FOOD

If you prefer to leave the supermarkets behind when you are on holiday then you might want to head to some of the following.

Woodlands Farm Shop – approx 10 miles from Ballantrae

• A wonderful selection of home-grown vegetables, local meats and cheeses. There is also a good café.
• See www.woodlandfarm.co.uk or call 01465 710 700.

Dowhill Country Fayre – approx 16 miles from Ballantrae

• Farm shop with local produce and a good café.
• Call 01655 331 957.

Burns Country Smokehouse – approx 28 miles from Ballantrae

• Stocking their own produce and with a café on site.
• See www.burnsmoke.com or call 01292 442 773.

Dalduff – approx 27 miles from Ballantrae

• Our farm supplies some lamb to this shop and you’ll find excellent quality meats here,
• See www.dalduff.co.uk or call 01655 740 271.

Galloway Smokehouse – approx 46 miles from Ballantrae

• On the banks of Wigtown Bay is the Galloway Smokehouse, home of prize winning smoked salmon, trout, seafood and game.
• See www.gallowaysmokehouse.co.uk or call 01671 820 354.

DRINK

Scotland is famed for its whisky and if you wish to taste or learn more then why not head to one of these.

The Whisky Experience, Kirkoswald – approx 20 miles from Ballantrae

• Experience whisky with the experts at one of their tasting events.
• Call 01655 885 756.

Bladnoch Distillery – approx 42 miles from Ballantrae

• Scotland’s most southerly distillery nestles on the green banks of the River Bladnoch.
• See www.bladnoch.co.uk or call 01988 402 605 for more details. 

EATING OUT

If you want a night off from the stove then these are a few restaurants nearby. 

The Kings Arms, Ballantrae

• A friendly pub with good food, the best place to eat out nearby and within walking distance of the cottages.
• See www.kingsarmsballantrae.com or call 01465 831 202.

Craigiemains Garden Centre, Ballantrae

• There is a very good café in the garden centre situated right on the sea front.
• See www.craigiemainshomeandgardencentre.com or call 01465 831 052.

Glenapp Castle Hotel – approx 2 miles from Ballantrae

• Michelin starred restaurant, fabulous for dinner on special occasion. Booking required.
• See www.glenappcastle.com or call 01465 831 212.

Pebbles Bistro, Lendalfoot – approx 4 miles from Ballantrae

• Excellent light food, very good for lunch or early dinner with wonderful sea views.
• Not recommended for children and booking required at weekends.
• See www.bennaneshore.com/healthbar or call 01465 891 223.

The Boars Head, Colmonell – approx 6 miles from Ballantrae

• Traditional local pub with great views from the dining room.
• Call 01465 881 371.

Roxy, Girvan – approx 13 miles from Ballantrae

• Much better than it looks from the outside! There is a conservatory with a view over the harbour and good pub food can be had. It has won various awards and there is sometimes entertainment at the weekends.
• Call 01465 715 261.

Wildings, Maidens – approx 20 miles from Ballantrae

• On the harbour at Maidens just beyond Turnberry, this restaurant specialises in seafood.
• See www.wildingshotel.com or call 01655 331 401.

Campbells, Portpatrick – approx 24 miles from Ballantrae

• On the seafront a popular restaurant with a lot of the food being sourced locally.
• See www.campbellsrestaurant.co.uk or call 01776 810 314.