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The living areas in this holiday home consist of a kitchen/diner equipped with double electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dining seating for six and a utility with washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher, there is also a living/dining room with woodburning stove, Smart TV and dining seating for eight, there is also a games room with pool table and a conservatory. The bedrooms consist of two ground-floor king-sizes with TVs, one has an en-suite shower room, a ground-floor twin and a twin with en-suite cloakroom all serviced by a ground-floor bathroom. Outside there is ample off-road parking and a wrap-around lawn and patio with furniture. Within 1.2 miles there is both a shop and pub. Highchair, stairgate and travel cot available on request. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Explore Ayrshire at Whiteside Cottage. Note: There is a large drop from the raised lawn in the garden, please supervise children at all time and take care. Note: There are steep stone steps in the garden, please take care. Note: The first basket of logs for the woodburning stove is complimentary, additional logs can be purchased. Please note that the property can only accommodate a Saturday check in unless discussed prior to booking.

Darvel, in East Ayrshire, Scotland, is a charming town between Kilmarnock and Strathaven. With its lace industry booming in the 1800s, this picturesque town earned the nickname "Lace Town" and gained international recognition in places like India. There is historical evidence that Robert the Bruce and the English fought here, and the town also has ties to Sir William Wallace. Two quaint pubs can be found in town, and there are also convenience stores where you can stock up on food and other necessities to make your self-catered stay more comfortable. There is also a museum dedicated to the telephone. Dean Castle, a charming 14th-century castle encapsulated by 200 acres of rural valley with verdant and leafy trails, shop, tearoom, and museum where you can lose yourself in the past, is just one of the many attractions in the bustling town of Kilmarnock, which is a short scenic drive away. If you're up for a bit of a drive, you can find Irvine on the coast, which is home to a beautiful beach and breath-taking views of the Firth of Clyde and the Scottish Maritime Museum. Use Darvel as your home base while you discover all that Ayrshire has to offer.