A spacious and fully equipped 2 bedroom (1 superking &1 twin) lodge with private Hot Tub on a Friendly Farm stay deep in the East Ayrshire countryside with lots of friendly animals such as dogs, cats, horses and Shetlands with pet sheep, goats, chickens & ducks also on site as well as the surrounding wildlife. The peaceful Lodge is detached & private with the River Nith running through the farm grounds. There is plenty to do with entertainment for all the family both on and off site. The West facing terrace with garden furniture or the private hot tub are perfect for sitting in and watching the busy bird life, animals and sunsets from. You can meet all the animals too. Once evening arrives, why not sit in the hot tub watching the clear skies at night? There's plenty to do indoors with a smart tv, dvd player, wifi, board games and books to keep you entertained. Walks can be taken straight from the door, down to the beautiful river Nith, or surrounding area with wildlife, incl birds of prey, herons, Roe deer and otters. A haven for bird watchers and photographers or those who love animals & peace!

I moved to Scotland 5 years ago with my gorgeous dog, Dali, a now 8 year old Dalmatian who will want to say hello and have a cuddle with you. In the few years that I have been here I have rehomed a number of rescue animals who now live a pampered life of luxury including 3 other Dalmatian crosses, 3 cats, 2 Shetlands, 1 Welshie, 2 ex racehorses, 2 Warmbloods,1 ISH as well as hatching my own ducks and rare breed chicks. I also have some very friendly Valais Blacknose pet sheep and goats that I have raised who follow me everywhere! You are very welcome to come find me and meet all the animals here. I'm usually surrounded by several of them! Do please be aware that is a working farm and equestrian site with a river flowing on the boundary so children must ALWAYS be supervised and accompanied by an adult member of your party. Also, the dogs cannot be shut away for your stay. Although very friendly, if you or your family do not like dogs, this may not be the best place for your vacation as they love to interact with guests. Please also be aware with smaller children that the rescue dogs, although friendly and brilliant with children, get excited saying hello and a couple are in training for introducing themselves calmly so please be patient with them. Towels are no longer provided in the lodge so please bring your own. Spares are also a good idea to bring so you always have dry ones for the hot tub.

Dumfries House, recently bought and redone by Prince Charles, is just outside of New Cumnock as are a range of beautiful walks. The Ayrshire Coastal Path, a 100-mile long coastal walk with one of the finest panoramic coastlines in the British Isles, a short drive away. There are golf courses around and a local spa if you fancy a day of pampering. Ayr's sandy beach and popular beachside town is under an hour away and what about panning for gold at Wanlockhead? If you are a fan of Scotland's own Robert Burns there are plenty of memorials and museums celebrating him & his works. Or maybe you'd like to go for an experience day with a local farm's gorgeous Clydesdales? If any of your party fancy doing some horse riding there are plenty of recommended riding schools in the area. Galloway Forest Park, the largest forest in the UK as well as the first park given the much coveted status of a Dark Skies Park is a short drive away with gorgeous scenery & wildlife as well as the Scottish Dark Sky Observatory located on the Northern edge of the park. Glasgow is just over an hour away for a day out in town. Ayrshire's history is beautifully on display with nearby Drumlanrig and Culzean castles.