Nuri Hold, North Ayrshire, Skelmorlie

Nestled on the banks of the river Clyde, this property is a spacious spa venue sleeping up to 24 guests across 9 bedrooms. There is a bathroom with bath and overhead shower and 2 additional shower rooms upstairs and two shower rooms on ground floor.

Originally the Archbishops house, then a convent for over a century, it’s a perfect blend of modern and quirky Victorian.

Ease into the day by watching the sea and marine life. The bedrooms, many with ornate 4 poster beds, are fit for princesses and provides a soothing environment for restful sleep. Across the 5 modern bathrooms, one has a traditional rolltop bath, allowing for lengthy soaks in beautiful essential oil blends.

Make the most of the dedicated massage room where spa treatments can take place in your pyjamas. Warm up and unwind in one of the 2 saunas, detox in the steam room and let the hot tub bubbles soothe away any aches and pains in the fairy lit log cabin, a secluded spot to the rear of the house. After a nice seaside walk to blow away the cobwebs, or a spa treatment, curl up in one of the 2 spacious lounges together and watch a movie in the huge 85-inch smart TV.

For cooking and dining, the huge kitchen boasts 2 range cookers, dishwashers as well as a wine fridge. With a cocktail bar area between this kitchen and your dining room, dinner parties are easily provided for. Grand BBQs are possible in our BBQ log cabin or use this room toasting marshmallows in the fire as others are enjoying the hot tub. If you don’t want to lift a culinary finger, great value spa and catering packages allows a customised blend of self-catered/pampered.

Things to Note

• Sleeps – Up to 24 guests over 9 bedrooms (1 super king, 1 king, twin, 6 doubles)
• Included in rental is BBQ log cabin hot tub, wood burning outdoor sauna, infra-red sauna and steam room. You can book a second sea view hot tub for £250.
• Two well-behaved dogs are welcome with prior notice and a modest charge. One cot and highchair are available on request.
• Early check in of noon and late checkout to 1pm are £70 each and can be booked a few weeks before arrival.