Pet Friendly Holidays Ayrshire
Looking for a dog friendly staycation stay in Ayrshire? Our selection of Ayrshire pet friendly hotels and dog friendly accommodation will give you the best options for you and your pooch to book a luxury stay for that special getaway or family break.
Girvan, ScotlandThis contemporary cottage rests in the popular village of Turnberry, South Ayrshire. Sea views. Walking distance to Turnburry golf courses. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Girvan 5.2 miles; Ayr 15.4 miles.£104From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Ayr, ScotlandBoasting spectacular views over Dunure Castle to the Firth of Clyde coast and across the sea to the Isle of Arran, this cosy cottage sits only yards from the beach and the picturesque fishing harbour at Dunure and is situated on the Ayrshire Coastal Path, 100 miles along one of the finest panoramic coastlines in the British Isles. Crowned with a superb backdrop of the ever-changing profile of the mountains of Arran across the Firth of Clyde, this coastline is steeped in history and teeming with wildlife, including red squirrels, deer, otters and seals and is a haven for bird watchers. Ayrshire offers a varying coastline with villages, beaches and rocky coves to explore. Inland there is walking, cycling, gardens and castles to visit, riding, fishing, racing and a choice of golf courses, including the world famous Turnberry. Culzean Castle Country Park (extending over 550 acres) has a network of wooded trails passing along the beach and the stunning Dumfries House is worth a visit. Ayrshire, also known as "Burns’ Country", is steeped in tradition and history. Visit Burns Cottage, The Burns Memorial Museum and the Brig o Doon, the bridge from the famous poem Tam o Shanter. The seaside towns of Ayr, Prestwick and Troon are all close by with beautiful sandy beaches. Day trips can be taken to Arran and Cumbrae and are well worth the effort. Beach 200 yards. Pub ¼ mile.£196From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Girvan, ScotlandThis spacious house with private hot tub is situated in the coastal town of Girvan with views over the harbour to the sea beyond. Girvan has shops, restaurants and a leisure centre with swimming pool and has great train links to the cosmopolitan city of Glasgow for a day out. The magnificent Ayrshire coast is only yards away and boasts spectacular sunsets over Ailsa Craig and Arran. You can book a boat trip from Girvan harbour out to Ailsa Craig to see the nesting birds, or book a fishing trip. The Ayrshire coastal path runs along the coast and there are numerous sandy beaches to visit and coastal trails to explore.
The area is steeped in history, with many ruined castles to explore, such as Dunure, Turnberry and Greenan. The world famous Turnberry Resort is close by and in addition to golf, has a fantastic spa and outdoor centre. A visit and tour of Culzean Castle, designed by Robert Adams and truly one of his masterpieces, is one not to be missed with its dramatic clifftop location, as is a trip to the 18th century Dumfries House, part of the Princes Foundation and home to an unrivalled collection of Chippendale furniture. The 2000 acre estate has been beautifully designed with stunning walks throughout the grounds.
The pretty seaside towns of Ayr, Prestwick and Troon are only a short drive away. The islands of Cumbrae and Arran are easily reached for a day out whilst day trips to Ireland can be taken from Cairnryan. Beach 100 yards. Pub 1 mile.£134From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Girvan, ScotlandBalig Cottage is a delightful and cosy cottage, offering the most amazing views of Ailsa Craig from the garden and kitchen. You will certainly know you have arrived in Scotland once you open the door and step into the cosy living room, with its eye-catching feature wallpaper depicting a life size stag, and warm tartan walls.
Balig Cottages is situated on the Ayrshire Coastal Path, a 100-mile long coastal route with stunning views and scenery, the perfect location for walkers. With a superb backdrop of the ever-changing profile of the mountains of Arran across the Firth of Clyde, this coastline is steeped in history and teeming with wildlife, including red squirrels, deer, otters and seals, and is a haven for bird watchers. The cottage is available all year round and is in the perfect position for access to all the local sporting estates in the local area for shooting and fishing, two kennels are also available for working dogs.
Just a mile away from Balig Cottages, Ballantrae is a pretty village overlooked by the ruins of Ardstinchar Castle, and guests will find plenty of opportunities for fishing nearby. During the summer months the village hosts a variety of events. The seaside town of Girvan, boasting a harbour and leisure centre with a swimming pool, is only 11 miles up the coast where you can take a boat trip to the famous Ailsa Craig, a small Island upon which ‘blue hone’ micro granite is quarried to make curling stones. The island is now a bird sanctuary and home to more than 70,000 birds including gannets, guillemots and puffins.
Inland there are a number of wonderful gardens and castles to visit, horse riding to enjoy and a choice of golf courses available. Culzean Castle, owned by the National Trust for Scotland, is spectacular and is one of Ayrshire’s most popular tourist attractions. The surrounding country park, extending over 550 acres, has a network of wooded trails passing along the beach. The islands of Arran and Cumbrae are easily accessed and make for a lovely day out, while day trips to Ireland can be taken from Cairnryan. The local community pub only opens at weekends in winter and please do check the location as we are 15 miles each way to the nearest town for the supermarkets for a big shop,
please keep this in mind its a place to get way from it all not to be in the middle of town. Beach 1½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.£67From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Ayr, ScotlandThis beautifully renovated, detached cottage is full of character and sits in secluded gardens with the most stunning views over the Ayrshire coast to the Isle of Arran. The garden boasts a fantastic studio from which to sit and admire the views, pick up a paintbrush or simply relax in.
Glen Rosa nestles in the heart of Burns Country, close to the village of Alloway in an area steeped in tradition and history. Fans of the poet, Robert Burns will be able to visit many attractions, including Burns’ Cottage, the Burns Memorial Museum and the Brig o’Doon - the bridge mentioned in the famous poem Tam o’ Shanter.
The Ayrshire Coastal Path is one of the finest coastal walks, with superb views of the mountains of Arran across the Firth of Clyde. Steeped in history and teeming with wildlife, there are plentiful beaches to explore, as well as many castle ruins.
The quiet country lanes in the area are very popular with cyclists, and the coastline is ideal for various watersports. There are many golf courses close by, including the world famous Turnberry course, with its fantastic spa and outdoor centre, and Royal Troon is also nearby. The National Trust Culzean Castle is spectacular, as is Prince Charles’ Dumfries House, both are definitely worth a visit.
The observatory at Dalmellington, on the edge of the Dark Sky Park, is also hugely popular with many coming to wonder at the stars. Ferry hop over to Arran, Cumbrae or Bute for the day, or from Arran take another ferry to explore the Kintyre Peninsula. Day trips can also be taken to Ireland from Cairnryan.
The seaside towns of Ayr, Prestwick and Troon are all easily reached and various shops, restaurants and cafés to enjoy. Glasgow, Stirling and Edinburgh are perfect for a day out, as is Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, reached in around 45 minutes. Beach 2 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.£79From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Girvan, ScotlandThis cosy cottage lies a mere 100 yards from the sandy beach with superb views over Ailsa Craig and Arran. The magnificent Ayrshire coastline and countryside is a paradise for walkers, bikers and hikers, with numerous coastal trails and country tracks to explore. The Ayrshire coastal path runs along this coastline and is very popular with walkers. The area is steeped in history, with many ruined castles to explore, such as Dunure, Turnberry and Greenan. A visit and tour of Culzean Castle, designed by Robert Adams and truly one of his masterpieces, is one not to be missed with its dramatic clifftop location, as is a trip to the 18th century Dumfries House, part of the Princes Foundation and home to an unrivalled collection of Chippendale furniture. The 2000 acre estate has been beautifully designed with stunning walks throughout the grounds. The world famous Turnberry Resort is only a 5-minute drive and, in addition to golf, has a fantastic spa and outdoor centre. Take a boat trip from Girvan out to Ailsa Craig to see the nesting birds, or a fishing trip. The town also has a leisure centre with swimming pool. The pretty seaside towns of Ayr, Prestwick and Troon are only a short drive and there are very good rail links for a trip to the cosmopolitan city of Glasgow. The islands of Cumbrae and Arran are easily reached for a day out whilst day trips to Ireland can be taken from Cairnryan. Beach 100 yards£90From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
