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.- 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 
9,5/10
Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
A peaceful, hidden woodland spot with a communal campfire, loved for its natural charm and tranquil vibe. Owners are super friendly, often tending the fire. Great base for local sights. Basic wild camping, top value. A few found the entrance tricky in the dark and some road noise, but overall a highly recommended, relaxing getaway.
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Excellent site, friendly owners, I hope I get to return in Future
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Non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch
Liked Real back to basics camp site, this is my favorite sort of camping under the stars completely off grid, small site, but with lovely spacious pitches, very welcoming owners. Fire going when we arrived which pleased my children and plenty of wood to keep it stocked all night. We really enjoyed the sitting round the fire with other campers listening to stories of other adventures
Disliked nothing
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Very spacious with only a few…
Non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch
Liked Very spacious with only a few pitches , able to mingle around a ready made firepit , host Stuart is very welcoming and set i the forest
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Safe, peaceful, miles of beautiful trails, lovely cafe close by.
Non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch
Liked Exactly the kind of place I look for when away in the camper.
I often travel solo with the dog and this place felt safe whilst being secluded.
Found it easy enough when I used the proper directions. The owner was there when I arrived so I didn’t need to figure out where I was parking. The fire was already burning and we were all settle with no hassle. Was nice to have a chat with Stuart (I am unsure if I remember the name correctly) whilst sitting at the fire and he was very welcoming to my dog. Had a lovely evening walk through the park before settling at the fire again for a while. Had the best sleep, no disturbances and was lovely to wake up and see I’d missed the rain that fell overnight. I wasn’t rushed to leave so took the dog another walk around the park and had some breakfast in the cafe which is only a short walk away. It’s dog friendly in the conservatory but you can take your dog inside to order your food. I will definitely book again because I know my partner will absolutely love the firepit set up. We need more places like this.
Disliked Nothing because it was exactly as i expected and what i was hoping for.
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Perfect location if you are looking to go off grid and feel safe
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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Pop-up campground
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 campground Tiny (1-10 pitches)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.
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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 R221,85 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.