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Rural, eclectic, 2 bedroom cottage near Ballantrae, pet friendly!

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The welcoming exterior of Tig Cottage.
Step in through the green door as you venture inside.
The cozy living room with it's two sofas.
Get comfortable on the bright pink sofa next to the patio doors.
Lounge stylishly on the big velvet sofa.

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 491 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Ballantrae, Scotland
  • Pebbles Spa
    16 min drive
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal
    21 min drive
  • Cairnryan Port
    24 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick)
    69 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

Rural, eclectic, 2 bedroom cottage near Ballantrae, pet friendly!

Built in the 1840s, Tig Cottage has seen some history. It's been home to labourers, craftsmen and their families...and now
is a beautiful place for you to retreat, relax, reset and revive yourself!

Here, deep in the heart of the River Stinchar valley, shielded from the outside world by the bulk of Knockdolian hill to one side, and the tempestuous sea on the other, you can spend peaceful days, surrounded by nature, under the trees, listening to birdsong and our burbling river, just taking time for you.

And when you've relaxed enough, Tig Cottage is the perfect base to explore the mysterious rugged coastline, rolling hills and historic homes and castles of Ayrshire and the Scottish Southern Uplands.

At night, you can experience the true majesty of the galaxy under our Dark Skies, with plenty of stargazing opportunities, whilst the endangered pipistrelle bats swoop and soar in the sky above you.

Property manager

Victoria Paterson

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Garden may be unsafe for unsupervised children.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
If your pet has an accident, please clean it up.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Due to the septic tank, only bodily waste or toilet paper can be flushed down the toilet. Do not flush sanitary products, cosmetic or baby wipes.
Due to the septic tank, do not cram or force food waste like coffee grounds, vegetable peelings or pasta down the plug hole.
Due to the river and gorge, please supervise young children in the garden, we do not recommend they use the steps and adults do so at their own risk.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Girvan

Located in Girvan, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Cairnryan Port and Pebbles Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Girvan Community Garden and Louisa Park. Scottish Maritime Museum and Gkenwhan Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ballantrae, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Ayrshire Coastal Path Trail Head - 16 min drive
  • Pebbles Spa - 16 min drive
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 21 min drive
  • Girvan Beach - 23 min drive
  • Cairnryan Port - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Barrhill Station - 23 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Azalea - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pebbles Spa - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Craigiemains Coffee Shop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪David's Snack Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rural, eclectic, 2 bedroom cottage near Ballantrae, pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Rural, eclectic, 2 bedroom cottage near Ballantrae, pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rural, eclectic, 2 bedroom cottage near Ballantrae, pet friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rural, eclectic, 2 bedroom cottage near Ballantrae, pet friendly! located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Pebbles Spa, Lendalfoot Beach and Ayrshire Coastal Path Trail Head. Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal and Girvan Beach are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graeme C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short break away
We loved everything about this beautiful cottage. Lovely location, tranquil! We needed to chill for three days and that’s exactly what we did! The cottage was of a high standard and would recommend to anyone :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raluca N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location
If you want to be away from busy city life. This is it. Amazing, peaceful, relaxing place. We also had the dog 🐕 who enjoyed the walks very much. Cottages is very clean, you have everything u needed and more .Internet working perfectly. Victoria was an amazing host ,checking if we need anything, Ian and his wife( cleaners) were very nice too.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hetty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leuk en compleet huis
Gezellig en knus huisje met een fijne tuin. Wij en de 2 honden hebben genoten.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A gem
The most perfectly presented property property we have ever booked. It’s so lovely we have rebooked for later this year!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Victoria Paterson

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My name's Vic, and I want you to have a wonderful holiday here at Tig Cottage. I've put together a relaxing, peaceful home in rural South Ayrshire.

Why they chose this property

My family lived in this area of Scotland in the 1840s - perhaps that's why it feels so perfect to me. Tig Cottage dates from the same period in history, it has been home to craftsman, labourers, families and even a famous painter and ceramicist, Robert Sinclair Thomson, who painted from the garden here in the cottage.

What makes this property unique

A day at Tig Cottage starts with waking to daylight streaming in through the bedroom's velux windows. Come downstairs and have a tasty breakfast at the chunky wooden table in the dining room, or maybe sit in the garden listening to the birds greet the day. Have a refreshing shower in the bathroom and then it's definitely time to start the day! Maybe you're going to relax at the cottage - in which case, choose a book from our selection of classics, snuggle up in the reading chair, or lounge comfortably on the sofa, and experience what it's like to truly unplug from the world and escape into a novel.

Or perhaps you are on a working break - in which case that chunky table works really well as a desk. Connect to the wifi network (it reaches into the dining room) and set some music playing on the stereo, and you've all you need to work remotely in this beautiful area of Scotland. Be careful if you have a Zoom call with your video on, though, you might make your colleagues jealous!

Maybe you're going out to explore. Will it be the coast, steeped in history, or perhaps the majestic hills and mountains that crown the Southern Uplands? Maybe you'll take a day trip to Glasgow, or Edinburgh, or even take the ferry to Belfast for the day.

Whatever your day holds, the evening is when Tig Cottage is really magical. Light a fire as night draws in, and watch the flicker of the flame's shadows as the living room becomes truly magical. Maybe you'll choose to go outside, and gaze up at the stars that are so much brighter here due to the dark skies. Maybe you'll see shooting stars, or just trace out the constellations in all their glory under the light of the moon. Perhaps you'll see the endangered pipistrelle bats that swoop and soar at night, or hear the hooting of an owl, summoning in the night. And when you finally turn in for the night, you can hear the river's lullaby, singing you to a deep and restful sleep.

Languages:

English
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