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Featuring a patio with garden views, a garden and barbecue facilities, Doonbank Cottage Bothy can be found in Ayr, close to Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and 2 km from Greenan Beach. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The holiday home with a terrace and river views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ayr, like hiking. A baby safety gate is also available for guests at Doonbank Cottage Bothy. Ayr Racecourse is 6.5 km from the accommodation, while Royal Troon is 20 km away. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 12 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free private parking available on-site


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

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Ayr
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stacey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything again. Lucky for us this was our second stay here for a bit longer and we’re so glad we got to go back! This is the most special place to stay. So much to explore in the area and so much space to yourself. Perfect for a stay with...
  • Katarzyna
    Poland Poland
    Everything is great, the owner is very nice and the surroundings are beautiful, an ideal place to relax.
  • Carole
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful cottage in a superb location. Clean and well presented.
  • Trish😀
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was amazing, secluded away from it all feeling. Larger than we thought, woods brilliant for our dog he absolutely loved it. We enjoyed seeing the deer. Fresh milk and warm homemade scones oh my word, delicious.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely property in a great location. Very helpful host.
  • Duncan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is perfect. Beautiful outlook of the river. Very quiet and peaceful. Just lovely.
  • Alexander
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Peace & tranquility. Super comfortable bed, lovely clean smelling bed sheets/duvrts
  • Annette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cottage very clean and comfy. Hosts are lovely people and respond to queries quickly. Fresh scones on arrival very nice touch. Very enjoyable stay. Second time we have stayed and did not disappoint. Will hopefully be back again.
  • Steven
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Owner Chris was very welcoming. Bothy was lovely and perfect for what we needed.
  • Mj
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely beautiful location. Peaceful retreat by the river. Comfortable and quiet. Great host. We throughly enjoyed our stay and we will be back next year.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Chris Swaine

9.9
9.9
Host review score
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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

Property surroundings

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

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating 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 terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • River view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and 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 centre
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • 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 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots 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 on behalf of the property for this stay, 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
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

We accept only one dog.

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

License number: C, SA-00128-F

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Doonbank Cottage Bothy

  • Doonbank Cottage Bothy can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

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

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

  • Doonbank Cottage Bothy has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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

  • The prices at Doonbank Cottage Bothy may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The nearest beach is just 0.8 miles from Doonbank Cottage Bothy. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding
  • Check-in at Doonbank Cottage Bothy is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • 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.