Historic , A listed house in the heart of Burns Country , easy access to Glasgow – Home 8810835 House
- 7 bedrooms
- 17 sleeps
- min stay varies
Historic , A listed house in the heart of Burns Country , easy access to Glasgow – Home 8810835
- House
- 7 bedrooms
- sleeps 17
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- Pet Friendly
Description from owner
Description
A stunning Magical home ,perfect for groups of friends, family celebrations, reunions and family holidays , Kennox is the ancestral home of the Mcallister clan dating back to the 17th century when it was the home of the Earl of Sommerville. It is steeped in scottish history and is right in the heart of Burns country. despite its feeling of seclusion and solitude Kennox is but a short drive from bustling cosmopolitan life and world class shopping in Glasgow with a twice hourly train service taking your straight into the city centre in just 30 minutes . With its own tennis court , 20 acres of private woodland,home to Deer ,foxes , badgers ,squirrels and pine martens, this a really magical house , it also has its own duck pond and private river running through the property (your party would have fishing rights for the duration of your stay ).Situated with easy access to the championship golf courses of Troon and Turnberry, as well as many other courses , Ayrshire is considered by many to be the home of golf Kennox is a golfers paradise and for the romantics amongst you there is a wonderful old bothy which with its riverside location and wood burning stove is a wonderful place to cosy up around the fire pit at night .the woodland areas provide hours of exploring for the adventurous and a great tree house to hide away from the grown ups in ! The house itself is huge about 7,000 sq feet with a Drawing room with grand piano , a comfortable TV room with 60 inch TV , a formal dining Room , absolutely massive kitchen with , as any self respecting country home should have , an Aga ,a games room in the basement complete with table tennis table, a 'club' room /study for getting away from everyone ,acres of grassy areas for cricket ,volley ball , badminton and family games , oh and did i mention its very own tennis court and pavilion ! .
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
Bedroom 4: Full bed
Bedroom 5: Full bed Twin bed
Bedroom 6: Full bed Twin bed
Bedroom 7: Full bed Twin bed - 1 Full bath, 3 Half baths, 1 Shower, 1 Attached (ensuite)
Amenities
- Jacuzzi or hot tub
- Swing set or jungle gym
- Trampoline
- Grill
- Balcony or terrace
- Bicycles available
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Table tennis
- Pool or snooker table
- Games room
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 11:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($1,255.26) £1,000.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.
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2 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
We would love you to bring the whole family to stay but please be aware there is a large duck pond and a river very close by the house , so we would advise great caution if considering Kennox with small adventurous children because of safety.
About the owner
Elaine S.
- Average reply time:
- 1 hour 39 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 05 Jan 2024
- Years listed:
- 9
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, German
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“Great House for a Corporate Visit (or Family Vacation)”
Kennox House was the perfect spot for a client to host team members and guests while at COP26 in Glasgow. Elaine and Mark were very helpful, and the house was comfortable and charming. Guests loved … More
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Elaine (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Elaine (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Elaine (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Elaine the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Elaine (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Elaine (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Elaine (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Elaine (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Elaine (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Elaine (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Elaine (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Elaine (the owner) a message.
If Elaine (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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