# 101 Dog-friendly holiday cottages in North Ayrshire (2026)

> 101 dog-friendly holiday cottages in North Ayrshire, best reviewed first — including Raven’s Gully - Dhunan. Ratings, locations and details.

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101 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 9 November 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All holiday cottages in North Ayrshire](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages)

[Dog-friendly 101](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/dog-friendly) [Sleeps 10+ 18](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/large-groups) [For couples 21](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/for-couples)

[Isle of Arran Raven’s Gully - Dhunan ★ 5.0 (68) Luxury one-bedroom pod on the Isle of Arran with coastal views, decking and firepit; welcomes one pet.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/raven-s-gully-dhunan-uk7836) [Isle of Arran Shannochie Cottages - Barnstable ★ 4.6 (31) Three-bedroom cottage on southern Arran with a sunroom overlooking the sea; one dog stays free.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/shannochie-cottages-barnstable-uk46888) [Isle of Arran Shannochie Cottages - Eryb Cottage ★ 4.6 (31) Two-bedroom cottage on Isle of Arran's south coast with sea views, Stone Circle Garden, and one pet welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/shannochie-cottages-eryb-cottage-uk46883) [Isle of Arran Keneiland ★ 4.9 (18) Three-bedroom bungalow on Isle of Arran with direct beach access and parking for three cars.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/keneiland-uka464) [Skelmorlie The Old Nunnery and Retreat - The Old Nunnery ★ 4.5 (22) Nine-bedroom former nunnery in Skelmorlie sleeping 24, on the Ayrshire coast with views over the Firth of Clyde and a hot tub.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/the-old-nunnery-and-retreat-the-old-nunnery-uk7122) [Skelmorlie The Old Nunnery and Retreat - The Wee Nunnery ★ 4.5 (22) Five-bedroom coastal house in Skelmorlie sleeping 14, with a hot tub and sauna for large groups.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/the-old-nunnery-and-retreat-the-wee-nunnery-uk7123) [North Ayrshire Dunmaghlas ★ 5.0 (11) Four-bedroom detached cottage near Pirnmill with open fire and conservatory, metres from North Ayrshire's shingle beach.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/dunmaghlas-w200) [West Kilbride South Steading ★ 5.0 (7) Three-bedroom converted barn near West Kilbride with hot tub, one dog welcome, sleeps six.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/south-steading-uk40767) [Ardrossan Sorbie Villa ★ 5.0 (6) Two-bedroom villa in Ardrossan, North Ayrshire, on one level near the beach with parking for two cars.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/sorbie-villa-uk39711) [Isle of Arran Dougarie Estate - The House of Machrie ★ 4.3 (6) Seven-bedroom Victorian country house on Isle of Arran with coastal views, games barn, and access to fishing, shooting and clay pigeon lessons.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/dougarie-estate-the-house-of-machrie-uk11952) [Isle of Arran Dougarie Estate - The Towers ★ 4.3 (6) Four-bedroom 19th-century tower on the Isle of Arran with direct beach access and a roof terrace overlooking the coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/dougarie-estate-the-towers-uk11954) [Isle of Arran Kilmichael House ★ 5.0 (4) Kilmichael House, Isle of Arran: a 14th-century country house with six bedrooms and three acres of private grounds.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/kilmichael-house-uk50264) [Isle of Arran Tighnamara ★ 5.0 (1) Four-bedroom coastal house in Blackwaterfoot, Isle of Arran, with direct beach access and one dog welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/tighnamara-uk39113) [Isle of Arran Carraig Dhubh Cottages - Carraig Dhubh Cottage ★ 2.5 (2) Two-bedroom cottage on the Isle of Arran with access to Whiting Bay beach and coastal walking.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/carraig-dhubh-cottages-carraig-dhubh-cottage-uk47123) [Isle of Arran Carraig Dhubh Cottages - Carraig Dhubh North ★ 2.5 (2) Two-bedroom cottage on the Isle of Arran with a fully equipped kitchen, wood-burning stove and sea views from the living room.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/carraig-dhubh-cottages-carraig-dhubh-north-uk47125) [Isle of Arran Carraig Dhubh Cottages - Carraig-Dhubh South ★ 2.5 (2) Three-bedroom cottage on Isle of Arran, sleeps 6, with garden and parking near Whiting Bay's coastal village.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/carraig-dhubh-cottages-carraig-dhubh-south-uk47124) [North Ayrshire Alt Ardoch Cottage Two-bedroom cottage on Isle of Arran with coastal views, near Lamlash village, walking distance to shore and forest trails.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/alt-ardoch-cottage-uk33214) [North Ayrshire Ardbeag Three-bedroom cottage in North Ayrshire with sea views over Whiting Bay, one minute from the village and shops, sleeps 6.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/ardbeag-uka417) [Brodick Shore Lodge Brodick Castle Four-bedroom single-storey cottage in Brodick, North Ayrshire, sleeping 14.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/shore-lodge-brodick-castle-syk1170820) [North Ayrshire Manor Park - Ardmore Converted stable apartment in North Ayrshire with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, parking and grounds; one mile from a pub.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/manor-park-ardmore-sp19) [North Ayrshire The Kirk at Kildonan One-bedroom converted church on the Isle of Arran with sea views, a short walk from the beach.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/the-kirk-at-kildonan-uk37512) [North Ayrshire The Royal Arran The Royal Arran, North Ayrshire: substantial 1901 coastal house sleeping 12, with two kitchens and eight bathrooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/the-royal-arran-uka449) [Millport Cosy In One-bedroom ground-floor apartment for two in Millport, Isle of Cumbrae, with small dog allowed.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/cosy-in-syk1178954) [🏨Cottages Irvine Honeysuckle Cottage ★ 5.0 (1) One-bedroom cottage in rural North Ayrshire, five miles from beach, with free pet stay and coastal path access.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/honeysuckle-cottage-uk11430) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Hamilton Terrace ★ 4.0 (1) Three-bedroom cottage in Lamlash, Isle of Arran, with bay windows overlooking Lamlash Bay and Holy Isle.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/hamilton-terrace-uka404) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire 10 The Apostles Three-bedroom coastal cottage in Catacol village, Isle of Arran, with views towards Kintyre and an enclosed garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/10-the-apostles-uk37312) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire 11 The Apostles Three-bedroom cottage in Catacol, North Ayrshire, steps from the beach with a fully equipped kitchen and enclosed garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/11-the-apostles-uka411) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire 2 Northbank Cottages Three-bedroom cottage near Whiting Bay beach and countryside, with parking and garden, sleeps 5.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/2-northbank-cottages-uka445) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Ach-na-Mara Victorian villa in Whiting Bay with sea views, three bedrooms sleeping seven, enclosed gardens and parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/ach-na-mara-uka423) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Almird Cottage Two-bedroom cottage in Lamlash, Isle of Arran, 2 minutes from the beach and suited to families or small groups.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/almird-cottage-uka396) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Alt Ardoch House Four-bedroom house on Isle of Arran with views across Lamlash Bay to the Holy Isle; one dog stays free.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/alt-ardoch-house-uk33213) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire An Cala Five-bedroom detached house near Brodick with three bathrooms, sleeping eight, one mile from Belvedere Guest House.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/an-cala-uk41106) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Back Row Bothy One-bedroom bothy in Catacol village, North Ayrshire, a mile from the coast with direct access to glen walks and wildlife spotting.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/back-row-bothy-uk37313) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Bay View Four-bedroom cottage in Brodick, North Ayrshire, with a dog-friendly garden and sea views across to the mountains.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/bay-view-uk35127) [🏨Cottages Millport 8 George Street One-bedroom ground-floor apartment in Millport, North Ayrshire, sleeping 2.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/8-george-street-syk1164736) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Boyd Apartment One-bedroom apartment in Largs, North Ayrshire, within a mile of the coast and ferry routes to three islands.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/boyd-apartment-uk34300) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Burnside Cottage Three-bedroom cottage in North Ayrshire with countryside views, a mile from Arran Park and near Blackwaterfoot's beach and shops.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/burnside-cottage-uka210) [🏨Cottages Lamlash, Isle Of Arran Lodge 1 "Ash" Lodge 1 "Ash" in Lamlash, North Ayrshire sleeps four in two bedrooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/lodge-1-ash-syk1151729) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Castleside Croft Traditional stone cottage in North Ayrshire with views of Kildonan Castle ruins and the Firth of Clyde, sleeping six.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/castleside-croft-uka397) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Cloy Lodge Four-bedroom villa in North Ayrshire, walking distance from Brodick and the Auchrannie Resort with its leisure facilities and spa.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/cloy-lodge-uka254) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Crarae Four-bedroom coastal cottage on North Ayrshire seafront with direct views across the Firth of Clyde; sleeps 8.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/crarae-uk45359) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Croftbank Three-bedroom cottage on the Isle of Arran with sea views, enclosed garden and parking for two cars.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/croftbank-uk32589) [🏨Cottages Lamlash, Isle Of Arran Lodge 2 - "Rowan" Single-storey lodge in Lamlash, Isle of Arran, sleeping 4 in 2 bedrooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/lodge-2-rowan-syk1157573) [🏨Cottages Lamlash, Isle Of Arran Lodge 3 - "Beech" Two-bedroom single-storey lodge sleeping 4 near Lamlash, Isle of Arran.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/lodge-3-beech-syk1157575) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Driftwood Five-bedroom detached house in Corrie, Arran, sleeping 10 with beach access and parking for three cars.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/driftwood-uka390) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Drimlabarra Croft Four-bedroom villa in North Ayrshire with direct beach access, fully equipped kitchen and wood-burning stove for nine.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/drimlabarra-croft-uka384) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Dunfion Dunfion, North Ayrshire: one-bedroom luxury ground-floor pod with sea views, decking and firepit near the Isle of Arran coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/dunfion-uk7835) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Fairlie Ward Cottage Four-bedroom cottage on Kelburn Castle Estate near Largs, with private hot tub and sea views across to the Isle of Cumbrae.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/fairlie-ward-cottage-uk45904) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Fellview Fellview, North Ayrshire: three-bedroom house a five-minute walk from Brodick's shops, restaurants and beach.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/fellview-uka444) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Gowanhill Four-bedroom coastal house in Whiting Bay sleeping 10, with games room, wood burner and essentials included.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/gowanhill-uk37878) [🏨Cottages Stranraer Halfway Cottage Two-bedroom cottage in Stranraer with direct access to beaches and a pub nearby; one dog stays free.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/halfway-cottage-uk50791) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Hartholm Two-bedroom bungalow in Brodick with views of Goatfell and an enclosed garden; one pet stays free.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/hartholm-uka100) [🏨Cottages Millport Silverbells One-bedroom ground-floor apartment in Millport sleeping five, pets allowed.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/silverbells-syk1119284) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire High Dougarie Estate - High Dougarie Farmhouse Five-bedroom farmhouse on Isle of Arran, sleeping 10, with one dog welcome and everything included from heating to Wi-Fi.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/high-dougarie-estate-high-dougarie-farmhouse-ukc9612) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Hillview Two-bedroom cottage on a North Ayrshire farm, with a private hot tub and space for a small group or family with a dog.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/hillview-uk5938) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Hollinhaven Detached three-bedroom house in Blackwaterfoot, Arran, 150 yards from the beach with parking for three cars.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/hollinhaven-uka463) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Holmbyre Smithy - Arran One-bedroom glamping pod on Arran with private hot tub, sleeps 4, one pet welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/holmbyre-smithy-arran-uk48415) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Ingleside Traditional red sandstone house in Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran, sleeps 6 with direct access to Glenashdale Falls walks.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/ingleside-uk12974) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Island Escape One-bedroom ground-floor cottage on Isle of Cumbrae, 100 yards from beach, pets stay free.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/island-escape-30200) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Ivy Cottage Three-bedroom cottage near Whiting Bay, North Ayrshire, sleeping five with one dog welcome and a working wood burner.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/ivy-cottage-uka466)

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## Quick answers

How many dog-friendly holiday cottages are there in North Ayrshire?+

We list 101 in North Ayrshire. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which dog-friendly holiday cottages in North Ayrshire are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Raven’s Gully - Dhunan (5.0/5, 68 reviews), Shannochie Cottages - Barnstable (4.6/5, 31 reviews) and Shannochie Cottages - Eryb Cottage (4.6/5, 31 reviews).

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