The Old Nunnery - UK7122
ID: S1330109
- Bedrooms 9
- ・ Sleeps 24
- ・ Pets 3
Guests say
The Old Nunnery in Skelmorlie is highly praised for its spacious and quirky interiors, making it ideal for large gatherings and celebrations. Guests particularly enjoyed the hot tubs, sauna, steam room, and well-equipped kitchen, with plenty of space for everyone. The property’s unique decor and proximity to local attractions and the beach added to the experience. While a few minor maintenance and cleanliness issues were noted, these did not detract from the overall enjoyment. The host received positive mentions, and guests expressed a desire to return.
Most guests found the property clean and comfortable, though a few mentioned needing to clean some kitchen items and appliances on arrival.
The location was appreciated for its closeness to the beach, local pubs, and nearby towns, as well as convenient access to Glasgow Airport and island ferries.
Guests consistently described the house as spacious, comfortable, and homely, with comfortable beds and plenty of room for large groups.
The hot tubs, sauna, steam room, BBQ cabin, and large kitchen were highlights, with only minor issues such as a dishwasher needing cleaning and a wish for a larger fridge.
There were no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches beyond the facilities provided, so a score cannot be given for this category.
About this property
With plenty of space for a large group, you can celebrate in style at this property which has views over the Firth of Clyde..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 50" Freeview TV, Playstation 4
Dining room.
Kitchen: 2 x Electric Range, Microwave, 2 x Fridge/Freezer, 2 x Dishwasher
Living room 2: (No TV)
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bar area: Wine Cooler
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Four Poster Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed, Sofa Bed (Double)
Bedroom 2: 2 x Double (4ft 6in) Beds
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 4: Four Poster Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Sofa Bed (Double)
Bedroom 5: Four Poster Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Sofa Bed (Single)
Bedroom 6: Four Poster Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 7: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 8: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 9: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Roll Top Bath, Shower, Toilet
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Catering and spa treatments can be booked with owners. . Lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Hot tub for 6 (private) and adjacent wood burning sauna. BBQ. Log cabin (please bring fuel) Hot tub for 6 (private). Second hot tub is £250 for 2 nights and each additional night £80. Private parking for 6 cars. No smoking. Please note: This property has a security deposit of £400.. Originally a nunnery, this semi-detached shorefront property, sleeping up to 24, offers spacious accommodation. The second living room is sea fronted and has fantastic sea views and the dining room with its large table has enough seating for all guests. It has two private hot tubs for six (one in BBQ cabin is included), a wood burning sauna, infra red sauna, steam room and enjoys fantastic views over the Firth of Clyde and offers the perfect venue for special occasions or large parties.
Situated on the Ayrshire coast only a short walk from the shore, it lies close to the bustling town of Largs with its shops, restaurants and promenade. It is ideally located to explore the islands of Cumbrae, Arran and the Isle of Bute. Ferries also run to Dunoon and the Cowal Peninsula, giving access to Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
Ayrshire offers a varying coastline with villages, beaches and rocky coves to explore, and is a perfect location for cyclists and walkers - Skelmorlie heralds the start of the Ayrshire Coastal Path, a 100-mile long coastal walk. Inland, there is walking, cycling, gardens and castles to visit, riding, fishing, racing and a choice of golf courses, including the world famous Turnberry. Culzean Castle Country Park, extending over 550 acres, has a network of wooded trails passing along the beach. Glasgow and Edinburgh are easily reached for a day trip, with rail links available from the town. Beach 100 yards. Shop 500 yards, pub 600 yards and restaurant 6 miles.
The Old Nunnery can be booked together with The Wee Nunnery (UK5251) to accommodate very large groups or wedding parties.
Free WiFi
There is an evening curfew for noise at the property.
EPC Rating = D
This property has a security deposit of £400, payable via bacs 1 week prior to arrival and will be returned 7 days after departure providing your details are provided to the owner.
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Cumbrae Heritage Trail
- Garrison House
- Cathedral of the Isles
- Kilbride Bay Beach
- Kyles of Bute
Reviews (5)
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Eileen Brown
Just back from a 2 night stay at The Old Nunnery. We were a family group with teenagers and dogs and we were celebrating husbands birthday and our Golden Wedding Anniversary. Its a beautiful comfortable quirky house with a real homely feel. Really well equipped. Loads of dishes, cutlery pots and pans and enough gadgets to keep everyone happy. Loads of rooms and plenty space for everyone. Kids enjoyed exploring the house and being on the beach, seeing the seals. When the found a skeleton albeit fake in the garden they were ecstatic! The sauna stream room and hot tub went down a storm and the lads enjoyed THE BBQ cabin which girls enjoyed well equipped bar for making cocktails. Two nights just wasn't long enough. We will go back! Alan is perfect host!
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Catherine Spittal
What a beautiful house! Our group had an amazing stay here, we paid for both hot tubs and enjoyed the steam rooms and both saunas.The bedrooms were a good size and we had everything we needed.We did have to clean a few items before we were able to use them but this wasn't too big of a deal. We would definitely return in the future if we find ourselves heading down that way again.
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Confirmed Guest
The accommodation was ideal for our family party of 24. We were self-catering and found the kitchen facilities adequate although a larger fridge would have been helpful. One of the two dishwashers did not perform well at first and we found the filter and spray arms to be badly in need of cleaning! The beds were comfortable and the bathroom facilities were adequate, although the hot water took a very long time to reach the two downstairs bathrooms. The hot tub, sauna and steam room provided an enjoyable indoor activity, while the closeness to Largs, Wemyss Bay and the island ferries allowed for some good daytime excursions. Relative nearness to Glasgow Airport was also an advantage.