stay
Woodcroft self catering cottages are unique, but all share the same trademarks of charm, warmth, style and most of all attention to the detail needed for visitors staying from two days to weeks or more.
All properties are warm, bright and sunny. The owner has selected the self catering properties specially with the holiday maker in mind. Each Ayrshire property is in a quiet location with private parking; most have enclosed walled gardens.
The Woodcroft Cottages in Ayrshire are just a five minute walk from the beach where you can enjoy walking along a stunning coast line. They are also only minutes away from the bustle of a lively town centre with absolutely everything - shops, theatre, pubs, discos and excellent foodie places that cater for all tastes and budgets. The cottages comprise: • Woodcroft Cottage • Stable Cottage • Church Cottage • Garden Cottage • Diary Cottage • Riverside Apartment • Harbourview Apartment •
sleep
Woodcroft Cottage: Sleeps 4 - Large double bedroom, twin bedroom. Stable Cottage: Sleeps 2 - twin bedroom. Church Cottage: Sleeps 3 - 1 double and 1 single bedroom. Garden Cottage: Sleeps 5 - 2 doubles and 1 single bedroom (with a drop side cot). Sleeps 6 - Large double bedroom, 2 twin bedrooms. Riverside Apartment: Sleeps 4 - 1 double + 1 twin bedroom. Harbourview Apartment: Sleeps 4 - 1 double + 1 twin bedroom.
eat/drink
All cottages and apartments are self-catering.
play
Woodcroft Cottages quality self catering holiday cottages and apartments are ideally situated for exploring Burns Country, golfing on world famous Links Golf Courses, or simply enjoying the stunning coastline.
location
How to get to Ayr and Prestwick
By car
From the south, follow the A74/M74 (direction Glasgow) until Gretna. Then pick up the A75 to Dumfries, the A76 to Cumnock and the A70 to Ayr. A beautiful alternative route is the scenic Galloway Tourist Route along the A713.
From the north, just head south towards Glasgow and pick up the M77/A77. At the junction between the A77 and the A70, turn right into Ayr.
By ferry
High speed ferry services operate from Larne to Troon, Belfast to Stranraer, or Larne to Cairnryan.
By plane
Prestwick International Airport is in the heart of Ayrshire. Ryanair is the main airline flying to and from Prestwick with regular flights to London Stansted, Dublin & Europe. Glasgow International Airport is only one hour away by car or train.
By train
Trains for Ayr leave Glasgow Central Station every 30 minutes throughout the day. All trains stop at Prestwick International Airport, Prestwick Town and Ayr. Journey time is about 50 minutes.
By coach or bus
There are regular express coach links between Glasgow and Ayr. A comprehensive bus service operates throughout Ayrshire.
Woodcroft Cottage
Woodcroft Cottage is within the walled garden of the owner’s Victorian sandstone town house, built before the era of cars. A large area in front of the cottages allowed the horse and carriage enough space to turn - oh for the days of no cars! Relive it at Woodcroft. Leave your car at home and we shall order the carriages! Alternatively, a five minute walk will take you to all sorts of marvellous facilities for dining in the evening. Woodcroft Cottage is a stone's throw from Ayr town centre, beach and railway.
It is beside Stable Cottage, making it an ideal self catering property for larger parties wishing to be in different cottages but next door to each other with interconnecting gardens.
The colourful cottage garden is walled and totally enclosed. On the patio, a large extendable garden table with chairs can sit as many as 12 people. This is ideal for parties or when two families share the Stable and Woodcroft Cottages. A barbeque is also available. As the garden is facing west, it is bathed in sunshine for most of the day. At Woodcroft, the best part of the day in the summer months is the evening. No matter what the day has been like, it usually turns out sunny in the late afternoon and evening. This self catering property is all on one level and is suitable for partially-abled people.
Stable Cottage
Stable self catering cottage is within the walled garden of the owners Victorian sandstone town house, built before the era of cars. A large area in front of the cottages allowed the horse and carriage enough space to turn - oh for the days of no cars! Relive it at Stable cottage. Leave your car at home and we shall order the carriages! Alternatively, a five minute walk will take you to all sorts of marvellous facilities for dining in the evening.
Stable cottage is a stone's throw from Ayr town centre, beach and railway. It is beside Woodcroft cottage, making it an ideal self catering property for larger parties wishing to be in different cottages but next door to each other with interconnecting gardens. Overlooking the owner’s large leafy and colourful walled garden, the patio has garden table and chairs.
This self catering cottage has recently been renovated and has maple flooring throughout, so offering a low dust environment.
This is a very cosy cottage, perfect for winter as well as summer holidays. It is also secluded so is ideal for a romantic break. Also, the cottage is all on one level and is suitable for partially-abled people.
Church Cottage
Church Cottage is a bright, modern semi-detached town house on 2 floors. It is one of three very pretty white town houses, recently built in a quiet cul-de-sac behind St Columba’s Church. There is a lovely grassy enclosed walled garden with patio. The area has a lovely feeling of the real old Ayr, "ne'er a town surpasses" as Robert Burns put it. Church cottage is 10 minutes walk from Ayr town centre, beach and railway station. Accommodation consists of large lounge/dining room with French windows to garden, modern fitted kitchen together with a range of modern appliances. Upstairs is 1 double bedroom, 1 single bedroom & shower room (electric shower).
Garden Cottage
Recently redesigned, Garden Cottage is so named because it is surrounded by four large gardens as well as its own good sized garden both front and back. The garden has been recently landscaped and is a haven of tranquillity so near to the bustle of Prestwick which is renowned for its many varied restaurants and pubs. Garden Cottage is near to the beach, railway station and airport. It is in a cul-de-sac, so is very quiet. It is freshly decorated and the floors are fine pine throughout with a scattering of rugs.
From the kitchen, you can access a walled, enclosed and lawned garden with patio and barbeque at the back. The front garden is sunny with a lawn surrounded by shrubs. Why not enjoy a moment's meditation on the garden bench?
Both gardens have recently been landscaped, mostly by the owner herself, taking two years of rewarding toil to transform a wilderness of briars and weeds into a peaceful haven of lawns and shrubs.
Dairy Cottage
Dairy Cottage is a large, bright, detached sandstone cottage in a quiet courtyard, behind St Columba’s Church. It is centrally situated just a stone’s throw from the town centre, beach & railway station.
The accommodation downstairs consists of a large open plan lounge/dining room/kitchen with French windows to the garden. There is a fully fitted modern kitchen (with washing machine, microwave, fridge/freezer).
On the ground floor there is a large bedroom with a king sized bed, & bathroom. Upstairs are 2 twin bedded rooms & a shower room.
Beside the cottage is a wonderful enclosed, walled, south facing garden with patio. There are 2 car parking spaces on the private driveway in front of the cottage. Cot & high chair available on request. B&B for additional nights if required.
Riverside Apartment
Riverside is a ground level apartment situated near the mouth of the River Ayr. Watch the famous Ayr swans ply the river from the sunny lounge. The property has been tastefully modernised, making it light and spacious with open river views.
The accommodation is sunny, south facing, with good views of the river, a stone’s throw from the town centre, 10 minutes walk from the station, and only 15 minutes by car to Prestwick airport. This smart self catering property has solid wood flooring throughout. There is a small library, some games and toys and a small child's chair.
This property rented together with Harbourview would make an ideal holiday for larger groups as they are close together and would sleep 8 people.
HarbourView Apartment
Harbourview is a first floor apartment situated near the mouth of the River Ayr. Watch the famous Ayr swans ply the river from the sunny lounge. The property has been tastefully modernised, making it light and spacious with open river views. The accommodation is sunny, south facing, with good views of the river, a stone’s throw from the town centre, 10 minutes walk from the station, and only 15 minutes by car to Prestwick airport.
This smart self catering property has solid wood flooring with some high quality carpeting. There is a small library, some games and toys and a small child's chair.
This property rented together with Riverside would make an ideal holiday for larger groups as they are close together and would sleep 8 people.
