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

Spectacular historic medieval Scottish castle | Braidwood Castle - Braidwood Castle, Braidwood, near Carluke
Customers' Choice

Braidwood, near Carluke, South Lanarkshire

Braidwood Castle - Braidwood Castle

Car Parking On Site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

8 Jan•7 nights

£697
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Exterior | Aird Cottage, Dunure
Customers' Choice

Dunure, South Ayrshire

Aird Cottage

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

5

out of 5

14 Dec•7 nights

£867
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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

5

out of 5

30 Nov•7 nights

£1,412
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Living room | Sorbie Villa, Ardrossan, near Ayr
Customers' Choice

Ardrossan, near Ayr, South Ayrshire

Sorbie Villa

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

5

out of 5

6 Nov•7 nights

£871
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Fantastic and unique castle property | Knock Old Castle, Largs
Customers' Choice

Largs, North Ayrshire

Knock Old Castle

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

4.3

out of 5

8 Jan•7 nights

£3,134
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Exterior | Seamill Cottage, Seamill, near West Kilbride
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Seamill, near West Kilbride, North Ayrshire

Seamill Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

7 Jan•7 nights

£597
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Living room | Mainslea, Dunure
Customers' Choice

Dunure, South Ayrshire

Mainslea

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

7 Dec•7 nights

£1,136
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Exterior | Duck Pond - Cloncaird Castle, Kirkmichael, near Ayr

Kirkmichael, near Ayr, South Ayrshire

Duck Pond

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

9 Nov•7 nights

£1,062
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Exterior | Glen Rosa, Ayr
Customers' Choice

Ayr, South Ayrshire

Glen Rosa

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

4.7

out of 5

14 Nov•7 nights

£631
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Exterior | Lincumtoy, Pinwherry, near Girvan
Customers' Choice

Pinwherry, near Girvan, South Ayrshire

Lincumtoy

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

5 Dec•7 nights

£353
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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

4.3

out of 5

30 Sept•7 nights

£493
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Living area | Seal Rocks, Lendalfoot, near Girvan
Customers' Choice

Lendalfoot, near Girvan, South Ayrshire

Seal Rocks

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

4.9

out of 5

5 Feb•7 nights

£587
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Ayrshire

Spectacular historic medieval Scottish castle | Braidwood Castle - Braidwood Castle, Braidwood, near Carluke
Customers' Choice

Braidwood, near Carluke, South Lanarkshire

Braidwood Castle - Braidwood Castle

Car Parking On Site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

8 Jan•7 nights

£697
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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

3.8

out of 5

28 Dec•7 nights

£477
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Living room | Sorbie Villa, Ardrossan, near Ayr
Customers' Choice

Ardrossan, near Ayr, South Ayrshire

Sorbie Villa

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

5

out of 5

6 Nov•7 nights

£871
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Fantastic and unique castle property | Knock Old Castle, Largs
Customers' Choice

Largs, North Ayrshire

Knock Old Castle

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

4.3

out of 5

8 Jan•7 nights

£3,134
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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

22 Nov•7 nights

£805
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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

4.9

out of 5

7 Jan•7 nights

£597
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Living room | Mainslea, Dunure
Customers' Choice

Dunure, South Ayrshire

Mainslea

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

7 Dec•7 nights

£1,136
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Exterior | Glen Rosa, Ayr
Customers' Choice

Ayr, South Ayrshire

Glen Rosa

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

4.7

out of 5

14 Nov•7 nights

£631
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Exterior | Lincumtoy, Pinwherry, near Girvan
Customers' Choice

Pinwherry, near Girvan, South Ayrshire

Lincumtoy

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

5 Dec•7 nights

£353
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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

4.3

out of 5

30 Sept•7 nights

£493
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Living area | Seal Rocks, Lendalfoot, near Girvan
Customers' Choice

Lendalfoot, near Girvan, South Ayrshire

Seal Rocks

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

4.9

out of 5

5 Feb•7 nights

£587
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Exterior | Ochiltree Cottage - Waterside, Newton Stewart

Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

Ochiltree Cottage

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 7 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

5 Nov•7 nights

£1,429
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Coastal Cottages in Ayrshire

Exterior | Aird Cottage, Dunure
Customers' Choice

Dunure, South Ayrshire

Aird Cottage

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

5

out of 5

14 Dec•7 nights

£867
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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

5

out of 5

30 Nov•7 nights

£1,412
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Living room | Sorbie Villa, Ardrossan, near Ayr
Customers' Choice

Ardrossan, near Ayr, South Ayrshire

Sorbie Villa

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

5

out of 5

6 Nov•7 nights

£871
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Fantastic and unique castle property | Knock Old Castle, Largs
Customers' Choice

Largs, North Ayrshire

Knock Old Castle

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

4.3

out of 5

8 Jan•7 nights

£3,134
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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

4.9

out of 5

7 Jan•7 nights

£597
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Living room | Mainslea, Dunure
Customers' Choice

Dunure, South Ayrshire

Mainslea

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

7 Dec•7 nights

£1,136
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Exterior | Glen Rosa, Ayr
Customers' Choice

Ayr, South Ayrshire

Glen Rosa

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

4.7

out of 5

14 Nov•7 nights

£631
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Exterior | Lincumtoy, Pinwherry, near Girvan
Customers' Choice

Pinwherry, near Girvan, South Ayrshire

Lincumtoy

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

5 Dec•7 nights

£353
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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

4.3

out of 5

30 Sept•7 nights

£493
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Living area | Seal Rocks, Lendalfoot, near Girvan
Customers' Choice

Lendalfoot, near Girvan, South Ayrshire

Seal Rocks

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

4.9

out of 5

5 Feb•7 nights

£587
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Exterior | Professors Cottage, Girvan

Girvan, South Ayrshire

Professors Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

25 Feb•7 nights

£483
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Luxury Cottages in Ayrshire

Exterior | Aird Cottage, Dunure
Customers' Choice

Dunure, South Ayrshire

Aird Cottage

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

5

out of 5

14 Dec•7 nights

£867
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Living room | Sorbie Villa, Ardrossan, near Ayr
Customers' Choice

Ardrossan, near Ayr, South Ayrshire

Sorbie Villa

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

5

out of 5

6 Nov•7 nights

£871
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Fantastic and unique castle property | Knock Old Castle, Largs
Customers' Choice

Largs, North Ayrshire

Knock Old Castle

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

4.3

out of 5

8 Jan•7 nights

£3,134
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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

4.9

out of 5

7 Jan•7 nights

£597
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Living room | Mainslea, Dunure
Customers' Choice

Dunure, South Ayrshire

Mainslea

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

7 Dec•7 nights

£1,136
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Exterior | Duck Pond - Cloncaird Castle, Kirkmichael, near Ayr

Kirkmichael, near Ayr, South Ayrshire

Duck Pond

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

9 Nov•7 nights

£1,062
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Exterior | Glen Rosa, Ayr
Customers' Choice

Ayr, South Ayrshire

Glen Rosa

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

4.7

out of 5

14 Nov•7 nights

£631
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Living area | Seal Rocks, Lendalfoot, near Girvan
Customers' Choice

Lendalfoot, near Girvan, South Ayrshire

Seal Rocks

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

4.9

out of 5

5 Feb•7 nights

£587
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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

4.8

out of 5

28 Feb•7 nights

£717
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Exterior | Tennox Boathouse - Tennox Farm, Kilbirnie
Customers' Choice

Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire

Tennox Farm - Tennox Boathouse

Luxury
Car Parking On Site
Detached
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

27 Nov•7 nights

£801
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See more cottages in Ayrshire

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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