Garden Cottage
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- Quiet off-grid woodland pop-up site in Eglinton Country Park, Ayrshire
- Ardrossan Ferry Terminal and Royal Troon Golf Club 15 minutes’ drive
- Café ten minutes’ walk; shops and restaurants 10 minutes’ drive
Site type
3
This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
- Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
4 
9.5/10
Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a quiet, secluded woodland site with a communal campfire area, praised for its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. Visitors appreciate the friendly and helpful owners who often set up the fire. The site is conveniently located for local attractions and country parks, offering basic wild camping facilities and excellent value. While some noted minor issues with finding the entrance in the dark or occasional road noise, most found it to be a highly recommended, relaxing escape.
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Perfect location if you are looking to go off grid and feel safe
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Non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch
Liked We liked how remote it was, and felt safe
Disliked Nothing, if anything the weather, but no one can control that
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Will return
Non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch
Liked Relaxed. Camp fire
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Beautiful little place. Shame we didn’t…
Non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch
Liked Beautiful little place. Shame we didn’t go in better weather I would have loved to sit around the fire pit.
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Great little stopover site
Non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch
Liked Stella little place in a wonderful setting. Great seating area in the trees and nice decorations. Easy access into country park. Easy to access from the local area. Quiet!
Disliked Tricky to find the actual pitches in the dark.
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I really liked the campsite, very…
Non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch
Liked I really liked the campsite, very basic, lovely quiet with plenty walking. The pitches were pretty level. The owner was also very pleasant. Will be using this site again
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Excellent site, kept very natural and feels safe! Highly recommend!
Non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch
Liked Such a lovely wee site, felt very safe and secluded. It’s local to everything you need but also secluded enough to relax. The fire pit was definitely a highlight for me, was around -8oc when I stayed so the fire pit saved the night!
Stuart also gave me a call to make sure I had found the site ok and was super helpful.
Honestly a fantastic site that I will be back to regularly.
Disliked Nothing at all!
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Awesome little camp site
Non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch
Liked Perfect stop over for Ardrossen ferry night before. Secluded woodland, quiet and wonderful owners who set the fire up for us. Lovely quiet night
Disliked Nothing....stuart and Susan were amazing.
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Excellent site
Non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch
Liked Really nice place , totally secluded had a great stay , Stuart the host really nice guy even had a fire built for us coming back will definitely be back
Disliked Nothing
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Hidden gem so book asap
Non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch
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Liked
Absolutely brilliant, secluded site that we would recommend to anyone. The hosts are so friendly and knowledgeable we felt like we'd known them for years. Lovely area to have a fire and chat in a communal setting. Really appreciated that. Great parking spot and very easy to find when using satnav. Very quiet with dark skies which we love. Can't fault it. Had such a peaceful nights sleep. The website explains everything so you know what you are getting. Great wifi connection. Good times!
Disliked Nothing
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Very friendly and helpful hosts. The site…
Non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch
Liked Very friendly and helpful hosts.
The site was very pretty and clean.
It felt like real wilderness and the kids loved exploring it safely and having a fire. Really handy location too. Thank you!
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Features
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Pop-up campsite
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Garden Cottage
Eglinton Country Park
Kilwinning
Ayrshire
Scotland
KA13 7QA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.64492°N
4.68285°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvine | 3.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Poor | Poor | N/A |
| Saltcoats/Ardrossan | 4.7 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Troon (South Beach) | 7.7 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
| Seamill | 7.7 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Prestwick | 10 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Scottish Maritime Museum 2.5 mi
Burns National Heritage Park 15.1 mi
Paisley Abbey 17.2 mi
Burrell Collection 19.2 mi
House for an Art Lover 20 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
The Smugglers' Trail from Dundonald to Loans 5.9 mi
HORSE ISLAND (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/10/2005) 6.2 mi
Troon - Prestwick 7.3 mi
LOCHWINNOCH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 25/04/2005) 9.9 mi
Prestwick to Troon Along the Shore 10.2 mi
Local events
- TRNSMT (Friday, 19 June 2026 – Friday, 19 June 2026)
Glasgow, Lanarkshire 22.3 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Garden Cottage have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Garden Cottage dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Garden Cottage? Local attractions and activities include: - Eglinton Country Park: 10 minutes’ walk - Kilwinning Abbey: five minutes’ drive - Eglinton Castle (folly): five minutes - Irvine Beach Park: 10 minutes - Ardrossan … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Garden Cottage?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Garden Cottage? From £10 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.