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 | Mainslea, Dunure

Dunure, Ayrshire

Mainslea

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 12
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,195
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Wonderful holiday home | Honeysuckle Cottage, Dreghorn, near Irvine

Dreghorn, near Irvine, Ayrshire

Honeysuckle Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£275
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Exterior | Aird Cottage, Dunure

Dunure, Ayrshire

Aird Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 12
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£895
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Living room | Gardeners - Cloncaird Castle, Kirkmichael, near Ayr

Kirkmichael, near Ayr, Ayrshire

Gardeners

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,160
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Exterior | Tennox Stables - Tennox Farm, Kilbirnie

Kilbirnie, Ayrshire

Tennox Farm - Tennox Stables

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,375
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Front vierw | Harbour View House, Girvan

Girvan, Ayrshire

Harbour View House

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£959
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Living room | Mossdale Cottage, Dalmellington

Dalmellington, Ayrshire

Mossdale Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£725
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Exterior | The Secret Garden, Ayr

Ayr, Ayrshire

The Secret Garden

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£349
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Views from Sun room | Cairn-O-Mhor, Lendalfoot, near Girvan

Lendalfoot, near Girvan, Ayrshire

Cairn-O-Mhor

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£917
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Exterior | Trelaw, Cumnock

Cumnock, Ayrshire

Trelaw

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

£1,005
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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

£965
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Ayrshire

Living room | Mainslea, Dunure

Dunure, Ayrshire

Mainslea

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 12
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,195
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Wonderful holiday home | Honeysuckle Cottage, Dreghorn, near Irvine

Dreghorn, near Irvine, Ayrshire

Honeysuckle Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£275
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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

£485
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Living room | Gardeners - Cloncaird Castle, Kirkmichael, near Ayr

Kirkmichael, near Ayr, Ayrshire

Gardeners

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,160
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Front vierw | Harbour View House, Girvan

Girvan, Ayrshire

Harbour View House

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£959
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Living room | Mossdale Cottage, Dalmellington

Dalmellington, Ayrshire

Mossdale Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£725
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Exterior | Trelaw, Cumnock

Cumnock, Ayrshire

Trelaw

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

£1,005
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Exterior | The Loans Inn Cottage, Loans, near Troon

Loans, near Troon, Ayrshire

The Loans Inn Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£855
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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

£965
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Living room | Largs Brisbane Cottage, Largs

Largs, Ayrshire

Largs Brisbane Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£489
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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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£645
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Coastal Cottages in Ayrshire

Living room | Mainslea, Dunure

Dunure, Ayrshire

Mainslea

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 12
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,195
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Wonderful holiday home | Honeysuckle Cottage, Dreghorn, near Irvine

Dreghorn, near Irvine, Ayrshire

Honeysuckle Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£275
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Exterior | Aird Cottage, Dunure

Dunure, Ayrshire

Aird Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 12
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£895
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Front vierw | Harbour View House, Girvan

Girvan, Ayrshire

Harbour View House

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£959
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Exterior | The Secret Garden, Ayr

Ayr, Ayrshire

The Secret Garden

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£349
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Views from Sun room | Cairn-O-Mhor, Lendalfoot, near Girvan

Lendalfoot, near Girvan, Ayrshire

Cairn-O-Mhor

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£917
View
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

£965
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Living room | Largs Brisbane Cottage, Largs

Largs, Ayrshire

Largs Brisbane Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£489
View
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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£645
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Living area | Welbeck Retreat, Troon

Troon, Ayrshire

Welbeck Retreat

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

7 nights

From

£499
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Living room | Charlotte Street, Ayr

Ayr, Ayrshire

Charlotte Street

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£699
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Luxury Cottages in Ayrshire

Living room | Mainslea, Dunure

Dunure, Ayrshire

Mainslea

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 12
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,195
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Exterior | Aird Cottage, Dunure

Dunure, Ayrshire

Aird Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 12
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£895
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Living room | Gardeners - Cloncaird Castle, Kirkmichael, near Ayr

Kirkmichael, near Ayr, Ayrshire

Gardeners

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,160
View
Front vierw | Harbour View House, Girvan

Girvan, Ayrshire

Harbour View House

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£959
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Living room | Mossdale Cottage, Dalmellington

Dalmellington, Ayrshire

Mossdale Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£725
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Exterior | The Loans Inn Cottage, Loans, near Troon

Loans, near Troon, Ayrshire

The Loans Inn Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£855
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Exterior | Duck Pond - Cloncaird Castle, Kirkmichael, near Ayr

Kirkmichael, near Ayr, Ayrshire

Duck Pond

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

7 nights

From

£1,060
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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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£645
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Hot tub | Bracken - Freedom Fields, Straiton, near Maybole

Straiton, near Maybole, Ayrshire

Freedom Fields - Bracken

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£635
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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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