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Welcome!
Welcome to Bailey’s Cottage! We hope that you enjoy your stay and that you find the house comfortable and
cosy.
In this booklet you can find information regarding things to do in the surrounding area. We hope you find it useful!
Walks
There are many lovely walks right on your doorstep, ranging from wooded walks to different trails through the
surrounding fields. Maps of the different walks are shown in the brochures provided.
We would highly recommend these walks, we have personally found them to be very enjoyable and relaxing.
Restaurants
Loudoun Hill Inn
(A71 between Darvel and Strathaven)
Strathaven Road, Darvel, Ayrshire, KA17 0LY
Tel: 01560 320275 www.loudounhillinn.co.uk
10- 15 minutes drive away
Food Served daily 12pm – 9pm. Closed Mondays.
Sorn Inn
35 Main Street, Sorn. East Ayrshire, KAKA5 6HU
Tel: 01290 551305 www.sorninn.com
5 minutes drive away
Opening hours:
Mon: Closed
Tue to Fri: 12pm – 2pm 6pm – 9pm
Sat 12pm – 9pm
Sun 12.30pm – 7pm
Scotts Bar Restaurant
Harbour Road, Troon, KA10 6DJ
Tel: 01292 315315 www.scotts-troon.co.uk
20 minutes drive
Lunch menu
Monday-Sunday 12pm-2.30pm
Evening Menu
Sunday-Thursday 5pm-10pm
Friday-Saturday 5pm-11pm
Failford Inn & Windie Goat Brewery
Failford, Ayrshire, KA5 8TF
Tel: 01292 540117 www.failfordinn.co.uk
10 minutes drive
Food Times
Mon & Tue: 12pm – 9pm & 5pm – 9pm
Wed: 12pm – 2.30pm & 5pm – 7.30pm
Thu: 12pm – 2.30pm & 5pm – 9pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 9pm
Sun: 12.30pm – 7.30pm
Robbie Burns Country
Ayrshire is probably most famous for being home to where Robert Burns was born. There are
many tourist attractions relating to Robert Burns but the two closest to Sornhill are the
following:
Burns National Heritage Park
Murdoch’s Lane, Alloway, Ayr, KA7 4PQ
Tel: 01292 443 700
Approx 45 minutes drive
This park includes many attractions such as the Burn’s Cottage and Museum, Tam O’Shanter experience, Burn’s
Monument, Brig O’Doon and Alloway Old Kirk. There is also a gift shop and free car parking.
Mauchline
The village of Mauchline is approx 10 minutes from the cottage. In it you will find Burn’s House Museum, Burn’s
Memorial Tower, Highland Mary’s Monument, Poosie Nansie’s Tavern and Mauchline Castle.
Golf
When it comes to Golf, Ayrshire has more to offer than any other part of Scotland.
There are no less than three Open Championship Courses:
Royal Troon
Craigend Road,
Troon,
KA10 6EP
Tel: 01292 311555 - Approx 20 minutes drive
Turnberry
The Westin Turnberry Resort
Turnberry
KA26 9LT
Tel: 01655 334032 - Approx 1hour drive
Prestwick Golf Course
2 Links Road
Prestwick
KA9 1QG
Tel: 01292 477404 - Approx 25 minutes drive
There are also great Municipal courses such as those at Troon ( Fullerton, Lochgreen and The Darley). We recently
played these courses ourselves and found them to be most enjoyable and good value for money with the average
green fee at approximately £20.
Castles
Ayrshire has an abundance of castles and country parks, here are a few that we would recommend you take time
to visit:
Culzean Country Park
Situated 12 miles south of Ayr. The country park is open all year round and the castle is open from April to
October. Entry to the castle and park costs £23 per family and entry to the park only costs £13.50 per family.
Approx 45 minutes drive
Blairquhan Castle
Situated 14 miles South East of Ayr, next to the small scenic village of Straiton. The area offers some of the best
hill-walking in Ayrshire. The castle is open during summer months only. Approximately a one hour drive.
Dean Castle & Country Park
Dean Castle is situated just north of Kilmarnock town centre, approx 5 miles from Sornhill. The grounds boast
beautiful woodland walks, has an adventure playground, a pets corner, a visitor centre and tearooms. There is
free entry to the park.
Opening hours are 11am to 5pm in the summer and 11am to 4pm in the winter.
Bailey’s Cottage
Proprietor
Mr Keith Hannath
Tel: 07802975949
501 Lisburn Enterprise Centre, Ballinderry Road, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT28 2BP
Please feel free to contact me should you have any problems, questions or if you need further information
regarding any aspect of the property.
In the event of an emergency, you will find a phone located underneath the stairs, in the dining room.
Contact details for the different emergency services are as follows:
Police
34 Titchfield Street, Galston, Ayrshire, KA4 8AP
Tel: 01563 820222
Casualty
Kirklandside Hospital, Kirklandside, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, KA1 5LH Tel: 01563 525172
Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, KA2 0BE
Tel: 01563 521133
Dentist
Allen J.M Walker & Associates, 4 Church Lane, Galston, Ayrshire, KA4 8HE
Tel: 01563 820235
Vets
Valley Veterinary Centre, 33 Wallace Street, West Louden, Galston, Ayrshire, KA4 8PB
Tel: 01563 820 367
Other Points of Interest
Refuse Collection
The green rubbish bin is collected every other Tuesday.
The blue paper bin is collected every fourth Tuesday.
Washing facilities
There is a washing machine in the kitchen and a tumble dryer in the store off the dining room. There is also
a clothes line in the garden.
You will find washing tablets under the kitchen sink and clothes pegs in the kitchen drawers. A clothes
basket can also be found in the store off the dining room.
Emergency Lighting
There is a torch in the store beside the kitchen.
Immersion Heater
This is located on the back wall of the kitchen, below the plate rack.
Cooker
The main switch for the cooker is at the back of the cupboard to the right hand side of the cooker.
Heating
Solid fuel heating-a time clock with various settings is located in the ground floor bedroom. Radiators are in
all rooms of the house. There are also various electric heaters located throughout the house, if required.
The following inventory of main items in the house is intended to assist you during your stay.
KITCHEN
Integrated Hob and Oven
Integrated Fridge with freezer box
Washing machine (tumble dryer in store)
Microwave
Toaster
Toastie Maker
George Foreman Grill
Bread Bin
Fruit Bowl
IPod dock/radio
Fire Blanket
Crockery includes..... Various saucepans, pots, mixing bowls, straining dishes, baking trays, Serving plates,
cups, saucers, bowls, Wine, beer and other glasses. Various cooking utensils etc.
Cutlery includes... ample quantity of knives, forks, spoons, carving knifes etc....
In the drawers you will find Tea Towels, aprons, oven gloves, BBQ tools and Light for BBQ Parasol (located
in shed)
Also various Cleaning materials are supplied such as washing up liquid, Washing powder and conditioner,
dish clothes, dusters, hand wash, bin liners etc.
LIVING ROOM
3 Piece Suite with Lazy Chair
32” Plasma TV
Blu Ray DVD Player
Nintendo Wii games consul
Sky plus box
CD/Stereo system
Log Burning Stove
In the TV unit you will find various DVD’s to suit all ages from young to old/ some board games/ Wii games
and CD’s
Wireless internet connection FOC throughout the house.
DINNING ROOM
Dining table and 4 chairs
Denby dinner set
Side unit with books, magazines, telephone books and various information for the area.
Single bed Settee
Cordless Telephone (emergency use only) & wireless internet box
Drawer in unit has all stationary requirements you will need.
STORE
Tumble Drier
Freezer
Hoover/Brush/ Mop and Bucket
Spare Towels/ bed Linen/ Clothes baskets/ Umbrella’s etc
Various Electrical spares, fittings, cable ties, bulbs, adapters etc
HALL
Table and Lamp
Visitor book (please comment good or bad)
In drawers you will find notepads, post its etc.
HALL CUPBOARD
Replacement light bulbs
Replacement Batteries
Fuses/ adapters/plugs
Toilet Roll/ Kitchen Roll
Various Cleaning materials
FIRST AID KIT
Portable Hoover
Floor Hoover
Fire starter box (sticks/firelighters/papers/gas lighter/cleaner for glass doors)
Torch
BEDROOM 1
Double Bed /2 x Bed side cabinets & Lamps
1 x Wardrobe/1 x 8 drawer unit
1 x lazy chair/1 x Electric heater
IPod Alarm Radio
Wall mounted Plasma / DVD Combo
Laundry Basket
Various Towels /Spare Bedding etc.
Hair Dryer/ Iron & Ironing Board
BATHROOM
Bath / Electric Shower /WC /WHB
Wall unit containing various spare toiletries/ mirror
Laundry Basket
Bath Mat/ Various Towels
Shaving Mirror/ Tooth Brush holder/Soap Dispenser
Bin /sanitary bin.
ATTIC BEDROOM
Double bed
Additional Double bed settee
Chest of Drawers
Radio/alarm clock
Free standing clothes rail.
Electric Heater
EN-SUITE
Electric Shower /WC /WHB
Free standing storage with various toiletries/hand wash
Various Towels
Bathroom Scales
Shower Mat
HELPFUL TIPS AND INFORMATION
 When lighting the fire turn knob to left hand side of stove to level 4 or 5 until fire is fully lit and then
turn back to min.
 Empty ash tray at base of fire before lighting each day.
 If the fire is lit it will heat all radiators and your hot water. If back up required then electric heaters in
bedrooms and in store behind en suite in attic. Emersion heater switch below plate rack in kitchen if
quick hot water required (please remember to turn off).
 Kitchen has under Cupboard lighting. Main switch is located under first unit on left as you enter the
kitchen from hall.
 In living room use LG TV remote to switch TV on ONLY. Then power sky remote on and use this as
your control apart from when using DVD player or Wii consul.
 In Bedroom switch TV unit on at top of unit and then use remote. Remember DVD played is built into
unit and is located on right hand side.
 In case of emergency water mains tap is located under tumble dryer in store. There is also a tap
under bottom self in en-suite to turn water supply off to that area alone.
 If problem with wireless connection the security code card can be found in hall table drawer.
Any PROBLEMS call Keith Hannath on 07802975949. Enjoy your time at Bailey’s Cottage...