About this property

Comfortable Living Space: Doonbank Cottage Bothy in Ayr offers a cozy holiday home with one bedroom and a living room. The property features a kitchenette, dining area, and a sofa bed. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoying garden and river views. Modern Amenities: The cottage provides free WiFi, a private check-in and check-out service, and a 24-hour front desk. Additional facilities include an outdoor fireplace, outdoor seating area, picnic area, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Located 7.5 mi from Glasgow Prestwick Airport, the property is a short distance from Greenan Beach (1.3 mi) and Ayr Railway Station (3.1 mi). Nearby attractions include Robert Burns Birthplace Museum (16-minute walk), Culzean Castle & Country Park (11 mi), and Ayr Racecourse (4.3 mi). Guests appreciate the convenient location for nature trips and the friendly host.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Phyllis
Australia Australia
Stunning property in a beautiful peaceful location. Super comfortable bed. Chris gave us a friendly welcome and lovely home-baked scones. Very handy for touring local tourist spots. I would highly recommend staying at this high quality...
Nicola
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Absolutely beautiful property, the location on the river is very special. So peaceful and relaxing 😎 Lovely bedding and towels, and very well equipped.
Morgan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Loved the host, the location, the welcome, the facilities! Being close to the river is a gem and being able to go for a walk or sit outside was just icing on the cake!!
Allan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Best hospitality from the owners. Cosy, comfortable and everything you need.
Annmaree
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Absolutely brilliant. Has everything you need. Such a beautiful spot, super comfy bed, very clean, can't fault a thing. Highly recommend!!!
Joanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The warm welcome, space to relax and enjoy the peace and the beautiful surroundings. Lovely little additions such as fresh eggs and chance to cuddle a chicken! Delicious scones too thank you so much.
Graham
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely cottage. Chris our host was very friendly and dropped us off at the Brig O Doon hotel where we were attending a wedding
Clive
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The property is in a very quiet and peaceful location adjacent to the River Doon with walks right on the doorstep along the river and into the owner’s wood. Inside the property is spacious , clean and very well equipped. The bedroom is surrounded...
Dazz5866
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything about Doonbank Cottage exceeded my expectations! Chris gave us a nice welcome to the property, which is set in a stunning location, on Chris's wonderful piece of land. Doonbank Cottage was so clean and tidy with plenty of space for us...
Clare
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Such welcoming hosts. Beautiful setting. Clean and considerate facilities. Scones and fresh eggs a very welcome bonus

Hosted by Chris Swaine

9.9
Host Review Score
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 longer 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.s A bedding surchage payable on arrival); free cot for under 2s. 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. We are highly rated across a number of platforms and 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. We also have our own free range chickens. 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, 9.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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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
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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).

License number: C, SA-00128-F

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