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A hidden gem in the stunning Ayrshire countryside.
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
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Straiton, near Maybole
- Place, Blairquhan Castle4 min drive
- Place, Brig O'Doon24 min drive
- Place, Culzean Castle27 min drive
- Airport, Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick)34 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
A hidden gem in the stunning Ayrshire countryside.
A hidden gem in the stunning Ayrshire countryside.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, Electric Fire
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge/Freezer
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom: Galleried, Kingsize (5ft) Bed. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for hot tub included. Dressing gown and welcome pack provided. Terrace with sitting-out area, garden furniture, barbecue and firepit (logs £15 per large bag). Wood fired hot tub for 4 (private). Residents’ car park (not allocated). No smoking.. Freedom Fields pods really are delightful and offer guests that little bit of luxury in the stunning Ayrshire countryside. These two pods are set apart from each other to offer guests both privacy and seclusion and are beautifully designed. The pods have large luxurious king size beds on the mezzanine level and an open plan living/dining/kitchen space on the ground floor with the added luxury of an electric wood burner, just perfect for that romantic getaway. Outside the pods have their very own wood fired hot tub where you can sit and relax being disturbed by nothing but the gently crackling fire and the wildlife. With a barbecue and firepit you can spend a lazy evening marvelling at the starry dark skies. The views from these beautiful rural properties are spectacular at any time of year, the pods are peacefully located within walking distance of the pretty conservation village of Straiton with coffee shop, pub, and local village store, voted one of the ten ’Best Villages in Scotland’, and featured in the book ’The Most Beautiful Villages of Scotland’.
Located on the edge of the Galloway Forest Park, Britain’s largest forest park with 300 square miles of wild beauty waiting to be explored, the park boasts tranquil valleys, rugged rock faces, forest, moorland, lochs and ancient woodland and a huge diversity of wildlife including red and roe deer, wild goats, and many birds of prey. The park has also been awarded the status of one of only four Dark Sky Parks in the western world, and when the sun sets you will see why. The seaside towns of Ayr, Prestwick and Troon are all close by with beautiful sandy beaches and stunning views towards the Isle of Arran. Day trips can be taken to Arran and Cumbrae and are well worth the effort. Glasgow, Stirling, and Edinburgh are perfect for a day out, as is Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Ayrshire is home to the Ayrshire Coastal Path, a 100-mile-long coastal walk with fantastic views over to the mountains of Arran. Inland there are gardens and castles to visit, as well as riding, horse racing at Ayr and a choice of golf courses, with the world-famous Turnberry close to hand. Culzean Castle (owned by the National Trust for Scotland) is spectacular and is Ayrshire’s most popular tourist attraction, and Dumfries House is also worth a visit.
Heather can be booked together with Bracken (UK34842) and Bluebell (UK47240) to accommodate up to 6 guests.
Small dog/s only allowed.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, Electric Fire
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge/Freezer
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom: Galleried, Kingsize (5ft) Bed. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for hot tub included. Dressing gown and welcome pack provided. Terrace with sitting-out area, garden furniture, barbecue and firepit (logs £15 per large bag). Wood fired hot tub for 4 (private). Residents’ car park (not allocated). No smoking.. Freedom Fields pods really are delightful and offer guests that little bit of luxury in the stunning Ayrshire countryside. These two pods are set apart from each other to offer guests both privacy and seclusion and are beautifully designed. The pods have large luxurious king size beds on the mezzanine level and an open plan living/dining/kitchen space on the ground floor with the added luxury of an electric wood burner, just perfect for that romantic getaway. Outside the pods have their very own wood fired hot tub where you can sit and relax being disturbed by nothing but the gently crackling fire and the wildlife. With a barbecue and firepit you can spend a lazy evening marvelling at the starry dark skies. The views from these beautiful rural properties are spectacular at any time of year, the pods are peacefully located within walking distance of the pretty conservation village of Straiton with coffee shop, pub, and local village store, voted one of the ten ’Best Villages in Scotland’, and featured in the book ’The Most Beautiful Villages of Scotland’.
Located on the edge of the Galloway Forest Park, Britain’s largest forest park with 300 square miles of wild beauty waiting to be explored, the park boasts tranquil valleys, rugged rock faces, forest, moorland, lochs and ancient woodland and a huge diversity of wildlife including red and roe deer, wild goats, and many birds of prey. The park has also been awarded the status of one of only four Dark Sky Parks in the western world, and when the sun sets you will see why. The seaside towns of Ayr, Prestwick and Troon are all close by with beautiful sandy beaches and stunning views towards the Isle of Arran. Day trips can be taken to Arran and Cumbrae and are well worth the effort. Glasgow, Stirling, and Edinburgh are perfect for a day out, as is Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Ayrshire is home to the Ayrshire Coastal Path, a 100-mile-long coastal walk with fantastic views over to the mountains of Arran. Inland there are gardens and castles to visit, as well as riding, horse racing at Ayr and a choice of golf courses, with the world-famous Turnberry close to hand. Culzean Castle (owned by the National Trust for Scotland) is spectacular and is Ayrshire’s most popular tourist attraction, and Dumfries House is also worth a visit.
Heather can be booked together with Bracken (UK34842) and Bluebell (UK47240) to accommodate up to 6 guests.
Small dog/s only allowed.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number SA-00370-P
About the area
Maybole
Located in Maybole, this cottage is in a rural area. Blairquhan Castle and Cloncaird Castle Estate are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Doon Valley Leisure Centre and Glebe Park. Scottish Industrial Railway Centre and Kennedy Park are also worth visiting.

Straiton, near Maybole
What's nearby
- Blairquhan Castle - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
- Brig O'Doon - 24 min drive - 25.6 km
- Ayr Beach - 26 min drive - 27.7 km
- Culzean Castle - 27 min drive - 23.4 km
- Ayr Racecourse - 30 min drive - 30.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Buck - 14 min walk
- The High Society - 11 min drive
- Sprinkles - 11 min drive
- The Kirkmichael Arms - 7 min drive
- Crack Bar - 10 min drive
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Reviews
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19 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Svetla G.
21 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Svetla G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent
lynne m.
1 November 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
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