Balbeg Holiday Lodges are situated in dramatic scenery in the Southern Uplands of South West Scotland, some 50 miles south of Glasgow and 16 miles from the county town of Ayr.


The quality self catering holiday accommodation forms part of Balbeg Estate, a 300 acre estate which lies on the slopes of the valley of the Water of Girvan about 2 miles south of the delightful conservation village of Straiton. The area is renowned for its well wooded upland landscape, attractive rivers, lochs and hills. The Estate is sited on the edge of The Galloway Forest Park that offers many outdoor activities including hill walking, mountain biking and fishing.


Balbeg Estate extends from the riverbank and valley floor to the hilltops. The lodge and cottages occupy a slightly elevated position overlooking the river. There is also a section of salmon fishing on the Water of Girvan and a small lake with nature hide. For families Balbeg offers two outdoor play parks, a large nature lake with hide and acres of woodland walks.

This area of South Ayrshire hosts many interesting visitor attractions including the historic castles of Culzean and Blairquhan and the Robert Burns Heritage Centre and Cottage (our very famous local poet).


For keen golfers there are world famous courses including Turnberry (20 minutes drive) Royal Troon (40 minutes drive) and Prestwick (30 minutes drive).


Balbeg Holiday Lodges offer a range of holiday accommodation from our 2 bedroom Foxglove Cottage to our Rabbie Burns Lodge which sleeps up to 15. All units are newly built, offering full central heating and the lodge and one of the cottages have en-suite facilities.


A new offering is Balcraig House, the recently refurbished South Wing of an Ayrshire Country Mansion.


You can also choose from our Large Luxurious Rabbie Burns Lodge and from Foxglove and Doonans Cottages.


The newly built Rabbie Burns Lodge, Balcraig House and Doonans Cottage have en-suite facilities, central heating and all modern conveniences.