West Coast Whistlestop Charming hideaway in the Ayrshire countryside The Whistlestop is a newly built holiday let located outside the village of Ochiltree, East Ayrshire. This charming two-bedroom apartment is the perfect countryside escape for long and short stays. Sleeping up to five, this self-enclosed property offers independent access with a private deck and ample parking. Whether you're spending time in Scotland's great outdoors, visiting friends and family nearby or attending a wedding in the area, The Whistlestop is the perfect place to land. Book your stay today, or contact us with any queries.

Living rurally, self-built, family-run Airbnb on agricultural land – restoring a 19th-century red sandstone cottage on the site of a former Ayrshire railway station

Short breaks at The Whistlestop Start your day with a full Scottish breakfast at Boswell’s Coach House: complete a quick circuit of their gorge walk, visit the resident highland cows and peruse the well-stocked farm shop (5 min) Historical point of interest: Barony A Frame (5 min) Dumfries House Estate is an essential stop: beautiful anytime of year, the flora and fauna on display is not to be missed and the children’s play area is world-class – have lunch at their cafe or consider taking a picnic (5 min) Visit their website for details of Sunday markets and other seasonal events Dine at the Kirkmichael Arms, est. 1700, Ayrshire's only Michelin-listed restaurant (30 min) After dinner, visit Dunure Castle ruins and harbour (15 min) via a trip down the Electric Brae (10 min) Breakfast Remedy Cafe, Ayr (25 min) GRO, Ayr (25 min) and Irvine (40 min) Pair this with a walk along Ayr’s bustling seafront or Irvine’s often deserted beach Bloom Coffee Kitchen, Troon (30 min) Lunch The Secret Garden, Ayr – pair this with a walk along Ayr’s Lang Scot’s Mile (25 min) Brodie’s Deli, Troon, for a gourmet picnic on the beach (35 min) Dinner Pizzaioli, Ayr (25 min) Cecchini’s, Ayr (25 min) Piersland House, Troon (30 min) The Ship, Irvine (35 min) Historical point of interest: Scottish Maritime Museum, Irvine (35 min) Weddings The Whistlestop lies within easy reach of many of Ayrshire's renowned wedding venues Beaches Don’t miss: National Trust gem, Culzean Castle (40 min) Golf Many of Ayrshire’s golf courses are within easy reach of The Whistlestop: from Royal Troon (30 min) to Turnberry Golf Club (45 min) Cycle Best for bikers of all ages: the endless trails of Whitlee Windfarm (40 min) Kids Best for kids: Heads of Ayr Farm Park (25 min) Swim Outdoor pools near and far: from New Cumnock’s well-maintained outdoor pool (10 min) to Gourock’s larger saltwater lido (80 min) Spa Lochside, New Cumnock (10 min) Marine, Troon (30 min) Cont. on website