Rosalin Cottage

IRVINE, Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway

2 guests
1 bed
1 bathroom
No pets

4.6Outstanding

3.0Sykes Holiday Cottages rating

Irvine 3.9 miles. Rosalin Cottage is a beautiful, historic abode nestled into a traditional row of miners’cottages in Dreghorn near Irvine.

Rosalin Cottage rests in Perceton Row, which dates from the early 19th Century and is a designated Conservation Area, being one of a few surviving Miners Rows, making it a great base for couples and history lovers looking for a base in North Ayshire.

Be welcomed into a beautiful property with a kitchen offering ample amenities and contemporary furnishings.

The living room is a great space for guests to relax after a long day of exploring the local area, with a dining room ideal for romantic meals for two, complemented by a glass of fizz.

Afterwards, settle into the sitting area and warm your feet beside the woodburning stove as you enjoy a good book or your favourite TV show.

When sleep calls, freshen up in the shower room, before cosying up for the night in the double bedroom.

Enjoy breakfast in the garden before heading out to explore.

Rosalin Cottage benefits from a charming, rural setting only a short distance from the coast of Ayrshire, throughout which you will discover numerous walks, wildlife watching opportunities, and cycle ways.

The 106-mile Ayrshire Coastal Pathway is one of Scotland's Great Trails and part of the International Appalachian Trail, ideal for those with a sense of adventure. The route follows beautiful, panoramic coastlines and passes fascinating castles such as Culzean, Ballantrae and Portencross.

Visitors can also explore the historic Burns Trail or other attractions dedicated to Scotland’s rich history, for example Viking invaders, Betsy Miller, reputedly the first female sea captain, or hop on the ferry to Millport.

Irvine and Dreghorn have a history stretching back to Neolithic times and Dreghorn is possibly the oldest continually inhabited village in Europe.

The harbourside walk enjoys various features with an SSSI across the bay, plus a Scottish Maritime Museum which includes the oldest sea-going private steam yacht and the last Clyde “puffer”; reminders of Irvine's former prominence as a seaport. As well as vibrant coffee shops and Arts Centre there is the 16th century Ship Inn, restaurants and other pubs.

From the harbour, access Irvine’s sand dunes and expansive beach, linking to those at Barassie, Troon and beyond.

With spectacular views across the Clyde to Arran it is a great place for walks, sea swimming and spectacular sunsets.

Local facilities include The Portal a new leisure centre with a variety of facilities.

For shopping, the Rivergate Shopping Centre is home to over 60 stores.

Further afield in north Ayrshire visitors can enjoy trips along the Clyde on the Waverley Paddle Steamer or ferries to Arran or the Cumbraes, try out golf at one of the local courses.

There are good opportunities for many leisure activities including, sailing, walking and cycling, including the national cycle network route.

Explore the wonders of Ayrshire with a stay at Rosalin Cottage.

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Everything you'll need

Wifi
Garden / Patio
Ground Floor Bedroom
Ground Floor Accommodation
Pets Not Allowed

Wifi
Garden / Patio
Ground Floor Bedroom
Ground Floor Accommodation
Pets Not Allowed
Off Road Parking
Smoke Free
Near Walks
Washing Machine

What guests are saying

4.6

Based on 24 reviews

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Had such a wonderful time.

The cottage was very comfortable and quiet. It has everything you need to make your stay complete. Definitely on my list to come back again

SusanOct 2026

Cottage is beautiful.

The changes with the extension make a huge difference too, the light is perfect for drawing pretty much all day. The only problem was that the garden was overgrown, so it was difficult to get to the summerhouse and wood store.

ElaineJul 2026

Owner response:

Glad to hear you enjoyed the new layout. Sorry to hear the Garden was a bit overgrown for your liking. It was laid out by the artist in residence for its beautiful blend of colour and scents. It can get quite lush and the lavender, which we love to brush past and enjoy the magnificent scent, can be a bit overwhelming for some. We have pinned it back further so as not to block the path.

A fabulous couple of days.

Thank you very much for having us

AngelaJul 2026

Rosalin Cottage is a typical small period cottage with lots of charm in its own way.

However we found it rather too small for our personal liking. One person's access to the side of the bed is unfortunately very narrow. The kitchen for a self catering facility is rather lacking in work space and does require careful planning where to put things once they are cooked. Some more cooking utensils like spatulas, or cooking tongs to handle food would have been appreciated. Plus its the only Sykes Cottage we've been in where we couldn't find any egg cups! However this didn't deter us from enjoying lots of walks in the local area and access to all the great beaches close by. One final note: on day of departure the Dyson cleaner dust container was already full to the brim. When I used it to clean the whole cottage it was full again! to say the least I was rather shocked as we don't have a dog and we were only in the cottage in the evenings. So what do the housekeeping service do?

Peter KennethJun 2025

Owner response:

Thank you for this feedback. We will look into all your comments and apologise if it didn't live up to your expectations. It is a little surprising, however, as most visitors positively enjoy the snug and cosy nature of this 18th Century miners' cottage. The website information with numerous photographs do give an excellent perspective on the scale of the property. The access to the bed on one side is narrower but it is still accessible from both sides. Its a compromise of fitting in a larger bed and storage into small spaces. The kitchen is fully equipped and has all usual amenities such as spatulas, tongs etc. These are in the drawer unit to the side of the cooker. There is even an egg poacher/boiler in the top cupboard! Egg cups should be in one or other of the cabinets. If any of the equipment has gone walkabout we haven't heard of it, but will replace any missing items at our site inspection in a few days. Your disappointment might have been avoided if, while there, you had called us, as you did before arrival, so that we could have pointed you in the right direction for everything you needed. The comments about the cleanliness and housekeeping are of concern. The carpet was only washed the week before your arrival, so that may account for extra fluff. Nevertheless, We will check of course on inspection and in the meantime have raised the matter with housekeeping. The Dyson is one which we use on visits to the house and are surprised it was full. Housekeeping bring all their own equipment and vacuum cleaner and maintain the property to a high standard as observed by the overwhelming majority of visitors. Thank you again for your comments we strive always to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction and make the cottage everyone's home from home.

Good to know

House Rules

Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Note: There is a good housekeeping bond of £150
Note: Sorry no children or pets
Note: Access to the garden is across the road at the rear from the property with storage and decked areas and views to west and Arran.
Note: Please take care the wooden decking can be slippy in frost or wet

Stay Information

Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1150362
Parking
Off Road Parking, Private Driveway, Off Road Parking

Guest & Pet Policy

Pets
Not allowed
Children
Not accepted
Accessibility
Ground floor