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Old Toll Cottage -Delightful Cottage recently renovated.

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Cottage with 2 parking spaces and a large garden
Exterior
Quiet road next to the cottage.
Dining
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Straiton, Strathclyde & Isle of Arran
  • Cloncaird Castle Estate
    3 min drive
  • Blairquhan Castle
    3 min drive
  • Brig O'Doon
    17 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick)
    40 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1 ensuite

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Old Toll Cottage -Delightful Cottage recently renovated.


in the 1700"s Old Toll Cottage, once collected Tolls for the hill road to Newton Stewart. Now renovated and standing in its own grounds this lovely top quality cottage is available for holiday lets. With a large private garden (with Garden Room) which runs down to the river Girvan and looks up the valley to the hills.
We now have a new Kitchen and have extended the dining area.
A small ensuite has been added to the main bedroom.
Fishing permit's for the river can be puchased from the village shop.
Ryanair flys into Prestwick only 20 minutes away.
This is a great area to visit and the cottage is truly delightful.
On the edge of the Galloway Forest the cottage is very well situated for great walks and has many Golf Courses with in easy reach including Turnberry and Troon.
Glasgow is just over one hour away, an easy day trip to visit Kelvingrove Gallery or for shopping.

Surprisingly bright the cottage has two double bedrooms one with a Superking bed 6'6 the other with a 5ft King size. The cottage has Central heating. There is also a log burning stove in the lounge for colder days, TV and internet. A modern bathroom with bath and seperate shower. A spacious kitchen is well equipped with a ceramic hobb, oven, dish washer, washing machine, clothes drying rack, micowave etc. and has a small sun lounge attached which is used for dining.
Across a narrow and quiet road there is a large private garden belonging to the Cottage which runs down to the River Girvan. Ideal for barbeques.
This is a great walking area with many listed walks. The cottage is also within easy reach of famous Aryshire links such as Turnberry, Troon and Prestwick.
Nearby days out include Dumfries House, Culzean Castle, Galloway Forrest Park, Burns Country and Glasgow

Property manager

Campbell Atkinson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Maybole

Located in Maybole, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Culzean Country Park and Cloncaird Castle Estate, while Burns Cottage and Museum and Robert Burns Birthplace Museum are cultural highlights. Glebe Park and LA Bowl are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, horse riding and cycling.
Map
Straiton, Strathclyde & Isle of Arran

What's nearby

  • Blairquhan Castle - 3 min drive
  • Brig O'Doon - 17 min drive
  • Ayr Racecourse - 20 min drive
  • Culzean Castle - 21 min drive
  • Ayr Beach - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Girvan Station - 19 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘThe Maybole Arms - ‬10 min drive
  • â€ȘKirkmichael Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • â€ȘCafĂ© the Buck - ‬1 min walk
  • â€ȘThe Doon Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • â€ȘDalmellington Inn - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Toll Cottage -Delightful Cottage recently renovated. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Old Toll Cottage -Delightful Cottage recently renovated.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Toll Cottage -Delightful Cottage recently renovated.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Old Toll Cottage -Delightful Cottage recently renovated. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Blairquhan Castle and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Cloncaird Castle Estate. Maybole Library and Maybole Health Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

wendy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning location
Super cottage in a stunning location. Accurate description of the cottage and the extra outside area with summerhouse.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un cottage romantique
Une belle semaine dans ce charmant cottage tout confort. Rien Ă  reprocher. Tout est conforme Ă  l’annonce. Nous avons profitĂ© d’un bel environnement. La nature gĂ©nĂ©reuse, les paysages magnifiques. Plein de trĂšs belles dĂ©couvertes des alentours.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recommended - lovely area and home
The house was clean, comfortable and pleasant, the area lovely and it was easy to travel to a number of places of interest. The communication was prompt when we made contact. Good food options limited but can be found within a reasonable distance if you are not a big fan of cooking while on holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desiree S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage
We had a lovely time in the cottage. It was only a few days because we were on a tour, but we didn't miss anything. It is nicely furnished and everything you need was there. The garden is completely fenced in, so it's absolutely great for dogs. The pretty garden is across the street where you can sit when the weather is good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the old toll cottage
Cottage is beautifully decorated with much love and care in stunning scenery
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lief, fantastisch huis
Een heel mooi, superruim huis, van buiten ziet het er misschien niet zo ruim uit maar dat is bedrog. Huis van een echtpaar dat met liefde geschikt is gemaakt en wordt gehouden voor gasten. Je hebt geen direct contact met de eigenaren maar wel telefonisch en eventueel via een sms. De woning is superkompleet, er is echt alles, ook de keuken is helemaal kompleet. Het huis ligt tegen The Galloway National Park aan, ook een bijzonder mooi en heel uitgestrekt gebied. Het is een heel mooie uitvalsbasis om de omgeving te verkennen, je zit in feite heel dicht bij de kust en je kunt er heerlijke wandelingen maken. Wij waren heel blij met dit huis dat ook nog eens een heel grote tuin aan de overzijde van de weg bezit met veranda, tuinhuis en heerlijke ligstoelen en met een uitzicht waarbij je lekker kunt wegdromen, dankjewel Nancy en Campbell, het was fantastisch !!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old Toll Cottage, the Tardis
The property looks small from the outside, however, it’s surprisingly spacious inside. A very comfortable bed, with all the kit you could need in the kitchen once the hidden drawer is located. The summer house and garden on the other side of the very quiet road are a delight, we loved coming back and sitting out with a glass or two. Would highly recommend


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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

George B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Break
Everything was brilliant. The cottage was very welcoming, it felt really cosy and has everything you would ever need. There is so much to do and we were out and about every day, so did not have a chance to relax in the lovely summer house, perhaps next time. There are lots of walking trails on the doorstep and beaches and harbours not far away. A walk up the Straiton Monument most evenings set us up for tea. It is one holiday where we probably came home fitter than we went. I think if you were looking for a less active holiday, this would be ideal too. It is in a peaceful location and you could watch the world go by as you sit by the river bank. Missing it already.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic
Absolutely loved the cottage and everything it had to offer especially sitting outside the summerhouse overlooking the river waiting on the dinner cooking on the barbecue. Located in beautiful countryside with very friendly people in the village. Couldn't have asked for more really for a short break away with lots of peace and quiet. Would highly recommend. One thing I would liked to have seen was a table and chairs outside the cottage if you wanted a quick sit down with a cup of tea rather than cross the road and go to the summerhouse. There was no where to sit immediately outside the house. Had a super relaxing time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in beautiful countryside
A wonderful, fully modernized cottage in spectacular Scottish countryside expertly overseen by its owners Campbell and Nancy: it couldn't have been better, Many thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
The cottage was beautiful it was clean and well equipped, I would definitely recommend a stay there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old toll cottage straiton
Brilliant lication beautiful and quirky property cant wait to go back. Thank you nancy and campbell it was just what we both needed🙂
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply outstanding
We have just had the best 10 days I can remember. We were lucky with weather which made it all the better. The cottage is lovely, the garden over the road is stunning and the area is great. The Black Bull pub is great for a laugh and food and so much to do around. The hosts were honest, straightforward and kind. Cannot recommend it enough. This is one place we will be returning to.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic cottage
Booked a weeks break away from it all and got exactly that. Very cosy and comfortable. The garden room and patio adjacent to the river was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An excellent, well equipped cottage.
The cottage is excellent and very well equipped and maintained in a beautiful, quiet location. There is a garden room in a secluded garden next to a stream. It is perfect on a warm, sunny day!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

PAT B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely house and private garden
everything you needed to make your stay comfortable ,if in the area would stay there again , everything had been thought through, private garden was vey peaceful
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cottage
Very nice cottage and place
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Arno S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Erholung und Unternehmungen
Alles Notwendige war vorhanden. Klasse ist der Garten auf der anderen Straßenseite mit Gartenhaus und Terrasse, das zum Verweilen einlĂ€dt und einem breiten Bach zur „Erfrischung“. Der 200m entfernte Laden bietet alles Notwendige und die Freundlichkeit ist sogar eher eine Herzlichkeit, erfrischend anders als oftmals in D zu erleben. Meine „Top‘s: Berg „Merrick“ besteigen; sĂŒdlichste Spitze besuchen; auf dem Weg dorthin den ‚tropischen‘ Garten besuchen; Culzean Castle gehört dazu, scheint mir, aber eher der Park war reizvoll. Bei schönem Wetter gelangt man sĂŒdlich an einen schönen Strand, ein weiterer schöner Strand ist mir nicht aufgefallen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location in Steaiton
Lovely equipped house. Loved the secret garden and terrace. Saw a Kingfisher on the river.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Karen G.

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Short break in Scotland
Pleasant host, lovely village, nice community, easy access to Galloway forest & coast for walking but limited local amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gordon and Penny D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent cottage and location
Most enjoyable stay, especially the garden across the road, lovely setting by the river. All in all a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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Truly Wonderful
We has a week at the Old Toll Cottage in Straiton and enjoyed it immensely. The Cottage met and exceeded our expectations and the locals are very friendly. We journeyed to Ayre and Girvan and visited Trump Turnbury as well as local villages. All in all, a great week. The only issue was one of a near neighbours dog continually visiting and causing my dog to be a bit frantic. The garden opposite and the summer house overlooking the river are both great places to spend a warm sunny day. We were very lucky to have had a great week weather wise too. 10 out of 10.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emila P.

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Beautiful cottage
We absolutely loved our stay in this beautiful cottage. The garden is spacious, tranquil, very inviting to spend hours here, just enjoying the views. Excellent walks near the cottage , beautiful area. Would love to stay here again in future. Thank you very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old Toll Cottage
A absolutely beautiful cottage in the best location! Campbell and Nancy are wonderful hosts ensuring we were having a lovely holiday. This is our 3rd time staying at the cottage and it won't be our last. Perfect in every way.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Campbell Atkinson

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Why they chose this property

A perfect retreat from a busy life.
We bought this lovely cottage mainly because of the beautiful surrounding countryside and great walks, but best of all the large garden area and garden room beside the river. We have spent many happy hours there.
It really is the quintessential country cottage.

What makes this property unique

There is a large private garden which now has a garden room and deck.
Perfect for Barbeques or when the weather is not so hot just sitting in the garden room and enjoying the peace and quiet. Reading or watching the birds. You might see a kingfisher flying up the river.

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