Title: A little hidden gem - perfect romantic getaway. - 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 # A little hidden gem - perfect romantic getaway. Cottage in Maybole with kitchen and fireplace ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70260000/70256700/70256689/3ea55b51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70260000/70256700/70256689/58a1e507.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70260000/70256700/70256689/247488a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70260000/70256700/70256689/ebb24bb4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70260000/70256700/70256689/5ce431fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Freedom Fields pods, a hidden gem in Ayrshire's countryside. Unwind in the wood-fired hot tub or by the firepit on your private terrace with garden furniture and barbecue. The beautifully designed pod features an open plan living space with electric central heating, Wi-Fi and a kingsize bed on the mezzanine level. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Fireplace - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Outdoor space ## 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. ### A little hidden gem - perfect romantic getaway. A little hidden gem - perfect romantic getaway.. 1 step to entrance. Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: Freeview TV, Electric Fire Dining area. Kitchen area: Electric Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge/Freezer Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet First Floor: Bedroom: Galleried, Kingsize (5ft) Bed. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels. Wi-Fi and logs for hot tub included. Dressing gown and Welcome pack. Terrace with sitting-out area, garden furniture, barbecue and firepit (logs £15 per large bag). Wood fired hot tub for 4 (private). Residents’ car park (not allocated). No smoking.. Freedom Fields pods really are delightful and offer guests that little bit of luxury in the stunning Ayrshire countryside. These two pods are set apart from each other to offer guests both privacy and seclusion and are beautifully designed. The pods have large luxurious kingsize beds on the mezzanine level and an open plan living/dining/kitchen space on the ground floor with the added luxury of an electric wood burner, just perfect for that romantic get away. Outside the pods have their very own wood fired hot tub where you can sit and relax being disturbed by nothing but the gently crackling fire and the wildlife. With a barbecue and firepit you can spend a lazy evening marvelling at the starry dark skies. The views are spectacular at any time of year, the pods are peacefully located within walking distance of the pretty conservation village of Straiton with coffee shop, pub and village store, voted one of the ten ’Best Villages in Scotland’, and featured in the book ’The Most Beautiful Villages of Scotland’. Located on the edge of the Galloway Forest Park, Britain’s largest forest park with 300 square miles of wild beauty waiting to be explored, the park boasts tranquil valleys, rugged rock faces, forest, moorland, lochs and ancient woodland and a huge diversity of wildlife including red and roe deer, wild goats and many birds of prey. The park has also been awarded the status of one of only four Dark Sky Parks in the western world, and when the sun sets you will see why. The seaside towns of Ayr, Prestwick and Troon are all close by with beautiful sandy beaches and stunning views towards the Isle of Arran. Day trips can be taken to Arran and Cumbrae and are well worth the effort. Glasgow, Stirling and Edinburgh are perfect for a day out, as is Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Ayrshire is home to the Ayrshire Coastal Path, a 100-mile long coastal walk with fantastic views over to the mountains of Arran. Inland there are gardens and castles to visit, as well as riding, horse racing at Ayr and a choice of golf courses, with the world famous Turnberry close to hand. Culzean Castle (owned by the National Trust for Scotland) is spectacular and is Ayrshire’s most popular tourist attraction, and Dumfries House is also worth a visit. Bracken can be booked together with Heather (UK34841) and Bluebell (UK47240) to accommodate up to 6 guests. Small dog/s only allowed. Pets must be kept on a lead at all times. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Fishing ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105080000/105077200/105077116/3c3b921c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Freedom Fields - Bluebell Straiton, near Maybole - Hot tub - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=105077116&PinnedHotelID=105077116&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103770000/103768500/103768464/41ba02ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Marine @ No.7 Ayr Beach - Coorie Doon Ayr - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=103768464&PinnedHotelID=103768464&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48650000/48643200/48643161/92fadaf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Nook - Coorie Doon Apartments Ayrshire South Ayrshire - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Gym - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=48643161&PinnedHotelID=48643161&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Gardens Cottage) | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39560000/39559800/39559761/09b43242.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blairquhan Cottages Maybole - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=39559761&PinnedHotelID=39559761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 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 ### Rules The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s) ### 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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated 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 Property Registration Number SA-00370-P ### Property is also known as 1 bedroom accommodation in Straiton, near Maybole Maybole su-UK34842-UK34842 ## About the area Located in Maybole, this cottage is in a rural area. Maybole War Memorial Park Golf Course and Belleisle Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Glebe Park and Scottish Industrial Railway Centre. Kennedy Park and LA Bowl are also worth visiting. [Visit our Maybole travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Maybole.dx6194650) [View more Cottages in Maybole](https://www.expedia.ca/Maybole-Cottages.d6194650-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.30817%2C-4.55545&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hDyGA6YE3TX3Or2g6CIakIrW7JM=) Straiton, near Maybole ### What's nearby - Blairquhan Castle - 4 min drive - 2.0 km - Cloncaird Castle Estate - 5 min drive - 5.4 km - Brig O'Doon - 21 min drive - 25.6 km - Ayr Beach - 24 min drive - 27.6 km - Culzean Castle - 25 min drive - 24.7 km ### Getting around - Maybole Station - 12 min drive - Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 44 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Crack Bar - ‬10 min drive - ‪Po King Restaurant - ‬11 min drive - ‪Maclure Inn - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Wheatsheaf Inn - ‬16 min drive - ‪Cafe India - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A little hidden gem - perfect romantic getaway. pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at A little hidden gem - perfect romantic getaway.? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A little hidden gem - perfect romantic getaway.? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is A little hidden gem - perfect romantic getaway. located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Blairquhan Castle and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Cloncaird Castle Estate. Maybole Library and Maybole Health Centre 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 ## A little hidden gem - perfect romantic getaway. Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Alison Jul 2, 2025 #### We had a lovely break in this luxury pod. We had a lovely break in this luxury pod. Warm and cosy with the welcoming hot tub and beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and Straiton monument on the hill. We received a lovely welcome gift or a few goodies and Elaine had spent all day getting the hot tub ready for our arrival. Heaven!! Easy 10 min walk into the village with a friendly community shop, well stocked and they were very welcoming. Hope to be back ##### Alison This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lance Hawker Jun 5, 2025 #### Very restful and relaxing. Very restful and relaxing. Good host. ##### Lance Hawker