling cosmopolitan city of Glasgow is only a 45-minute drive and Edinburgh is 1½ hours, with good train links from Prestwick. Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park is approximately 1¼ hours away and the ferry links to the islands of Cumbrae, Bute and Arran are all close by. Visitors are welcome all year round, and during January and February, you can enjoy the snowdrops, snow, frost and crisp sunshine. From the 1st April to the 15th June, this is the time for the most reliable weather, with the spring bluebells, birdsong and the ornate gardens. September to November brings the autumn colour which is exceptional due to the prominence of the native beech trees. Beach 15 miles. Shop within 2 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Gilmilnscroft Gatehouse (UK5164) and The Old Stables (UK5695) can be booked together to accommodate up to 7 guests.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Letting licence no.: EA00076P.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (10)
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RAY HARROLD
We have stayed at the gatehouse several times and we are very happy to return.
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Liz Whitehead
My daughter & I thoroughly enjoyed our week staying in this lovely cottage. Super views & lovely walks just on the doorstep. Great place to relax & recharge which we both needed. Beautiful local beaches are a must. The only downside is we had to buy extra towels. As the ones provided weren’t enough. But the cottage is a home from home otherwise.
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Heather Morrison
Lovey place to stay. Beautiful grounds to walk. Plenty places to visit nearby. Weather was good to us. The Gatehouse was comfortable, very comfy bed, everything you need for your stay. And Adrian was very welcoming and helpful. No hairdryer and could have done with more towels for a weeks stay. This is not a complaint as we had none, just a suggestion.