Historic 2000 Acre Country Estate near Troon & Prestwick with 13 bedrooms. | Other in Hurlford

10.0 (12 Reviews) |   10 Bedrooms  10 Bathrooms  26 Guests
Kilmarnock Other | Historic 2000 Acre Country Estate near Troon & Prestwick with 13 bedrooms.

10 Bedroom Place in Kilmarnock, Hurlford

Dating back over 500 years to the Wallace family, new additions were added in 1843 and today, the interiors are elegantly appointed with generations of antiques and artwork. Carnell is a welcoming family home bookable for exclusive use; the spacious reception rooms comfortably accommodate up to 20 guests in the main part with a further 6 guests in the newly converted East Tower (by separate booking see listing).

The main part of Carnell offers 10 bedrooms for guests. All have modern bathrooms and the rooms are equipped with large king or twin beds, fine linens and duvets. The newly converted East Tower provides a fully self-contained suite with a king bedroom, sitting room, bathroom, kitchen with dining area. A further 2 bedrooms with bathrooms are on the floor above. The East Wing is available as a separate booking but will not be offered to other guests if you are booking Carnell.

There are 2000 acres of gardens, parkland and farms surrounding Carnell for guests to enjoy. There is a hard tennis court, fishing on both the pond and the river as well as croquet and outdoor table tennis. There is a gym with an infrared sauna and indoor table tennis.

Pheasant, partridge and duck shooting is available in season from 01 October to 31 January. It is also possible to go deer stalking subject to the various seasonal restrictions. Outside of these dates, we can also offer clay-pigeon shooting as well as trout and salmon fishing on the River Ayr.

A full household staff looks after you and your party from time of enquiry to your departure. The team aim for a friendly but unobtrusive style of service allowing you to enjoy your house party to the full. For this service, we charge a Daily Guest Fee per person which is dependent on the number of guests & requirements but as a guide for 2026 starts at £165 plus VAT per person per day based on a minimum of 16 guests. This fee is in addition to the rental fee.

The Daily Guest Fee includes twice daily bedroom housekeeping. all meals and drinks with up to one bottle of wine or equivalent per day. We agree menus with you before you arrive. These are usually based on traditional British dishes using fresh, seasonal and local ingredients. Our excellent Chef can also cater to most dietary requirements. For those parties celebrating special occasions, we can organise music, dancing, photography, flowers, etc..

The dining room comfortably accommodates 26 guests. There is also a large outdoor dining area by the croquet lawn which can be tented and accommodates up to 40 guests. There is further dining on the Tower Terrace for smaller numbers and the John Knox Room can also be used for up to 12 guests. If you are planning a small wedding party, dining can be extended to 40 guests subject to additional charges in the main dining room.

A few people do ask about self-catering but the size of the house doesn't lend itself to this.

Whilst the house is set in rolling countryside, the nearby towns of Troon, Prestwick, Ayr and Kilmarnock are within a short drive and offer a choice of large shops, cinemas and theatres.

Glasgow is 30 minutes drive with an international airport and excellent rail links throughout Scotland and to England. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 15 minutes drive and has flights from Europe and has an FBO for private jets. Edinburgh Airport is 75 minutes drive. Transfers can be arranged.

Some of the world's top golf courses are within an easy drive including, Royal Troon, Prestwick, Trump Turnberry, Western Gailles and Dundonald.

Local places of interest include Dumfries House, Culzean Castle which are both open to the public.

Edinburgh & Loch Lomond are approximately 75 minutes drive.

Historic 2000 Acre Country Estate near Troon & Prestwick with 13 bedrooms is located in Kilmarnock. Historic 2000 Acre Country Estate near Troon & Prestwick with 13 bedrooms provides accommodation, featuring Fireplace/Heating, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Parking, among other amenities. This Other features Fireplace/Heating, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Parking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Historic 2000 Acre Country Estate near Troon & Prestwick with 13 bedrooms has 10 Bedrooms , 10 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 26 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Other because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Other, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Other has a friendly neighborhood, and the Kilmarnock has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Other in Kilmarnock, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
TV
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 10 bathrooms
  • Towels
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Recycling
  • Phone
  • Dryer
  • Printer
  • Chef
Breakfast
  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table
  • Dining room
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Blender
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Kitchen
Parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Accessibility
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • In-room accessibility
Activities
  • Swimming
  • Outlet shopping
  • Golfing
  • Fitness center access
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Ice skating
  • Health/beauty spa
  • Motor boating
  • Mountain biking
  • Cycling
  • Horse riding
  • Hunting
  • Marina
  • Fishing
  • Birdwatching
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground
  • Golfing
  • Sauna
  • Tennis
  • Foosball table
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Bike parking
  • Bicycling
  • Table tennis
  • Fitness center
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video games
  • Cable/satellite channels
General
  • Elevator
  • Games
  • Books
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Stereo
  • Music library
  • Vegan dining options
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Smoke-free property
  • Video library
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Beach towels
Guest Services
  • DVD player
  • Dining table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground
  • Travel crib
  • Highchair
  • Children's books
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Separate living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Babysitting service available
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Kitchen
  • Golf privileges (optional)
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
Internet
  • Available in some public areas: internet access
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Firepit
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Deck or patio
Spa
  • Massages

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings;maximum event attendees: 40
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges long-term renters welcome parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40 property registration number 8787-2999-9803-5273 safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation this property uses wind energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products

License number: 8787-2999-9803-5273

Reviews

Alastair C M.
Jul 15, 2025 01:11:11 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: A wonderful time was had by all. The estate, the staff, the food were fantastic, could not be better. Certainly would go back again when the chance arises.Ours was a golden wedding celebration with family and friends, Carnell’s staff went over and above making it special for us. thank you all.Alastair
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