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

Living room | Portland Villa, Troon

Troon, Ayrshire

Portland Villa

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£513
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Exterior | Trelaw - Farmhouse Holidays, Cumnock
Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£930
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Open plan living space | The Old Stables, Glasgow

Glasgow, Glasgow and the Clyde Valley

The Old Stables

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£785
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View of the chalet from the nearby bridge | Harperfield Chalet, Lanark

Lanark, Glasgow and the Clyde Valley

Harperfield Chalet

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£619
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Living room | Sorbie Villa, Ardrossan, near Ayr

Ardrossan, near Ayr, Ayrshire

Sorbie Villa

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£595
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Exterior | Pinclanty Cottage, Girvan

Girvan, Ayrshire

Pinclanty Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,005
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Exterior | The Beach House, Dunure near Ayr

Dunure near Ayr, Ayrshire

The Beach House

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£645
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Fantastic and unique castle property | Knock Old Castle, Largs

Largs, Ayrshire

Knock Old Castle

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£3,024
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Living room | Ardlochan Road, Maidens, near Girvan

Maidens, near Girvan, Ayrshire

Ardlochan Road

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£397
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Exterior | Chaff House - Laigh Hapton, Darvel
Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£688
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Hot tub | River View, Barr, near Girvan

Barr, near Girvan, Ayrshire

River View

Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,100
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Exterior | The Cottage, Girvan

Girvan, Ayrshire

The Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£431
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Ayrshire

Exterior | Trelaw - Farmhouse Holidays, Cumnock
Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£930
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Exterior | Cavallus, Camusfearna - Craigengillan Estate, Craigengillan, near Dalmellington

Craigengillan, near Dalmellington, Ayrshire

Cavallus

Car parking on site
Rural Location
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£493
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Living room | Sorbie Villa, Ardrossan, near Ayr

Ardrossan, near Ayr, Ayrshire

Sorbie Villa

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£595
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Exterior | The Coach House, Girvan

Girvan, Ayrshire

The Coach House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£609
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Exterior | Pinclanty Cottage, Girvan

Girvan, Ayrshire

Pinclanty Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,005
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Exterior | The Beach House, Dunure near Ayr

Dunure near Ayr, Ayrshire

The Beach House

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£645
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Fantastic and unique castle property | Knock Old Castle, Largs

Largs, Ayrshire

Knock Old Castle

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£3,024
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Living room | Ardlochan Road, Maidens, near Girvan

Maidens, near Girvan, Ayrshire

Ardlochan Road

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£397
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Exterior | Chaff House - Laigh Hapton, Darvel
Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£688
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Hot tub | River View, Barr, near Girvan

Barr, near Girvan, Ayrshire

River View

Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,100
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Hot tub | Chestnut - Fulshaw Mill, Stewarton

Stewarton, Ayrshire

Fulshaw Mill - Chestnut

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£1,307
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Exterior | Seamill Cottage, Seamill, near West Kilbride

Seamill, near West Kilbride, Ayrshire

Seamill Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£655
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Coastal Cottages in Ayrshire

Living room | Portland Villa, Troon

Troon, Ayrshire

Portland Villa

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£513
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Ayr, Ayrshire

Donnini Court

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£513
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Living room | Sorbie Villa, Ardrossan, near Ayr

Ardrossan, near Ayr, Ayrshire

Sorbie Villa

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£595
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Exterior | The Coach House, Girvan

Girvan, Ayrshire

The Coach House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£609
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Pinclanty Cottage, Girvan

Girvan, Ayrshire

Pinclanty Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,005
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Exterior | The Beach House, Dunure near Ayr

Dunure near Ayr, Ayrshire

The Beach House

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£645
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Reserve today for only £25
Fantastic and unique castle property | Knock Old Castle, Largs

Largs, Ayrshire

Knock Old Castle

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£3,024
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Living room | Ardlochan Road, Maidens, near Girvan

Maidens, near Girvan, Ayrshire

Ardlochan Road

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£397
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Exterior | The Cottage, Girvan

Girvan, Ayrshire

The Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£431
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Exterior | Seamill Cottage, Seamill, near West Kilbride

Seamill, near West Kilbride, Ayrshire

Seamill Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£655
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Lovely holiday property in superb rural location | Cart Shed, Mauchline, near Ayr

Mauchline, near Ayr, Ayrshire

Cart Shed

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£710
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Luxury Cottages in Ayrshire

Open plan living space | The Old Stables, Glasgow

Glasgow, Glasgow and the Clyde Valley

The Old Stables

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£785
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Living room | Sorbie Villa, Ardrossan, near Ayr

Ardrossan, near Ayr, Ayrshire

Sorbie Villa

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£595
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Fantastic and unique castle property | Knock Old Castle, Largs

Largs, Ayrshire

Knock Old Castle

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£3,024
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Exterior | Seamill Cottage, Seamill, near West Kilbride

Seamill, near West Kilbride, Ayrshire

Seamill Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£655
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Lovely holiday property in superb rural location | Cart Shed, Mauchline, near Ayr

Mauchline, near Ayr, Ayrshire

Cart Shed

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£710
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Exterior | Dairy Cottage - Maybole Cottages, Maybole
Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£443
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Exterior | Blackside Cottage, Sorn

Sorn, Ayrshire

Blackside Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£685
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Exterior | Burnside - Cloncaird Castle, Kirkmichael, near Ayr

Kirkmichael, near Ayr, Ayrshire

Burnside

Luxury
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,165
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Hot tub | Coalhill Farm Byre, Ardrossan

Ardrossan, Ayrshire

Coalhill Farm Byre

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£765
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Inviting patio with sitting-out area and hot tub | Tennox Parlour - Tennox Farm, Kilbirnie

Kilbirnie, Ayrshire

Tennox Farm - Tennox Parlour

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£975
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Spacious, detached farmhouse, complete with private hot tub | Hill End Farmhouse - Hillend, Dalry, near Skelmorlie

Dalry, near Skelmorlie, Ayrshire

Hillend - Hill End Farmhouse

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£719
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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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