Attractions
A holiday spent at Cosses Country House offers numerous opportunities to explore the wonderful coastline of South West Scotland and visit many attractions in the area. The area boasts spectacular scenery, a violent and bloody past and an idyllic lifestyle. All the ingredients which attract tourists seeking romance, history, heritage and ancestral connections. With a spectacular vista of mountains and coastline, an abundance of castles and historic houses, subtropical gardens supported by a warm gulf stream, and many charming coastal communities and towns to visit and explore.
Local landmarks
Ailsa Craig (Paddy's Milestone)
The granite island plug famous for its curling stones and nesting birds. A boat trip can be arranged from Girvan harbour.
Carrick
The name signifies the southern portion of rural Ayrshire with Girvan and Maybole as the 2 major market towns, with the Rivers Girvan and Stinchar defining the picturesque valleys.
Ballantrae
Our local small, pretty village with an old harbour and beaches which now has a lovely garden centre and café where you can enjoy stunning views out to sea. Just along the coast is Sawney Bean's Cave that used to be the hide-out and home of Scotland's last known cannibal!
Castles & Historic Sites
No vacation in Scotland would be complete without visiting an ancient Scottish Castle. There are many wonderfully preserved Castles, Abbeys and Country Parks within easy driving distance of Cosses Country House, and most have superb gardens and grounds to explore.
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Rabbie Burns
Ayr is famous as the birthplace of renowned Scottish poet Robert Burns. Visit his birthplace, the museums and monuments to our beloved Rabbie.
Further Afield
Ayr Town
This is the largest town on the coast and remains a
traditional seaside and market town. The only sea going paddle steamer, the
Waverly, leaves from Ayr to cruise around the beautiful islands and sea
lochs of the Firth of Clyde.
www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk
Ayr Racecourse
Ayr is Scotland's premier racecourse, hosting both Flat and National Hunt
fixtures. Normally holding at least 25 days racing every year Ayr is host to
the Scottish Grand National, the Ayr Gold Cup and a host of other valuable
races during its 12 month racing programme.
www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk
Wigtown
Scotland’s national book town and capital of
Wigtownshire. A honey pot of second hand book shops and home of Wigtown Book Festival.
www.wigtownbookfestival.com
www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk
Gem Rock Museum
Located in Creetown, a fantastic museum and shop with one of the finest
private collections of gemstones, crystals, minerals, rocks and fossils.
www.gemrock.net