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Black Clauchrie - Big Holiday House in Ayrshire (sleeps 18, 20-22 and 28)

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Luxury Big Holiday House in Scotland - This wonderful large holiday house has been the focus of Chanel 4's TV program "Country House Rescue" Which showed the agonising difficulty in turning this capacious derelict into the luxury stately holiday house that it is today. Located beside the wonderful Galloway forest park, with 1000's of acres of wildlife on your doorstep, this big holiday home is an excellent venue to celebrate a large family gathering.

Weekly
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£ 2,295

£2,750 (summer)
£ 4,250 (New Year)

Start generally Fridays and Mondays, but try to be flexible
2 night stay based on 75% of weekly rate 3 day at 80%

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Vernon's personal review of the accommodation, location and items of interest

Big Holiday House in Ayrshire (sleeps 18 price break, then up to, 20-22 then up to 28 inc. cottage)

I first met Caroline a few of years ago when she approached me regarding search engine optimising her website. Caroline had bought this large house in Ayrshire with her husband Adrian and wanted to run it as a holiday venue for large groups. We worked together and managed to get her website well up the ranking for her key search terms. Then Black Clauchrie was visited by the "Country House Rescue" team and this instantly brought their story of sacrfice and relentless hard work to transform the dated accommodation into wha it is today, a shining example of arts and crafts workmanship.

The house is magnificent and now hosts large family gatherings including weddings and birthday celebrations. Black Clauchrie also hosts special interest holidays such as photography, painting, clay pigeon shooting and archery, inspiring on-site acitivities are led by friendly and experienced tutors.

Children love the house and gardens, there are so many nooks and crannies for them to explore. A few days here will be remembered for a lifetime, there is enough space that everyone can do exactly what they want and yet when the group wants to gather for dinner there is a huge dining room that seats up to 28.

The house can be let out in 3 different ways (and prices) Firstly for groups up to 14, where part of the house is closed off, secondly for groups up to 22 which is the whole house, but often the cottage in the garden can be let as well for a sole use of the whole estate and this sleeps up to 28.

Whatever you may need a large country house for, I am sure you will find Caroline and Adrian very welcoming and happy to make your stay as good as possible.

Facts and Figures

Accommodation

Group accommodation Scotland

Black Clauchrie House at a glance:

Sleeps 18 – 22 guests.
Country house available for exclusive hire, with the option of additional bedroom space in the attached Black Clauchrie Annex for larger groups and celebrations.
Options of self catering, part catered and fully catered with the services of a cook.
Black Clauchrie House
Reception Hall - vaulted beam ceiling, panelled walls and gentle wide stairs lead up to a gallery landing.
Drawing Room - generous, very comfortable, panelled walls, open fire. TV DVD, Video and Sound System.
Dining Room - wonderful proportions, seats up to 25, panelled walls and feature open fire.
Conservatory - it's original, very much loved and a little tired but a must use space on a sunny day.
Kitchen - integrated fridge, freezer, dish washer. Well equipped and designed. You'll never be alone in this kitchen.
Utility - off the kitchen with additional fridge freezer, extra pots and pans, washer and dryer.
Cloak Room - toilet and wash hand basin. Ballroom and Games Room - Ingle-nook feature fireplace and minstrel gallery.

Bedrooms
Quality, new comfy beds, freshly made white cotton bedding - Egyptian cotton towels provided Spacious bedrooms with feature fireplaces are more modestly decorated but very functional.

First Floor

1. King size four poster with en-suite
2. Super king or twin
3. King
4. Double House Bathroom Shower Room Separate Toilet Second Floor
5. Family Room - king and 1 single with en suite
6. Super king or twin
7. Family Room - double and 1 single with en-suite

Annex - Optional Hire
Large Family Room - king and 2 singles Double - small and quirky built into the eaves
House Bathroom
Separate Toilet - ground floor

Outside
14 acres of secluded mature gardens. Extensive lawns surround the house, screened by rhododendrons azalea and woodlands. The Clauchrie Burn and a small stream feeds the pond/small lake abundant with regional wildlife.

Location - blue marks the exact location of this property (use the buttons on the left to zoom in and out)

Points of interest

bedroom

In the perfect location for family gatherings
Natural furnishings in an "arts and crafts" style
Short drive to Glasgow and Edinburgh
Close to the Galloway forest park
High quality interiors
Well preserved historic elements

So what is there to see and do close by ?

Here are some of the places to visit, most are within 20 miles of the cottages
	On our doorstep is The Galloway Forest Park. Offering the acclaimed 7 Stance cycling routes for all levels of experience and provides the perfect walking paths. The 13.5 acres of land Black Clauchrie spans is ideal for hunting, fishing and canoeing.
	We are a 35 minute drive from Turnberry – where you can expect a warm welcome and relaxed atmosphere, regardless of your handicap. Turnberry was host to the Open Championship Golf 2009. Preswick and Royal Troon can be reached in about a 1 hour drive. The first Open Championship was held at Prestwick in 1860.
	Visit Culzean - one of Scotland's best loved Castles.
	Salmon and Trout Fishing - The River Stinchar is renowned for one of the most productive salmon fishing rivers in Ayrshire with excellent fly fishing water. Enjoy Salmon, Trout and fly fishing - we can put you in touch with a local expert. Please call for more details Sea Fishing - Girvan is only 25 minutes away and offers sea fishing.
	Pony Trekking Scotland If you've ever wanted to canter along a wild and natural beach, your opportunity lies at Maidens - just a 35 minute drive away. Click here to find out more
	Spend a family day out at Glenwahn Gardens – an outstanding walled garden with an inviting tea room. It takes about an hour to get there, but is well worth the drive. The castle is situated on the edge of the village of Portpatrick - the filming location for Two Thousand Acres of Sky on BBC.