The Old Barn
The refurbishment carried out in 2025 to what was already a very popular and well-received facility, means that The Old Barn is probably now one of Scotland’s most stylish and comfortable holiday houses. Just an hour and a half from Glasgow in the gorgeous kyles of Bute, the views from the private seven person hot tub are fantastic. Sleeping a maximum of 16 guests in seven bedrooms, with a sauna and hot tub, use of a games cottage with table tennis, pool table and dart board, plus a football pitch, sunken trampoline and tennis court, all on a private 22 acre estate in stunning scenery, it is an absolute pleasure to stay in.
The Old Barn at Ormidale took nearly three years and half a million pounds to complete in the first place, and no expense was spared in establishing it as arguably the most luxurious of our stable of properties. The new layout gives a very guest friendly open plan living vibe, with a large sitting dining area opening through an arch into the light modern kitchen. A separate large kids TV and play room with sofabed, accessed from near the stairs, gives flexibility and extra space.
A travertine marble floor runs throughout the ground floor and offers a stunning contrast to the original exposed stone walls which feature in the kitchen and living area. All the main bedrooms upstairs have private wash-hand basins, superb quality beds and bedding, built in storage and hanging space and lovely woodland and mountain views. The three bathrooms feature floor to ceiling ivory tiling, natural stone floors, Jacuzzi baths, and contemporary fittings.
The house is underfloor heated – from environmentally friendly ground source / air source heat pumps - throughout on both floors, so whatever time of year you visit, it is a cosy and comfy house with fantastic facilities. Separate kitchen, living / dining and children’s play spaces mean that parties can come together or play apart as they see fit. The next door games cottage, scruffy and characterful in equal measure with exposed stone walls and beams, has ping pong and pool tables and a dart board, and will eat up the teenagers (of whatever age) in the party. The tennis court was resurfaced in 2024. There are 12 bikes available for guest use, and golf clubs as well. The area is fabulous for walking, cycling, sailing, and fishing, just a mile from the top of Loch Riddon and a short drive from the magnificent expanse of Kilbride Bay.
A child-friendly but stylish, pet friendly but contemporary holiday house, in a fabulous holiday location. We usually maximise the adult occupancy at 12.
Ormidale House is rated at the top of VisitScotland’s 4 star band for excellence; the Mill House and Old Barn were described by a VisitScotland assessor as “5 star downstairs and 2.5 stars upstairs” due to the small size of the bedrooms, but they are not part of the award scheme and do not have a star rating. Both the Mill House and the Old Barn at Ormidale have been given special awards by Tripadviser and Olivers Travels for the consistency of the 5 / 5 reviews awarded by their customers.
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