Guide book for The Old Church and Lodge
Sightseeing
A 20 minute drive from The Old Church this glorious estate has something for everyone. It is sculpted around miles of sandy coastline dotted with caves, has a fantastic adventure playground for children (and adults!) of all ages and finished off with a Swan Pond, an ice house, flamboyant formal gardens and fruit-filled glasshouses.
106 habitants recommandent
Château de Culzean
A 20 minute drive from The Old Church this glorious estate has something for everyone. It is sculpted around miles of sandy coastline dotted with caves, has a fantastic adventure playground for children (and adults!) of all ages and finished off with a Swan Pond, an ice house, flamboyant formal gardens and fruit-filled glasshouses.
A 7 minute drive from The Old Church this is a fab little museum, chock full of interactive displays and games for all ages.
80 habitants recommandent
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
AllowayA 7 minute drive from The Old Church this is a fab little museum, chock full of interactive displays and games for all ages.
Brown Carrick Hill
A 10 minute drive from The Old Church this is part of the Ayrshire Coastal walk.
A 15 minute drive from The Old Church this is a great walk over the hills to the Straiton Monument.
Straiton
A 15 minute drive from The Old Church this is a great walk over the hills to the Straiton Monument.
A 25 minute drive from The Old Church, Dumfries House Estate is a must see for everyone ! Picnic in the grounds, visit the walled garden, try the maze and adventure play area, all in a stunning setting. If you want to visit the house it is advisable to book in advance.
28 habitants recommandent
Dumfries House Estate
A 25 minute drive from The Old Church, Dumfries House Estate is a must see for everyone ! Picnic in the grounds, visit the walled garden, try the maze and adventure play area, all in a stunning setting. If you want to visit the house it is advisable to book in advance.
A 15 minute drive from The Old Church this is a beautiful spot with great views.
9 habitants recommandent
Greenan Castle
A 15 minute drive from The Old Church this is a beautiful spot with great views.
A 15 minute drive from The Old Church, a lovely spot for a nice walk and kids outdoor adventure playground.
32 habitants recommandent
Ayr beach
EsplanadeA 15 minute drive from The Old Church, a lovely spot for a nice walk and kids outdoor adventure playground.
A 35 minute drive from The Old Church you can experience the wonders of the dark night sky.
17 habitants recommandent
Scottish Dark Sky Observatory
A 35 minute drive from The Old Church you can experience the wonders of the dark night sky.
A 15 minute drive from The Old Church this is a fantastic day out with the children.
44 habitants recommandent
Heads of Ayr Farm Park
Dunure RoadA 15 minute drive from The Old Church this is a fantastic day out with the children.
A 10 minute drive from The Old Church, a relaxing spot for walks and a quaint coffee shop.
20 habitants recommandent
Rozelle Estate
Monument RoadA 10 minute drive from The Old Church, a relaxing spot for walks and a quaint coffee shop.
A 20 minute drive from The Old Church, this is great entertainment for the children on a wet day.
9 habitants recommandent
Kidz Play
A 20 minute drive from The Old Church, this is great entertainment for the children on a wet day.
A 25 minute drive from The Old Church experience great views and a lovely walk to the historic lighthouse at Trump Turnberry Resort.
Lighthouse Halfway House
Maidens RoadA 25 minute drive from The Old Church experience great views and a lovely walk to the historic lighthouse at Trump Turnberry Resort.
A 15 minute drive from The Old Church this is a popular spot for boat trips and walking. Dunure beach boasts nearby facilities including picnic areas, toilets and shops. The Dunure Inn sits on the harbour and offers a great place to enjoy quality dining by the sea.
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/dunure-beach-p727331
Dunure Beach
A 15 minute drive from The Old Church this is a popular spot for boat trips and walking. Dunure beach boasts nearby facilities including picnic areas, toilets and shops. The Dunure Inn sits on the harbour and offers a great place to enjoy quality dining by the sea.
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/dunure-beach-p727331
A 30 minute drive from The Old Church is the starting point for pleasure trips onto the Ailsa Craig or a sail around the Island. http://www.ailsacraig.org.uk/
Ailsa Craig Lighthouse
7 Harbour StA 30 minute drive from The Old Church is the starting point for pleasure trips onto the Ailsa Craig or a sail around the Island. http://www.ailsacraig.org.uk/
A 15 minute drive from The Old Church you will find Oswald's Trail, Auchincruive.
Auchincruive Estate is a popular walking and mountain bike destination with a network of picturesque trails. One of the longer routes on the Estate, this walk combines a stretch of pleasant riverside walking with woodland trails and a return through the estate arboretum.
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/glasgow/oswald-auchincruive.shtml
Auchincruive
A 15 minute drive from The Old Church you will find Oswald's Trail, Auchincruive.
Auchincruive Estate is a popular walking and mountain bike destination with a network of picturesque trails. One of the longer routes on the Estate, this walk combines a stretch of pleasant riverside walking with woodland trails and a return through the estate arboretum.
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/glasgow/oswald-auchincruive.shtml
Food scene
Souters Inn
47 Main RdA 15 minute drive from The Old Church, great for brunch !
A 5 minute drive from The Old Church and Lodge, lovely place for a light meal and small garden centre.
7 habitants recommandent
The Coo Shed
A 5 minute drive from The Old Church and Lodge, lovely place for a light meal and small garden centre.
Minishant Inn Restaurant
28 Main RdA 4 minute walk from The Old Church, friendly staff and great food.
A 25 minute drive from The Old Church, great location with harbour and sea views.
28 habitants recommandent
Wildings Hotel & Restaurant
Maidens RoadA 25 minute drive from The Old Church, great location with harbour and sea views.
A 15 minute drive from The Old Church, a must if you love whisky.
11 habitants recommandent
A D Rattray's Whisky Experience & Whisky Shop
32 Main RdA 15 minute drive from The Old Church, a must if you love whisky.
A 25 minute drive from The Old Church, treat yourself to afternoon tea in a fabulous setting with fantastic views.
37 habitants recommandent
Trump Turnberry, A Luxury Collection Resort
Maidens RoadA 25 minute drive from The Old Church, treat yourself to afternoon tea in a fabulous setting with fantastic views.
Saffy's Cafe Bar Brasserie
2 Dalblair RdA 15 minute drive and it never disappoints.
A 7 minute drive from The Old Church (it is a popular wedding venue hence access at weekends may be restricted).
23 habitants recommandent
Brig o' Doon House Hotel
High Maybole RoadA 7 minute drive from The Old Church (it is a popular wedding venue hence access at weekends may be restricted).
A 15 minute drive from The Old Church, a family friendly restaurant.
9 habitants recommandent
Cecchinis
72 Fort StreetA 15 minute drive from The Old Church, a family friendly restaurant.
A 15 minute drive from The Old Church, a lively venue at the weekend.
22 habitants recommandent
Treehouse
67-69 SandgateA 15 minute drive from The Old Church, a lively venue at the weekend.
A 10 minute drive from The Old Church, highly recommended by guests at The Old Church and Lodge.
Home Cook School
6 Barns TerraceA 10 minute drive from The Old Church, highly recommended by guests at The Old Church and Lodge.
A 25 minute drive from The Old Church, experience lovely views over Troon Marina.
77 habitants recommandent
Scotts Bar & Restaurant
Harbour RoadA 25 minute drive from The Old Church, experience lovely views over Troon Marina.
Golf
A 25 minute drive from The Old Church, choose from one of the three links courses.
13 habitants recommandent
Turnberry Golf Club
Maidens RoadA 25 minute drive from The Old Church, choose from one of the three links courses.
A 20 minute drive from the The Old Church, book in advance to play on the course that was the original site for the Open Championship.
17 habitants recommandent
Prestwick Golf Club
2-4 Links RdA 20 minute drive from the The Old Church, book in advance to play on the course that was the original site for the Open Championship.
A 25 minute drive from The Old Church, book in advance to challenge yourself on this Championship Course.
59 habitants recommandent
Royal Troon Golf Club
Craigend RoadA 25 minute drive from The Old Church, book in advance to challenge yourself on this Championship Course.
A 20 minute drive from The Old Church, a traditional links with fantastic views.
9 habitants recommandent
Prestwick St. Nicholas Golf Club
31 Grangemuir RdA 20 minute drive from The Old Church, a traditional links with fantastic views.
A 15 minute drive from The Old Church, a lovely course and great value.
7 habitants recommandent
Ayr Belleisle Golf Club
Doonfoot RoadA 15 minute drive from The Old Church, a lovely course and great value.
A 20 minute drive from The Old Church, a lovely course and great value.
Prestwick St Cuthbert Golf Club
East RoadA 20 minute drive from The Old Church, a lovely course and great value.
A 25 minute drive from The Old Church, play this championship course which hosted the Scottish Open in 2017.
12 habitants recommandent
Dundonald Links
Ayr RdA 25 minute drive from The Old Church, play this championship course which hosted the Scottish Open in 2017.
A 12 minute drive from The Old Church, test yourself on the tight greens!
8 habitants recommandent
Seafield Golf Course
Belleisle DriveA 12 minute drive from The Old Church, test yourself on the tight greens!
A 25 minute drive from The Old Church, this course is a mix of parkland and links. Great value.
9 habitants recommandent
Troon Lochgreen Golf Course
Harling DriveA 25 minute drive from The Old Church, this course is a mix of parkland and links. Great value.
A 25 minute drive from The Old Church, play the 9th oldest golf club in the world.
6 habitants recommandent
Gailes Links Golf Course
Gailes RoadA 25 minute drive from The Old Church, play the 9th oldest golf club in the world.
A 25 minute drive from The Old Church this is a more inland variety on the links golf theme with heather, bushes and in places, low pine trees.
6 habitants recommandent
Kilmarnock (Barassie) Golf Club
29 Hillhouse RdA 25 minute drive from The Old Church this is a more inland variety on the links golf theme with heather, bushes and in places, low pine trees.