The Coo Shed
Farm Shop
South Corton Farm, Ayr KA6 6BX
Established in 2017 The Coo Shed, set on South Corton Farm in Alloway, Ayrshire, has become a popular award-winning destination for locals and tourists alike. With breathtaking views across some of the best countryside in the region and the chance to get up close to the mighty herd of Holstein Friesian coos themselves, it’s easy to see why visitors return time and again to enjoy the good old-fashioned country hospitality they experience on the farm.
The Coo Shed itself is spacious, accessible and tastefully decorated to blend some of that country charm you’d hope to find with more modern touches. There are humorous nods to the dairy farming tradition wherever you look and some quirky objects of interest that embrace the farm vibe, unless of course you can’t draw your attention away from the gleaming glass cake cabinet which is up front and centre and loaded with goodies.
If cakes are your thing, then you’ll be in your element here. All baked fresh on the premises you’ll find old favourites in abundance, including thick cut chocolate tray bakes, mountainous scones (some are filled with mile high whipped cream and jam), caramel tarts (it’s no surprise that these are one of the all-time best sellers on the counter with that crisp pastry and sweet silken filling), shiny bright pineapple tarts, pillowy lemon meringue pies and creamy cheesecakes galore to name but a few. It’s worth noting that some of the cakes and desserts are also available by the portion in a vending machine located in The Milk Hoose which also houses a fresh farm milk vending machine (this dispenses a range of milkshake flavours too) so that you can bring your own bottle and stock up on the good stuff whenever you’re visiting.
On the menu you’ll find a selection of popular breakfasts for big or small appetites, including fry-ups, filled rolls, porridge, Eggs Benedict and sweet or savoury French toasts made with bloomer bread. Lunches similarly cater for different appetites with a separate children’s menu available too. Homemade soup, baked potatoes, and all the forms of sandwiches you could hope for (toasties, wraps, paninis…) with a choice of delicious fillings are available freshly prepared to order. For heartier appetites you can go bigger with macaroni cheese, burgers or scampi (amongst others) all served with salad, coleslaw and chips. Whatever you choose just remember to leave room for that cake.
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