The Bell Loft was the former maids' wing of Noddsdale House and has been turned into a charming holiday home. It has 2 bedrooms, which can either be made up as super kings or twins, and 2 bathrooms, both with baths and showers, accommodating up to 5 people with a sofa bed in the living room. The kitchen, dining and sitting area all make up the living room where there is an open fire. The kitchen has almost everything you could want to use for your stay including a Nespresso Coffee machine - bring your favourite pods! Wifi is free and as well as the freeview television there is a DAB radio with bluetooth. There is a flight of stairs to reach the Bell Loft on the first floor.
Children of 10 years and over are welcome Plenty of space for parking close to the doors of the properties. Walks up the hill to our hydro electric dam and views of the islands of Cumbrae, Bute and Arran on a sunny day from the top, and even Jura on a very clear day, are stunning and not to be missed! Our tennis court by the house is available for use and some racquets and balls are available to borrow - however, if you have your own, do bring them.
Noddsdale is a special place to recharge the batteries or explore the area to your hearts content. The beds are really comfortable and all bedding is allergy friendly with 100% British Wool duvets, pillows from The Wool Room and 100% cotton bedlinen with a high thread count to give you the best sleep - warm in winter and cool in summer. All linen and towels, heating and logs are included in the price.
Noddsdale is two miles from the centre of Largs and within an hour of Glasgow and Prestwick airports. Ferries to Cumbrae, Bute and Arran are nearby and the paddle steamer Waverley offers trips on the Clyde and the Kyles of Bute to Loch Fyne in July and August. There are several golf courses close by.
Largs is a bustling seaside town with some great places to eat. There is the world famous Nardini's restaurants and coffee shops with excellent ice creams; Scotts restaurant at the busy Marina to the south of Largs; Lounge in the Main Street, The Catch at Fins to the south of Fairlie to name but a few. Visiting castles, houses and gardens in the area is popular with the fabulous Dumfries House saved for the nation by King Charles; Mount Stuart House on the Island of Bute; Culzean Castle south of Ayr; Inverary Castle on Loch Fyne; gardens at Benmore, near Dunoon and many more. Glasgow museums and shops are only an hour away by train from Largs or Wemyss Bay station. Food shops in Largs vary from the supermarket to the excellent fish shop, Cfayre, Patons the butcher, and the Deli with delicious cheeses and coffee. Mearns Macaskie at Wemyss Bay is a famous butcher with a cafe opposite the ferry terminal and train station.
Getting here:-
By road - From North take M8/A8/A78 to Largs. From South take A78 and from East take A737/A760. Proceed to the North end of the Esplanade and turn into Douglas Street at the signs for Brisbane Glen Road and National Sports Centre. Follow the road into Brisbane Glen past Kilburn Water on the left and the cemetery on the right. Once past the restriction signs take the third entrance on the right marked Noddsdale House and Lodge and drive up the hedge lined avenue - Noddsdale House is at the top.
Transportation
Getting there by railway:- From Largs Railway Station, turn left down to the seafront. Proceed to the North end of the Esplanade. Turn right in to Douglas Street at the signs for Brisbane Glen Road and the National Sports Centre. Follow the road into Brisbane Glen, past Kilburn Water on the left and the cemetery on the right. Once past the restriction signs take the third entrance on the right marked Noddsdale House and Lodge and drive up the hedge lined avenue - Noddsdale House is at the top.
Getting there by aeroplane:- From Prestwick Airport travel to Largs on A78. Travel down Largs Main Street towards seafront. Follow seafront to the North end of Esplanade. Turn right up Douglas Street at the signs for Brisbane Glen Road and the National Sports Centre. Follow the road into Brisbane Glen, past Kilburn Water on the left and the cemetery on the right. Once past the restriction signs take the third entrance on the right marked Noddsdale House and Lodge and drive up the hedge lined avenue - Noddsdale House is at the top.
