Shuma Apartment

Shuma Apartment sits yards from the shoreline in Skelmorlie, a coastal village on North Ayrshire's Firth of Clyde. The Ayrshire Coastal Path begins here—a 100-mile route that draws walkers along beaches, rocky coves and clifftop stretches. Nearby Wemyss Bay, once voted among Britain's top ten railway stations, has a café and bar, and runs direct trains to Glasgow; ferries from the same area cross to Bute, Arran and Cumbrae, or head into Loch Lomond National Park and beyond.

The apartment is all on ground level: a living and dining room with Freeview Smart TV, a kitchen with electric oven, induction hob and washing machine, two king-size bedrooms and a shower room. The patio and front garden come with seating. Two parking spaces are available on the property's communal private road, on a first-come basis. Essentials including heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi are covered. No smoking is permitted.

The village has a pub, takeaway restaurants and a shop. Largs, a larger resort town with promenade and restaurants, is a short drive away. The area suits families and couples exploring the coast by foot or bike, or those using ferries as a gateway to the islands. Inland, Culzean Castle stands dramatically on its clifftop; Dumfries House and its Chippendale collection lie within easy reach. One dog is welcome.