Maidens Holidays

Great for golf, cheap UK holidays in Maidens put you at the southern end of Maidenhead Bay, two miles north of Turnberry, with its Open golf course. It's a pretty place but if you fancy venturing out of the village, be sure to get to Souter Johnny's Cottage. John Davidson was the inspiration for the character Souter Johnnie in Burns' poem ‘Tam O'Shanter’, and he lived and worked in this cottage. You can see many relics – a family bible and shoemaking artefacts. There's a restored alehouse and life-sized figures of Tam, the innkeeper and his wife in the garden. At 18th-century Culzean Castle, meanwhile, on your UK holidays in Maidens, you'll find a fine collection of pictures and ancient furniture, plus an armoury and an Eisenhower Room. Mature gardens, marked trails and a nice shoreline provide excellent diversions, and there are restaurants, snack-bars and a picnic area for the peckish.

 

On your relaxing UK holidays in Maidens, venture further afield and discover 13th-century Crossraguel Abbey, founded by the Earl of Carrick and majestically restored to its former glory. The church, cloister, chapter house and much more can be seen. Historians will also love Rozelle House, a major exhibition venue and home to art workshops and classes for all abilities. Burns fans should also get along to the Bachelors' Club on their holidays in Maidens, where the poet formed a debating club conveniently situated next to an inn. The Scottish Maritime Museum is also just down the road, with its continually expanding displays, exhibits and facilities. For riverside walks, coffee room and nice antiques, try Dalgarven Mill and Country House Museum. Walkers and climbers should visit the lovely Isle of Arran.

 

UK countryside holidays in Maidens have plenty going on. There's lots in the way of history, with castles, grand homes and lovely gardens, while lovers of the outdoors will enjoy the wide open spaces and the chance to walk, climb or cycle in gorgeous countryside. This is Burns country too, and there are plenty of tributes to the great poet to be found. So, book your cheap family UK holidays in Maidens online or by phone with directline-ukholidays.