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

Exterior | Balnowlart Lodge, Ballantrae, nr. Girvan

Ballantrae, near Girvan, South Ayrshire

Balnowlart Lodge

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£427
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Exterior | Trelaw - Farmhouse Holidays, Cumnock

Cumnock, South Ayrshire

Farmhouse Holidays - Trelaw

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£930
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Exterior | Lowesmuir Cottage, New Cumnock

New Cumnock, South Ayrshire

Lowesmuir Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£959
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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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,294
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Living room/dining room | Holmbyre Smithy, Dalry, near Skelmorlie

Dalry, near Skelmorlie, North Ayrshire

Holmbyre Smithy

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£955
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Exterior | The Signal Box, Girvan

Girvan, South Ayrshire

The Signal Box

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£610
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View | The Railway Sleeper, Sandilands, near Lanark

Sandilands, near Lanark, South Lanarkshire

The Railway Sleeper

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£595
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Exterior | Anne’s Cottage - Waterside, Newton Stewart

Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

Waterside - Anne’s Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£799
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Exterior | The Beach House, Dunure near Ayr

Dunure, near Ayr, South Ayrshire

Harbour Cottages - The Beach House

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£645
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Living room | Portland Villa, Troon

Troon, South Ayrshire

Portland Villa

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Ayrshire

Living room | Kitty’s Cottage, Girvan

Girvan, South Ayrshire

Kitty’s Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

3.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£599
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Hot tub | Chestnut - Fulshaw Mill, Stewarton

Stewarton, South Ayrshire

Fulshaw Mill - Chestnut

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£1,284
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Exterior | Grooms - Cloncaird Castle, Kirkmichael, near Ayr

Kirkmichael, near Ayr, South Ayrshire

Grooms

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

7 nights

From

£1,265
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Exterior | Balnowlart Lodge, Ballantrae, nr. Girvan

Ballantrae, near Girvan, South Ayrshire

Balnowlart Lodge

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£427
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Trelaw - Farmhouse Holidays, Cumnock

Cumnock, South Ayrshire

Farmhouse Holidays - Trelaw

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£930
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Exterior | Lowesmuir Cottage, New Cumnock

New Cumnock, South Ayrshire

Lowesmuir Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£959
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Exterior | The Signal Box, Girvan

Girvan, South Ayrshire

The Signal Box

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£610
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Anne’s Cottage - Waterside, Newton Stewart

Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

Waterside - Anne’s Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£799
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Exterior | The Beach House, Dunure near Ayr

Dunure, near Ayr, South Ayrshire

Harbour Cottages - The Beach House

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£645
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Coastal Cottages in Ayrshire

Living room | Kitty’s Cottage, Girvan

Girvan, South Ayrshire

Kitty’s Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

3.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£599
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Exterior | Balnowlart Lodge, Ballantrae, nr. Girvan

Ballantrae, near Girvan, South Ayrshire

Balnowlart Lodge

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£427
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Lowesmuir Cottage, New Cumnock

New Cumnock, South Ayrshire

Lowesmuir Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£959
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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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,294
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Exterior | The Beach House, Dunure near Ayr

Dunure, near Ayr, South Ayrshire

Harbour Cottages - The Beach House

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£645
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Living room | Portland Villa, Troon

Troon, South Ayrshire

Portland Villa

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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Living area | Miners Cottage, Girvan

Girvan, South Ayrshire

Miners Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£407
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Exterior | Piersland Mews, Troon

Troon, South Ayrshire

Piersland Mews

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£685
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Sitting-out-area | Woodlands Lodge, Ballantrae

Ballantrae, South Ayrshire

Woodlands Lodge

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£437
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Living area | Sandy Nook - Bank Apartments, Troon

Troon, South Ayrshire

Sandy Nook

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£665
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Exterior | Pinclanty Cottage, Girvan

Girvan, South Ayrshire

Pinclanty Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,070
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Gardener’s Cottage, Ardmillan by Girvan

Ardmillan by Girvan, South Ayrshire

Gardener’s Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£533
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Reserve today for only £25

Luxury Cottages in Ayrshire

Exterior | Grooms - Cloncaird Castle, Kirkmichael, near Ayr

Kirkmichael, near Ayr, South Ayrshire

Grooms

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

7 nights

From

£1,265
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Reserve today for only £25
Living room/dining room | Holmbyre Smithy, Dalry, near Skelmorlie

Dalry, near Skelmorlie, North Ayrshire

Holmbyre Smithy

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£955
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Reserve today for only £25
View | The Railway Sleeper, Sandilands, near Lanark

Sandilands, near Lanark, South Lanarkshire

The Railway Sleeper

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£595
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Exterior | The Old Foundry, Dalry

Dalry, North Ayrshire

The Old Foundry

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£825
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Exterior | Piersland Mews, Troon

Troon, South Ayrshire

Piersland Mews

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£685
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Reserve today for only £25
Living area | Heather - Freedom Fields, Straiton, near Maybole

Straiton, near Maybole, South Ayrshire

Freedom Fields - Heather

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£585
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Exterior | Ayrshire Loft - Cloncaird Castle, Kirkmichael, near Ayr

Kirkmichael, near Ayr, South Ayrshire

Ayrshire Loft

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

7 nights

From

£1,165
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Exterior | Coach House - Cloncaird Castle, Kirkmichael, near Ayr

Kirkmichael, near Ayr, South Ayrshire

Coach House

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£1,165
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Elegant dining room | Smithfield House, Tarbolton, near Ayr

Tarbolton, near Ayr, South Ayrshire

Smithfield House

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 16 Guests
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 4 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£3,305
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Living area | Seal Rocks, Lendalfoot, near Girvan

Lendalfoot, near Girvan, South Ayrshire

Seal Rocks

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£565
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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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