Location
Whether you intend to travel by sea, air or road to Cosses Country House in South West Scotland, we hope you will find the following links and information helpful.
Airports and Seaports nearby
- Prestwick Airport - 1 hours drive
www.ryanair.com
- Glasgow Airport - 2 hours drive
(low cost flights)
www.britishairways.com
www.easyjet.com
www.flybe.com
www.flyglobespan.com - Stena Line - Stranraer/Belfast
(within 30mins of Cosses)
www.stenaline.com - P&O - Cairnryan/Larne
(within 30mins of Cosses)
www.poirishsea.com - CalMac - Island ferries to Arran & Bute
www.calmac.co.uk - Car Hire - from airport and ferry terminals
Driving Directions to Cosses Country House
From either the north or south take the A77 coast road to Ballantrae. If arriving from the north go through Ballantrae, over the River Stinchar, then take the first left (caravan sign). Cosses Country House is 2 miles on the right at the top of the hill. Descend along the drive into the hidden valley. From the south approach the village and turn right before the 30mph signs – then as above.
Driving from England and the south takes approximately 2½ hours from Gretna Green along the A75, then A77.
Safe Parking
There is ample safe parking area at Cosses, which is suitable for Vintage Cars and Motorbikes.
Google Maps
View Larger Map for a close up look at the area around Ballantrae.
Also, click here for a link to Google Streetview showing the entrance to Cosses Country House.
Places to Stop and Enjoy en Route
Coming from the north on the A77 stop at Dowhill Country Fayre (just south of Turnberry) to enjoy the stunning views of Ailsa Craig, have a coffee (and buy Ayrshire potatoes) and visit Inspirations Gift Shop for unusual gifts. Or else try Woodlands Farm Shop for fabulous local and home grown produce.
From the south Designs Gallery and Cafe at Castle Douglas is a great stopping off point. It is the Food Town of Scotland. Alternatively try Café Cree in Newton Stewart.
Also en route on the A75 at Carsluith Castle is Marrbury Smokehouse – the best smoked salmon in Scotland and a great place for a bite to eat or collect a picnic.
Ballantrae now has a lovely garden centre and café where you can enjoy great views out to sea.
Places to Stay
We recommend Wolsey Lodges.
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