• Entire home
  • 1055 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • River view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
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Doonbank Cottage Bothy offers accommodations in Ayr, 1.3 miles from Greenan Beach and 4.1 miles from Ayr Racecourse. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio. There's an outdoor fireplace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking. Offering a terrace and river views, the vacation home includes 1 bedroom, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can make the most of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Guests at the vacation home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ayr, like hiking. A baby safety gate is also available at Doonbank Cottage Bothy, while guests can also relax in the garden. Royal Troon is 13 miles from the accommodation, while Robert Burns Birthplace Museum is a 16-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 7.5 miles from Doonbank Cottage Bothy.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Ayr
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  • Allan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Best hospitality from the owners. Cosy, comfortable and everything you need.
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Owner / responsible persons stays nearby. Responded immediately to text on contact nbr. Helpful. Friendly. Accommodating. Bothy/cottage has spacious top floor bedroom, compact lounge, kitchen and toilet/shower room downstairs with enclosed garden...
  • Patrick
    Canada Canada
    Such a lovely location right by the river. We were attending a wedding a Big O'Doon house which was a short 15 min walk away. Chris met us on arrival and was helpful in suggesting some local spots and baked us some fresh scones! The only thing is,...

Hosted by Chris Swaine

9.9
9.9
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Chris Swaine
Whether you're looking for a one night business stopover, a couple of nights to attend a wedding at the Brig O'Doon, or a one week self catering holiday break, Doonbank offers an exclusive, flexible & private accommodation base for you to relax & unwind. Our Bothy is a beautifully presented two storey, one bedroomed detached house. It's very spacious, quiet & peaceful & set within 4 1/2 acres of Doonbank Cottage's secluded private woodland garden. The bothy sleeps two adults. We also have a separate sofa bed; free cot for under 2 & a separate single fold-a-way bed for an under 10 year old. As well as having access to the woodland garden and river, it also has it's own private back garden to relax in. Situated in the picturesque village of historic Alloway in Ayrshire, a 10 min walk to the world famous Brig O'Doon, Burns National Heritage Centre, Brig O' Doon Hotel & Burns Cottage, & on the edge of the main town of Ayr on the west coast of Scotland, the Bothy has glorious views over the idyllic River Doon, which runs for 1/2 mile as the property's eastern boundary, offering excellent opportunities for bird watching & walks. **One (medium sized) dog / pet welcome** - we do 'sometimes' take two dogs, dependent on the time of year, but you would need to check with us prior to booking.
Hi there - I'm Chris and my wife is Susan. We will be delighted to welcome you anytime after 3pm. As a Visit Scotland 4 star accommodation , a 5 star customer rating with AIRBNB; 5 bubbles customer rating with Tripadvisor and 9.7 with Booking dot com. We hope that this demonstrates our commitment to providing great accommodation and and doing what we can to ensure you have a great stay with us. If you are attending a wedding at the Brig O Doon, we are only a 2 minute drive away, so we can give you a free lift there. Just ask. If you need an earlier check-in so that you can get dressed up for the afternoon event - just give us a shout - we can normally accommodate. If you are part of the wedding party, Doonbank is a great location for a BBQ with the wider family, or even a picnic by the river! We also have our own free range chickens and ducks and we also keep honey bees. You can be assured of a warm welcome and we are on hand to help - but sufficiently discrete so to give you space and privacy to relax and unwind.
There is lots to do and see around South Ayrshire and 'our neck of the woods'. Our 4.5 acre woodland garden ends just by the Brig O Doon - so when our national Bard - Robert Burns was writing his 'Banks and brays of bonnie Doon' he could have been sitting on the river bank by us. There is also an adjoining 6 acre public wood accessible via a gate from our garden. Across the river, and about a 10 minute walk away, there is the Cambusdoon Estate, which provides a further 10 acre wood and river. We are also a 3 minute drive from the Ayrshire coastline with wonderful views over to the Isle of Arran (which could be one of your day trips)
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Doonbank Cottage Bothy
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • iPad
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • River view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Business center
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Doonbank Cottage Bothy takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free
3 - 10 years
Extra bed by request
£23 per child, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 crib or 2 extra beds available on request.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

We accept only one dog.

Please inform Doonbank Cottage Bothy of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about Doonbank Cottage Bothy

  • Check-in at Doonbank Cottage Bothy is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Doonbank Cottage Bothy is 2.1 miles from the center of Ayr. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Doonbank Cottage Bothy on this page.

  • Yes, Doonbank Cottage Bothy is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Doonbank Cottage Bothy has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Doonbank Cottage Bothy may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Doonbank Cottage Bothy offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding

  • Doonbank Cottage Bothy can accommodate this group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.