Guests say
Miners Cottage in Girvan is a well-received holiday rental, praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches by the host, Sue, and the property's proximity to local amenities and the beach. While the town of Girvan is noted to be a bit run down with limited dining options, the cottage itself is a cosy and peaceful base for exploring the surrounding areas.
Guests consistently mention that the cottage is very clean and spotless, indicating high standards of cleanliness.
The location is appreciated for its proximity to the beach, supermarket, and local attractions, though some guests note that the town of Girvan is somewhat run down.
Reviewers find the cottage comfortable, with special mentions of comfortable beds and underfloor heating, suggesting a high level of comfort for guests.
The cottage is described as well equipped with everything needed, including a well-appointed kitchen and enclosed garden, although no specific maintenance issues are mentioned.
Several reviews highlight the host's thoughtfulness, such as a personal greeting and complimentary items. However, it is politely noted that such gifts are a kind gesture and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A lovely terraced cottage only a short walk from the Girvan town centre and beach with lovely views over to Arran and Ailsa Craig..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview Smart TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed.
Electric heating (underfloor in most rooms), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. . Enclosed back garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking.. Situated in the coastal town of Girvan on the west coast of Scotland, Miner’s Cottage is just minutes from the town’s sandy beach which has the most amazing views over the sea to Ailsa Craig and the Isle of Arran. The sunsets are something to behold and the beach is large and sandy. The town of Girvan has shops, restaurants, and a leisure centre with swimming pool, children’s play area and golf course. If you fancy something a bit different, you can book a boat trip from Girvan harbour out to Ailsa Craig to see the nesting birds or book a fishing trip. Girvan also has great train links to the towns of Ayr and Stranraer and onwards to the city of Glasgow - perfect for a day out if you want to leave the car behind. Situated on the Ayrshire Coastal Path, with over 100 miles of coastline to walk, the area has a stunning backdrop of the ever-changing profile of the mountains of Arran across the Firth of Clyde, this coastline is steeped in history and teeming with wildlife, including red squirrels, deer, otters and seals and is a haven for bird watchers.
The world famous Turnberry Golf Course and resort is only a 5-minute drive away where you can enjoy a round of golf, fine dining or indulge in the stunning spa. There is also a lovely spa at Pebbles where day spas can be booked, which is again only a 5-minute drive from Girvan. Turnberry beach is a beautiful sandy beach where you can walk along to the Turnberry lighthouse for a coffee or a spot of lunch or continue on to the pretty harbour village of Maidens where you can walk along the beach and up into the National Trust Culzean Castle estate with its dramatic clifftop walks, swan pond and beautiful gardens. Ayrshire, also known as ‘Burns’ Country’ is steeped in tradition and history. Visit Burns Cottage, The Burns Memorial Museum and the Brig o’ Doon, the bridge from the famous poem, Tam o’ Shanter. The area is steeped in history with many ruined castles to explore, such as Dunure and Greenan.
A visit and tour to Culzean Castle, designed by Robert Adams and truly one of his masterpieces, is one not to be missed with its dramatic clifftop location. Also worth a visit is the 18th-century Dumfries House, part of the Prince’s Foundation which is home to an unrivalled collection of Chippendale furniture. The 2000-acre estate has been beautifully designed with stunning walks throughout the grounds. The Galloway Forest Park is only a 40-minute drive away and is 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 enthusiasts come to wonder at the universe revealed above. Glentrool (the nearest visitor centre) is one of the Scottish forestry commission’s 7-Stanes cycle routes. The pretty seaside towns of Ayr, Prestwick and Troon are also close by and the islands of Cumbrae, Arran and Bute are all easily reached for a day out while day trips to Ireland can be taken from Cairnryan. Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is just over an hour’s drive and is well worth a visit. Beach less than 1 mile..
Free WiFi
EPC Rating = E
If arriving in Girvan by train, please note there is no taxi rank at the station. Contact Joe's Taxi Service 01465 713737 or Maxwell's Taxi Service 01465 713713 to arrange a taxi to meet you. Alternatively, when you leave the platform, cross over the road and walk down the flight of steps to Bourtreehall. Miner's Cottage is on your right at the other end of Bourtreehall - about 300 metres.
Scottish Letting Licence No: SA-00336-F
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (13)
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Kristie Eve
We enjoyed staying in the miners cottage there was ample space for us and our dog (greyhound lurcher) we didn’t need to use the twin bedroom but that looked really nice and it was all very clean and comfortable. We had ample equipment for the odd times we cooked but we used the local fish and chip shop and the curry house for meals which were very good (large portions too). The supermarket is a stones throw and the lovely long beach is a nice stroll along the quayside there are some nice cafes in the town as well.
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Emily Newton
We spent a wonderful week here exploring the area. The cottage was so lovely and cosy and had everything we needed (loved the under floor heating!) the garden was a good size and really dog friendly so I knew he was safe! Girvan looks a little run down but has everything you need, the beach was great for the dog and was a must every day for him! We got a couple of take aways which were lovely. We visited culzean castle and castle Kennedy which had lovely walks in the gardens. We also visited crafty distillery and had a tour which is worth a visit. We also visited the Isle of Arran is a great day out and we went to Glasgow for the afternoon. The local people are so nice and friendly and if you have a dog beware people will just stop and make a fuss and give them biscuits ☺️
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Christine Curtin
Two people staying. The cottage was beautiful, very comfortable beds. Well equipped kitchen and nice layout. Everything you could wish for in the cottage.Unfortunately the area like a lot of small towns up and down the coast wasn't the best, a bit run down and very few amenities. Having said that the harbour and beach are very nice and there are places to visit, the train station is very well situated We didn't use the bus service so cannot comment on that.