Holiday rentals with lake access in Ayrshire

We took our 2 teenagers and dog away for a couple of nights to chill out & we done exactly that! The house was exactly what we were after, location was amazing, right on the banks of the loch, along with hot tub and coal fire & absolutely peace we have had the best weekend, didn't want to leave. George was very helpful, messaging us before and after we arrived to make sure we had everything we needed. The village shop is literally just 2 mins walk with all your needs if you forget to bring anything. Very friendly and served the most amazing coffee and homemade cakes. Can't wait to return soon. Thanks George 😊

We had a top stay. We were warmly welcomed by the host's father, who also gave us great tips about the area to do. The grounds on which the house is on is beautiful and it is worthwhile to take a walk and climb a hill, to see the surroundings. A wonderful tranquility hangs over the entire property, so you can relax. The house itself is full of luxury and is everything you need during a stay. We didn't lack anything.

We found the place full of charm and character. It is very neat. It suited our needs as a group of chaps passing through the area. But it would be a great base to explore the Lakes from.

I booked this property for my husband and his 3 friends for his 40th birthday. Wallace was extremely communicative at all times, and was very welcoming to the group on arrival. One of the guests arrived early and while Wallace explained the place would not be ready till check in, the guest was able to fish on the loch till later in the day, and thoroughly enjoyed himself! The property was as described, perfectly clean and the location was exactly what I was looking for when I booked. It was easy to find, and the walking guides and maps of the local area were very helpful too. Would book again!

The property has the most amazing views of the loch and we sat out every evening on the picnic bench overlooking the scenery. We were of course very lucky we had sun, but i imagine even in rain, the property would feel cosy and there are amazing views from the lounge and kitchen. Brian, the host, was very helpful and went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing stay. Check in was easy and Brian gave local recommendations for us too. All of us also said that the beds were super comfy and, as we ate in almost every night, the kitchen facilities were excellent. We hope to be back to this wonderful spot again!!

If Alasdair's place is available during your trip, don't hesitate - book it now! The guest house is tucked away in the most charming estate, which you're able to walk around and enjoy the stunning views of the Pentland Hills. You're about 20 mins away from downtown Edinburgh, and less than 10 mins away from Penicuik - where we found everything we needed, including a few great restaurants. Alasdair was very responsive, and we'd definitely stay here again.

An outstanding property in terms of location, style and comfort. Furnishings of a high standard and befitting the period character of the house. Enjoyed watching the changing patterns of weather from the comfortable indoor and outdoor furniture. Duncan was a gracious host. Highly recommended.

Fabulous cottage, very clean with great amenities. Host was very helpful.

Excellent place to stay. Close enough to the town centre but still peaceful. Plenty of space and comfortable. Easy to get out into the Lakes. Shame we can't book next year!

Great apartment with a lovely outside space and good views. Tastefully decorated. Perfect for our long weekend. Lots of pre-arrival information and clear instructions for arrival. Katrina was a great host, friendly and quick to respond to any questions. Would happily stay again

This a lovely flat and even had surprisingly good views, which I was not expecting but was delighted nonetheless. Great decor and vibe, would happily stay again and recommend to anyone.

Great host very responsive. The was place was lovely very comfortable and close to all the things you need a wee shop some pubs and some where to eat. Perfect spot for a wee getaway 😊

we had a great stay in Maria's place Great location . brilliant lady helpfull knowledgeable and funny .. we would recommend staying there and we look forward to going back . 👍

Paul was a perfect host and very accommodating when I tried to book at short notice. Super helpful and kind host. Highly recommended

Sharon's place is fab really good location with easy parking. if you want to explore Wasdale then it is perfect location. The flat is well set up, warm and with fab views of the fells. The lake beaches are 5 mins away by car or a bit longer by foot. The wildlife is super loads of birds. Wasdale head is a bit further and easy access to Scarfell, Great Gable and styhead pass over to Borrowdale. There is a small shop with essentials and some walking gear at Wasdale head, plus a pub with good local Ale. I can also recommend the Alpaca trekking at Wasdale Alpacas. We have loads still to explore in Wasdale so will hopefully return.

Lovely place to stay. Chrissie gave very helpful instructions to find the accommodation as well as some good recommendations. Everything was as described and had everything needed for a quiet stay. Good fishing places nearby. Local cafe was great too. Chrissie was very friendly

This was everything we were looking for! Super comfy, incredible location, all the amenities we needed, and the hosts were great! If you are a runner, you can get in great running right from the house. I’m sensitive to sound and with a fan going, I heard zero street noise at night. Very quiet! I would stay here again in a heart beat! Thank you!

We spent 5 nights here at the end of March and start of April 2025. We were really fortunate with the weather and took full advantage of the wonderful location: scaling Slight Side and Scafell on one day, riding to Coniston via the bridleway on another and 'bagging' most of the Coniston fells on another day via Wrynose Pass. We ate in on a couple of nights and also went to the Wainwright's for some pub grub, as well as Stoves for their evening menu. Simon and Belinda's place is very well situated in Great Langdale for all kinds of walks and rides, food and decent pints. The house itself is a lovely place to return to in the evening with easy parking outside for our van and once inside, everything is spotless, well equipped and cosy. We really appreciated all the helpful information on bike routes and walking routes and spent the late evenings by the fire pouring over the Wainwright books planning the next day's adventures. 100% recommended.

What can I say, the best Airbnb we have stayed at to date! This place is perfect, you are in the middle of fields, with lambs everywhere, your own private loch that has kayaks available to use (great fun!), a secure garden to let the dogs roam freely. The house itself is bigger than the images seem, we had plenty of space for four adults, a toddler and three dogs. They provided a cot and high chair which is a great help. There’s a huge boot room which is great to throw off your coat and walking boots, and give the dogs a towel dry after a walk. Beds were perfectly comfortable, a cosy log fire, plenty of hot water in the showers, what more could you ask for! The house felt more like a home than a rental and we are already planning our next trip. The hosts were friendly and available for any questions you may have. My daughter didn’t want to come inside, she was obsessed with the sheep and being in the garden! only issue was signal for the firestick/ phones was poor but not an issue.

Great place to stay and very nice host.

Excellent communication was just the start, a beautifully appointed, cosy cottage. Great walks from the cottage and the Coledale Inn in Braithwaite in walking distance. Thoroughly recommend this fabulous cottage with great hosts! Thank you 🙏🏼

Very well designed cottage making the best possible use of quite a small space - with both a shower room and bathroom , utility room as well as kitchen/living space and the patio with hot tub. Although near to the High Street with a range of takeaways and a superb butcher (Hunters) the cottage is in a very quiet street. The nearby Curate Wynd free car park was very handy and we could unload from there. Although Dawn and Darren were away Dawn was on hand to answer any queries. We had a great three day break - spending the days at the RSPB Nature Reserve in stunning weather. We ate out one night at the Balgedie Toll Tavern - highly recommended for great food and very good service.

Words cannot express the wonderful week we have had on Loch Katrine. Old Smiddy is ideally located for hiking the mountains, lochs and woodland and Carole has thought of all you need to make it feel like a home from home. Having our morning tea watching the Barn Swallows and House Martins catching their breakfast on the lake in the sunshine was very special. Aberfoyle has all you need for food and cute shops and fantastic Doone Hill walk from the town - Free Parking!!! A ferry trip on the Sir Walter Scott from the pier over to Trossachs Pier is a MUST and the Primrose Hill hike was stunning. The Pier Cafe is outstanding, definitely worth a treat and just a short walk away. Thank you Carole for sharing your amazing house, we will be back to enjoy the hot tub and sauna 🤞

Excellent place to stay. Dog friendly and the property was very user friendly. We were 2 friends on a dog walking holiday with working dogs. We were blessed with wonderful weather, however should it have been a wet holiday the facilities were excellent. The property has an internal garage that comfortably fit an Octavia estate, laundry facilities and boot and wet weather storage - ample space, also space to leave dogs/crates if needed. The living areas on first floor, were spacious, clean and well appointed, the bedrooms and bathroom on the second floor were extremely comfortable, spacious and airy. All excellent nights sleep!!! The property has a small, patio area, however there is a lovely park within a minute or 2 walk. The general area is very quiet, however a convenience store very close and the town centre within minutes walk. A superbly placed property. Parking outside - a SWB Ford transit fit comfortably in the allocated parking space. Stuart was informative and helpful