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Islay at Holmbyre Smithy is a glamping pod set in a peaceful rural location near Dalry in North Ayrshire. Each pod comes with its own private outdoor hot tub that seats up to six people perfect for stargazing over the Ayrshire countryside at night. Two pods sit on site and can be booked together for up to eight guests.
The setting is quiet and rural but well connected. The beach is just five miles away. Ardrossan is a short drive and from there you can catch a ferry to the Isle of Arran for a full day out.
Islay at Holmbyre Smithy is a glamping pod set in a peaceful rural location near Dalry in North Ayrshire. Each pod comes with its own private outdoor hot tub that seats up to six people perfect for stargazing over the Ayrshire countryside at night. Two pods sit on site and can be booked together for up to eight guests.
The setting is quiet and rural but well connected. The beach is just five miles away. Ardrossan is a short drive and from there you can catch a ferry to the Isle of Arran for a full day out. The Ayrshire Coastal Path described as one of the finest panoramic coastlines in the British Isles runs nearby.
The Islay pod sleeps up to four guests. Inside you'll find a 4ft 6in double bedroom plus a sofa bed in the open-plan living area. There's a shower room with heated towel rail and a compact kitchen with electric hob, microwave and fridge. A Smart TV and electric heating are included.
Kelburn Castle (7 miles) and Culzean Castle (National Trust for Scotland, 28 miles) are both worth a visit. Royal Troon golf course is around 20 miles south. Ardrossan Castle ruins are just a short drive away.
Islay at Holmbyre Smithy suits couples or small families wanting a proper countryside escape with real comfort. The hot tub alone makes it worth booking.
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Your own six-person hot tub sits outside the pod. Soak under the Ayrshire night sky it's genuinely one of the best parts of staying here.
The rural Ayrshire location means very little light pollution. The night sky from the hot tub is clear and impressive on a good evening.
Ardrossan ferry terminal is a short drive away. You can be on the Isle of Arran for a full day out without much effort at all.
The pod has a Smart TV and electric heating throughout. It's a proper comfortable base not just a basic camping experience.
The beach is five miles away and the Ayrshire Coastal Path runs nearby. West Kilbride and Seamill are both within easy reach.
Islay and the Arran pod can be booked together to sleep up to eight guests. Great for two couples or a small group holiday.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Islay at Holmbyre Smithy by car, head towards Dalry in North Ayrshire. The pod is in a rural setting close to the towns of West Kilbride, Seamill and Dalry. There is one private on-site parking space available directly at the pod.
The nearest train stations are Dalry and West Kilbride, both within a few miles of the property. From either station a short taxi ride will get you to the pod.
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Postcode: KA24 4AA
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