Reviews of Gardiner Cottage
19 Gardiner Street, Prestwick, KA9 1JY, United Kingdom
#17 of 28 hotels in Prestwick
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 38 hotel reviews
8.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.1
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Comfort
9.3
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Location
9.8
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Facilities
9.1
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Staff
9.4
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Value for money
9.1
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Free Wifi
8.8
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Reviewed: July 28, 2025
David
United Kingdom1 review10“Host was incredible, couldn’t be any more helpful and accommodating. Highly reccomend”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There when weather was hot for Scotland and bedrooms got little warm in the evening
Property was clean and exactly how described
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: April 21, 2025
Alison
United Kingdom2 Reviews10“Big thank you to the owner who provided a welcome pack for our arrival. We had a great stay, it was a very homely proper”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Parking: can’t park outside the property but it was easy to find a space nearby
Great location for golf at Troon. Cost and warm
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 15, 2025
Paul
United Kingdom5 Reviews10“Lovely clean property, great location , gorgeous garden.”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 10 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Having main bedroom upstairs and toilet down.
Lovely clean property with great garden
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: March 24, 2025
Winifred
United Kingdom6 Reviews10“Brilliant stay no complaints.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Very comfortable & really well equipped. Really central location,3 min walk to shops pubs & restaurants. The host was very helpful.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 20, 2025
Mjmorgan
United States2 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location is close to town center and close to my parents house
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: December 29, 2024
Julia
France2 Reviews8.0“Excellent Host, clean and very warm accommodation and fantastic location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 5 nights
It's just me... I could have had another towel.
The owner, Owen was so kind and very thoughtful. He kept the heating on up high all the time. The location is amazing, very easy to walk to all the local amenities.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: October 6, 2024
Diane
United Kingdom1 review9.0“We were visiting relatives and the cottage was excellent for location and easy access to everything”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 4 nights
Sofa was too low for us ( pensioners) so wasn't too comfortable but spoke to owner and he is looking into it. Owner was very helpful and friendly.
Good facilities in the cottage. Very clean and location was excellent. Near to all the shops, cafes and Bars. Very near to the beach, golf course and railways station also the lovely gardens in the centre where you can sit and watch the world go by. Would definitely recommend and would stay again.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: September 27, 2024
Richard
United Kingdom2 Reviews2 helpful votes10“Fantastic - highly recommended”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
Everything was more than good at this lovely cottage. It's homely, clean and quiet. Nothing negative to say. Well done Owen for keeping standards so high!
This is one of the best places we've ever stayed at. It's very clean, quiet and you feel at home there. Everything has been well-thought through. Kitchen is full of supplies including wrapping foil for sandwiches. The oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, the bathroom and the bedrooms were all impeccably clean. Owen, the host, contacted us to see if everything was ok and if there was anything we needed. This was a really nice touch. Gardiner Cottage is highly recommended and we would definitely like to return.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: August 12, 2024
Gary
United Kingdom11 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“A little tired but almost perfect”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I would say if the property was updated in decor and say better mattress I certainly would rate this property 100% perfect
The property location could not be better, it was ideal. There are a few comments about parking, we did not find an issue, just walk around the corner and there is free parking.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 6, 2024
Norman
United Kingdom9 Reviews10“Clean superb house Owen was superb and we will definitely be hopping to be back again .”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Close to all pubs restaurants and Main Street businesses
Location was 10/10 and was like a home from home
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: June 17, 2024
Grace
United Kingdom18 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Difficult to find any negatives.
Excellent location steps away from the Main St and close to shops restaurants etc .. A spotless and well equipped home ideal for a family break. The enclosed back garden is a sun trap and has garden furniture. The host was very welcoming and the the information he left was helpful.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: June 11, 2024
Bonnie
United States5 Reviews9.0“Owen was a perfect host,very receptive to his guests”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Na
Close to shops, beach, train station.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: May 21, 2024
Scott
United Kingdom2 Reviews8.0“Fitted our needs perfectly”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 4 nights
Hard to read controls of microwave
Convenient for Royal Troon Golf Course where we were competing. Easy access to town centre which had at least one excellent restaurant.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: May 14, 2024
Nancy
United States1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice accommodations. Had everything needed and was very clean. Perfect location. I would book again.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: January 24, 2024
Pauline
United Kingdom15 Reviews10“A perfect spot - will definitely stay there again!!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
My son and his family found Gardiner Cottage an ideal home from home in Prestwick Town Centre. Our host was extremely welcoming and thoughtful. Hopefully we will have the weather to sit out in the garden next time!!
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: November 25, 2023
Charles
United Kingdom6 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything, great wee house, would stay again.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: September 12, 2023
Hilmar
Germany1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
beds too soft
Close to main road, many shops and restaurants not far away, bus stop next too
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: August 25, 2023
Alan
United Kingdom1 review10“We were very sorry to leave what was our most relaxed few days of the year.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The cottage did not disappoint us in any way.
It was just excellent for us. We had visited the area for day trips before and really enjoyed it, but this was the first time we actually stayed for a few days break. The cottage was perfect, it was clean and tidy and very peaceful, with only a couple of minutes walk to the Main Street for a great selection of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. The cottage was better than we expected and are hoping to book it again for a longer stay.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: August 21, 2023
Dennis
United Kingdom11 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Comfortable, clean and quiet!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A couple minor things that I'm sure will get sorted quickly; No condiments/coffee/tea in the kitchen to welcome with, and I thought the bathroom could do with a few hooks for towels. Otherwise, great.
The proprietor was extremely welcoming and accommodating. Really good communication. The cottage was very clean and reasonably well equipped. The beds were comfortable, the linen was fresh, and the location was quiet (slept really well!). I especially liked the kitchen (sad person that I am) but didn't use the outside area, so I can't comment on that. The shower was great (best on the trip?) once you let the hot water run a bit. There wasn't any parking directly near the cottage but plenty half a block over, which was no trouble and always available. The location worked well for us as we explored south of Glasgow. We had some great walks and found some great parks. We really enjoyed the Burrell Collection art gallery/park that we stumbled upon quite by accident, easily get-at-able from Gardiner cottage.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: May 31, 2023
Colette
United Kingdom4 Reviews10“Fabulous and hope to be back.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing not to like itwas perfect for my family gathering in Ayr.
The location beside Prestwick cross the shops ,the bus stop/train station. Communication with the owner was fantastic.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: May 7, 2023
Josh
Germany1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Plenty of room for the three of us. Was within a short walk of a lot of places to eat and a bunch of golf courses.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: April 29, 2023
Darren
United Kingdom8 Reviews10“the host was very welcoming and on hand if needed too be. had a great stay and looking forward to staying again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
nothing all was outstanding
clean great location for shops restaurants and beach
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: April 11, 2023
Christine
United Kingdom5 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing we disliked
The accommodation was very comfortable with lovely outside garden area for relaxing. The location of the cottage was excellent, handy for restaurants and shops and having local bus services right on your doorstep. We loved our stay in the Cottage.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: March 15, 2023
Emerald
United Kingdom2 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 4 nights
Our operators stayed in the facility and loved it so much they keep asking to go back they said it was close to town and there is a couple of bars for food and drink around the corner. Owen the owner is amazing to deal with and couldn't be more helpful we will definitely be booking again!
Stayed in March 2023
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