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Things to do in the local area

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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

Exactly the right place to stay when visiting relatives. Comfortable, cosy ( it was a bit chilly in Largs that week), a well stocked kitchen, a fireplace, a plethora of towels, fresh flowers, umbrellas, AND biscuits! What’s not to like? The view was stupendous and the grounds very pretty. We didn’t try the tennis court but it was there. We did use the Scrabble board with our grandson. We also made good use of the coffee machine and the radio was already tuned to Radio 4. We had a great stay.

June 2022

Just the Ticket

We stayed Mon-Fri and had a great time. We had a very warm greeting from the hosts upon arrival which was a great start. Not only is the property beautiful (the inside is a clever fusion of period feel with modern gadgetry), but there was lots nearby to keep us entertained. We spent a lot of time on the tennis courts (rackets and balls all available in the porch to help yourself to), and there is a beautiful walk up the hillside with some beautiful views.

June 2021

What a gem!

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

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