# Balvonie House, Skelmorlie, Ayrshire Fantastic seaside wedding venue in Ayrshire for intimate celebrations with a party room and accommodation for 26 ## At a Glance - Sleeps 2 - 26 - 11 bedrooms - Dining for 30 - Venue capacity 30 ## Images - Total images stored: 59 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-57.jpg - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-74.jpg - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-91.jpg - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-88.jpg - 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-24.jpg - 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-51.jpg - 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-52.jpg - 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-50.jpg - 9. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-15.jpg - 10. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-13.jpg - 11. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-11.jpg - 12. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-22.jpg - 13. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-58.jpg - 14. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-59.jpg - 15. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-77.jpg - 16. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-83.jpg - 17. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-84.jpg - 18. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-55.jpg - 19. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-56.jpg - 20. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-29.jpg - 21. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-23.jpg - 22. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-05.jpg - 23. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-17.jpg - 24. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-101.jpg - 25. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-102.jpg - 26. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-63.jpg - 27. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-85.jpg - 28. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-87.jpg - 29. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-106.jpg - 30. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-118.jpg - 31. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Balvonie-House-Mike-Meller_www.mikemeller.co_.uk-111.jpg - 32. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Balvonie-House-Skelmorlie-Ayrshire-2023-09-25-11-54-52.jpg - 33. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Balvonie-House-Skelmorlie-Ayrshire-2023-09-25-11-54-18.jpg (caption: Bridal perfection in her own dressing room) - 34. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/D75_1655.jpg (caption: Balvonie - a wonderfully romantic venue for your special wedding celebrations; alt: Balvonie - a wonderfully romantic venue for your special wedding celebrations) - 35. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Balvonie-House-Skelmorlie-Ayrshire-2023-09-25-11-53-55.jpg - 36. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/D75_1072.jpg (caption: Balvonie - set up in the garden for your intimate wedding ceremony; alt: Balvonie - set up in the garden for your intimate wedding ceremony) - 37. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/D75_1152_0.jpg (caption: Balvonie - amazing backdrop for some spectacular wedding photos; alt: Balvonie - amazing backdrop for some spectacular wedding photos) - 38. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Party Room_0.jpg (caption: Balvonie - dance the night away in the party room; alt: Balvonie - dance the night away in the party room) - 39. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/D75_1695.jpg (caption: Balvonie - plenty of space for your wedding guests to mingle; alt: Balvonie - plenty of space for your wedding guests to mingle) - 40. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/D75_1004 resize_0.jpg (caption: Balvonie - a special Arts & Crafts house where you can plan the wedding you dream of; alt: Balvonie - a special Arts & Crafts house where you can plan the wedding you dream of) - 41. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Four Poster Bedroom_0.jpg (caption: Balvonie - romantic 4 poster for the happy couple; alt: Balvonie - romantic 4 poster for the happy couple) - 42. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Dressing Room.jpg (caption: Balvonie - dressing room and bathroom for the bride to get ready; alt: Balvonie - dressing room and bathroom for the bride to get ready) - 43. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Sitting Room 1_2.jpg (caption: Balvonie - ground floor lounge to relax; alt: Balvonie - ground floor lounge to relax) - 44. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Bath-Tub-with-a-View_0.jpg (caption: Balvonie - bath with a view and a glass of fizz; alt: Balvonie - bath with a view and a glass of fizz) - 45. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Empress_0.jpg (caption: Balvonie - luxury bedroom for wedding guests; alt: Balvonie - luxury bedroom for wedding guests) - 46. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Plum Room.jpg (caption: Balvonie - the Plum Room; alt: Balvonie - the Plum Room) - 47. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Tartan-Double.jpg (caption: Balvonie - Tartan themed double; alt: Balvonie - Tartan themed double) - 48. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Plunge-Bathroom_0.jpg (caption: Balvonie - sunken bath to make the most of the sea views; alt: Balvonie - sunken bath to make the most of the sea views) - 49. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Balvonie-House-Skelmorlie-Ayrshire-2023-09-25-11-53-35.jpg (caption: Balvonie - Bridal bliss) - 50. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Balvonie-House-Skelmorlie-Ayrshire-2023-09-25-11-53-46.jpg (caption: Balvonie - A beautiful bride) - 51. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Balvonie-House-Skelmorlie-Ayrshire-2023-09-25-11-54-28.jpg (caption: Balvonie - The lad have their moment before the main event) - 52. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Balvonie-House-Skelmorlie-Ayrshire-2023-09-25-11-54-38.jpg (caption: Balvonie - lush garden backdrop) - 53. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Balvonie-House-Skelmorlie-Ayrshire-2023-09-25-11-54-44.jpg (caption: Balvonie - The bride appears) - 54. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Balvonie-House-Skelmorlie-Ayrshire-2023-09-25-11-55-05.jpg (caption: Balvonie - A day to remember forever) - 55. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Balvonie-House-Skelmorlie-Ayrshire-2023-09-25-11-56-22.jpg (caption: Balvonie - A special place for a special event) - 56. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Balvonie-House-Skelmorlie-Ayrshire-2023-09-25-11-56-26.jpg (caption: Balvonie - Wood panelled dining room) - 57. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Balvonie-House-Skelmorlie-Ayrshire-2023-09-25-11-56-33.jpg (caption: Balvnonie - Family makes the day all the more special) - 58. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Balvonie-House-Skelmorlie-Ayrshire-2023-09-25-12-19-06.jpg (caption: Balvonie - The bride takes a few reflective moments) - 59. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Balvonie-House-Skelmorlie-Ayrshire-2023-09-25-12-19-55.jpg (caption: Happiest of days) ## Floor Plans - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Balvonie-House-Skelmorlie-Ayrshire-2023-09-25-12-16-00.jpg (caption: Balvonie - Upstairs Floor Plan) - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Balvonie-House-Skelmorlie-Ayrshire-2023-09-25-12-16-11.jpg (caption: Balvonie - Ground Floor Plan) ## About The Property Celebrate your wedding in the timeless elegance of Balvonie House, an exclusive country manor where beautiful period architecture meets luxurious modern living. Set within peaceful grounds overlooking the stunning Kyles of Bute, this magnificent Arts and Crafts house offers a truly memorable setting for an intimate wedding surrounded by family and friends. Balvonie House combines historic charm, refined interiors, outstanding comfort and breathtaking scenery to create an unforgettable setting where every moment of your wedding weekend can be shared with the people who matter most. The house is a wonderful blank canvas, allowing you to create a celebration that reflects your own style and personality. Exchange your vows in one of the elegant reception rooms with spectacular sea views before raising a glass with your guests in the spacious lounges or impressive entrance hall. Every room is filled with original character, from soaring ceilings and grand windows to carefully restored period features, with contemporary comforts for a relaxed stay. And the house is wheelchair accessible with a ground floor bedroom and wet room. A magnificent long dining table brings everyone together to enjoy a wedding feast prepared by your chosen caterers in the spacious modern kitchen. As evening falls, guests can dance in the private party room or relax in the comfortable lounges, challenge friends to a game of snooker or enjoy a film in the private cinema room. No premium is added for wedding bookings. The house comes equipped with chairs, cutlery, crockery and linens, so no need to hire these items separately. Turn your wedding into a full weekend celebration, with luxury accommodation for 26. Gather for a leisurely breakfast together the following day, unwind in the outdoor hot tub overlooking the sea or enjoy walks through the surrounding grounds and nearby coastline. The charming villages of Skelmorlie, Wemyss Bay and Largs are all within easy reach, offering scenic beaches, welcoming cafés, ferry trips and beautiful coastal walks. ## Facilities - **Dog Friendly:** Dog friendly. - **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible. Ground floor twin with en suite wet room, shower chair. - **Hot Tub:** Wonderful views over the water and islands - **WiFi:** WiFi is available throughout. - **Kitchen:** Well-equipped modern dining kitchen. Perfect for group meal prep incl. 2 dishwasher, 2 hobs, 3 ovens. Utility: 2 washers, 2 dryers, 2 extra fridges. - **Dining Room:** Formal dining room for up to 30 seated guests. - **Sitting Room:** Ground floor sitting room with lots of comfortable seating, original features and vast sea views, log stove, projector, large drop-down screen. - **TV and Music Facilities:** SKY TV, Sky Cinema, Netflix TV, Amazon Prime TV. Separate cinema room with large screen TV. - **Games Room:** Well-equipped games room with snooker table. - **Heating and Open Fires:** Centrally heated throughout with wood stove in the sitting room. - **Bedrooms:** 11 bedrooms including 1 emperor size bed, 2 king beds, 5 double beds, 2 day beds, 2 loft (bunk) beds and 6 single beds. - **Linen:** High-quality hotel style bed linen and bath towels are provided. - **Bathrooms:** 7 en suites including 1 accessible ground floor wet room and luxury baths. Additional 3 family bath/shower rooms. 2 ground floor WCs. - **Children's Facilities:** High chairs, cribs and travel cots are available. - **Outdoor:** Outdoor seating with barbecue, hot tub. Large grounds to explore. Please supervise young children near the stream and decorative tree-house. - **Swimming Pool:** There is a large capacity hot tub. - **Parking:** Secure off road parking for several cars. EV charging facilities available for guests on site. - **Smoking:** Smoke and any other naked flames are strictly prohibited within the house. - **Electric Vehicle Charging:** 22kW PodPoint charger available onsite. ## Rental Rates Please contact the owner for pricing. ## Booking Information - 2-night weekend and 3-night mid-week minimum bookings. - - A 35% deposit is required to secure the booking and the balance due 56 days before arrival. - - A refundable damage deposit of £750 is required. - - Check in from 4pm; Check out by 10am Monday to Friday and 11am on a Sunday. - - Balvonie is a private home available for a max 139 days in any calendar year. ## Availability Please contact the owner for available dates. ## Enquiry - Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/balvonie-house-skelmorlie-ayrshire/weddings#enquiry ## Location ### Location breadcrumb [Europe](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/europe) > [UK](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/uk) > [Scotland](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/scotland) > [Ayrshire and Arran Region](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/ayrshire-and-arran-region) > [Ayrshire](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/ayrshire) > [Skelmorlie](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/skelmorlie) ### Address Address: Halketburn Road, Skelmorlie, Ayrshire, PA17 5BP, GB Latitude: 55.8663715 Longitude: -4.88475 ### About The Area Located on the Firth of Clyde in the village of Skelmorlie and 5 minutes from Wemyss Bay. Largs is 8 minutes, 45 minutes from Glasgow and Glasgow Airport. Loch Lomond is just over an hour. ### What's Nearby? - **Location:** Largs is 8 minutes away to the south; Gourock is 10 minutes away to the north. - **Shop:** Our village shop is a 5 minute walk or one minute drive in Skelmorlie. Wemyss Bay has a Co-Op just 5 minutes away. Largs has a large Morrisons, Tesco Express and a Co-op & M&S (Dec 2023). - **Food and Drink:** The Eglington Bar, Skelmorlie; Station Bar, Wemyss Bay Station; McCaskies Seaview Cafe, Wemyss Bay. - **Airport:** Glasgow Airport is within 45 minutes drive. - **Train:** Wemyss Bay has a historic railway station. Voted the UK's best in 2023. - **Bus:** Regular buses to and from Largs and Greenock. ## Owner Contact Details - Contact name: Lorna McLelland - Phone: +44 (0)7880 748 956 - Email: enquiries@balvoniehouse.com - Website: https://www.balvoniehouse.com