Ballantrae
Ballantrae is located in the South Ayrshire between Girvan and Stranraer in Scotland is best known as the fictional setting of the famous The Master of Ballantrae by Robert Louis Stevenson.
Region
AyrshireLocal Sights & Activities for Ballantrae
There are several ancient churches in Ballantrae that date back to 1600’s (local church website). By the end of 19th century a new church was also constructed here. The place has impressive natural surroundings with a natural reserve at the mouth of River Stinchar (see Ayrshire River Trust for more details), which for ornithologists boasts many different types of Tern breeds. The river itself used to be well known for the size of salmon caught on the rod (a 62lb in 1898).
Castles Nearby
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Bardrochat
Bardrochat is a substantial country house standing high on a hill overlooking
the Ayrshire village of Colmonell, not far from Ballantrae. The house
commands impressive views of rolling hills, wooded copses and the sudden
inclines of ancient settlements, giving way to the open sea around the stubborn symmetry of Ailsa Craig. -
Craigneil Castle
Standing on rocky outcrop in highly defensible position, there is much history associated with the place that is probably inaccurate
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Ardstinchar Castle
Little survive to view of this 1450 Kennedy castle, only part of the keep some foundations. The castle was demolished in 1770 and the stone used to build a bridge.
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Pinwherry Castle
16th century castle ruins in the grounds of Pinwherry House near the road. Dates from C16 and was a Kennedy family house.
Ballantrae Hotels & Accommodation
Accommodation & Hotels In Ballantrae:
Most of the local accommodation is self-catering (see below) but there is the Glenapp Castle Hotel (5 star castle hotel)(see our page on it with booking) (hotel website) Telephone: 0044 1465 831212.
Self Catering Cottages in Ballantrae
- BALLANTRAE - Ayrshire Sleeps 4
- BALLANTRAE - Carrick Cottage - Ayrshire Sleeps 5
- BALLANTRAE - Ayrshire Sleeps 5
- BALLANTRAE - Kyle Cottage - Ayrshire Sleeps 6
- BALLANTRAE - Horsehill Cottage - Ayrshire Sleeps 6
- BALLANTRAE - Whim Cottage - Ayrshire Sleeps 8
- High Mains Cottage Sleeps 6
- Stinchar Cottage Sleeps 2 - 4
- Flowerbank Sleeps 6
Ballantrae Cottages and Holiday SelfCatering
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Harbour Cottage, Ballantrae, sleeps 4
Situated a mere 70 yards from the beach and boasting stunning views over the sea to Arran and the Irish Coast, this charming, semi-detached cottage is located in the pretty village of Ballantrae and sits d... -
Horsehill Cottage, Ballantrae - sleeps 6
These four holiday cottages are on a 200 acre working farm and enjoy panoramic views over the sea to the Antrim mountains, Ailsa Craig and the Mull of Kintyre. This is a beautiful part of the .... -
Whim Cottage, Ballantrae - Sleeps 8
These four holiday cottages on a 200 acre working farm overlooking the Firth of Clyde enjoy panoramic views over the sea to the Antrim Mountains, Ailsa Craig and the Mull of Kintyre. This is a .... -
Kyle Cottage, Ballantrae - sleeps 6
These four holiday cottages on a 200 acre working farm and enjoy panoramic views over the Firth of Clyde to Ailsa Craig, the Mull of Kintyre and the Antrim mountains of Northern Ireland. 1/2 mile .... -
Carrick Cottage, Ballantrae - sleeps 5
These four holiday cottages on a 200 acre working farm and enjoy panoramic views over the Firth of Clyde to Ailsa Craig, the Mull of Kintyre and the Antrim mountains of Northern Ireland. 1/2 mile ....