About this property

Historic Charm: Blackside Cottage in Mauchline offers a recently renovated holiday home housed in a historic building. The property features a private entrance and garden views, providing a unique and charming setting. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and streaming services. The cottage includes a cosy living room with a fireplace, sofa bed, and dining area. Free on-site private parking is available. Outdoor Spaces: The property features a private garden with outdoor furniture and a barbecue. An outdoor dining area offers a pleasant space for relaxation and entertainment. Local Attractions: Located 23 km from Glasgow Prestwick Airport, the cottage is close to Ayr Racecourse (26 km), Royal Troon Golf Club (31 km), and Pollok Country Park (45 km). Other attractions include House for an Art Lover and Glasgow Science Centre, each approximately 48 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The property was very clean and had everything you would need for a stay. The hosts were lovely, very helpful but left you to enjoy your stay.
Jeff
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Self catering. Location superb, very comfortable stay with everything you would need. Lovely welcome basket and welcoming hosts. Will definitely try to return
Danielle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything about the property was perfect fully equipped with everything you would need and immaculately clean
Emma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
This property is just a dream and so well equipped , the attention to detail is exceptional and it’s by far the best place I’ve stayed at in the UK
Darren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Blackside cottage 26.12.23-28.12.23  My partner and I along with our dog had an amazing time at blackside cottage.  On arrival we were greeted by Elizabeth and she couldn't be any more welcoming, the cottage was nice and warm for our arrival...
Marion
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The cottage was fantastic everything we needed and was so warm and cosy. The bed was very comfortable and the bath was lovely you can lie and look at the stars. The cooker was great as I had to cook a Christmas dinner and there were plenty of...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Andrew and Elizabeth

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Andrew and Elizabeth
Contact support for any booking issues or find our cottage online "Blackside Cottage Ayrshire" we'd be happy to help. Located close to the village of Sorn, Blackside Cottage offers modern living within a traditional cottage, off the beaten track. Perfect for dog owners, walkers or wildlife enthusiasts, the surrounding countryside offers adventures in every direction. The spacious one bedroom cottage, offers a king bed and a large sofa bed for children, a cosy wood burner and a fully fitted kitchen with top of the range appliances. The cottage is located at the end of a farm track and surrounded by fields and moorland in every direction. There are 9 acres of private land including a 2.5 acre enclosed field for letting dogs off the lead. Blackside Cottage has recently been refurbished. On the ground floor there is a large living room with 2 sofas. One is a sturdy king-sized sofa bed, which is ideal for children. There is a 32 inch smart TV with Freeview and a Netfilx account set up. There is also a cosy wood burner that heats the whole cottage. All logs are supplied and if you run out just let us know and we will bring more. There is a great sized kitchen with everything you would need for cooking any meal, and modern appliances. There is a dishwasher and washer dryer as well as a Nespresso coffee machine, large fridge freezer and state of the art Smeg cooker with electric hob and oven. If there is anything we have missed, just ask! There is a stable door that is great in the summer to keep dogs inside. Upstairs there is the bedroom with a luxurious king sized bed and bathroom with huge roll top bath and hand held shower. Just off the bedroom on the half landing there is a large walk in wardrobe with shelves and hanging space (with hangers). The cottage has central heating controlled by a thermostat and a 250 litre hot water tank with hot water on demand 24 hours a day. It is a very peaceful location with plenty of wildlife just outside the front door
Elizabeth and Andrew look forward to welcoming you to Blackside Cottage. Contact support for any booking issues or find our cottage online "Blackside Cottage Ayrshire" we'd be happy to help. We are both available during your stay if you have any questions about the cottage or things to do in the surrounding area.
Village of Sorn is walkable at 1.8 miles away with pub and restaurant. (best to check the opening times) Co-op 15 mins Tesco's 20 mins Sainsbury's and M&S Food 25 mins Golf at Prestwick and Royal Troon 30 mins Turnberry 40 mins Ayr 25 mins Kilmarnock 25 mins Glasgow 45 mins Other notable places to visit within an hour are: Culzean Castle, Dumfries House, Burns Cottage, Troon or Ayr beaches.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: A, EA00012F