[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Character Cottage on Peaceful Private Estate Vacation home in Kilmarnock with kitchen ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113810000/113808200/113808144/95ca7dad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113810000/113808200/113808144/4acbaf8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113810000/113808200/113808144/e4538c35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113810000/113808200/113808144/c0e61263.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113810000/113808200/113808144/3bc97fa5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Character Cottage on Peaceful Private Estate provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Character Cottage on Peaceful Private Estate Mews Cottage is a pet friendly, listed building and barn conversion. Originally part of the Townend Estate Farm, Mews Cottage was converted into a home in 1992. It is very well insulated and with high tech heating controls you are assured a warm and cosy stay. New to VRBO, Mews Cottage has been a holiday home since 2022, hosting golfers, tourists and those visiting family and friends. Ayrshires sandy beaches are a 10 minute drive away, as are world famous golf courses such as Royal Troon and Prestwick which hosted the world's first Open Championship. If you want to experience some city life, Glasgow is only a 30 minute drive up the nearby A77. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105350000/105342600/105342517/ce8981d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New House interior May 2024. 3 bedroom detached 140m2. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=55.552757,-4.579011&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:y_brIxi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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tjbydha18Zeo-81CyHfb1c3W3bU=) Symington, Scotland #### What's nearby - Royal Troon Golf Club - 8 min drive - 7.8 km - Prestwick Golf Club - 8 min drive - 8.1 km - Dundonald Castle - 11 min drive - 10.5 km - Ayr Racecourse - 14 min drive - 15.9 km - Dean Castle - 15 min drive - 15.6 km #### Getting around - Prestwick International Airport Station - 12 min drive - Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Strawberry Cushion - ‬12 min drive - ‪Barassie Fish and chip shop - ‬12 min drive - ‪Greggs - ‬12 min drive - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬12 min drive - ‪The View - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Character Cottage on Peaceful Private Estate pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Character Cottage on Peaceful Private Estate? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Character Cottage on Peaceful Private Estate? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Character Cottage on Peaceful Private Estate located? > Situated in Kilmarnock, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Prestwick Golf Club, Royal Troon Golf Club, and Troon Beach. Prestwick Beach and The BBSP Stadium Rugby Park are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Character Cottage on Peaceful Private Estate Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie S. Aug 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great time weather fantastic and cottage met our requirements ##### Melanie S. 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