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The Byre front door.
Floor plan.
Newly renovated kitchen.
Upstairs living room.
Upstairs living room.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Kilmarnock, Ayrshire
  • Place, The BBSP Stadium Rugby Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, The Garage
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Kay Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Beautifully Converted Mews Cottages Offering Highest Level Of Comfort & Style

A warm welcome awaits you at Old Rome Mews Cottages. Our two four star cottages sit side by side and are named “The Cart Shed” and “The Byre.” Beautifully converted, each property sleeps six guests and offers the highest level of comfort and style. Set in the heart of Ayrshire, we are located on the edge of Gatehead village, five miles from Troon and two miles from Kilmarnock. Prestwick Airport is only a 10 minute drive away and the beautiful city of Glasgow is only 30 minutes by car. Our local award winning pub, The Cochrane Inn, is only a short stroll away. Perfect for a cosy drink or a delicious bar meal.

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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
Beautifully Converted Mews Cottage Offering Highest Level of Comfort & Style

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 11206580
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Kilmarnock

Located in Kilmarnock, this cottage is in a rural area. Dean Castle Country Park and Eglinton Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Garage and TryKiteSurfing. Travelling with kids? Consider Treasure Trails and Irvine Beach Park. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Kilmarnock, Ayrshire

What's nearby

  • The BBSP Stadium Rugby Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • The Garage - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Kay Park - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Barassie Beach - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Dean Castle Country Park - 10 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Kilmaurs Station - 7 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Jefferson - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Longhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bonnyton Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully Converted Mews Cottages Offering Highest Level Of Comfort & Style pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautifully Converted Mews Cottages Offering Highest Level Of Comfort & Style?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautifully Converted Mews Cottages Offering Highest Level Of Comfort & Style on 2 June 2026 start from NZ$410, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beautifully Converted Mews Cottages Offering Highest Level Of Comfort & Style?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully Converted Mews Cottages Offering Highest Level Of Comfort & Style?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully Converted Mews Cottages Offering Highest Level Of Comfort & Style?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully Converted Mews Cottages Offering Highest Level Of Comfort & Style located?

This family-friendly Kilmarnock cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of The BBSP Stadium Rugby Park and The Garage. TryKiteSurfing and Barassie Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

We had a great time staying in this lovely house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable country get away.

We enjoyed our 3 night stay while in Scotland to attend a family wedding. Amanda is a great host. She was prompt to reply to any questions I had prior to and after booking. The raisin loaf and the fresh milk were welcoming touches. The cottage was clean, well equipped and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2024
Hi Linda It was lovely to have you stay with us for your family wedding nearby. Great to read you found the cottage clean, well equipped & comfortable and enjoyed all the little welcome treats!😋 Hope to welcome you back sometime soon! Amanda, Louise, Allan & Ruby
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get together

My 80 year old mom and her brother and sister stayed here to meet up with another sister living 1 minutes away from the cottage. They had a fantastic time and really loved the cottage. Everything was perfect.Thank you so much .
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2024
Hi Mandy Thank you for this wonderful review. We are so glad to hear your mum and family enjoyed their stay in The Byre Cottage. Your kind words are a great reward and inspire us to keep up the good work!. We hope to have them back to stay with us sometime in the future. All the best, Amanda, Louise & Ruby 💕
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grwzt location

Bathrooms obviously just refurbished. Excellent. Lounge on the first floor excellent, although if you're there in poor weather you might want the TV reception to be better, with comfy seating and a good bookcase. Bedrooms fine. Kitchen is well equipped and with really nice touches such as cake, various teabags milk etc. For 6 the kitchen is a bit small and we'd have preferred a dishwasher to a washing machine. Just our preference. Convenient for the area. Would recommend the café de vinci in Kilmarnock. Lovely ambience and good value food. Would recommed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2023
Hi Keith Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Good to hear you were happy with the cottage. The kitchen does have a dining table that seats six so for a cottage the proportions are good. Unfortunately when you stayed we had some thunder & lightning..perhaps this interfered with the TV signal that week. We have plans in place to have a dishwasher in our newly renovated kitchen. Glad you enjoyed our local Italian restaurant…we do too! Amanda, Louise, Allan & Ruby
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Babs S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Wedding prep respite

We helped our daughter in her final days of preparing for her wedding. There were 5 busy days in Kilmarnock and Glasgow that we enjoyed returning to the cottage to relax. We easily used public transport. Listening to sheep rather then traffic was soothing. The castle and hiking trails within easy access of the cottage was a reprieve also. The accommodations were roomy and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped and we cooked full meals for the family. The hosts are friendly and generous with a yummy sweet bread at arrival and apples off their tree. One of their sheep 🐑 let us pet her which was a first in my life. Now our daughter has moved to Kilmarnock we’ll be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2023
Hi Babs Lovely to read your great review!. It was lovely meeting you both and a real pleasure to have you stay with us in preparation for your daughters wedding . Hope you all had a wonderful wedding day and hope to see you again sometime in the future. Meanwhile take care of yourselves 🙏. Amanda, Louise, Ruby & Allan.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Another Fantastic Stay at The Byre

This has been our 4th stay at The Byre. We just keep coming back to this wonderful cottage. It is in the perfect, quiet location for all that Ayrshire has to offer but just a 10 minute drive to the beach and within walking distance to a lovely country pub and restaurant. The property is always cleaned and maintained to the highest standard with all the equipment and facilities that you would want for a self catering holiday. The bedrooms are spacious with plenty of storage and the kitchen and living room have plenty of room for a family of 6. We have found the owner to be very friendly and accommodating. She will text us to let us know as soon as the cottage is ready for us which is very helpful after a long transatlantic flight. Also the homemade cake and little treats that are left are a lovely touch. We would highly recommend this accommodation, great value!! Gibson Family, Toronto, Canada
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review.It means a great deal to us and we really appreciate you taking the time to write such nice words. It was a pleasure having you all to stay with us when home from Canada and we wish you all the very best for your new life here back in Scotland. With warmest regards, Amanda,Louise,Allan & Ruby
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mews Views

Everything you could want. Gourmet kitchen with more gear than at home. Only thing missing is clothes dryer as it rained every day we were here. Prefer sheets and blankets over duvets.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2022
Dear Diane Many thanks for giving us a five star review of your recent stay. Thank you for your comment on our kitchen being better equipped than at home!. It was unlucky that you had rain most days on your golfing holiday and missed a tumble dryer. We do have a few clothes horses in the downstairs hall cupboard to help with drying clothes inside if the weather is too wet to dry them on the outside whirlee! On the preference for sheets and blankets over duvets I understand. We prefer to offer duvets with a duvet protector and duvet cover as we feel this is the most hygienic way to operate a letting cottage as we can keep everything on the bed as clean and allergy free as possible!. Hope you are all home safely now and look forward to welcoming you back sometime in the future if you choose to visit us in Scotland agiain 🏌🏼‍♂️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Kindest regards, Amanda,,Louise,Ruby & Allan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place.

This was a beautiful unit surrounding by lovely views. Would rent again in a heart beat.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2022
Hi Carol..it was so nice to meet all your party. You were perfect guests and we would love to have you stay with again sometime in the future if you are ever back to Scotland. Thank you for your nice review and for appreciating the lovely surroundings! Best wishes, Amanda, Louise,Ruby & Allan 🌸
Verified

8/10 Good

david c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

peaceful retreat

everything was great, property very clean, very welcoming. just a shame the next door had to bar b que on one of the hottest days, which meant food and smoke entered every open window.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2022
Hello David Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on VRBO. We are happy that you felt warmly welcomed and that you were happy with the property and it’s cleanliness. Sorry that you were affected by the cottage next door having a barbecue on a hot evening. We do not supply a barbecue so the guests must have brought a disposable one. Hope you will come back and stay with us again sometime. Amanda, Louise, Allan & Ruby
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

We had a wonderful stay at your property. We are family visiting from Canada for a wedding in the area and found your vrbo to be perfect for our needs. We were travelling with a baby and you even had a travel cot and high chair. Being able to purchase fresh eggs from you was a bonus. We loved the personal touches and all the extras that helped us feel like we were staying at home. You went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Thank you so much for the homemade birthday cake for my sister and the wine! We will definitely recommend your place and we will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2022
Dear Denise, Thank you so much for this wonderful review of your time with us here at Old Rome Mews Cottages. The detail of your stay that you provided will be very helpful for future guests. It makes us very happy to hear that you felt very welcomed and enjoyed all the little extras on arrival!. If you return to our beautiful Scotland, it would be lovely to see you all again. Take care, Amanda, Louise, Ruby & Allan.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sadie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent quiet location

We really enjoyed our stay. The cottage is very comfortable and beautifully decorated. Such an excellent location and very friendly hosts, highly recommend. We will most definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
Hi Sadie Thank you for this wonderful review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us .Your kind words are a great reward and inspire us to keep up the good work!. It was good to talk to you and we would love to have you all to stay sometime again. Enjoy the rest of your holiday up North. Best wishes, Amanda, Louise, Ruby & Allan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to connect with friends from Ireland in neighbouring cottage

This is a good cottage for staying with your friends next door! We met up with old friends from Ireland and had a lot of fun. Our kids are teenagers, theirs are younger, and it was nice to have our own space as well as doing lots together. The cottages are quite small, but very clean, and the outside courtyard and grassy slope is nice and kept well-mowed and tidy. We had incredible weather, which meant we ate almost entirely outside, with both picnic tables set up together and a nice bbq on loan from the owners. Also a football goal for our kids to play with on the slope. A bit risky when mums are chatting with wine on the patio, and the slope is fairly steep, but I only had one ball in my back, nothing to the head and nothing broken! Good 10-mile bike ride was on Great Cumbrae Island, good beach at Troon with excellent kiosk coffee, the castle in Kilmarnock and park are well worth probably a couple of days to explore (although the café man is well scary in enforcing face masks!) All in all, a good holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2021
Hello Lyndsay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful cottage and a great holiday!

We had a lovely stay at Old Rome cottages. The cottage was beautiful, clean and very well equipped. It was lovely to have a homemade cake waiting for us when we arrived. The bathrooms had been newly renovated, the lounge was very cozy and the beds were very comfortable. Amanda was very responsive with suggestions of things to do ahead of the trip and and answered any questions we had promptly during our stay. It was nice that we could take bikes and lock them up at the property - the national cycle trial to Irvine was a joy, as was the ride to Troon, down to Prestwick airport and back through the country lanes. We also climbed Ben Lomond and then paddle boarded across the Loch which was wonderful. We’d recommend Cafe De Vinci and The Long House in Kilmarnock, and GRO Coffee in Irvine - amazing food! Overall, a lovely stay and a wonderful cottage - thank you Amanda!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2021
Hi Mark What an amazing review, thank you so much!. It is so good to read that you spent wonderful days out & about enjoying lots of different activities on our doorstep. I appreciate also you taking the time to let future guests know of recommendations for eating out nearby. Lastly great to hear you found the cottage comfortable and were happy with our newly renovated bathrooms. Thanks for being such great guests! Amanda, Louise, Ruby & Allan
Verified

8/10 Good

P. v.

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Mooie cottage

Bij aankomst stond er een zelfgemaakte heerlijke cake klaar. Het huisje was netjes en zeer schoon. Omgeving is mooi een aanrader voor uitstapjes naar Glasgow en Culzean.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Hello Peter & Marleen Thank you for taking the time to write such a positive review. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed our delicious home made cake and found the cottage very clean. Glasgow is indeed a wonderful city and easily reached from the cottage. Kindest Regards All at Old Rome
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kilmarnock June 2019

Lovely apartment in the countryside which is clean, cosy  and very comfortable. Nice interior which is selected with taste. Perfect destination for getting to know the region, making a day trip to Glasgow, Ayr, isle of Arran and Culzean castle. Amanda and her family were very friendly and helpful. We hand a very nice welcome and felt directly at home. We enjoyed our time in Kilmarnock very much. We would recommend the apartment for staying as a couple or with family and friends. Thank you very much, we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Hi Suzanne It was lovely to meet you and your family and have you stay with us here at Old Rome Mews Cottages. Thank you so much for sharing your feedback on your recent stay. We are delighted to hear you liked our cottage interior and found it cozy and comfortable. Thank you also for pointing out the good location for the cottage when visiting Ayrshire. There is so much to see and do! We hope you will be able to return sometime again in the future. kindest Regards Amanda,Louise Allan & Ruby
Verified

8/10 Good

Wilfred H.

gezellige knusse cottage , voorzien van alle gemakken

netjes en verzorgd, schoon en gelegen in een mooie omgeving
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Hello Judith Thank you for your review. It was lovely to meet you all and glad to hear everyone had a wonderful holiday here in Scotland. Thank you so much for your gift of "stroopwafels" all the way from Holland. We will enjoy them with a cup of tea!
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10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

peaceful cozy cottage.

A lovely homely cottage close to Glasgow and the lovely Ayrshire coast. It is beautifully presented and has everything you need for a self catering break away. The owners have supplied lots of leaflets and brochures telling you about the area and good places to visit and eat. The local pub/restaurant which is only a few minutes walk away is really nice and modern with reasonably priced food and drinks/
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Hello Linda Thank you so much for our 5 star review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and visit to Ayrshire. It is important for us to know that our guests find all the info in the cottages helpful and we agree that our local pub/restaurant serves delicious food at reasonable prices! With kindest regards from us all at "Old Rome"
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10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Fantastic cottage!

We stayed at The Byre for a week and had a very pleasant stay. The cottage is immaculately clean, wonderfully cosy, well equipped and just the ticket for relaxing in after a busy day exploring the area. The donkeys in the nearby field were fab too! Hopefully we will get the opportunity to return in the future. Would definitely recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thank you so much for such a great review and recommending our cottage to future guests. Our resident donkeys Albert & William are always happy to receive a little pat and a carrot or two!. We look forward to welcoming you back sometime in the future. Kindest regards from all of us at "Old Rome".
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10/10 Excellent

Max N.

Lovely cottage

We actually stayed in the cottage next to ' The Byre'. It caters for all of our needs, of a family of five with three children under the age of 5. The cottage has all the necessary mod cons. It is clean, tidy, very spacious and homely. The owners also throw in a few personal touches such as home baked cakes, which are delicious and were a treat for the many picnics that we had with the children, and also providing toys for the children to play inside and outside. This was our second visit to the cottage. We love this cottage and the children even more so that they now refer to the cottage as their 'holiday home'. It's a beautiful cottage in a great location. We are looking forward to our next stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Hello Max Thank you so much for writing a very lovely review. It was so nice to welcome you all back to stay with us again. It is great to hear that the kids love coming to stay in the cottage. We try and have plenty of toys and games to make 'happy holidays' for our little guests! Delighted that the home-made cake was enjoyed on your outdoor picnics. The weather was terrific for your stay. We hope to see you all again sometime soon. Amanda,Louise ,Allan & Ruby
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10/10 Excellent

Irene M.

Excellent standard and homely property

We enjoyed our stay in the Byre cottage very much. The facilities are excellent and the extra details of toys, books and home made cake were much appreciated . Location good for Glasgow and Clyde coast.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Dear Irene It means a great deal to us to receive a lovely review from you. We are happy when our guests are happy. It was great to hear that the little ones enjoyed the toys and games in the cottage. We like to try and keep our younger guests happy too! Thank you also for letting us know you enjoyed our home made cake. It is just our little way to say welcome to everyone. It would be lovely to welcome you back sometime in the future. Kindest Regards from all of us at "Old Rome"

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