Doonbank Cottage's Bothy - self catering accommodation

Name: Doonbank Cottage's Bothy - self catering accommodation
Address: 89a Glenalla Crescent, Ayr, KA74DZ, GB
Telephone: +441292441825
Price range: ££

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Doonbank Cottage's Bothy - self catering accommodation

Our bothy is a lovely one bedroom detached house in the grounds of Doonbank Cottage'a 4.5 acre woodl

30/10/2024

Well, it’s been a really tough year for the bees, but the girls in our Alloway apiary have kindly gifted us 110 ½ pound jars of their utterly delicious, blended honey.

Bearing in mind that a single honeybee will only make one twelfth of a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime, we doff our cap to them and thank them kindly. This honey is about as local as you can get and if you have a nectar or pollen rich garden, our bees may well have visited your garden during the year!

Unlike much shop bought honey, we filter our honey to 400 microns, thus allowing microscopic amounts of pollen through, making it a great source for hay fever sufferers. You won’t see it, but it also adds flavour too.

We charge £7 per jar and are ‘open’ via Doonbank Cottage, 89a Glenalla Cres on Saturday’s between 10am and 2pm. You can pay via cash, paypal, bank transfer or debit card.

When it’s gone – it’s gone!

30/10/2024

It's very disconcerting being stared at whilst you make a cup of tea!!!

20/10/2024

Poet's Corner Alloway A lovely cosy cafe, and a bit of a hidden gem in the heart of Alloway and, just a 2 minute drive from Doonbank, opposite the Burns Cottage. Check out their food and lunch menus.

27/09/2024

The The Kirkton Inn is about a 15 minute drive from Doonbank and if you're looking for a morning treat, why not pop over.

24/09/2024

Time to filter the honey....

24/09/2024

In the immortal words spoken in 'The karate kid' - wax on- wax off!!

22/09/2024

Well a really tough year for the bees, but the girls have worked really hard and kindly given us some honey this year. Guess what today is all about!

14/08/2024

Just heading off to the Apiary as part of our last 'wonderful world of the honey bee' experiences for 2024. But we have put the dates up now for 2025. So, if you're looking to get ahead of the game in terms of presents - whether birthday, Christmas or just a special treat, then why not pop over and grab a voucher, which are valid for 12 months. Just visit: https://doonbankcottage.co.uk/the-wonderful-world-of-honey-bees/

15/07/2024

A peaceful day at Doonbank clearing more Laurel near the apiary - with appropriate supervision!

10/07/2024

We do enjoy dog sitting for guests. Dylan is enjoying the attention. Check out our dog services at https://doonbankcottage.co.uk/dog-services-that-we-offer/

29/06/2024

Even Jorgie likes watching the bees! If would like to know more about the wonderful world of honeybees and beekeeping, why not head over to our website and book up - wwww.doonbankcottage.co.uk

27/05/2024

A great weekend's training at Dumfries House,and learning from expert beekeepers and the Scottish Beekeeping Association. All helps in our knowledge and delivery of our 'wonderful world of honey bees' experience.

20/05/2024

We still have a few vacancies on our Sat 1st June 'Wonderful world of the Honey Bee' experience. If you're looking for something a little different, why not book up now - or maybe you're looking for the quirky birthday pressie.

If you are looking for something alternative to do, why no come and enjoy our three hour 'wonderful world of honey bees' experience in Ayr

12/05/2024

A lovely day out.....

The weather has started to brighten up and get warmer as we head into summer, why not spend the day taking a wonderful boat trip to the fantastic Island of Ailsa Craig, Ailsa Craig trips run every day whilst weather allows and are on the day weather dependent, to enquire about trips to Ailsa Craig and angling trips, availability and/or book call the skipper Mark McCrindle on 07773794358 or email [email protected]

You are unable to book Ailsa Craig or Fishing trips via this page or via fb messaging, bookings or trio enquiries must be made with Mark via phone or email. we suggest giving him a call in the 1st instance to enquire or book your trip. Dogs are allowed on the boat & on the island & must be kept on the lead at all times, different length of trips are available to facilitate more time on the island, just ask when enquiring.

07/05/2024

Why not book a break at Doonbank and double up with an exclusive Guided Tour of Culzean Gardens, a 20 minute drive from us.

Tuesday 21st May 2024🌸

From Culzean Garden team: "Please join us and spend the day with the National Trust for Scotland’s Simon Jones, Gardens & Designed Landscapes Manager and Iain Govan, Head of Gardens and Grounds at Culzean Castle, in collaboration with Scotland’s Gardens Scheme"

Please find more information on the link below -
Culzean Gardens Guided Tour

Scotland's Gardens Scheme opens gardens for charity raising funds through garden gate tickets, plant sales and teas. Beautiful Scottish secret gardens to visit and explore. Open gardens throughout Scotland.

23/04/2024

View of our new Tawny Owl nest box as viewed from the bothy. Too late for this year, but fingers crossed for next year and hopefully a real treat for guests.

17/03/2024

A lovely mild day and the Bees are very happy to be out and about collecting early pollen. A sure sign that the Queen has survived the winter and is now laying again. Check out our website at www.doonbankcottage.co.uk to find out how you can get up close and personal with the Bees!

24/10/2023

Lovely to see a Sparrowhawk outside the window this morning at Doonbank. Such
pretty raptors.

Address

89a Glenalla Crescent
Ayr
KA74DZ

Telephone

+441292441825

Website

http://www.doonbankcottage.co.uk/

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Time to filter the honey....

Well it's that time of year again and we have now published our 'Wonderfull world of the honey bee' experience dates for 2023 . Yes it's early, but just imagine having all your Christmas presents done and dusted by October!! Happy days eh 🙂 Find out more at: https://doonbankcottage.co.uk/the-wonderful-world-of-honey-bees/

Well it's that time of year again and we have now published our 'Wonderfull world of the honey bee' experience dates for 2023 . Yes it's early, but just imagine having all your Christmas presents done and dusted by October!! Happy days eh :) Find out more at: https://doonbankcottage.co.uk/the-wonderful-world-of-honey-bees/

Turn your sound on! One of our resident Tawny owls making a right racket on top of the bothy roof. (but delightful to both hear and see)

At least we now know who's been munching on our Blackcurrrents and Willow. And now they want a nosey in the Bee shed close to the Bothy and Apiary! So cheeky - but love his little antlers :)

Well such a lovely day and with so many birds around, it's nice to see that the jackdaws above our Apiary haven't put on so much weight over Covid lockdown that they can't get into the front door of their house!........looking forward to the sound of tiny jackdaws soon!

Honey bees flying in winter

Well down at our Doonbank apiary, it's a nice mild day and rather cheering that the girls are 'a buzzin' to get out for cleansing and water flights. Lovely to see them and although it's still 'winter', it's great to see that the colony has survived the winter so far. It wont be too long before Queen Bee will start to lay again and the colony will start to rebuild to its max of about 60,000 bees in the height of summer.