Charming hideaway in the Ayrshire countryside

Charming hideaway in the Ayrshire countryside built on the grounds of the former Ochiltree railway station. The Whistlestop is a newly built loft located outside the village of Ochiltree, East Ayrshire. This charming two-bedroom apartment is the perfect countryside escape for long and short stays. Sleeping up to four, this self-enclosed property offers independent access with a private deck and ample parking. Whether you're spending time in Scotland's great outdoors, visiting friends and family nearby or attending a wedding in the area, The Whistlestop is the perfect place to land. This is a newly built property, constructed in 2025. Local area Start your day with a full Scottish breakfast at Boswell’s Coach House: complete a quick circuit of their gorge walk, visit the resident highland cows and peruse the well-stocked farm shop (5 min) Historical point of interest: Barony A Frame (5 min) Dumfries House Estate is an essential stop: beautiful anytime of year, the flora and fauna on display is not to be missed and the children’s play area is world-class – have lunch at their cafe or consider taking a picnic (5 min) Visit their website for details of Sunday markets and other seasonal events Dine at the Kirkmichael Arms, est. 1700, Ayrshire's only Michelin-listed restaurant (30 min) After dinner, visit Dunure Castle ruins and harbour (15 min) via a trip down the Electric Brae (10 min) Breakfast Remedy Cafe, Ayr (25 min) GRO, Ayr (25 min) and Irvine (40 min) Pair this with a walk along Ayr’s bustling seafront or Irvine’s often deserted beach Bloom Coffee Kitchen, Troon (30 min) Lunch The Secret Garden, Ayr – pair this with a walk along Ayr’s Lang Scot’s Mile (25 min) Brodie’s Deli, Troon, for a gourmet picnic on the beach (35 min) Dinner Pizzaioli, Ayr (25 min) Cecchini’s, Ayr (25 min) Piersland House, Troon (30 min) The Ship, Irvine (35 min) Historical point of interest: Scottish Maritime Museum, Irvine (35 min) Weddings The Whistlestop lies within easy reach of many of Ayrshire's renowned wedding venues Beaches Don’t miss: National Trust gem, Culzean Castle (40 min) Golf Many of Ayrshire’s golf courses are within easy reach of The Whistlestop: from Royal Troon (30 min) to Turnberry Golf Club (45 min) Cycle Best for bikers of all ages: the endless trails of Whitlee Windfarm (40 min) Kids Best for kids: Heads of Ayr Farm Park (25 min) Swim Outdoor pools near and far: from New Cumnock’s well-maintained outdoor pool (10 min) to Gourock’s larger saltwater lido (80 min) Spa Lochside, New Cumnock (10 min) Marine, Troon (30 min) Cafes Coach House Cafe, Dumfries House (5 min) Boswell’s Coach House, Ochiltree (5 min) Honey Bee Cafe, Catrine (10 min) Cotton Trail, Catrine (10 min) Da Vinci’s Cafe, Cumnock (10 min) Restaurants 1906, Cumnock (5 min) Afton Restaurant, New Cumnock (10 min) Coylton Arms (10 min) [Thurs–Sun] Black Bull, Tarbolton (15 min) Woodlands, Dumfries House (5 min) [Sunday only] Takeaways Top O' The Brae Fish & Chips, Cumnock (5 min) Domino’s Pizza, Cumnock (5 min) The Wee Chippy, Mauchline (10 min) Munch Kings, Coylton (10 min) The Coylton Fish and Chips (10 min) Taxis Ayrshire Transport 01290 423440 Loy’s Cars 07707 818651 Keys Taxis 01290 551988 A1Lux 07720 344065 Train stations Auchinleck (10 min) Ayr (20 min) Kilmarnock (25 min) Glasgow Central (50 min) Queen Street (50 min) Edinburgh Waverley (95 min) Airports Prestwick (25 min) Glasgow (55 min) Edinburgh (90 min) Supermarkets Aldi, Cumnock (5 min) Asda, Cumnock (10 min) Tesco, Auchinleck (10 min) Co-op, Mauchline (10 min) Beaches Ayr (25 min) Heads of Ayr (30 min) Troon (30 min) Irvine (35 min) Maidens (40 min) Croy (40 min) Pools New Cumnock Outdoor Pool (10 min) Visions Leisure Centre (10 min) Hidden gems Nae-sae-new antiques, Mauchline (10 min) Cumnock Factory Outlet (10 min) Remedy Cafe, Ayr (25 min) Wild Ritual Sauna, Dunure Harbourfront (35 min) Electric Brae, Maybole (35 min) Culzean Secondhand Bookshop, Maybole (40 min) Saltwater lido, Gourock (80 min) Markets Ayr Farmers Market, first Saturday of the month (20 min) [except September] Troon Indoor Car Boot Sale, first Saturday of the month (30 min) [except October] Kilmarnock Market, third Saturday of the month (30 min) Ayr Antique, Vintage and Collectors Fair, last Saturday of the month (20 min) Dumfries House Sunday Market, third Sunday of the month (5 min) Auchincruive Producers Market, third Sunday of the month (20 min) Ayr Racecourse Sunday Market, every Sunday (20 min) Largs Market, every Saturday (55 min) Island crossings Troon (30 min) > Isle of Arran Ardrossan (40 min) > Isle of Arran Largs (55 min) > Isle of Cumbrae [Millport] Wemyss Bay (70 min) > Isle of Bute Launderette The Avenue Launderette, Ayr (20 min)