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

Burnside Cottage, Newton Stewart
Customers' Choice

Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

Burnside Cottage

Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Garden / Patio
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£567
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Cosy ground floor apartment | Tigh Beag, Troon
Customers' Choice

Troon, South Ayrshire

Tigh Beag

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£305
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Exterior | Blackside Cottage, Sorn
Customers' Choice

Sorn, South Ayrshire

Blackside Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,272
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Exterior | Ardstinchar Mews, Ballantrae, near Girvan
Customers' Choice

Ballantrae, near Girvan, South Ayrshire

Ardstinchar Mews

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£601
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Fantastic and unique castle property | Knock Old Castle, Largs
Customers' Choice

Largs, North Ayrshire

Knock Old Castle

Pets stay free
Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£3,124
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Exterior | Seamill Cottage, Seamill, near West Kilbride
Customers' Choice

Seamill, near West Kilbride, North Ayrshire

Seamill Cottage

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£617
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Sitting-out-area | Woodlands Lodge, Ballantrae

Ballantrae, South Ayrshire

Woodlands Lodge

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£445
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Exterior | Kirklea, Wishaw, North Lanarkshire

Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, North Lanarkshire

Kirklea

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,162
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Lovely barn conversion | Torcross Barn, Tarbolton, near Ayr
Customers' Choice

Tarbolton, near Ayr, South Ayrshire

Torcross Barn

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£587
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Inviting patio with sitting-out area and hot tub | Tennox Parlour - Tennox Farm, Kilbirnie
Customers' Choice

Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire

Tennox Farm - Tennox Parlour

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,007
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Living room | Mossdale Cottage, Dalmellington
Customers' Choice

Dalmellington, South Ayrshire

Mossdale Cottage

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£781
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Ayrshire

Open plan living space | Kayshill Cottage, Drongan, Ayr

Drongan, Ayr, South Ayrshire

Kayshill Cottage

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£399
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Exterior | Blackside Cottage, Sorn
Customers' Choice

Sorn, South Ayrshire

Blackside Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,272
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Exterior | Ardstinchar Mews, Ballantrae, near Girvan
Customers' Choice

Ballantrae, near Girvan, South Ayrshire

Ardstinchar Mews

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£601
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Fantastic and unique castle property | Knock Old Castle, Largs
Customers' Choice

Largs, North Ayrshire

Knock Old Castle

Pets stay free
Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£3,124
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Exterior | Seamill Cottage, Seamill, near West Kilbride
Customers' Choice

Seamill, near West Kilbride, North Ayrshire

Seamill Cottage

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£617
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Open plan living space | KJS Holiday Haven, Ayr

Ayr, South Ayrshire

KJS Holiday Haven

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 8 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£607
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Sitting-out-area | Woodlands Lodge, Ballantrae

Ballantrae, South Ayrshire

Woodlands Lodge

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£445
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Exterior | Kirklea, Wishaw, North Lanarkshire

Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, North Lanarkshire

Kirklea

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,162
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Lovely barn conversion | Torcross Barn, Tarbolton, near Ayr
Customers' Choice

Tarbolton, near Ayr, South Ayrshire

Torcross Barn

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£587
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Exterior | Pinclanty Cottage, Girvan

Girvan, South Ayrshire

Pinclanty Cottage

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

7 nights

From

£817
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Living room | Mossdale Cottage, Dalmellington
Customers' Choice

Dalmellington, South Ayrshire

Mossdale Cottage

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£781
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Coastal Cottages in Ayrshire

Open plan living space | Kayshill Cottage, Drongan, Ayr

Drongan, Ayr, South Ayrshire

Kayshill Cottage

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£399
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Cosy ground floor apartment | Tigh Beag, Troon
Customers' Choice

Troon, South Ayrshire

Tigh Beag

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£305
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Exterior | Ardstinchar Mews, Ballantrae, near Girvan
Customers' Choice

Ballantrae, near Girvan, South Ayrshire

Ardstinchar Mews

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£601
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Fantastic and unique castle property | Knock Old Castle, Largs
Customers' Choice

Largs, North Ayrshire

Knock Old Castle

Pets stay free
Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£3,124
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Exterior | Seamill Cottage, Seamill, near West Kilbride
Customers' Choice

Seamill, near West Kilbride, North Ayrshire

Seamill Cottage

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£617
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Open plan living space | KJS Holiday Haven, Ayr

Ayr, South Ayrshire

KJS Holiday Haven

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 8 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£607
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Sitting-out-area | Woodlands Lodge, Ballantrae

Ballantrae, South Ayrshire

Woodlands Lodge

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£445
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Inviting patio with sitting-out area and hot tub | Tennox Parlour - Tennox Farm, Kilbirnie
Customers' Choice

Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire

Tennox Farm - Tennox Parlour

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,007
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Exterior | Coastal Bay View, Ayr

Ayr, South Ayrshire

Coastal Bay View

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£435
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Exterior | Pinclanty Cottage, Girvan

Girvan, South Ayrshire

Pinclanty Cottage

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

7 nights

From

£817
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Exterior | Charles House, Largs

Largs, North Ayrshire

Charles House

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • 12 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

3.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,612
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Luxury Cottages in Ayrshire

Exterior | Blackside Cottage, Sorn
Customers' Choice

Sorn, South Ayrshire

Blackside Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,272
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Fantastic and unique castle property | Knock Old Castle, Largs
Customers' Choice

Largs, North Ayrshire

Knock Old Castle

Pets stay free
Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£3,124
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Exterior | Seamill Cottage, Seamill, near West Kilbride
Customers' Choice

Seamill, near West Kilbride, North Ayrshire

Seamill Cottage

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£617
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Lovely barn conversion | Torcross Barn, Tarbolton, near Ayr
Customers' Choice

Tarbolton, near Ayr, South Ayrshire

Torcross Barn

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£587
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Inviting patio with sitting-out area and hot tub | Tennox Parlour - Tennox Farm, Kilbirnie
Customers' Choice

Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire

Tennox Farm - Tennox Parlour

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,007
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Living room | Mossdale Cottage, Dalmellington
Customers' Choice

Dalmellington, South Ayrshire

Mossdale Cottage

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£781
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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 | 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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Living area | Seal Rocks, Lendalfoot, near Girvan
Customers' Choice

Lendalfoot, near Girvan, South Ayrshire

Seal Rocks

Pets stay free
Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£637
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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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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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