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

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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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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Wonderful holiday property | Gilmilnscroft Estate - The Old Stables - Gilminscroft Estate, Sorn, near Ayr
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£395
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Living area | Sandy Nook - Bank Apartments, Troon

Troon, Ayrshire

Sandy Nook

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£665
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Relaxing balcony area with amazing views | Stinchar View, Ballantrae, near Girvan

Ballantrae, near Girvan, Ayrshire

Stinchar View

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£579
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Surrounding area | Strathclyde Cottage North, Skelmorlie

Skelmorlie, Ayrshire

Strathclyde Cottage North

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£515
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Exterior | Acorn Cottage, Kirklandholm near Ayr

Kirklandholm, near Ayr, Ayrshire

Acorn Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£365
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Exterior | Chaff House - Laigh Hapton, Darvel
Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£625
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Living room | Helena, Prestwick

Prestwick, Ayrshire

Helena

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,115
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Cosy ground floor apartment | Tigh Beag, Troon

Troon, Ayrshire

Tigh Beag

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£345
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Ayrshire

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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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/dining room | Manor Park - Strathisla, Skelmorlie, by Largs

Skelmorlie, near Largs, Ayrshire

Manor Park - Strathisla

Coastal
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£395
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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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Wonderful holiday property | Gilmilnscroft Estate - The Old Stables - Gilminscroft Estate, Sorn, near Ayr
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£395
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Exterior | Lady Farm, Girvan

Girvan, Ayrshire

Lady Farm

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

7 nights

From

£1,039
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Living area | Sandy Nook - Bank Apartments, Troon

Troon, Ayrshire

Sandy Nook

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£665
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Relaxing balcony area with amazing views | Stinchar View, Ballantrae, near Girvan

Ballantrae, near Girvan, Ayrshire

Stinchar View

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£579
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Surrounding area | Strathclyde Cottage North, Skelmorlie

Skelmorlie, Ayrshire

Strathclyde Cottage North

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£515
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Exterior | Chaff House - Laigh Hapton, Darvel
Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£625
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Coastal Cottages in Ayrshire

Living room/dining room | Manor Park - Strathisla, Skelmorlie, by Largs

Skelmorlie, near Largs, Ayrshire

Manor Park - Strathisla

Coastal
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£395
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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 | Lady Farm, Girvan

Girvan, Ayrshire

Lady Farm

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

7 nights

From

£1,039
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Living area | Sandy Nook - Bank Apartments, Troon

Troon, Ayrshire

Sandy Nook

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£665
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Relaxing balcony area with amazing views | Stinchar View, Ballantrae, near Girvan

Ballantrae, near Girvan, Ayrshire

Stinchar View

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£579
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Surrounding area | Strathclyde Cottage North, Skelmorlie

Skelmorlie, Ayrshire

Strathclyde Cottage North

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£515
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Exterior | Acorn Cottage, Kirklandholm near Ayr

Kirklandholm, near Ayr, Ayrshire

Acorn Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£365
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Living room | Helena, Prestwick

Prestwick, Ayrshire

Helena

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,115
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Cosy ground floor apartment | Tigh Beag, Troon

Troon, Ayrshire

Tigh Beag

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£345
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Open plan living space | Sandy Haven - Bank Apartments, Troon

Troon, Ayrshire

Sandy Haven

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

3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£765
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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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£959
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Luxury Cottages in Ayrshire

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 | Lady Farm, Girvan

Girvan, Ayrshire

Lady Farm

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

7 nights

From

£1,039
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Relaxing balcony area with amazing views | Stinchar View, Ballantrae, near Girvan

Ballantrae, near Girvan, Ayrshire

Stinchar View

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£579
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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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£959
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Spacious modern detached house | Wheatfield House, Kilmaurs, near Kilmarnock

Kilmaurs, near Kilmarnock, Ayrshire

Wheatfield House

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 9
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,379
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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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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

£699
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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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Exterior | Apple Tree House, Dalry

Dalry, Ayrshire

Apple Tree House

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

3.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£765
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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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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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