Local Places to Visit
South Ayrshire is a Wonderful County
Filled with Places to Visit & Explore.
Wide Sandy Beaches
Stunning Country & Coastal Walks
Steeped in Scottish History
Culzean Castle:
- Clifftop Castle with Stunning Views
- Woodland Walks
- Family Friendly Activities
Maidens:
- Wide Sandy Beach with views of Arran
- Path into Culzean Park
- Great Cafe & Restaurant
Dunure:
- Dramatic Clifftop Castle Ruin with coastal walk
- Gorgeous Little Harbour
- Cafe, Pub & Gift Shop
Alloway:
- Historical Home of Robert Burns & Museum
- Site of The Famous 'Brig a Doon'
- Lovely Cafes & Restaurants
Your Furry Pals:
Here is a link for to ensure your dogs holiday is perfect for them: Dog Friendly Places
Water Sports & Adventure:
Canoeing, Kayaking, Coast steering, Hiking & Walking tour company catering for groups & individuals.
Beautiful Straiton
Only 20 mins drive
Fabulous Tairlow
Only 20 mins drive
Secret Girvan
30 minutes drive
Local South Ayrshire Villages
Kirkmichael, Kirkoswald, Straiton.
Our site is located along the Kirkmicheal Road which leads you to several lovely villages with views and eateries to satisfy any appetite.
Kirkmicheal has the Michelin registered Kirkmicheal Arms and their super friendly Community Cafe.
Kirkoswald has the famous Souters Inn and Whisky Shop,
Straiton has AMAZING views and the lovely Black Bull restaurant.
The Galloway Forest is just a few miles away, too...
Culzean Castle
15 minutes away from Bracken Barns, this impressive castle with has all you could want for the whole family: Stately home, woodland & garden walks, beach, wicker sculptures, children's adventure area, shop, cafe and two art galleries!
National Trust Scotland Members go for Free!
Dunure Fishing Village & Castle
Stunning for a walk, picnic, pub lunch or a paddle
Dunure is about 12 minutes drive from Bracken Barns. It boasts glorious sea views around the castle ruins, a bountiful rockpool and shell beach, playground, scenic harbour and two lovely places to eat. It even has stone BBQs on the clifftop for your own picnics!
Alloway Robert Burns' Birthplace
Museums, Pubs & Parks
Alloway is a village located on the River Doon. It is best known as the birthplace of Robert Burns and the setting for his poem "Tam o' Shanter". Tobias Bachope, the mason responsible for the construction of Hopetoun House, Craigiehall, and Kinross House, also hailed from Alloway. It boasts some lovely walks, pubs and cafes, the Robert Burns Museum and the famous, beautiful 'Brig a Doon' Bridge.
