| there's also an outdoor adventure playground with ziplines, climbing frames and swings. overlooking the firth of clyde, this laid-back resort is 5 miles from routenburn golf course and 7 miles from the seaside town of largs. the resort has an indoor pool, a sauna and an arcade with pool tables, plus nature trails. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. other amenities include a cafe, a grill restaurant and a clubby lounge with a bar. the unassuming 2- and 3-bedroom cottages provide kitchens, living and dining areas, and decks, as well as free wi-fi and tvs
Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 30
Newark Castle (24 min) Loch Long (1 hr 13)
Tranquil lake retreat offering camping & fishing spots, trails & popular scuba-diving sites. Benmore Botanic Garden (1 hr 5)
Sprawling 120-acre collection of plants, notably rhododendrons, plus redwoods & scenic views. Lyle Hill (14 min)
Elevated point offering vistas of the river & town, plus a memorial honoring French forces of WWII. Great Cumbrae (53 min)
Ayrshire coast isle with a circular road, 1 main town & a golf course, accessed by ferry from Largs. Castle House Museum (58 min) Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park (1 hr)
Countryside with marked walking and cycling trails, ruins of a Gothic church and outdoor activities. Kelburn Castle (19 min)
Castle, painting, garden, street art, and art Kelburn Castle and Estate (17 min)
Colourfully-painted castle on estate with raised woodland walkways and indoor/outdoor play areas. Lunderston Bay (8 min)
Adventure and beach Rothesay Castle (41 min)
Circular castle ruin and moat with Stewart kings displays in the restored great hall gatehouse. Mount Stuart (1 hr 9)
A 19th-century mansion with extravagant interiors and expansive landscaped and wild gardens. Pucks Glen (1 hr 4)
Forest, park, and hiking | 
