Cottage in Scotland
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
About this cottage rental
Dating from the 18th century, this charming cottage has stunning original arched windows, and was originally the cart shed for the stables.. Leave your worries at home because this 18th-century cottage is surrounded by 4 acres of unspoilt woodland, offering you peace and tranquillity. With stunning original arched windows, Cart Shed is bright and airy, with natural light flooding in. Perfect for a family getaway or holidaying with friends, the owner has thought of everything to make sure your stay is as comfortable and relaxing as possible with full underfloor heating. Put your feet up and cosy up around the crackling wood-burning stove whilst winding down at night with your favourite programme on the TV. With a well-equipped, stylish kitchen area, cooking for the family will feel less of a chore, and a welcome pack on arrival gives this property that added personal touch. Relax and wind down in the gorgeous Jacuzzi bath after a hard day exploring the area. For a blissful night’s sleep, the light and airy double bedroom, with sumptuous linen, soft fluffy pillows and duvet, has a door leading out on to the patio which is perfect for sitting out with your loved one and watching the sun set. With another twin bedroom with a feature stone wall and an en-suite, holidaying with friends can be that bit more private. On an evening, why not head out the local pub, situated just 1½ miles away, for a quiet drink with friends.
Cart Shed provides a relaxing base from which to explore Ayrshire, which offers unspoilt scenery and a varying coastline with the Ayrshire Coastal Path within easy reach, one of the finest panoramic coastlines in the British Isles. Alternatively, why not take a stroll down the River Ayr Way with your loved ones in tow. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.. All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 37" Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Ipod Dock, Woodburner, French Doors Leading To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, French Doors Leading To Patio
Bedroom 2: (1 Step), 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bathroom: Jacuzzi Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Air source heat pump underfloor heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. 4 acre grounds with natural unspoilt woodland. 2 well behaved dogs welcome. Bike store. Ample parking. No smoking. Please note: This property has a natural water supply from spring.
There are steps within the property.
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Cart Shed provides a relaxing base from which to explore Ayrshire, which offers unspoilt scenery and a varying coastline with the Ayrshire Coastal Path within easy reach, one of the finest panoramic coastlines in the British Isles. Alternatively, why not take a stroll down the River Ayr Way with your loved ones in tow. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.. All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 37" Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Ipod Dock, Woodburner, French Doors Leading To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, French Doors Leading To Patio
Bedroom 2: (1 Step), 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bathroom: Jacuzzi Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Air source heat pump underfloor heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. 4 acre grounds with natural unspoilt woodland. 2 well behaved dogs welcome. Bike store. Ample parking. No smoking. Please note: This property has a natural water supply from spring.
There are steps within the property.
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Amenities at 2 bedroom accommodation in Mauchline, near Ayr
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Scotland
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
The Cart Shed was ideal for me and my 2 dogs. very clean, warm and comfortable. There was no noise or disturbance, just the peace and quiet of the countryside. As other reviews have said, the welcome pack of food was amazing - milk, butter, bread, bacon, eggs and even a bottle of prosecco! The owners were very helpful when I needed it, but otherwise stayed out of the way and I never felt that they intruded. So, really for me, a perfect holiday stay.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
We loved our wee break here even if we did have the worst weather ever. The cottage is lovely and bright, clean and modern and there’s everything you need for cooking etc. Bath and showers were lovely and powerful. Stars of the show are the little chickens who just wander around all the local farmland and in the garden all day. Watching the bird table was fun especially the woodpecker and at night there’s a little hedgehog that visits the garden too. Bird and hedgehog food are supplied so you can feed them which is cute and David the owner couldn’t have been nicer. The welcome pack is fab as well. Just watch your dogs with the chickens we only let ours off the lead in the garden when they were in their coop for the night or when we could see they were nowhere near as ours liked to try and catch them 🤦ðŸ»â€â™€ï¸ Just a lovely relaxing wee place to stay
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2025
Wonderful holiday home….beautiful!…..the welcome package was above and beyond….best I’ve had!
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2023
Bird watchers paradise, 14 different types of bird in one morning. The cottage was perfect, the hosts where friendly and informative. The user manual was extremely comprehensive. There was every thing you need in the form of utensils. With comfy beds.
Well positioned for everything we wanted to do. Dumfries House is a joy to visit, the Isle of Arran, beautiful, don’t bother taking a car over just use the buses to get right around the island.
So many superlatives to use about our week and not one miserable person, everyone very helpful and friendly.
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(17 Ratings)
"The Cart Shed was ideal for me and my 2 dogs. very clean, warm and comfortable. There was no noise or disturbance, just the peace and quiet of the countryside. As other reviews have said, the welcome ..."
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