The Old Foundry Dalry

The Old Foundry is in Dalry. It's a semi-detached cottage, sat right in the village.

It's a five star place, which means it's been finished to a high standard. There are three bedrooms and, usefully, three bathrooms. It sleeps six. The garden is enclosed, which is good if you've got kids or a dog.

The facilities are what you'd expect: dishwasher, washing machine, wifi, TV. Bedding and towels are included. There's parking on site.

As for the location, you're in the middle of Ayrshire countryside. Good for walking and cycling straight from the door. The Ayrshire Coastal Path is on your doorstep if you want a proper long walk. The coast itself is about eight miles away.

Culzean Castle is a big draw, about a twenty minute drive. It's a National Trust for Scotland property. Turnberry golf course is also within half an hour. If you're interested in Robert Burns, his cottage and the museum in Alloway are a short drive.

You can get into Glasgow or Edinburgh in about an hour by car if you fancy a city day. The ferry to Arran leaves from Ardrossan, which is also about half an hour away.

A note about the owner: they run a hair and beauty clinic two minutes from the cottage. You can book treatments there if you want, things like haircuts or facials. It's there if you're interested.

Useful links for planning: Ayrshire Coastal Path and National Trust for Scotland: Culzean.