Whiteleys Retreat

Countryside respite for children and young people with cancer or other life altering illness and their families – Please note that families must reside in Scotland.

Whiteleys is a unique therapeutic facility, nestled in the beautiful Ayrshire countryside where families are given the opportunity to relax, reflect, find relief, pause for reflection and building resilience.  Our high quality, five star assisted catering cottages are surrounded by beautiful gardens, countryside and local wildlife in addition to our Garden of Wellbeing, sensory playpark, animals and an area for reflection.

Whiteleys was once a working farm however since its purchase in early 2018, we have worked hard, to convert the cottages into safe, clean and comfortable places of respite for families. Each cottage is decorated and furnished to a high standard and  we have ensured that the Main Cottage is fully accessible for children/young people in wheelchairs with the addition of profiling beds, portable hoist, shower cradle and other additional aids for bathing.

While we strive to provide the highest standards of respite, we listen to families, through consultation and weekly feedback for their views on their respite experience. We learn through this and adapt our facilities and services accordingly, families who come for respite say that it is a true home from home and that they don’t want to leave.

If you live in Scotland and are able to provide confirmation of diagnosis for your children or young person, then please get in touch. We would love to welcome you into the Whiteleys Family.

Address: By Alloway, Ayr South Ayrshire, KA7 4EG