Crosshouse is a large village in East Ayrshire on the west coast of Scotland situated on the Carmel Water, 2 miles west of Kilmarnock. The village developed during the 19th century to house the workers of the local coal mining and brick-making industries. Notable residents include, Andrew Fisher (1862 – 1928), who was born in Crosshouse, emigrated to Australia in 1885 and became the fifth Prime Minister of Australia from 1908-1915; a memorial cairn sits in the village beside the Carmel Burn. The tranquil village is a popular tourist destination ideal for walker, cyclists, anglers, golfers and nature-watchers; it has holiday accommodation, shops, a bakery with tea-room, restaurants and pubs, a hospital, a bowling club and an 18-hole golf course. The impressive red-sandstone church has a 60ft steeple and dates back to 1881. Other attractions include Dean Castle with visitor-centre and tea-room, a cinema, the Palace Theatre, The Galleon Centre with ice-rink, bowling and squash courts, The Magnum Leisure Centre with swimming pool and fitness-centre and the Dick Institute with two art galleries and three museums. Eglinton Country Park has a loch with fishing facilities and Kay Park has a swing-park and pond. There is a beach, harbour and maritime museum in neighbouring Irvine, the 100 mile long Ayrshire Coastal Path starts nearby at Glenapp finishes in Skelmorie, and the virtually traffic free Cunningham Cycleway route connects Kilmarnock with Ardrossan.
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Places to Stay near Crosshouse
The Alpine Lodge (0.16 miles)
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Ideally located, easy traveling distance from Prestwick Airport. The Alpine Lodge puts you close enough to everything. The prime location provides easy access to Prestwick, ... More
Premier Inn Kilmarnock (0.94 miles)
Park Hotel (1.79 miles)
Contemporary, unique and luxurious accommodation in the heart of beautiful, rural Ayrshire. A perfect choice for the business or leisure traveller, offering excellent value and only 20 minutes from Glasgow.
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Woodcroft Self Catering Holiday Cottages (2.07 miles)
Cottages within a stones throw - 5 minutes walk to all the lovely amenities of the seaside town of Ayr. Theatre, cinema, restaurants, pubs, bars, discos, sports centres, indoor tennis, racing and golf are all ... More | visit website
Kidron House Hotel (2.07 miles)
Ideal if you are looking for a Prestwick Airport Hotel or Guesthouse, Kidron situated a few miles away, is an ideal base to start your holiday in the west coast ... More
Howard Park Hotel (2.99 miles)
We're situated in a beautiful area in the Ayrshire town of Kilmarnock, where there is much to explore. We offer our guests a friendly and relaxed atmosphere throughout their stay with ... More
Travelodge Kilmarnock (3.28 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
St Andrews Guest House (4.21 miles)
This cosy guest house is conveniently situated just 300 metres from Irvine town centre, close to bars, restaurants and the town’s popular shopping centre.
St Andrews Guest House was renovated in 2007 ... More
Irvine Lodge (4.24 miles)
The Irvine lodge is a centrally based guest house in the heart of the town of Irvine. We offer modern living accommodation and all our rooms are en-suite. Set in the middle ... More
Braidmead House (4.30 miles)
Completely renovated and restored and extended over a four year period, braidmead house opened ... More | visit website
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