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
Campground type
4
This campground/park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.- Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
Languages spoken
English
4 
Reviews
98% would recommend this campground to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
A cosy, off-grid woodland escape. Campfire's always going with plenty of wood. Hosts are legends, and the surrounds are stunning (think bluebells & critters!). Perfect for a quiet getaway, handy to Eglinton Park. A bit tricky to find initially, but the owner’s got your back. Great value!
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 03/06/2026
Lovely back to basic site ideal if you are completely self contained
Unpowered concrete and grass campervan site
Liked Lovely little site in a copse. No services, good phone signal. We were the only ones there - arrived in the rain and were met by the owner. He had lots of advice about where to go and what to do around the area. If you want to get away from it all and just hear the birds this is the place to go. Some issues finding the site, it is up a track next to the pony field - there is some red lettering on a fence post - that we didn’t see but rang the owner and he gave us directions. What three words ///reckons.panther.trophy
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Great find. Highly recommended.
Unpowered concrete and grass campervan site
Liked Very quiet and hidden away. Very much like the attention from the staff. Very personable indeed.
Disliked Nothing.
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Quiet and cool
Unpowered concrete and grass campervan site
Liked Small and friendly , lovely owner .
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Perfect spot for tranquility
Unpowered concrete and grass campervan site
Liked Lovely peaceful location with fab hosts, child and dog friendly
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Very peaceful setting small site off…
Unpowered concrete and grass campervan site
Liked Very peaceful setting small site off grid ....
Owners very welcoming and accommodating...good night here with the kids will be back again in the future
Disliked Nothing
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Good experience
Unpowered concrete and grass campervan site
Liked Then quietness of the site
Disliked Hard to find. Maybe use what three words
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From the manager: Thanks for your review Helen we have just found out that pitch up are sending out the wrong location with the booking confirmation, we have the right location on the managers portal we will raise this issue with them
We did previously have what three words with a detailed description of where we are located on the listing again we will address this.
Glad you enjoyed your stay and pitch markers are on our list nice stump with bay number on it
Thanks Susan and stuart
Small rustic woodland setting.
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Anonymous Unpowered concrete and grass campervan site
Liked Small woodland setting with early morning & late evening bird song!
Disliked Not being able to identify pitches easily.
A rustic sign in keeping with the natural setting would be helpful.
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Natural surroundings. Very peaceful & quiet.…
Anonymous Unpowered concrete and grass campervan site
Liked Natural surroundings. Very peaceful & quiet. The communal fire area.
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Spent a lovely evening here, plenty…
Unpowered concrete and grass campervan site
Liked Spent a lovely evening here, plenty of room to pitch in the woodland. The owner Stuart joined us and provided wood for a much welcomed camp fire. No facilities but we knew that, although a compost toilet is planned. Solar lights provided gentle lighting and added to the cosy atmosphere. Will definitely visit again if in the area.
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Excellent sight in the middle if a wood. So beautiful. Very quiet.
Unpowered concrete and grass campervan site
Liked Spacious pitches.
Great location. The bluebells were stunning.
Great fire pit burning ready for us.
Welcoming hosts were lovely.
No rules..how brilliant!
Disliked Nothing!
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Features
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Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
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 Laundry 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 Bush Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Garden Cottage
Eglinton Country Park
Kilwinning
Ayrshire
Scotland
KA13 7QA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (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 | 5.6 km | Sea | N/A | Poor | Poor | N/A |
| Saltcoats/Ardrossan | 7.5 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Troon (South Beach) | 12.4 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
| Seamill | 12.5 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Prestwick | 16.2 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Scottish Maritime Museum 4 km
Burns National Heritage Park 24.3 km
Paisley Abbey 27.6 km
Burrell Collection 30.9 km
House for an Art Lover 32.3 km
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 9.4 km
HORSE ISLAND (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/10/2005) 9.9 km
Troon - Prestwick 11.8 km
LOCHWINNOCH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 25/04/2005) 16 km
Prestwick to Troon Along the Shore 16.4 km
Local events
- TRNSMT (Friday 19 June 2026 – Friday 19 June 2026)
Glasgow, Scotland 35.9 km
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.
Want to know more about camping in Ayrshire?
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 caravan Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Garden Cottage? From $18.84 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.