The Wee Cub Lyonston Farm , Maybole, KA19 7HS

A gorgeous retreat nestled in a country garden on a private lane, this delightful hideaway is perfect for couples and small familiesThe two bedroom cottage offers single storey accommodation for four guestsSituated near Maybole, 6.5 miles from Ayr, the cottage is a perfect spot to explore Ayrshire and the Isle of ArranThe local area is perfect for walking, golfing and watersports.

If heritage and history are your interests Culzean Caste and Country Park is 5 miles west, here you can explore the castle and country park, with its secret follies, woods and wild deerDumfries House is 20 miles east and boasts an unrivalled collection of Chippendale furniture as well as a 2000 acre estate with arboretum and gardensGolf enthusiasts have a wide choice of courses from Open Championship standard at Turnberry and Troon and many municipal and club coursesAlloway, birthplace of poet Robert Burns is 6 miles away and is the backdrop to many of his poems.

Fantastic sandy and pebble beaches are close byThe surrounding hills are easy walking and many of the local villages have a network of trailsStep inside this cosy cottage to find contemporary country style interiors and a warm welcomeUnlace your walking boots or slip off your wellies in the hall before heading through to the lounge/diner for a little downtime.

Settle on the comfortable seating to catch up on your favourite programme on TV or enjoy a couple of chapters of your latest novelHead through to the modern kitchen to make cups of tea to sip with locally bought treats such as Scottish shortbread or traybakesThe contemporary style kitchen has been equipped with everything you will need to help you cater for yourselves during your stayWhen you are ready to retire for the night, head back to the hall to find your two inviting bedrooms.

These include a double and a twinThere is also a family shower room where you can refresh yourself before and after your trips outSit outside in your enclosed garden whenever the weather permitsDine out here and have afternoon tea on fine summer days or supper on clear, starry nights in front on the warming fire pit.

There is private parking for one car here.