# 70 Dog-friendly holiday cottages in South Ayrshire (2026)

> 70 dog-friendly holiday cottages in South Ayrshire, best reviewed first — including Smithfield House. Ratings, locations and details.

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70 listed · best reviewed first

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

[Dog-friendly 78](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/dog-friendly) [Sleeps 10+ 5](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/large-groups) [For couples 20](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/for-couples)

[Mauchline Smithfield House ★ 5.0 (102) Smithfield House, Mauchline: eight-bedroom farmhouse with games room, pizza oven and space for 16 people.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/smithfield-house-uk11461) [Ayr Burnside ★ 4.7 (86) Two-bedroom B&B near Ayr, in Ayrshire countryside with river access, fishing, and woodland walks on the grounds.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/burnside-uk7240) [Maybole Freedom Fields - Bracken ★ 5.0 (27) Luxury camping cabin for two in Maybole with private hot tub, near Galloway Forest Park and the conservation village of Straiton.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/freedom-fields-bracken-uk34842) [Maybole Freedom Fields - Heather ★ 5.0 (27) Luxury camping cabin for two near Maybole with private hot tub and full kitchen facilities.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/freedom-fields-heather-uk34841) [Stranraer Ardwell Cottage ★ 4.7 (25) Two-bedroom cottage near Stranraer on the Ayrshire coast, minutes from Girvan and the walking path to Turnberry.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/ardwell-cottage-uk44027) [Ayr Yonderton House ★ 5.0 (11) Six-bedroom house on a working farm near Ayr, sleeping 12, with games room and woodland grounds.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/yonderton-house-uk11181) [Girvan Harbour Cottages - The Beach House ★ 5.0 (6) Two-bedroom ground-floor cottage in Girvan, steps from Ballantrae beach with direct pub access and free pet stays.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/harbour-cottages-the-beach-house-cc539043) [Ayr Glen Rosa ★ 5.0 (1) Glen Rosa, Ayr: detached 2-bed cottage with enclosed gardens, summer house and coastal views to Arran.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/glen-rosa-uk31799) [Ayr JSN Holidays - JSN Holidays ★ 3.0 (2) Three-bedroom caravan at Craig Tara Holiday Park near Ayr, fully equipped with everything from PS4 to dishwasher and heating included.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/jsn-holidays-jsn-holidays-ukc8854) [Girvan Cairnhill Three-bedroom cottage near Girvan, South Ayrshire, sleeping 6.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/cairnhill-syk1000108) [Maybole Royal Artillery Cottage - Culzean Castle Ground-floor cottage for 4 near Maybole, South Ayrshire, on Culzean Castle estate with beach access.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/royal-artillery-cottage-culzean-castle-syk1060514) [South Ayrshire Anchorage Three-bedroom bungalow in Maidens village, South Ayrshire, 500 yards from sandy beach with enclosed garden and one dog welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/anchorage-24799) [Maidens Honesty Cottage This detached bungalow rests in Maidens, South Ayrshire and can sleep four people in two bedrooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/honesty-cottage-syk1056603) [South Ayrshire Auchendrane Stables - No 1 The Stables Three-bedroom converted stable cottage near Alloway, South Ayrshire, with woodland walks and access to a tennis court on the estate.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/auchendrane-stables-no-1-the-stables-ukc845) [South Ayrshire Ayrshire Loft One-bedroom loft within the grounds of 15th-century Cloncaird Castle, South Ayrshire, with riverside walks and fishing on the estate.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/ayrshire-loft-uk7234) [Maidens Meadowbank Three-bedroom semi-detached cottage in Maidens, South Ayrshire, sleeping 6 (including infants).](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/meadowbank-syk1017674) [South Ayrshire Yonderton Farm - Yonderton McGill Cottage Three-bedroom cottage on a 200-acre working farm in South Ayrshire, with fishing and woodland walks included.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/yonderton-farm-yonderton-mcgill-cottage-uk11182) [Ayr Bright and Beautiful Detached cottage in Alloway, Ayr, with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, sleeping 6, pets welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/bright-and-beautiful-syk962809) [🏨Cottages Girvan The Cottage ★ 5.0 (3) Three-bedroom farmhouse near Girvan with games room, large garden and one free pet welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/the-cottage-17725) [🏨Cottages Maybole North Segganwell - Culzean Castle This all-ground-floor cottage rests in Maybole, Scotland and can sleep two people in one bedroom.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/north-segganwell-culzean-castle-syk1060513) [🏨Cottages Maybole South Segganwell - Culzean Castle This beachfront cottage rests in Maybole, Scotland and can sleep two people in one bedroom.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/south-segganwell-culzean-castle-syk1060515) [🏨Cottages South Ayrshire Ardlochan Road Stone cottage in Maidens village, South Ayrshire, with direct beach access and views toward Arran.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/ardlochan-road-uk12915) [🏨Cottages Maidens 22 Turnberry Road 22 Turnberry Road in Maidens, Ayrshire can sleep four in two bedrooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/22-turnberry-road-syk1134597) [🏨Cottages South Ayrshire Auchendrane Stables - No 2 The Stables Two-bedroom converted stables in South Ayrshire with full kitchen, woodburner and access to woodland walks; one dog welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/auchendrane-stables-no-2-the-stables-ukc844) [🏨Cottages South Ayrshire Beachcomber Apartment One-bedroom ground-floor apartment in Girvan, South Ayrshire, 250 yards from a sandy beach with views to Ailsa Craig.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/beachcomber-apartment-uk47142) [🏨Cottages South Ayrshire Braemar One-bedroom coastal bungalow in South Ayrshire, a mile from the sea and within reach of Girvan's harbour and shops.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/braemar-w42135) [🏨Cottages South Ayrshire Cart Shed Cart Shed, South Ayrshire: converted 18th-century building with two bedrooms, woodland setting and one free pet.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/cart-shed-ssaw) [🏨Cottages Troon Coach House Two-bedroom cottage in Troon with log fire, free parking, and one pet welcome at no extra cost.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/coach-house-uk7236) [🏨Cottages South Ayrshire Corner Cottage Corner Cottage, Ainslie Park, South Ayrshire: two-bedroom coastal home with enclosed garden, one minute from beach.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/corner-cottage-uk43506) [🏨Cottages Girvan Dairy Cottage Two-bedroom cottage in Girvan with sea views, one dog welcome, ground-floor layout ideal for families and coastal walks.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/dairy-cottage-uk49046) [🏨Cottages Girvan Ailsa View Three-bedroom duplex apartment in Girvan, South Ayrshire, sleeping six.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/ailsa-view-syk1165125) [🏨Cottages Maidens Rothiemay Rothiemay in Maidens, Ayrshire, sleeps four guests in two bedrooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/rothiemay-syk1101087) [🏨Cottages South Ayrshire Gardener’s Cottage Single-storey cottage in South Ayrshire with sea and countryside views, sleeps 6, one dog welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/gardener-s-cottage-cc539014) [🏨Cottages South Ayrshire Gardeners Stone-built cottage in Ayrshire grounds with open fire, parking and woodland walks; one dog welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/gardeners-uk7233) [🏨Cottages Maybole North Firbank - Culzean Castle Two-bedroom single-storey cottage at Culzean Castle, Maybole, sleeps 4.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/north-firbank-culzean-castle-syk1104229) [🏨Cottages Turnberry Ailsa Shores Three-bedroom cottage for six in Turnberry, South Ayrshire, with pets allowed.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/ailsa-shores-syk944044) [🏨Cottages South Ayrshire Grooms Grooms, South Ayrshire: three-bedroom cottage on a 113-acre estate with woodland, fishing and river access.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/grooms-uk7239) [🏨Cottages South Ayrshire Harbour Cottages - Harbour View Three-bedroom coastal apartment in Dunure, South Ayrshire, with sea views and a fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher and washing machine.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/harbour-cottages-harbour-view-uk44111) [🏨Cottages South Ayrshire Harbour Cottages - The Harbour Nook Ground-floor harbour apartment in Dunure with two bedrooms, sea views and a wood burner; one dog welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/harbour-cottages-the-harbour-nook-uk44112) [🏨Cottages South Ayrshire Harbour View House Three-bedroom house in Girvan with private hot tub, sleeping 6, one dog welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/harbour-view-house-uk33565) [🏨Cottages Prestwick High Wardneuk Two-bedroom cottage near Prestwick with hot tub and sea views across to Arran; suits families or small groups.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/high-wardneuk-uk47041) [🏨Cottages South Ayrshire Island View Island View, South Ayrshire: four-bedroom coastal house with a glass-roofed hot tub and home cinema.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/island-view-s4602) [🏨Cottages South Ayrshire JSN Holidays - Brodick Brae Getaway Three-bedroom caravan for eight on a South Ayrshire holiday park, with views across the grounds to sea and Arran.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/jsn-holidays-brodick-brae-getaway-ukc8855) [🏨Cottages South Ayrshire Kilpatrick Farm House Four-bedroom farmhouse in rural South Ayrshire with walking and fishing on the doorstep, enclosed garden and parking for three cars.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/kilpatrick-farm-house-18964) [🏨Cottages South Ayrshire Kitty’s Cottage Two-bedroom terraced cottage in Girvan, South Ayrshire, within a quarter-mile of the beach and one dog welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/kitty-s-cottage-uk41226) [🏨Cottages South Ayrshire KJS Holiday Haven Three-bedroom ground-floor holiday home in South Ayrshire with access to shared indoor pool; pets stay free.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/kjs-holiday-haven-uk50914) [🏨Cottages South Ayrshire Lady Farm Four-bedroom farmhouse in South Ayrshire with space for eight, one pet welcome, private parking and woodland walks on the grounds.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/lady-farm-uk49047) [🏨Cottages South Ayrshire Lands of Turnberry Cottage - Lundin Links Two-bedroom cottage within Trump Turnberry Resort grounds, Ayrshire coast, with access to championship golf and resort facilities.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/lands-of-turnberry-cottage-lundin-links-ukc6916) [🏨Cottages Girvan Lands of Turnberry Cottage - Royal Aberdeen Two-bedroom cottage in the Trump Turnberry resort grounds near Girvan, with access to a shared 20-metre heated swimming pool.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/lands-of-turnberry-cottage-royal-aberdeen-ukc6917) [🏨Cottages Girvan Lands of Turnberry Cottage - Royal Dornoch Two-bedroom cottage in Girvan with access to Trump Turnberry resort facilities, including a 20m heated swimming pool.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/lands-of-turnberry-cottage-royal-dornoch-ukc6918) [🏨Cottages South Ayrshire LilyBank Cottage Three-bedroom cottage in South Ayrshire, fully equipped for families and dogs, with parking and garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/lilybank-cottage-uk46673) [🏨Cottages South Ayrshire Mainslea Mainslea, Kennedy Park: six-bedroom coastal house sleeping 12, with hot tub and games room.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/mainslea-uk36872) [🏨Cottages South Ayrshire Millars Caravan Two-bedroom caravan at Craig Tara with one dog welcome free, and direct access to a heated indoor swimming pool.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/millars-caravan-uk51202) [🏨Cottages South Ayrshire Miners Cottage Two-bedroom terraced cottage in Girvan, South Ayrshire, walking distance from beach and town centre with views to Arran.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/miners-cottage-uk43507) [🏨Cottages South Ayrshire Pinclanty Cottage Stone cottage on a working hill farm in South Ayrshire with three bedrooms, sleeping six, and views across the Stinchar valley.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/pinclanty-cottage-uk41864) [🏨Cottages South Ayrshire River View Three-bedroom cottage in South Ayrshire village with hot tub, river frontage and space for seven—ideal for families or groups seeking countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/river-view-uk44113) [🏨Cottages South Ayrshire Rozelle Villa Four-bedroom coastal house in South Ayrshire with hot tub and garden, sleeping seven near Ayr's beaches and promenade.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/rozelle-villa-uk39613) [🏨Cottages South Ayrshire Seal Rocks Two-bedroom coastal lodge at Lendalfoot with sea views across to Ailsa Craig and Arran, ten minutes from Girvan.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/seal-rocks-uk33942) [🏨Cottages Tarbolton The Stables at Daldorch Two-bedroom single-storey cottage near Tarbolton, South Ayrshire, sleeping 4 adults.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/the-stables-at-daldorch-syk1146189) [🏨Cottages South Ayrshire Tack Room Converted stable at Cloncaird Castle, South Ayrshire, with underfloor heating, log fire and one dog welcome free of charge.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-ayrshire/cottages/tack-room-uk7238)

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## Quick answers

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

We list 70 in South Ayrshire. The best-reviewed are shown first.

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

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Smithfield House (5.0/5, 102 reviews), Burnside (4.7/5, 86 reviews) and Freedom Fields - Bracken (5.0/5, 27 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.