Cottages in Ayrshire

This county on the shores of the Firth of Clyde holds a special place in Scotland's heart, as the birthplace of the beloved National Bard, Robert Burns. Ayrshire is also renowned for its stunning collection of over 50 golf courses, including the illustrious Turnberry and Royal Troon. But that's not all; this region boasts some of the freshest seafood you'll ever taste. Just a short boat ride away lie the charming islands of Arran and Cumbrae—true sanctuaries for food lovers. The Isle of Arran promises an unforgettable day out, no matter your interests.If history beckons you, Brodick Castle and Gardens await with open arms. Known as 'the quintessential Victorian Highland estate,' it's a journey back in time like no other. Nature enthusiasts will find their paradise here too. Climbing Goatfell—the island's largest mountain—is an experience not to be missed. From its diverse range of wildlife to its breathtaking views. For a retreat that touches all aspects of what makes life beautiful—history, food,nature—book your cottage in Ayrshire.

Ayrshire

Popular Cottages in Ayrshire

Gardener’s Cottage, Ardmillan by Girvan
Customers' Choice

Ardmillan by Girvan, South Ayrshire

Gardener’s Cottage

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 4 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£549
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Living area | Old Barn Farm Cottage - Old Barn Farm, Uplawmoor, near Paisley
Customers' Choice

Uplawmoor, near Paisley, North Lanarkshire

Old Barn Farm - Old Barn Farm Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£499
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Living room/dining room | Boyd Apartment, Largs
Customers' Choice

Largs, North Ayrshire

Boyd Apartment

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£309
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Exterior | Garlies Lodge, Gentrool, nr. Newton Stewart
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Glentrool, near Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

Garlies Lodge

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£797
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Exterior | Northbeach Apartment B, Prestwick

Prestwick, South Ayrshire

Northbeach Apartment B

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£647
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Exterior | High Wardneuk, Monkton, near Prestwick
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Monkton, near Prestwick, South Ayrshire

High Wardneuk

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£631
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Exterior | Corner Cottage, Girvan
Customers' Choice

Girvan, South Ayrshire

Corner Cottage

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£389
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Exterior | Apple Tree House, Dalry
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Dalry, North Ayrshire

Apple Tree House

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£751
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Ayrshire

Island View | Island View, Dunure, nr. Ayr
Customers' Choice

Dunure, near Ayr, South Ayrshire

Island View

Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,132
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Gardener’s Cottage, Ardmillan by Girvan
Customers' Choice

Ardmillan by Girvan, South Ayrshire

Gardener’s Cottage

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 4 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£549
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Braemar, Lendalfoot, Girvan

Lendalfoot, Girvan, South Ayrshire

Braemar

Pets stay free
Coastal
Car parking on site
Coast within 1 mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

3.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£259
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Living area | Old Barn Farm Cottage - Old Barn Farm, Uplawmoor, near Paisley
Customers' Choice

Uplawmoor, near Paisley, North Lanarkshire

Old Barn Farm - Old Barn Farm Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£499
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Living room/dining room | Boyd Apartment, Largs
Customers' Choice

Largs, North Ayrshire

Boyd Apartment

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£309
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Exterior | Garlies Lodge, Gentrool, nr. Newton Stewart
Customers' Choice

Glentrool, near Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

Garlies Lodge

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£797
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Exterior | High Wardneuk, Monkton, near Prestwick
Customers' Choice

Monkton, near Prestwick, South Ayrshire

High Wardneuk

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£631
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Coastal Cottages in Ayrshire

Island View | Island View, Dunure, nr. Ayr
Customers' Choice

Dunure, near Ayr, South Ayrshire

Island View

Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,132
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Gardener’s Cottage, Ardmillan by Girvan
Customers' Choice

Ardmillan by Girvan, South Ayrshire

Gardener’s Cottage

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 4 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£549
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Braemar, Lendalfoot, Girvan

Lendalfoot, Girvan, South Ayrshire

Braemar

Pets stay free
Coastal
Car parking on site
Coast within 1 mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

3.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£259
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Living room/dining room | Boyd Apartment, Largs
Customers' Choice

Largs, North Ayrshire

Boyd Apartment

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£309
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Exterior | Northbeach Apartment B, Prestwick

Prestwick, South Ayrshire

Northbeach Apartment B

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£647
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Exterior | High Wardneuk, Monkton, near Prestwick
Customers' Choice

Monkton, near Prestwick, South Ayrshire

High Wardneuk

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£631
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Luxury Cottages in Ayrshire

Exterior | Northbeach Apartment B, Prestwick

Prestwick, South Ayrshire

Northbeach Apartment B

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£647
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Exterior | High Wardneuk, Monkton, near Prestwick
Customers' Choice

Monkton, near Prestwick, South Ayrshire

High Wardneuk

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£631
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Exterior | Duck Pond - Cloncaird Castle, Kirkmichael, near Ayr

Kirkmichael, near Ayr, South Ayrshire

Duck Pond

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£1,062
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Exterior | Apple Tree House, Dalry
Customers' Choice

Dalry, North Ayrshire

Apple Tree House

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£751
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Exterior | Piersland Mews, Troon
Customers' Choice

Troon, South Ayrshire

Piersland Mews

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£831
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Hot tub | Bracken - Freedom Fields, Straiton, near Maybole
Customers' Choice

Straiton, near Maybole, South Ayrshire

Freedom Fields - Bracken

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,132
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Exterior | Ayrshire Loft - Cloncaird Castle, Kirkmichael, near Ayr

Kirkmichael, near Ayr, South Ayrshire

Ayrshire Loft

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£1,167
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Inspiration of things to see and do in a holiday cottage in Ayrshire

Golfing and Whisky Tasting: Ayrshire is home to several excellent golf courses, including Royal Troon and Turnberry, making it an ideal destination for golf enthusiasts. Additionally, explore the region's whisky distilleries, such as the famous Ailsa Bay Distillery, and savour some of Scotland's finest whiskies. If for you're looking for more inspiration of where to stay, then check out our comprehensive collection of holiday cottages in Scotland.

Here are the top five things to see and do in Ayrshire:

Culzean Castle

Visit the majestic Culzean Castle, a grand stately home perched on a cliff overlooking the Firth of Clyde. Explore the stunning interiors, beautifully landscaped gardens, and the fascinating history of this National Trust for Scotland property.

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Discover the life and works of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns, at his Birthplace Museum in Alloway. The museum showcases Burns' original manuscripts, personal belongings, and offers insights into his literary contributions.

Ayr Beach

Relax and unwind at Ayr Beach, a popular sandy stretch perfect for leisurely walks, sunbathing, or even a refreshing dip in the sea. The nearby esplanade features cafes and restaurants with stunning sea views.

Culzean Country Park

Adjacent to Culzean Castle, Culzean Country Park is a vast expanse of woodlands, gardens, and walking trails. Enjoy leisurely walks amidst the natural beauty and spot wildlife such as deer and red squirrels.

Heads of Ayr Farm Park

If you're visiting with family, the Heads of Ayr Farm Park is a fantastic attraction. It offers a range of fun activities, including farm animal encounters, outdoor play areas, and go-karting.

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