In Ayr .You'll find Ayr Beach and Belleisle Golf Club within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Burns Cottage and Museum and Burns Monument are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
Brig O'Doon - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
Ayr Racecourse - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
Getting around
Ayr Station - 10 min drive
Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
The Brigs of Ayr - 6 min drive
Cafe 51 - 5 min drive
Lighthouse Bar - 5 min drive
Wellingtons Bar - 7 min drive
Balgarth - 9 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Abbot's House in Doonfoot
Lovely 3-bedroom bungalow, comfortably accommodating up to 6 guests. Bright spacious lounge with gas coal effect fire, dining room, large dining kitchen and family bathroom with Jacuzzi bath. Ample off road parking Lovely sized private fully enclosed rear garden, which offers safety for younger people and pet members of the family and allows for the opportunity to enjoy alfresco dining and some “me” time Doonfoot is a neighbour to Ayr and Alloway providing a great base from which to explore
The village of Doonfoot is a neighbour to Ayr and Alloway and provides a perfect base from which to explore all the area has to offer. Shopping, restaurants, cafes. Robert Burns Museum, Brig O’Doon and the Auld Kirk. Ayrshire offers a wide selection of golf courses, good cycling routes and hill walking for all levels. The sandy flat beach is a mere 3-minute walk and here you can enjoy views across to the Isle of Aran and Ireland whilst in the shadow of the ruin Greenan Castle.
Access to the full property
The location is perfect for a stroll along Greenan shore and hopefully the weather will be kind. In close proximity you will find Heads of Ayr Farm Park, Craig Tara holiday park both of which cater for the young and old alike.
The Robert Burns Birthplace Museum is always popular with tourists and offers Self-guided tours of Burns Cottage plus museum housing manuscripts, books, artefacts and artwork. The nearby Balgarth Pines restaurant is within walking distance and can be contacted on 01292 442441 for a reservation.
Driveway for 2 cars and ample street parking available. IMPORTANT
Please note the apartment is non-smoking. If you fail to adhere to any house rules, your deposit will not be returned and additional charges may apply.
Partying and excessive noise is not permitted in this development, failure to comply will lead to a fine.
Any Damage should be reported immediately and an appropriate charge will apply.
All pets must be pre-booked, no animals should be allowed on beds or sofas.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Abbot's House
Vrbo Property Ayr
Abbot's House (sleeps 6)
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home Ayr
236079
Frequently asked questions
How close is Abbot's House in Doonfoot to the airport?
This vacation home is 12.4 mi (22-min drive) away from the Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Abbot's House in Doonfoot have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Abbot's House in Doonfoot to the beach?
This vacation home is a short 13-minute walk from Ayr Beach and 8.3 mi (21-min drive) from Croy Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Abbot's House in Doonfoot offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Abbot's House in Doonfoot?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Abbot's House in Doonfoot?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Abbot's House in Doonfoot?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Abbot's House in Doonfoot have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Abbot's House in Doonfoot have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Abbot's House in Doonfoot to downtown Ayr?
This vacation home is 2.2 mi away from Ayr.
Abbot's House in Doonfoot Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mandy L.
Dec 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas stay
We had a wonderful stay over Christmas the owners were very attentive and we would thoroughly recommend this fabulous property.
Mandy L.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Yih-Miin P.
Aug 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Overflow accommodation for family visit
This property was excellent for when we visited family who lived locally and were unable to accommodate us on this occasion. It was clean and well presented, and gave us a good base for breakfasts and quiet evenings after family dinners. We appreciated the short walk to the beach.
Yih-Miin P.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Jane W.
Oct 8, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Property fine, communication poor
We hadn’t been told how to access the property. My attempts to attain that information had been unanswered and the office phone wasn’t taking messages as the mailbox was full. Our booking was from the Sunday and as no one had replied to me by Saturday afternoon I had to ring the emergency number to find out how to gain entry to the property. Not knowing at that stage whether the emergency contact would be able to help.
The property itself was great, but that’s irrelevant if you can’t get in!
Jane W.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019
8/10 Good
tracy s.
Jun 9, 2019
Served our purposes
We were in Alloway for a wedding. This property was well located for our purposes.
tracy s.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Robert E.
May 3, 2019
Great little package and close to beach and 5 minutes drive to town
We were here for a month due to building work at our own local home so really had the opportunity to try out the house as one would if living there permenantly.
All the basics in the house for cooking and cleaning including W/M, Tumble Dryer, Coffee maker and telly in all 3 bedrooms. My constructive feedback is that light switches and doors where grubby and considering the house sleeps 6 comfortably morning loo time has to be a patient affair as only the one loo in the place. Overall we're very happy with our stay.
Robert E.
Stayed 25 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Ian M.
Oct 8, 2018
Great house everything you need for a great stay
The property is lovely well equipped with everything you need nice bathroom and plenty of space for everyone
Ian M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Karl R.
Oct 2, 2018
wonderful property
Wonderful ,well appointed property. This was ideal for our stay in Ayr for a wedding. As we had a 2yr old and a 9 month old in our party this spacious property suited our needs exactly. Very clean and with lots of extra features including a wonderful bathroom we will not hesitate to stay again and to recommend it to our friends. Linda Robinson.
Karl R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Audrey L.
Jul 25, 2018
Relaxing break
The pictures of this house don't really do it justice. It is much bigger inside. We had such a lovely relaxing break and the added bonus was that the weather was extremely sunny so we made the most of the garden and the beach. It was so quiet at night you could hear a pin drop. Was in a really nice part of Ayr and all the neighbours we came across were very happy to be stopped and asked for directions. The only downside is that please fix the back door. I noted in a previous review put on about a year ago stating the back door needed repaired and obviously this has not been taken into account. I had to physically kick the bottom part of the door to get it to shut. Some poor holidaymaker is going to have to deal with a broken door one time which won't be by their own making. I will definitely be back and this will be our first choice when coming back to Ayr.
Audrey L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
8/10 Good
mohammad f.
Sep 4, 2017
Beautiful place
I really enjoyed my holidays with family I love to go again
mohammad f.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
8/10 Good
Ted Z.
Sep 1, 2017
Great House
We had a great stay with our 2 kids.
Pros:
Everything worked.
Main Living Room was Very Nice - Very comfy sofas
Beds were comfy
2nd living room was handy - (kids preferred to play in there with their toys)
Nice neighbourhood
Well looked after garden - nice flowers
Easy check in - check out
Very nice fixtures and fittings - a very nice house.
Kids loved the bath.
Cons:
Not completely clean. Very lazy cleaning in my opinion. I have recently stayed in a B and B, a Hotel and we rented a cottage and they were all spotless.
For example I personally noticed:
Dirty bath (with sand or hairs at the bottom), hairs and dust on the bin lid in the bathroom Dirty marks on the glass coffee table in the main living room and dirty marks on the glass windows.
The kitchen was the worst - (sink area, microwave, table , table matts, cutlery holder, cupboard handles) were all dirty. The floor looked clean but was very sticky.
Back garden has a greenhouse containing equipment and nothing was growing. Ruins what would be an amazing garden. It should be removed.
Back door is ready to break and should be fixed before it wont close.
Summary
A great house which was mainly clean. I wish I had brought my cleaning gear - 15 minutes would have had the house spotless. If it had been any worse I would have complained. I would stay again but I will be looking to see what else is available first.
Ted Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
10/10 Excellent
Carl H., Honolulu, Hawaii
Jun 7, 2017
Fully equipped 3 bedroom house, very clean in lovely neighborhood.
We went to Scotland to play golf at The Open venues. While on the west side we stayed at this house in Ayr. It was centrally located for our playing at Turnberry, Prestwick, and Royal Troon.
The home was very clean and fully equipped. The neighborhood was quiet secure and safe. The towns of Ayr and Prestwick were short drives away.
The cost was very reasonable and of excellent value. I would not hesitate to return.