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 | Boyd Apartment, Largs

Largs, Ayrshire

Boyd Apartment

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£335
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Forget Me Not, Dalmellington

Dalmellington, near Ayr, Ayrshire

Forget Me Not

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,603
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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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Relaxing hot tub | Hillend Stables - Hillend, Dalry, near Skelmorlie

Dalry, near Skelmorlie, Ayrshire

Hillend - Hillend Stables

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£979
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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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£395
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Exterior | The Cottage, Girvan

Girvan, Ayrshire

The Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£535
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Exterior | Tennox Boathouse - Tennox Farm, Kilbirnie
Luxury
Car parking on site
Detached
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£739
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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

£1,095
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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 Beach House, Maidens

Maidens, Ayrshire

The Beach House

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£845
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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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£435
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Ayrshire

Exterior | LilyBank Cottage, Pinmore, near Girvan

Pinmore, near Girvan, Ayrshire

LilyBank Cottage

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

7 nights

From

£515
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Living area | Sandy Retreat, TROON

TROON, Ayrshire

Sandy Retreat

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

7 nights

From

£555
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Living room/dining room | Boyd Apartment, Largs

Largs, Ayrshire

Boyd Apartment

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£335
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Forget Me Not, Dalmellington

Dalmellington, near Ayr, Ayrshire

Forget Me Not

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,603
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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 | Manor Park - Lochnagar, Skelmorlie, by Largs

Skelmorlie, near Largs, Ayrshire

Manor Park - Lochnagar

Coastal
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£295
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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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£395
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Exterior | The Cottage, Girvan

Girvan, Ayrshire

The Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£535
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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

£1,095
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Coastal Cottages in Ayrshire

Living area | Sandy Retreat, TROON

TROON, Ayrshire

Sandy Retreat

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

7 nights

From

£555
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Exterior | Piersland Mews, Troon

Troon, Ayrshire

Piersland Mews

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£765
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Living room/dining room | Boyd Apartment, Largs

Largs, Ayrshire

Boyd Apartment

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£335
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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 | Manor Park - Lochnagar, Skelmorlie, by Largs

Skelmorlie, near Largs, Ayrshire

Manor Park - Lochnagar

Coastal
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£295
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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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£395
View
Exterior | The Cottage, Girvan

Girvan, Ayrshire

The Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£535
View
Exterior | The Beach House, Maidens

Maidens, Ayrshire

The Beach House

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£845
View

Luxury Cottages in Ayrshire

Exterior | Piersland Mews, Troon

Troon, Ayrshire

Piersland Mews

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£765
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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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Relaxing hot tub | Hillend Stables - Hillend, Dalry, near Skelmorlie

Dalry, near Skelmorlie, Ayrshire

Hillend - Hillend Stables

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£979
View
Exterior | Tennox Boathouse - Tennox Farm, Kilbirnie
Luxury
Car parking on site
Detached
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£739
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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 | Grooms - Cloncaird Castle, Kirkmichael, near Ayr

Kirkmichael, near Ayr, Ayrshire

Grooms

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

7 nights

From

£1,260
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Exterior | Stables - Cloncaird Castle, Kirkmichael, near Ayr

Kirkmichael, near Ayr, Ayrshire

Stables

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

7 nights

From

£1,160
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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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£435
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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

£845
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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

7 nights

From

£785
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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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