Old Toll Cottage -Delightful Cottage

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A wicker chair with a cushion by a large window, a patterned rug, and a wooden deck with a railing.
A spacious kitchen with a wooden dining table, white chairs, a large mirror, and a modern refrigerator.
A small, single-story building with a white exterior and a dark roof. It features a wooden fence, a window with a white frame, and a door with a black frame.
A rustic building with a stone facade, a wooden fence, and a garden with pink roses.
A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a river and a stone wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Straiton, Strathclyde & Isle of Arran
  • Place, Blairquhan Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Brig O'Doon
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Culzean Castle
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1 ensuite

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Maybole

Located in Maybole, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Culzean Country Park and Cloncaird Castle Estate, while Burns Cottage and Museum and Robert Burns Birthplace Museum are cultural highlights. Doon Valley Leisure Centre and Glebe Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, hiking and cycling.
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Straiton, Strathclyde & Isle of Arran

What's nearby

  • Blairquhan Castle - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Brig O'Doon - 23 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Ayr Beach - 25 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Culzean Castle - 28 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Ayr Racecourse - 31 min drive - 30.6 km

Getting around

  • Maybole Station - 15 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kirkmichael Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crack Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wille Wastles - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Craigmark - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Fish Box - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Toll Cottage -Delightful Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Old Toll Cottage -Delightful Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Old Toll Cottage -Delightful Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Toll Cottage -Delightful Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Old Toll Cottage -Delightful Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Blairquhan Castle and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Cloncaird Castle Estate. Doon Valley Leisure Centre and Maybole Library are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything lived up to expectations. It’s a delight to spend time at this location.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week in Toll Cottage which was full of charm and character. Straiton village is very friendly and community orientated It is ideally located for Galloway Forest and other scenic sites are within striking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Have stayed here before. It was always an enjoyable experience but the enhancements since our last stay are imaginative and well done. Excellent place to relax - clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in a fantastic village. Would highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is an absolute delight and beautifully appointed. Everything was perfect and it is so tastefully decorated. We loved our week long stay. The surrounding area is wonderful to explore and there is plenty of good information in the cottage for walking and touring.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage and gardens, well equipped. Amazing countryside to visit. Friendly people everywhere, nice village store and new tea room opening.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with a lot of space. Lovely garden and garden room. Easy to check in.
The garden room
The guest house seen from the garden
The guest house seen from the road.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Cottage

Stayed over during Hogmanay and New Year's Day for somewhere quiet and peaceful.(Particularly relevant if you have a nervous dog like I do who is fearful of fireworks).Lovely location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay at the old toll cottage

Cottage is beautifully decorated with much love and care in stunning scenery
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning location

Super cottage in a stunning location. Accurate description of the cottage and the extra outside area with summerhouse.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

The cottage was beautiful it was clean and well equipped, I would definitely recommend a stay there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beyond expectations

Tranquil and beautiful. A relaxing holiday with all the needs close at hand. A very freindly village.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic cottage

Booked a weeks break away from it all and got exactly that. Very cosy and comfortable. The garden room and patio adjacent to the river was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage in beautiful countryside

A wonderful, fully modernized cottage in spectacular Scottish countryside expertly overseen by its owners Campbell and Nancy: it couldn't have been better, Many thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old toll cottage straiton

Brilliant lication beautiful and quirky property cant wait to go back. Thank you nancy and campbell it was just what we both needed🙂
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Recommended - lovely area and home

The house was clean, comfortable and pleasant, the area lovely and it was easy to travel to a number of places of interest. The communication was prompt when we made contact. Good food options limited but can be found within a reasonable distance if you are not a big fan of cooking while on holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

We had a lovely time in the cottage. It was only a few days because we were on a tour, but we didn't miss anything. It is nicely furnished and everything you need was there. The garden is completely fenced in, so it's absolutely great for dogs. The pretty garden is across the street where you can sit when the weather is good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply outstanding

We have just had the best 10 days I can remember. We were lucky with weather which made it all the better. The cottage is lovely, the garden over the road is stunning and the area is great. The Black Bull pub is great for a laugh and food and so much to do around. The hosts were honest, straightforward and kind. Cannot recommend it enough. This is one place we will be returning to.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old Toll Cottage, the Tardis

The property looks small from the outside, however, it’s surprisingly spacious inside. A very comfortable bed, with all the kit you could need in the kitchen once the hidden drawer is located. The summer house and garden on the other side of the very quiet road are a delight, we loved coming back and sitting out with a glass or two. Would highly recommend……….
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic property in a beautiful area

Amazing cottage with everything you could possibly need. One of the nicest we have ever stayed in. When they say fully equipped they really mean it! Unlike some places they have not sacrificed quality for profit, comfortable seating, well stocked kitchen, lovely beds and good quality sheets and towels. Beautiful summer house. The only down side we could find was the low water pressure in the shower but this is totally outside Owners control. I would unreservedly recommend this property to anyone who needs a relaxing stay in the countryside. Whilst you are in Straiton call in at the local community shop and take a small drive to Kirkmichael Arms for a lovely meal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic

Absolutely loved the cottage and everything it had to offer especially sitting outside the summerhouse overlooking the river waiting on the dinner cooking on the barbecue. Located in beautiful countryside with very friendly people in the village. Couldn't have asked for more really for a short break away with lots of peace and quiet. Would highly recommend. One thing I would liked to have seen was a table and chairs outside the cottage if you wanted a quick sit down with a cup of tea rather than cross the road and go to the summerhouse. There was no where to sit immediately outside the house. Had a super relaxing time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Break

Everything was brilliant. The cottage was very welcoming, it felt really cosy and has everything you would ever need. There is so much to do and we were out and about every day, so did not have a chance to relax in the lovely summer house, perhaps next time. There are lots of walking trails on the doorstep and beaches and harbours not far away. A walk up the Straiton Monument most evenings set us up for tea. It is one holiday where we probably came home fitter than we went. I think if you were looking for a less active holiday, this would be ideal too. It is in a peaceful location and you could watch the world go by as you sit by the river bank. Missing it already.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage

We had a short stay here of four nights, we needed a short break due to work commitments and the owners were very accommodating by letting us stay from Thursday to Monday. The cottage is extremely well presented and feels more like a home than a rental property, it has a very personal feel like the owners spent considerable time and thought into making it a cozy and welcoming space. It's a very clean and uncluttered bungalow, tastefully decorated, in fact the photos on here really don't do it justice. I love the kitchen/diner with its many windows giving views of the stream that runs alongside the property over to the hills and beyond. The cottage is in a delightful unspoilt location on the edge of the village of Straition, right at the heart of Ayrshire, a short distance from the gorgeous Galloway Forrest and it's lochs and hills. Whilst it feels a million miles from the rat run, it only takes an hour to the centre of Glasgow and Ayr is only 30 minutes away. The separate garden with the summer house across the road is an added bonus, it gives access to the river and we used it to watch the recent eclipse, I can imagine its fantastic on a summers eve listening to the sounds of the river and watching the stars come out (the property is on the edge of one of the few dark parks, and gives one uninterrupted views of the night sky with very little light pollution). We hope to return here in the future as it just wasn't long enough to even scratch the surface and old toll cottage is the perfect base to start your Scottish adventure from.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Hi Mark Many thanks for your kind words. It was our pleasure to have you stay at Old Toll Cottage, and we hope we might welcome you back again in the not to distant future Kind regards Campbell and Nancy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir hatten im Juli eine wunderschöne Zeit in diesem tollen Cottage. Das Wetter war herrlich, der Garten traumhaft und die Umgebung wirklich sehenswert. Wir vermissen alles, vor allem die netten Damen des Shops und die Zaungespräche mit den Schotten. Wir kommen bestimmt wieder.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our 10 night stay here; the cottage is extremely comfortable and well furnished and is larger than the photos suggest. The garden, which is across the lane, is a pleasant "extra", a lovely place to sit and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The cottage is only a short walk from the village's main street and the local walks, and there are many places of interest within a short drive - yet the village feels like it's miles from anywhere, it's so tranquil. I would happily stay here again if I visit Ayrshire and have no hesitation in recommending it to others.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
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