Description:
Open for daffodils and woodland walks and the extensive walled garden will also be open. There are a range of fruit trees and some shrubs against the very high walls with a layout of lawn, hedges of yew and the large box divide flower borders, fruit bushes and vegetable plots including rhubarb of historical provenance. The original Head Gardener's cottage lies outside, close to the circular pond leading to the woodland walks, with early daffodils, possibly primroses, bluebells and white anemones as the season goes on.
Directions: From the M77 take the A71 to Irvine and exit at the first roundabout to Gatehead, Dundonald, Troon. In Gatehead go over the railway line and river bridge. Take the first left at Old Rome Farmhouse. The twin lodges are about ½ a mile on. Follow the yellow signposts from Ayr-Kilmarnock road after Bogend Toll.
Other details: Stout footwear is recommended. Dogs on short leads welcome. Locally grown plants.
