# 18 Large holiday cottages for groups (sleeps 10+) in North Ayrshire (2026)

> 18 large holiday cottages for groups (sleeps 10+) in North Ayrshire, best reviewed first — including The Old Nunnery and Retreat - The Old Nunnery. Ratings, locations and details.

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18 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)

[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) [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 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) [Largs The Old Rectory The Old Rectory, Largs, family friendly close to a sandy beach and the sea, sleeps fourteen in seven bedrooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/the-old-rectory-syk1145078) [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 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) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Big Beach House Nine-bedroom Edwardian villa sleeping 18 near Whiting Bay, North Ayrshire, with two kitchens, two living rooms and all essentials provided.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/big-beach-house-uka461) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Charles House Five-bedroom house sleeping 12 in Largs, a mile from the North Ayrshire coast, with three bathrooms and a garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/charles-house-uk42017) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Dalgarven Spa House Dalgarven Spa House, North Ayrshire: nine-bedroom exclusive-use property sleeping 29, with private hot tub and thermal suite.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/dalgarven-spa-house-uk7136) [🏨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 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 Irvine Heathfield House Five-bedroom house in Irvine with room for ten, parking and gardens, near the Potting Shed.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/heathfield-house-uka240) [🏨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 Kilbride House Kilbride House, North Ayrshire: six-bedroom luxury coastal home sleeping 11, fully equipped for groups.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/kilbride-house-uka347) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire Loanmhor Four-bedroom detached house on the Isle of Arran with four bathrooms, sleeping 10, where seals visit the nearby beach.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/loanmhor-uka471) [🏨Cottages Skelmorlie The Coach House The Coach House, Skelmorlie: five-bedroom luxury property sleeping ten, with sea views over the Firth of Clyde.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/the-coach-house-uk39359) [🏨Cottages North Ayrshire The Potting Shed The Potting Shed, North Ayrshire: six-bedroom luxury house on 400 acres near Largs, sleeping 12.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-ayrshire/cottages/the-potting-shed-ukc7198)

## Quick answers

How many large holiday cottages for groups (sleeps 10+) are there in North Ayrshire?+

We list 18 in North Ayrshire. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which large holiday cottages for groups (sleeps 10+) in North Ayrshire are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: The Old Nunnery and Retreat - The Old Nunnery (4.5/5, 22 reviews) and The Old Nunnery and Retreat - The Wee Nunnery (4.5/5, 22 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

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