Title: McDowell Cottage - Family Friendly Cottage on the Beautiful Blairquhan Estate - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # McDowell Cottage - Family Friendly Cottage on the Beautiful Blairquhan Estate Family-friendly vacation home in Maybole ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39630000/39630000/39629932/0f6ec458.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39630000/39630000/39629932/97c65155.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39630000/39630000/39629932/43b023ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39630000/39630000/39629932/bb12ce29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39630000/39630000/39629932/dfce09c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled on the garden wall of Blairquhan Gardens, McDowall Cottage offers a secluded retreat with comfortable living areas, fully equipped kitchen and digital TV. Surrounded by unspoiled Ayrshire countryside views, this two-bedroom cottage features private woodland walks and fishing opportunities on River Girvan. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Outdoor space - 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. ### McDowell Cottage - Family Friendly Cottage on the Beautiful Blairquhan Estate McDowall Cottage was converted from a former Garden Bothy. built about 1800. It is romantically situated on the garden wall of Blairquhan Gardens. Downstairs McDowall Cottage has a dining room/living room with comfortable soft seating, a digital TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer. A bathroom and bedroom with double bed. Upstairs there is a bedroom with two single beds. Situated within the beautiful Blairquhan Estate, McDowell cottage is the ideal retreat for a secluded short break. Surrounded by stunning views of unspoiled Ayrshire countryside, over 200 acres of private woodland, a garden pond and a huge walled garden, this two-bedroom self-catering cottage is newly refurbished and offers all amenities our guests will ever need to make their stay very comfortable and unforgettable. . There is a stretch of River Girvan at the back of Blairquhan Castle on the estate where our guests can enjoy fly fishing. Fishing permit can be purchased from Blairquhan estate office. Blairquhan Estate is very close to many renowned Ayrshire golf courses - Trump Turnberry, Prestwick Golf Club, Royal Troon are all within 30 minutes drive making our cottages the ideal base for a golfing holiday. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the ocean - Next to a golf course ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/44000000/43430000/43426200/43426150/c6b3fcbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### McIntyre - Newly Refurbished 2 Bedroom Cottage on Beautiful Blairquhan Estate Maybole - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=43426150&PinnedHotelID=43426150&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39530000/39528700/39528643/f724762b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### MacKenzie Cottage - Family Friendly Cottage on the Beautiful Blairquhan Estate Maybole - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=39528643&PinnedHotelID=39528643&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42070000/42067800/42067715/1c4bad6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Farrer Cottage - Newly Refurbished 3 Bedroom Cottage on Blairquhan Estate Maybole - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=42067715&PinnedHotelID=42067715&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42040000/42034900/42034811/7d9ee7f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kennedy Cottage - Traditional 3 Bedroom Cottage on Beautiful Blairquhan estate Maybole - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=42034811&PinnedHotelID=42034811&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39560000/39554800/39554785/75535445.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gardens Cottage - Family Friendly Cottage on the Beautiful Blairquhan Estate Maybole - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=39554785&PinnedHotelID=39554785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### 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 not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 fire extinguisher 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 Property Registration Number SA-00084-F ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=55.31345,-4.583251&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:chspIhd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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nWbdS0aG_bMcC6pysZMhyP7foRU=) Maybole, SCT #### What's nearby - Blairquhan Castle - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Ayr Beach - 26 min drive - 24.0 km - Culzean Castle - 26 min drive - 19.9 km - Ayr Racecourse - 30 min drive - 30.2 km - Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 60 min drive - 71.7 km #### Getting around - Maybole Station - 23 min drive - Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 39 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Minishant Inn Restaurant - ‬14 min drive - ‪Ayr Spice - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Dairy Corner Tea Room - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Chippy - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Burns Country Smokehouse - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is McDowell Cottage - Family Friendly Cottage on the Beautiful Blairquhan Estate pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at McDowell Cottage - Family Friendly Cottage on the Beautiful Blairquhan Estate? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at McDowell Cottage - Family Friendly Cottage on the Beautiful Blairquhan Estate? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is McDowell Cottage - Family Friendly Cottage on the Beautiful Blairquhan Estate located? > This family-friendly Maybole vacation home is located by the ocean, within 3 mi (5 km) of Blairquhan Castle and Cloncaird Castle Estate. Glebe Park and Maybole Library are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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