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/dining room | Fiddlers Rest, Ballantrae

Ballantrae, South Ayrshire

Fiddlers Rest

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

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£393
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Exterior | Apple Tree House, Dalry

Dalry, North Ayrshire

Apple Tree House

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£625
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Living room | Shuma Apartment, Skelmorlie

Skelmorlie, North Ayrshire

Shuma Apartment

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

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£343
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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

£1,040
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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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£423
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Living area | Sandy Retreat, TROON

TROON, South Ayrshire

Sandy Retreat

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£575
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Cosy living room with wood burner | Rosie’s Cottage, Near Lochwinnoch

Near Lochwinnoch, North Lanarkshire

Rosie’s Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£975
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Open plan living space | The Old Stables, Glasgow

Glasgow, North Lanarkshire

The Old Stables

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£785
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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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

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£589
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Fantastic and unique castle property | Knock Old Castle, Largs

Largs, North Ayrshire

Knock Old Castle

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

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£3,026
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Ayrshire

Living room | Manor Park - Ardmore, Skelmorlie, by Largs

Skelmorlie, near Largs, North Ayrshire

Manor Park - Ardmore

Coastal
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£393
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Living room/dining room | Fiddlers Rest, Ballantrae

Ballantrae, South Ayrshire

Fiddlers Rest

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

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£393
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Living room | Shuma Apartment, Skelmorlie

Skelmorlie, North Ayrshire

Shuma Apartment

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

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£343
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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

£1,040
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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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£423
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Living area | Sandy Retreat, TROON

TROON, South Ayrshire

Sandy Retreat

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£575
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Cosy living room with wood burner | Rosie’s Cottage, Near Lochwinnoch

Near Lochwinnoch, North Lanarkshire

Rosie’s Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£975
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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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£589
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Fantastic and unique castle property | Knock Old Castle, Largs

Largs, North Ayrshire

Knock Old Castle

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

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£3,026
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Living area | Beachcomber Apartment, Girvan

Girvan, South Ayrshire

Beachcomber Apartment

Coastal
Coast within 1 mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£337
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Wonderful holiday home | Honeysuckle Cottage, Dreghorn, near Irvine

Dreghorn, near Irvine, South Ayrshire

Honeysuckle Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

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£313
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Coastal Cottages in Ayrshire

Living room | Manor Park - Ardmore, Skelmorlie, by Largs

Skelmorlie, near Largs, North Ayrshire

Manor Park - Ardmore

Coastal
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£393
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Living room/dining room | Fiddlers Rest, Ballantrae

Ballantrae, South Ayrshire

Fiddlers Rest

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

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£393
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Living room | Shuma Apartment, Skelmorlie

Skelmorlie, North Ayrshire

Shuma Apartment

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

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£343
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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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£423
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Living area | Sandy Retreat, TROON

TROON, South Ayrshire

Sandy Retreat

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£575
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Living room | Charlotte Street, Ayr

Ayr, South Ayrshire

Charlotte Street

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

7 nights

From

£473
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Fantastic and unique castle property | Knock Old Castle, Largs

Largs, North Ayrshire

Knock Old Castle

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£3,026
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Living area | Beachcomber Apartment, Girvan

Girvan, South Ayrshire

Beachcomber Apartment

Coastal
Coast within 1 mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£337
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Wonderful holiday home | Honeysuckle Cottage, Dreghorn, near Irvine

Dreghorn, near Irvine, South Ayrshire

Honeysuckle Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£313
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Views from Sun room | Cairn-O-Mhor, Lendalfoot, near Girvan

Lendalfoot, near Girvan, South Ayrshire

Cairn-O-Mhor

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£919
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Hot tub | Dalgarven Spa House, Kilwinning, near Ayr

Kilwinning, near Ayr, South Ayrshire

Dalgarven Spa House

Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • 29 Guests
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£3,234
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Reserve today for only £99

Luxury Cottages in Ayrshire

Exterior | Apple Tree House, Dalry

Dalry, North Ayrshire

Apple Tree House

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£625
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Open plan living space | The Old Stables, Glasgow

Glasgow, North Lanarkshire

The Old Stables

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£785
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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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£589
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Reserve today for only £25
Fantastic and unique castle property | Knock Old Castle, Largs

Largs, North Ayrshire

Knock Old Castle

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£3,026
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Terrace | The Coach House, Skelmorlie

Skelmorlie, North Ayrshire

The Coach House

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

7 nights

From

£1,532
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Living room | Gardeners - Cloncaird Castle, Kirkmichael, near Ayr

Kirkmichael, near Ayr, South Ayrshire

Gardeners

Luxury
Car parking on site
Detached
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£1,167
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Exterior | Aird Cottage, Dunure

Dunure, South Ayrshire

Aird Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 12 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£799
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Exterior | Appletree Lodge, Ayr

Ayr, South Ayrshire

Appletree Lodge

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

3.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,382
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Living room | Castlegate, Lanark

Lanark, South Lanarkshire

Castlegate

Luxury
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£453
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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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