Barwheys

About Barwheys

Barwheys is a stunning luxury farm complex to rent on an exclusive use basis in the rolling green hills of Ayrshire providing 18th century charm and 21st century luxury. Barwheys was totally renovated in 2012 and has four buildings built around a courtyard. All properties offer beautiful en-suite luxury accommodation as well as an ancient converted barn which is now The Granary, our magnificent games hall and chill-out zone. Barwheys sleeps up to 16 people in eight beautiful bedrooms over three houses. Each of the eight double or twin bedrooms has beautiful en suite facilities with slate and glass finishings and powerful walk-in showers. Each of the three houses has a dramatic kitchen fitted with Liebherr fridges, NEFF ovens, hobs, dishwasher and warming drawers. There are several stylish sitting rooms with open fires or wood-burning stoves providing relaxation away from the main party whilst the galleried dining hall enable 16 guests to eat and gather together. All the buildings have sweeping views out over the fields and woods enabling our guests to absorb the peace and tranquillity of the area whilst enjoying long summer evenings on one of the terraces or winter nights in front of an open fire or wood-burning stove.WiFi is available throughout the farm and there are five HD TVs of different sizes. Hot water and central heating are provided by a biomass boiler which burns woodchip from local woods. Barwheys is the perfect setting for celebrations, corporate events and weddings.

About the Location

Barwheys is easily accessible with regular trains running direct to Glasgow. Glasgow airport can be reached by car in around 1 hour, whilst Prestwick international Airport is 30 mins drive and Edinburgh Airport just over 1.5 hours’ drive.

Things to Do

If you don’t want to travel too far Barwheys offers beautiful country walks on your doorstep. There are extensive marked woodland walks mixed with open pastures across 200 acres of private property and you are welcome to explore. The large flat lawn beside the Farmhouse can be used for games, flying kites or simply watching the stars. If you want to explore further afield, Barwheys is within an easy drive of the stunning Ayrshire coast, rolling countryside, dramatic forests and a wealth of outdoor activities to enable you to enjoy them all. Scotland’s Bard Robert Burns was born just a few miles away in Alloway and his birthplace and its neighbouring museum are fascinating. The magical Crossraguel Abbey ruins are a well-kept secret just the other side of Maybole and the better known and equally beautiful The Great Steward of Scotland’s Dumfries House is about 20 minutes drive away. Ayrshire is blessed with a vibrant eating culture and there is a wealth of places of all sizes and types in which to eat, drink or buy fresh produce to bring back to cook, within a few minutes drive of Barwheys. Barwheys is the perfect location for a golf break. Ayrshire is a golfer’s haven with dozens of exceptional courses within easy reach, including Gleneagles, Loch Lomond, Muirfield, St Andrews and Carnoustie, making Barwheys the perfect. Venue for your golfing break.

Weddings

Because Barwheys is let on an exclusive use basis, you and your guests will have the whole property to yourselves in complete privacy. Barwheys gives you a blank canvas to allow you to design your own bespoke wedding or have your wedding planner do that for you. Set in an idyllic country location and perfect for either smaller intimate weddings and special events or a much grander affair. For larger weddings, a marquee can be erected on the flat lawn – just a few metres from the state of the art kitchens where the wedding meal can be prepared. The Granary can be used for dancing or for a private civil ceremony or can accommodate a sit-down meal for up to 35 people. Our glamorous honeymoon suite, The Byre, has an oversize super king bed, a pair of velvet chaise longues and a large bathroom with free-standing claw-footed bath and large walk-in shower, perfect for the bridal couple. There are seven other luxurious en-suite bedrooms enabling another 14 guests to stay.