1 / 16Rowan Muir
Crosshouse, East Ayrshire
A single storey cottage for eight on a working farm at Crosshouse near Kilmarnock, with an enclosed private garden, a hot tub, a games room with a snooker table and two dogs welcome on leads.
Everything at Rowan Muir is on one level, with wheelchair access and a wet room, and it sits on a working farm at Crosshouse, near Kilmarnock in Ayrshire. This dog friendly cottage sleeps eight across four bedrooms, with a private hot tub, its own games room, and room for two dogs.
Because this is a working farm, the owners ask that dogs stay on a lead the whole time. The garden is private and enclosed, a lawn with seats and a table and a barbecue, so it is a safe, fenced space for a dog on a long lead and for the people to sit out in. There is also a gym, shared with the owner.
The games room is outside, with a snooker table and a dartboard, and it is where the evening goes once the barbecue is done. Inside, there are two kingsize bedrooms and two twins, a shower room and the wet room, a living room and a kitchen with a dining table, and a utility with the washing machine. The hot tub seats six. Two families with two dogs fit it comfortably, and nobody has a stair to climb.
The Ayrshire coast is a short drive west, with the long sands at Irvine, Barassie and Troon, and the Ayrshire Coastal Path running south along the shore for good walking with a dog. Dumfries House and its estate are within reach, and Culzean Castle stands on its clifftop further down the coast. Arran and Cumbrae are both an easy day out by ferry.
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from £707 for 7 nights
Rowan Muir takes 2 dogs and is booked through cottages.com.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and BBQ
- Dog Facilities
- Dog welcome pack
- Sleeps
- 8 guests
- Rooms
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £707 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 15:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Accessible, Bbq, Hot tub, Parking, Wifi
Rowan Muir from £707 for 7 nights
Book with cottages.comFrequently Asked Questions
Is Rowan Muir dog friendly?
Yes, Rowan Muir welcomes up to two dogs. The cottage has a private enclosed garden, so your dogs have a safe, fenced space to enjoy — just keep them on a long lead rather than letting them roam free.
Are dogs allowed at Rowan Muir year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the owners directly to confirm availability for your dates. As a self-catering cottage on a working farm, it's likely to be available throughout the year.
What should I know before visiting Rowan Muir with my dog?
Because Rowan Muir sits on a working farm, the owners ask that dogs are kept on a lead at all times — including in the garden. The enclosed lawn is a genuinely safe space for a dog on a long lead, and the single-storey layout means no stairs to navigate, which is handy for larger or older dogs.
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Rowan Muir from £707 for 7 nights
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