Dumfries House & Portpatrick

CULZEAN CASTLE

Our excursion today will take you along the Ayrshire Coastal Route to visit Culzean Castle. Perched on the clifftops overlooking the sea, Robert Adam’s opulent masterpiece a treasure trove of delights to explore, including the magnificent castle itself, its beautifully flamboyant walled gardens and grounds, deer park, beaches, Swan Pond  and  Farm Shop. We travel back to the hotel late afternoon.

DUMFRIES HOUSE

Today we enjoy a lovely journey up the coast to visit Dumfries House. The beautiful home of 5th Earl of Dumfries, and now better known for King Charles III’s restoration works, the house sits in a 2000 acre estate. Enjoy a guided tour and time to explore the extensive gardens and shops at your leisure. We return to the hotel late afternoon.

PORTPATRICK & LOGAN BOTANIC GARDENS

Enjoy a morning of leisure in the popular seaside village of Portpatrick. In the afternoon we join the coach and take a journey to the beautiful Logan Botanic Gardens. The gardens avenues and borders feature a spectacular and colourful array of half-hardy perennials and is warmed by the Gulf Stream which enables plants from New Zealand and Southern Africa to thrive here.

Just 2 miles from the sandy beach in the Riverside Lodge Hotel. The fresh and airy rooms feature tea and coffee facilities, en-suite bathrooms, TV and free Wi-Fi. The contemporary Brasserie Restaurant serves a cosmopolitan menu and a selection of world wines. The spacious Lounge Bar offers large armchairs and comfortable sofas, and serves light snacks and classic cocktails. Most rooms are situated on the ground or 1st floor, the hotel has no lift.

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