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# Idylic and peaceful location

Holiday home in Ayr with kitchen and patio

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Nestled in the picturesque village of Alloway, Doonbank Bothy offers an exclusive retreat amidst four and a half acres of secluded private woodland garden. With glorious views over the River Doon, unwind in your own private back garden or take a riverside walk to spot local birdlife.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21055 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Outdoor space
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Idylic and peaceful location

Whether you re looking for a one night business stopover, a couple of nights to attend a wedding at the Brig O Doon, or a one or two week self catering holiday break, Doonbank offers an exclusive, flexible and private accommodation base for you to relax and unwind.  
  
Doonbank Bothy is a beautifully presented two storey, one bedroomed detached house. It is very spacious, quiet and peaceful and set within four and a half acres of Doonbank Cottage s secluded private woodland garden.  
  
The bothy sleeps two adults. We also have a free cot for under 2s and (on request) a separate single fold-a-way bed for an under 10 year old (additional fee). As well as having access to the woodland garden and river, it also has it s own private back garden to relax in.  
  
Situated in the picturesque village of historic Alloway in Ayrshire, a 10 minute walk to the world famous Brig O Doon, Burns National Heritage Centre, the Brig O Doon Hotel and Burns Cottage, and on the edge of the main town of Ayr on the west coast of Scotland, the Bothy has glorious views over the idyllic River Doon, which runs for half a mile as the property s eastern boundary, offering excellent opportunities for bird watching and riverside walks after a busy day.  
  
One (medium sized) dog / pet welcome.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: Internet access

### Parking and transport

- Car recommended
- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Living room

### Entertainment

- Books
- DVD player
- TV with cable/satellite channels

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Patio

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Location highlights

- In a rural location
- In a village
- Near a hospital

### Things to do

- Golf
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Theme park nearby
- Windsurfing nearby

### Safety features

- 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
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- Garden
- Property does not allow children
- Unit size: 1,055 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

### Events

No events allowed 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property 

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 

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 

### We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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## About the area

Located in Ayr, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and Burns Cottage and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Heads of Ayr Farm Park and Pirate Pete's Family Entertainment Centre. LA Bowl and Kennedy Park are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby. [Visit our Ayr travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ayr.dx5583)

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Ayr, Scotland

### What's nearby

- !["Until standardisation of weights and measures in the 18th century, a "mile" in Scotland could be a variable distance. Generally a Scottish mile was longer than a mile in England, a fact which was immortalised by Robert Burns in his poem "Tam o' Shanter" - "We think na on the lang Scots miles..."  
After the Union of the Parliaments in 1701, the standard English measure began to be introduced in Scotland, gradually replacing the Lang Scots Mile. The Lang Scots Mile Walk was created in 2002 on the seafront of Ayr to commemorate the town's historical links with Burns as well as to encourage healthy exercise. It was estimated that a 10 stone man or woman walking Lang Scots Mile would burn off 115 calories and a 16 stone person, 184 calories."  
(June 2017)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5583/848aac3a-3661-425c-a527-fb6724605afb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Ayr Beach  
2 min drive \- 0.9 miles
- Alloway Kirk  
13 min walk \- 0.7 miles
- Robert Burns Birthplace Museum  
16 min walk \- 0.9 miles
- Tam o' Shanter Experience  
16 min walk \- 0.9 miles
- Brig O'Doon  
16 min walk \- 0.9 miles

### Getting around

- Ayr Station  
10 min drive
- Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick)  
19 min drive

### Restaurants

- Dinos  
6 min drive
- The Brigs Of Ayr  
5 min drive
- Riverside Inn  
6 min drive
- The Stravaig  
7 min drive
- The Coo Shed  
6 min drive

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### 10/10 Excellent

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