Nether Auchendrane

Nether Auchendrane offers excellent purpose-built modern residential accommodation and camping facilities situated in the heart of Burns Country, about 1½ miles from Alloway in South Ayrshire, Scotland.

On And Off-site Facilities

Nether Auchendrane is the ideal Centre for on-site or off-site holidays and camps. The Centre offers spacious indoor residential accommodation as well as a large field suitable for camping and outdoor games. An outdoor activity play park for children aged 10 and under is available, and there are games equipment for all ages – parachute, table tennis, giant Connect 4, giant Jenga, and various bats and balls etc.

Within the local area the facilities include;

  • Robert Burns Birthplace Museum & Burns Cottage in nearby Alloway
  • Culzean Castle and Country Park
  • Beaches at Maybole, Ayr, Girvan and Troon
  • Heads of Ayr Farm Park
  • Swimming at Maybole and Ayr Citadel
  • Belleisle Park and Gardens
  • Rozelle Park and Art Gallery
  • Shopping in Ayr
  • Golf at Trump Turnberry Resort

THE CENTRE

There are two parts to the building – the residential accommodation is in the main part of the House, and the camping facilities are in the Annex and the adjoining field. All areas have access for people with disabilities.

The House

The residential House accommodation is fully equipped and sleeps 30 people in a purpose built, centrally heated, comfortable brick house suitable for use at any time of year. The large general purpose hall is suitable as a dining room and for activities, and has a sink for craft activities. There are plenty of stackable tables and chairs, and poster walls along two walls.

The spacious kitchen is fully equipped with large electric cooker, microwave oven, fridge, freezer, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery. A washing machine and tumble drier are available.

The indoor accommodation has a total of 30 beds, consisting of two dorms each sleeping 12 people in bunks, plus one room with en-suite disabled facilities sleeping 2 people in bunks, plus a Leaders rooms sleeping up to 4 people in bunks.

There are toilets, washing and shower facilities.

The Campsite

The large camping field can comfortably accommodate up to 50 campers, and has outdoor taps, BBQ tables, and a permanent camp fire setting with log seating. Firewood and lightweight tents can all be made available on request.

The campsite is fully equipped for both unit and patrol camping, with the Annex providing centrally heated wet weather general purpose indoor hall with tables and chairs, and a fitted sink unit and hot/cold water. The kitchen is equipped with a large electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and sink unit with hot/cold water. There are toilets, washing and shower facilities, inzcluding facilities for people with disabilities. There is a large basement for drying tents during a wet-strike (by arrangement).

Meeting & Conference Room

Nether Auchendrane is also the perfect venue for training sessions, meetings and presentations with a large wall mounted SMART TV in the main hall!

The big TV is also perfect for a movie night as part of a residential! The centre also has projection screens and a projector which can be used in either the main hall or the annex hall.

Why not consider Nether Auchendrane for your next board meeting or training day?

Access

Access to the Centre is via a single-track road, suitable only for cars and minibuses no bigger than 20 seaters. (If larger buses are used then children and belongings can be walked from the main road – 10 minutes walk). Car parking is available at the Centre.

TARIFF

Deposit (your deposit will be deducted from your total charge at the end of your visit.)
House or Whole Site – £100 at time of booking.
Annex & Campsite – £50 at time of booking.

Hire of House

(House Only)
(prices are per person per night – £250 minimum charge including deposit)

Girl Guiding Ayrshire South – £10.00
Other Uniformed groups – £13.00
Other – £15.00
Day Visitors – £8.00 per day

Hire of Whole Site

(House, Annex and camping field)

(prices are per person per night – £350 minimum charge including deposit)

Girl Guiding Ayrshire South – £15.00
Other Uniformed groups – £17.00
Other – £20.00
Day Visitors – £10.00 per day

Hire of Campsite

(Annex and camping field)

(prices are per person per night – £150 minimum charge including deposit)

Girlguiding Ayrshire South – £6.50
Uniformed – £7.50
Other – £8.00
Day Visitors – £5 per day

Day Bookings

Full or part day booking at weekend
House – £250
Whole Site – £350
Annex and Camping Field – £150

Evening Bookings

All users £10.00 per hour

All other times:please enquire, we want to help.
netherauchendrane@hotmail.com

Flexible options may be available during off-peak weekdays, school holidays, or during our quieter months – please enquire, we want to help.

Please note that if you have to cancel your booking, your deposit is not refundable or transferable, and the minimum charge will apply.

Friends of Netherauchendrane
(FONA)

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Completed forms should be sent via email to FONA@girlguidingayrshiresouth.org.uk 
or by post to J Rankin, 14 Braehead Ave Ayr KA8 0JY.

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