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The all weather tennis court in the garden at Noddsdale is available most of the time – bring your own racquets and balls if possible. Hire bicycles and pedal 11 miles around the Isle of Cumbrae, or go over the top if feeling energetic!

Golf

Play golf at any of the numerous courses in Ayrshire; Routenburn Golf Course, Skelmorlie Golf Course, Largs Golf Club and West Kilbride Golf Club – or visit the Open Championship courses at Turnberry or Royal Troon.

Other Activities

Try your hand at Off Road Driving. Or Indoor Dry Ski at Snow Factor, Braehead near Glasgow airport. RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve is only 20 minutes away from Noddsdale House by car.

Water Activities

Cumbrae Voyages Adventure run RIBs to see local wildlife at sea and the National Watersports Centre on Cumbrae run various courses for sailors and windsurfers. The Clyde is also a popular Diving spot. Swim indoors at the Vikingar, Largs or outdoors at the heated salt water filled pool in Gourock (May to September!)

What our guests say

We came back. What better recommendation could there be?! A great base for visiting local islands, gardens, historic houses, etc. Stay and cook at home or visit one of the plentiful eating places. Good internet connection if you want that. All the major supermarkets will deliver there. And a log fire too!

October 2021

Another great stay!

We had a lovely week at Willow Cottage. Everything within the cottage is comfortable and high end. The fully equipped kitchen was excellent. In particular I would like to mention the beds as many rentals fall down in this area, the beds were extremely comfortable. Walking from the cottage up through the glen leads to some breathtaking views and the walk into Largs is only about two miles. Thanks to Chris and Jane for being so hospitable.

October 2021

Willow Cottage

Willow Cottage (Noddsdale) had everything needed for a carefree holiday/break in North Ayrshire. The cottage was equipped to the highest standard and just a couple of miles from Largs in an extremely picturesque location - ideal for exploring the coast and popping across to the islands.

Wonderful!

Faultless

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