Cottage vacation rentals in North Ayrshire Council

Flew in from Toronto, Canada to this beautiful home away from home. Barbara, Graeme (and Rosie) were extremely hospitable and welcoming hosts. The cottage has everything you need. Lovely, comfortable linens and beds, clean and modern bathrooms, fully stocked kitchen, and great and private hot tub. The location is very rural, but easy to find with google maps. The town of Kilburnie is close by with a grocery store, gas station and pharmacy among other amenities.

Would highly recommend this place, extremely nice and clean, hot tub was perfect

A nice, quiet getaway in the countryside, perfect for unwinding and down time

We had a great stay. The cottage was spacious and homely. I got exactly what I needed a relaxing peaceful stay. Hot tub was super - the cover surrounding it meant we could relax in the hot tub even when the weather was not great. Hot tub location was close to the cottage too which is handy for getting in and out. Fresh scones and other lovely little bits there for our arrival - such a sweet touch. I would definitely stay again and highly recommend. Thanks!

We had a wonderful stay at the Swan Bothy! The rooms were incredibly comfortable and clean and the cottage was spacious, cosy and relaxing. The views onto the loch were serene and all bedrooms faced onto it so we all woke up every morning with a gorgeous view. The hot tub was a great size and the owners were reachable and quick to help when we needed help with turning the temperature up. We would love to stay again!!

Rural and rustic this is a gem off a place to stay of you want away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Everything was exactly as described. Hazel met us as soon as we arrived and showed us around and made us feel at home straight away. Hot tub is amazing and Hazel checks it every day to make sure its good. The firepit and bbq were a welcome bonus. Spending nights round a fire before relaxing in the hottub was great :) Everyone on the farm makes you feel welcome and will do anything for you to ensure your stay is the best.

Arrived at the cottage and was welcomed by Allison! She was such a lovely woman and gave me and my partner clear instructions for the hot tub and done a walk round of the cottage - the gas fire was on for us entering so the cottage was nice and warm - felt right at home straight away, the cottage was extremely clean and very cosy exactly what myself and my partner was looking for! Hot tub was great to just relax! Excellent stay here will 100% be returning and already recommended to family and friends❤️ thank you Allison.

We stayed at Shurig cottage as family of 4 (kids 4 and 2 years) and grandad! The hosts were really helpful with pre trip and during the trip especially with recommendations of things to do and places to eat. The accommodation was spotless and had all amenities needed. We loved the modern cosy cottage feel! The outdoor space was great too! Highlights of the trip included blackwaterfoot beach which was a great sandy beach for the kids and we even had the kayak out too, Mara fish restaurant in Corrie, seals seen on the west coast, hiking to Machrie Moor standing stones and Kings cave! Both Brodrick castle and the Thyme cafe had great outdoor play areas for the kids (we loved the Pide there too)! We also loved Arran butchers and the bakehouse in Blackwaterfoot! Hamilton cottages is a perfect base for these activities and we will hopefully be back soon! Thank you!

We had a fantastic stay in the cottage, it was a lovely cosy space, with everything we could need. Particularly appreciated the cot and highchair, and the washing/drying facilities for soggy walking clothes! Lorna was super friendly and helpful and we look forward to staying again on Arran!

Marjorie and Ronnie were very attentive. The house is a perfect retreat for a couple: it has lots of space and an idyllic location adjacent to the shoreline. We had a thoroughly relaxing break and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it highly to anyone looking for a peaceful holiday: nature abounds. We loved the area and there is lots to do. Very much recommend the nearby Mount StuartHouse.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Fencefoot Farm and were only sorry we didn’t meet Bernard. The restaurant on the same site was absolutely brilliant, delicious fresh food and extremely good value. The house is a little noisy being close to the main road, but we did know that in advance, and the garden was enclosed and safe for our dogs. We had a good 4 days with the most amazing sunny spring weather

We had a wonderful few days here in this characterful property, loved the uniqueness of it. The showers are amazing, really powerful. Such a peaceful place and fantastic to see the red squirrels feeding on some nuts and seeds we left out.

Relaxing stay in a fabulous location. Annette and Moris were great hosts. The food at the Bothy is delicious and well worth a visit. I will definitely be returning to this wonderful place!!

Had a great few days at Kates cottage. The weather was very kind to us on the whole (just one wet day out of 5, but it was very wet!) Enjoyed a day out at Ardentinny, lovely setting for a picnic and the dogs loved swimming in the loch. Also enjoyed the very winding, narrow road drive to Tighnabruaich where we spent a lovely sunny afternoon.

Fantastic location - waking up to that view every morning was something special. The house itself is well decorated, kitted out and very comfortable. The hosts were welcoming and friendly. We will definitely be back!

Had an unforgettable stay in Troon for a recent golf trip and tournament at Royal Troon. The Airbnb was the perfect home base—immaculately clean, comfortable, and just a short distance from the course. It was amazing to relax after long days on the green, and the location made everything super convenient. The host was incredibly kind and helpful, even sharing some great local spots for food and drinks. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay—would absolutely come back next time I’m in town for golf!

Stunning cottage, perfect location, amazing views and so cosy! Including arriving to an already lit fire!

Ailsa & her husband gave a very warm welcome to their cozy and well-equipped cottage. The quiet surroundings and very comfortable bed made for some great sleeping, and I was thrilled to open the curtains one morning to see a red squirrel scamper across the garden. The cottage is a very short walk from Blackwaterfoot, and we thought that the food at the Blackwater Lodge was especially good. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the cottage (and on Arran)!

We had a wonderful stay. The cottage was very cosy, and the gardens and surroundings were beautiful. It was great to meet Karen and Scott who are lovely hosts.

Lovely stay, myself and two daughters (12 and 10) who enjoyed spending the time with the animals on the farm more than anything else we did outside of it!! ☺️ accommodation was lovely and we’d definitely go back! Ailsa was lovely, checked in with us to ensure all was well and gave us a tour of the farm even though it was obviously a busy time for her! Can’t fault the location, or the host one bit! ☺️

Lovely stay at the cottage. Great to have outdoor space with table and chairs to enjoy our breakfast alfresco and a few sundowners on the bench in the back in the evening. Both areas fenced and safe for the dog to be off the lead. The cottage is in an ideal location for the beach the park and the licensed local shop “Bay Store” which serves a good coffee. 20 ish minutes walk to the pub “The Shurig” where we enjoyed a good meal. Would definitely come back to Whiting Bay and The Cottage!

Right from the start Sandra was very helpful. The cottage was ready for us arriving, very clean and cosy. We’d definitely recommend taking a bigger car or one you’d be happy going a little ‘off-road’ with as the cottage is up a long, rugged, farm track. We found the Lagg Inn just down the road which had lovely food and friendly staff, one of which was Robin who looks after the cottage. The cottage was a great base and so peaceful, even the dogs settled in. We were welcomed by next door’s dogs and horses a few sheep and a cow or three, then we hardly saw them again! We felt safe and snug here after exploring the island each day. 💛

A great base for exploring the Isle of Bute.