We believe it is the little things that make a big difference. So, to begin with, how about some fresh flowers, chocolates and homebaking (or fresh fruit) on arrival ? Our three luxurious Self-Catering Suites offers you all this and more, and are affectionately known as: The Log Cabin (just for 2!) The Highlands (sleep 7) The Lowlands (sleep 4) Click here for testimonials or please read on !

THE LOG CABIN
(suite three - sleeps up to a maximum of two people.)

Please note that we have only one log cabin - sorry !

The tariff for 2010, for this one bedroomed suite for
seven nights is from £475.00 to £550.00

Rates for 2011 will be available on request by
either telephone/email from August 2010. 

Please refer to the GENERAL INFORMATION detailed below for information
on what is included in the price.

Bedroom One 6 ft hand-crafted log bed, ensuite with free-standing bath, large walk-in shower and underfloor heating (bathroom only)

There is a fully equipped modern kitchen with large fridge freezer, microwave, electric oven, grill and hob, kettle, toaster, integrated slimline dishwasher, integrated washing machine and condenser tumble drier. The dining table is also located within the kitchen.

The lounge has a three seater black leather sofa of which two seats fully recline. There is a huge digital television, dvd player, in-house surround cd music system with speakers in the bedroom, bathroom and kitchen so that you can listen to your favourite cd anywhere in the cabin.

Both the bedroom and the lounge have french doors which open up onto a wrap around veranda which has a three piece cane suite. Included in the price of this suite is an outdoor jacuzzi hot tub your own private landscaped garden and patio with luxury outside dining furniture.

CLICK HERE for more images of the Log Cabin!

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THE HIGHLANDS
(suite one - sleeps up to a maximum of seven people)

The tariff for 2010, for this three bedroomed suite for
seven nights is from £700.00 to £800.00.

Rates for 2011 will be available on request by
either telephone/email from August 2010. 

Please refer to the GENERAL INFORMATION detailed below for information
on what is included in the price.

The open plan kitchen with living room is unusual because it is situated upstairs and has a fantastic view overlooking the Ayrshire Valley. There is a washing machine, condenser tumble drier, dishwasher, single electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, toaster, kettle  and large fridge/freezer. Instead of a dining room table we have a breakfast bar with stools and a small cane table with chairs, suitable for two. . There are three large comfy sofas, a remote control colour television, dvd player, cd player and a good selection of games.

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THE LOWLANDS
(suite two - sleeps up to a maximum of four people.

The tariff for 2010, for this two bedroomed suite for
seven nights is from £550.00 to £650.00

Rates for 2011 will be available on request by either
telephone/email from August 2010. 

Please refer to the GENERAL INFORMATION detailed below for information on
what is included in the price.

Bedroom One 5 ft double bed, ensuite with large walk-in shower, ground level - sleeps two

Bedroom Two 5 ft double bed, ensuite with large walk-in shower, ground level - sleeps two

There is a large ground floor kitchen with dishwasher, one larder fridge and one large fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, two electric ovens, two grills and two hobs. Situated next to the kitchen is a large dining room. In the corner of the dining room, is a fully tuned upright piano with plenty of music available for a good old fashioned evening's entertainment - providing someone can play !!!

The large Scandinavian lounge, has a pine ceiling and an old stone wall. An oil fired stove keeps this room lovely and cosy. With four large comfy sofas, a wide screen television, a dvd player and satellite sky television (full package available), you'll feel totally relaxed in this room.

Also available is a large laundry room with a washing machine and two condenser tumble dryers.

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General Information

• Oil Fired Central Heating and Electricity are included in the price.
  
  
• Linen, Tea Towels and Towels are provided, with beds fully made up for your arrival.
  
  
• A few basic supplies of toilet rolls, soap, washing-up liquid, dishwasher tablets and washing powder are provided to get you started!
  
  
• Each bedroom in each suite has a colour television, cd or dvd player (free dvd library), alarm clock, hairdryer, electric blanket and a guest information file for your use.
  
  
• Ample free car parking available.
  
  
• The Highlands and The Lowlands suites share a communal play garden which features a large 14ft trampoline, swings, monkey bars, climbing rock wall among other things which is fantastic for children of all ages.
  
  
• There is a communal outdoor eating area, which is easily accessed by both The Highlands and The Lowlands suites.
  
  
• The Log Cabin suite has its own private landscaped garden with patio and luxury outside dining furniture.
  
  
• A payphone is available at the entrance to The Highlands Suite. There is also a payphone situated at the entrance to the farmhouse which can be used by the Log Cabin and Lowlands Suite if required. The payphone does accept incoming calls on 01294 559605.

Terms and Conditions

Bookings for all three suites are normally Saturday to Saturday - other start days may be possible, subject to availability.

We are sometimes able to offer short break holidays (minimum three night charge) out-with July, August and Christmas and New Year. It is possible to stay for one or two nights only, on a self-catering basis, but you will still be subject to the minimum three night charge - please check for availability and rate. For a one or two night stay we recommend that you stay with us on a Bed and Breakfast basis (please go to our ‘time for bed’ page for further information) as this type of accommodation is charged on a nightly basis. Please note that you would not have the use of the kitchen if staying on a Bed and Breakfast basis.

Your holiday let will be ready on the day of your arrival from 4.30 p.m. onwards.

It would be greatly appreciated if you did not arrive any earlier than this as preparations for your arrival will still be underway.

Check out on the day of your departure is 10.00 a.m.

In the first instance, please email lochwoodfarm@hotmail.co.uk or telephone 01294 552529 to check availability.

If your choice of suite is available for the date that you require and you would like to proceed with making a booking, then please print off and fill out the printable booking form and send it to us with the required amount of deposit. You can also use our online booking form if you wish to submit online. You can of course, pay your deposit over the telephone with a credit or debit card, or e-mail all information required, however, we will still need you to send us the booking form.

All bookings are provisional until the offer of a 30% non fully refundable and non-transferable deposit has been paid to Lochwood Farm Steading.

Deposits must be received by Lochwood Farm Steading within five days from the time the provisional booking was made. Only upon receiving and accepting the deposit, will Lochwood Farm Steading confirm the booking by letter or email.

At this point, a legal contract has now been entered into by both parties, and we therefore highly recommend that you take out holiday cancellation insurance through a registered insurance broker.

Please note that if no deposit has been received by Lochwood Farm Steading within the five days, then the provisional booking will be deemed as being cancelled and the property will be made available for re-let.

Should you have to cancel your holiday more than one month prior to your date of arrival and we are successfully able to re-let under the same original terms and conditions then we will refund your deposit, less an administration fee of £25.00.

The balance of the full cost of the holiday is due one month prior to the date of arrival. A reminder letter/email/telephone call will be sent out approximately six weeks prior to date of arrival. In the event of failure to submit the balance, then we reserve the right to re-let the property. If paying the remaining balance by cheque, please allow an extra seven days for this payment to be received and processed by the bank.

Full payment is required if the booking is made less than one month prior to the start of the holiday.

In the unfortunate case of having to cancel your holiday after the balance of the holiday has been paid, we will make every effort to re-let the property. If we are able to re-let under the same original terms and conditions, then we will refund the whole of the balance and deposit that has been paid. less an administration charge of £25.00.

Please note that holiday cancellations must be made in writing.

We are able to accept Cash, Cheques (a valid banker's guarantee card number is required), Visa, Mastercard, or Maestro. There are no surcharges when paying by a credit or debit card.

The number of people occupying the property may not exceed the number as agreed on at the time of booking without prior consent. Please also let us know of any name changes. We reserve the right to terminate the hire without notice if this condition is breached.

In the unlikely event of your holiday let becoming unavailable due to circumstances beyond our control, then every effort will be made to provide alternative accommodation. Failing this, there will be a complete refund of all monies that have been paid to date and our liability to you will cease there.

Requests for a travel cot/highchair must be made at the time of booking to guarantee availability.

It may be necessary for the owners to gain access whilst you are occupying the property. This is highly unlikely, but if necessary, you will be given as much notice as possible.

We reserve the right to ask you to leave if we feel that your behaviour is offensive, disruptive or illegal. In these circumstances you will not be entitled to a refund.

Any complaints should be directed to the proprietors who will attempt to resolve any problems to the mutual satisfaction of both parties.

Visitors are required to leave the property, furniture and equipment in the same condition as found upon arrival. If a breakage or damage should occur, please notify the owners as soon as possible. The cost of the damage may then have to be borne by the party concerned, at the discretion of the owners.

We regret that we are unable to accommodate pets.

All three properties are totally non-smoking - please note that from 26 March 2006, it is illegal to smoke in an enclosed space in Scotland and you will be subject to a fine should you ignore this.