Villas In Ayrshire

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Morag - Verified booking

  This was one of the best holidays we have ever had as a family.

  The booking process was easy and very convenient with payments split up which was so helpful. We received very pleasant and clear communications regarding arrival and departure. The cottage was so clean when we got there (including fridge and oven etc) that we genuinely felt we were the first people to stay there. It was warm, welcoming and so comfortable. Absolutely everything had been thought about from bowls and treats for the dogs (and treats for us too in a little welcome hamper) to soap and toiletries, salt and pepper, butter and milk in the fridge, cloths and kitchen towelling, dishwasher and washing tablets etc, etc, etc,. It would honestly take too long to list everthing that was there! There were books and games too. The neighbours were lovely and it was a 5 minute walk to the most beautiful beach which our dogs loved and we walked there every night and every morning. The best thing of all, however, was the lovely communications from Debbie. She made us feel so welcomed and that if we had needed anything at all, it would not have been any trouble. We spent some of our time just planning how quickly we could go back. 5 stars is just not enough and we could not rate the property or the owners highly enough.

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• June - Verified booking

  Weren't told that the swimming pool was unavailable until we got there.

  We tried to fire up the hot tub and followed the instructions. We were told that it took 30 minutes to heat up, we checked after 30,45 and 1 hour but the water was stone cold. This basically meant sitting watching TV for 2 days which we could do at home, we decided to head home and the co owner agreed to refund us £200. We were advised that his wife would contact us to arrange this later that day, no one phoned, I called back the following day and spoke to her son who said he would get his mother to call us we are still waiting. We were contacted by Sykes who said the refund had been removed and we could have 2 nights free, given that the owner didn't have the courtesy to call us we rejected their offer. Sykes basically stated that there was nothing else they would do and when I requested their CEO email address again I didn't get the courtesy of a response. Wouldn't use them again and will ensure that none of my family and friends do either. Case of we have your money and don't care. Can I also point out that the swimming pool is still showing as available on Sykes site- False advertising.

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• Maureen - Verified booking

  Had a week at same cottage in July , so was return visit November 3 days.

  Beautiful cottage inside & outside. Looks exactly same as photos. Spotless clean. Broken kettle was replaced quickly. Owner Caroline very helpful & obliging. Secure garden for our young Cavapoo dog. Handy local shop across road. Lovely local walks lots grass across road and entrance to the right to beach. Nice Walk to harbour area with lots of seats. 10 min coastal drive to Girvan. This time round due to health issues we drove car to furthest away car park towards caravans then it’s approx 25 min walk along caravan pathway & into back of Culzean Castle grounds & Swan pool with castle another 30 min walk . In summer we walked along beach & first entrance at a small waterway (which we missed ) or can climb the wooden steps further along (steep climb) Dog settled well in cottage & loved beach & our walks. Great family cottage & great for dogs too.

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• Alex - Verified booking

  This property lives up to its photographs.

  Clean, modern and with everything you need. Open plan downstairs makes the property very spacious. The garden is first class for dogs, completely secure and I had no worries letting my little pooch wander whilst the enormous patio (triple windows) were wide open, giving a real inside/outside feel. Maidens is a gem and you really can see the sea (and the Isle of Arran) from the property. The beach is literally two minutes walk from the front door. Ayrshire was lovely to explore, lots of lovely dog walks (Culzeon Castle is a must visit), although we did struggle to find anywhere to eat inside with the dog. We even took the ferry across to Arran for the day. I cannot recommend this property highly enough and will definitely be coming back. Thank you for a lovely stay.

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• Alan - Verified booking

  Lovely spacious house in the perfect spot in Maidens, shop just 20 yards away from the front door where you can top up with supplies and eateries nearby.

  We highly recommend Wildings Hotel for some great food and for smaller equally nice lunches Ropes Bistro. The house itself was presented beautifully and really the pictures don't do it justice. We had a small issue during the week when we lost the hot water but Alan the joint owner came out promptly and resoved the issue quickly for us. Only minor moan (and it is minor) is that the parking outside the lottery can be a bit of a lottery as it is a small circular parking area which serves the shop mainly, but to be fair the owners do stress that it is first come , first served re parking right outside the house, it's busiest during the weekends Great stay and beautiful village, look forward to coning again

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