OSPREY HOLIDAY CENTRE
History:
The centre's
buildings were originally built as an Anti Submarine Detection Base and occupied during WW2. The locals on the Island
refer to the centre as the Hush Hush as it was a "Top Secret" defence base.
Challenge Anneka :
In 1991 a successfull
application was made to the Challenge Anneka TV programme and this resulted in the dilapidated buildings being renovated.
Our photo gallery has an image of Anneka Rice arriving by helicopter and using her buggy on the island. The centre was
opened in 1991 and has continued to be hired to community groups and families for holidays.
Location & General info:
The centre is located 5 miles from Millport on the Isle of Cumbrae, Ayrshire and is reached by a 10 minute ferry
journey from Largs using Caledonian MacBrayne Ferries. On reaching the island, take a right turn and follow the road
for 1.5 miles to the centre. There is adequate parking space for 6 cars.
The centre is self contained and
your nearest neighbour is the Fintry Bay cafe 1.5 miles away. The cottage and sports hall have excellent uninterupted views
overlooking the Clyde estuary towards the Isle of Bute.
Caretaker:
Our Caretaker Paul Watling lives in Millport and he maintains the property and grounds,
however we expect all user groups to leave the centre and grounds clean and tidy.
Useful Websites:
The following Website gives
you excellent information on local services. www.millport.org please visit it if you are interested in visiting Millport.
Lodge Accommodation:
Lounge/Dining Area - fully equipped large kitchen with washing machine and dishwasher.
Bathrooms - both ladies and gents consisting of electric showers.
Bedrooms - there are 4 heated bedrooms consisting of bunk beds 3 x double bedrooms with
2 sets of bunk beds in each. 1 single bedroom with one set of bunk beds.
The accomodation sleeps a
total of 14.
Each bedroom has a sink. All beds have pillows. You need to bring your own sheets, pillow cases, duvets
or sleeping bags.
Sports Hall & Play area:
General purpose room
- a large open plan room which can be used for various purposes including playroom, t.v. room, lounge and chill out area.
Please note that you need to bring your own sports equipment, including table tennis bats & ping pong balls etc.
Reception Room - is ideal for our table tennis table.
Sports Hall - large hall with mobile goal posts and badminton net.
Grounds - various play areas, including
children's climbing frames and chute. There is also a tarmacadam yard for outdoor sports.
Please note that CAMPING is not allowed!
Charges
and How to Book:
Friday and Saturday evenings: £160.00 per
night per group.
Sunday to Thursday evenings:
£140.00 per night per group.
Our
charges reflect the fact that the centre is not the "Hilton" and the accommodation and facilities are very basic,
but practical !
You are advised to book early as bookings are taken on a first come first
served basis!
Telephone: 0141 445 4321 or e-mail: admin@4321.org.uk
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