Bright and Beautiful

71 Customer Reviews

• "Inadequate dishwasher ."

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★Nov 2024

• "So well equipped and spacious comfortable and in a perfect location."

  Hosts even left us a marvellous afternoon tea. Comfy bed and great shower and spa bath. Great for family and dog

  Reviewed by Kimberley5.0★Oct 2024

• "Lovely house."

  It was well equipped, nicely furnished and very comfortable. Its location was very good with easy access to the beach. The house and location was very dog friendly.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Oct 2024

• "Wonderful location."

  Very comfortable throughout with very good facilities. Excellent garden for our 2 puppies. Phoned the owner about a minor problem who was helpful and very nice. Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Nicola4.7★Sep 2024

• "Lovely clean, bright and comfortable bungalow in a lovely quiet safe neighbourhood."

  It had everything we wanted and more, a tea of sandwiches, cake, milk, tea and coffee was kindly left for us along with all the things you would need washing up liquid, kitchen roll, toilet rolls etc. Dog friendly and an easy 10 minute walk to the beach or 20 minutes into Ayr, would highly recommend and will return ourselves in the future.

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Aug 2024

• "Beautiful house in great location."

  I would happily live here! Just wee short drive from lots to do, lovely restaurants and shops. It’s very clean and well looked after. Nice wee afternoon tea in fridge on arrival which was much appreciated

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Jul 2024

• "A lovely house in a quiet location."

  The kitchen is well equipped and there is a spacious and comfortable sitting room. We enjoyed the jacuzzi bath. My only suggestion for improvement would be some curtains in the bedrooms as the blinds occlude the early morning light.

  Reviewed by Peter4.4★Jul 2024

• "The property was a lovely well kept clean place could not fault it."

  it was a lovely surprise to find out the owners had left us afternoon tea of cake and biscuits. everything you needed for a stay was provided. lovely place to stay Ayr lots to see and places to visit. well worth a booking.

  Reviewed by Ian4.7★Jun 2024

• "Only qualm was mattresses very uncomfortable, I would definitely recommend taking mattress toppers, especially for childrens beds."

  Well presented, some scuffing as expected in a dog friendly place. Lots to watch on tv so hardly minded that no dvd player. Dogs loved exploring the bushes in the garden which is v well enclosed and we had wonderful weather.

  Reviewed by James4.7★Jun 2024

• "Back garden was a little overgrown on the slope."

  It was difficult to keep track of the dogs when they went onto the slope

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Jun 2024

• "Really enjoyable stay in a well equipped cottage."

  Lovely secure garden for the dogs too Definitely recommend

  Reviewed by Clare5.0★May 2024

• "Amazing cottage, lots of cosy inside space, fabulous enclosed garden, very clean, lots of linen and towels provided, kitchen facilities were everything you could ever need, location perfect with bus stop to Ayr 10 mins away."

  I particularly loved the jacuzzi bath, tray of delicious treats left in the fridge to welcome us.

  Reviewed by Lynn5.0★Apr 2024

• "Loved staying and will be booking again for next year."

  Reviewed by Ashleigh5.0★Apr 2024

• "My second time staying here and I just love it."

  What a lovely property lives up to its name of Bright and Beautiful

  Reviewed by Sylvia5.0★Mar 2024

• "This really was home from home, one of the best we have stayed in."

  Everything you needed was on hand and the accommodation was warm, clean and very modern. Upon arrival there was a note left apologising for the shop being closed and unable to provide afternoon tea but treats and milk had been left in the fridge and tea and coffee in the cupboard. The host had thought of everything right down to washing up liquid, all you needed to take was your weekly shop. We all enjoyed our stay and our three dogs loved their walks to the beach which was only 10 minutes away. Doonfoot is such a lovely place, so quiet considering there are quite a few properties and we know if we are in the area again we'll book Bright and Beautiful again. Thank you so much for letting us stay in your lovely home.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Mar 2024

• "A super cottage in a perfect location, with everything you need for a perfect holiday."

  Would thoroughly recommend this cottage and will return again for another visit. Thank you!

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Mar 2024

• "Really pleased with everything about the house."

  Clean and comfortable with everything you'd need and a perfect enclosed garden for our little dog. Easy walk down to the beach too and also to the coop shop. For 5 adults, a shower over the bath would have been useful, but overall we had a perfect stay.

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Feb 2024

• "This property is certainly Bright and Beautiful , We all had a great week in a perfect house!"

  Tilly our Jack Russell loved it too! And the fish and chip shop was special too as it was so close and made lovely different flavours of Italian ice cream!!! So a perfect holiday in Ayrshire,pity we couldn’t have taken the Beautiful house home with us! Thanks!

  Reviewed by Joy5.0★Feb 2024

• "Lovely property which is on the doorstep of loads of beautiful places."

  Owners were great and have offered a smashing place to stay. We had 3 dogs with us and they were also made to feel welcome. We had a lovely week exploring, and relaxing in this lovely house. It was well equipped and the afternoon tea on arrival was a welcomed addition. Anyone who books this will be smiling!

  Reviewed by James4.7★Oct 2023

• "This property was beautiful with everything you could ever want and need."

  Sky TV was an added bonus. Comfy beds, beautiful jacuzzi bath, en/suite room,absolutely spotless and Afternoon tea left for us was unexpected but very much appreciated. This is one of the best property’s we have stayed in with Sykes snd we would high recommend to others. 5* property and we hope to return.

  Reviewed by Margaret Mary5.0★Oct 2023

• "We had a lovely time at bright and beautiful."

  It had everything we needed and was perfect location. The back garden and the walk to the beach was perfect for the dogs.

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Sep 2023

• "Perfect! The location is great for visiting various places."

  The bungalow is very well equipped and probably the best ‘dog friendly’ one we’ve booked! Absolutely spotless, could not find fault at all. Highly recommended and we will definitely be back.

  Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Sep 2023

• "Great bungalow everything you need welcome pack excellent very quiet area dogs ..."

  Great bungalow everything you need welcome pack excellent very quiet area dogs where safe in garden would recommend and go back

  Reviewed by Vicky5.0★Sep 2023

• "We were very impressed by all the bungalow had to offer and the reception pack a vey kind jesters and enjoy by the grandkids."

  Plenty of parking available and in a great position for visiting Ayr and wider exploring. Must mention Dumfries House only half an hour away with two days activities at least for all ages. Thank you very much we really enjoy our stay and it didn’t rain !

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Aug 2023

• "The house was just as described …."

  Bright and beautiful. However, we were disappointed with the very bad state of cooking trays, they definitely had seen their day and not an expensive item to replace. I could not think to use them without first lining them with kitchen foil. The saucepans which did not appear to be non stick were pretty scratched on the bottom too. On opening the cutlery drawer, I found the drawer itself not as clean as it should have been, which meant I had to put all the cutlery through the dishwasher. The grass was pretty long and no-one appeared to cut it during the week of our stay, despite the good weather we had.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth4.1★Aug 2023

• "Would highly recommend in every way, already thinking about coming back next year."

  Thanks for everything. Eleanor

  Reviewed by Eleanor5.0★Aug 2023

• "Lovely cottage and very comfortable Great welcome pack Hope to return in the future"

  Reviewed by Russell5.0★Jul 2023

• "Beautiful well kept cottage, lovely and clean, very well equipped."

  Lovely afternoon tea left for our arrival. It was the perfect base for our trip. We had a great week. Already booked for next year and very much looking forward to it

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Jul 2023

• "A beautiful property, clean and comfortable with a fantastic enclosed garden for our four-legged family member."

  We loved the jacuzzi bath, huge fridge, Smart TV, and the delicious sandwiches and cakes we were greeted with. So thoughtful and much appreciated! :) The quiet location in the far corner of a cul-de-sac suited us down to the ground. It was peaceful and so safe in terms of traffic and everything else.

  Reviewed by David4.4★Jul 2023

• "A wonderful property with everything provided except the Tea Pot ("

  Reviewed by James5.0★Jun 2023

• "What a lovely holiday home Bright and Beautiful is."

  Everything was just perfect for us. Lots of interesting places to visit locally. Further afield Mull of Galloway to see the seals, Loch Lomond and the Kelpies. A busy week, but Bright and Beautiful was so comfortable to come back to and relax. The welcome pack was the best we have ever had, much appreciated. Thank you so much to the owners for sharing your very special home. Also thank you to Janet and her son who were very pleasant and helpful.

  Reviewed by Nicholas4.7★May 2023

• "Brilliant holiday home great location lovely garden so relaxing 10 minute walk to fantastic beach"

  Reviewed by James5.0★Apr 2023

• "Spotless house with everything you need to hand."

  we really appreciated the sky tv for some downtime in the evenings. Beds were really comfy too and parking was handy. Great location too and our dog loved the beach.

  Reviewed by Karin5.0★Apr 2023

• "Fantastic cottage - really clean, good facilities."

  Garden was great for the dogs. Really close to beach and amazing coastal walks. We all loved our time here.

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Apr 2023

• "WOW we had a lovely restful week here."

  so clean and fresh , we were made to feel at home. lovely pet caring home. when we got there The owner had left us afternoon tea. so very kind and caring and thoughtful. would book again .

  Reviewed by Tina5.0★Mar 2023

• "Absolutely loved our stay!"

  Beautiful, clean and comfortable and the back garden was truly secure for the dogs. The high tea welcome pack was a delightful surprise, and absolutely delicious!! Just a 10 minute walk to the beach for the dogs walks! Shops within easy reach. Our only complaint, and it's more of a suggestion than a complaint, is the shower. It's truly awful, I'm sorry. Perhaps a new shower head might be an idea? There's barely a trickle of water comes out. Having said that it did not spoil our stay. Lovely property. Thank you so much

  Reviewed by Paul4.7★Feb 2023

• "We loved our time here, lovely place to stay in a lovely area, there is so great places to go and eat a short drive away, the garden at rear is enclosed which is essential for us having 3 dogs, also a nice touch with a afternoon tea left for us on arrival with fresh milk , coffee tea etc so you don’t have to go straight out shopping when you get there."

  All in all a perfect break!

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★Nov 2022

• "Everything about this cottage in Alloway two miles from Ayr was absolutely superb."

  We arrived on Saturday 19th November to gain access into this modern three bedroom bungalow in a quite housing estate. This holiday cottage had everything we needed to accommodate our family and dogs. On arrival we found a delightful tea of sandwiches, scones and cakes in the fridge and this made the start of our holiday wonderful. The beds were very comfortable, the whirlpool bath was sensational, the kitchen had everything we wanted and the rear enclosed garden was brilliant to allow our dogs to have an enjoyable time. The cottage was exceptional clean and there wasn’t a spec of dirt inside the bungalow. Greenan Beach was only 10 minutes walk away and it only took 5 minutes to walk to the shops. I will recommend this cottage to our family and friends and we will definitely return to this holiday cottage in the next few years.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Nov 2022

• "This is an excellent house for a break in Ayr."

  Close to beach and shops, quiet cul-de-sac location and a very comfortable house. Nicely decorated, comfortable beds, everything we needed in the kitchen and an enclosed back garden, which was perfect for our dog. Our little girl loved the 'light up bath' and the afternoon tea that awaited us when we arrived was a lovely surprise. All in all, an ideal property and we had a great stay.

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Oct 2022

• "Bright & Beautiful is a very good property - very central to everywhere."

  Lovely eating places all around. We visited Girvan and Largs. Arran is also very accessible - went there last time. The icing on the cake was the lovely afternoon tea left for us. So delicious and a lovely surprise. Property also has a tumble dryer which was very useful. Thank you Janet for everything

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Sep 2022

• "Lovely property in nice fairly quiet location."

  Ideal for walking around and being close to the sea with beautiful views of Arran. Although there were a few issues issues with the property Janet the housekeeper was very helpful in trying to resolve them.The welcome gift of Afternoon Tea was delicious &much appreciated .

  Reviewed by Ann3.8★Sep 2022

• "Lovely stay."

  We had everything we needed. Would love to come back again

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Aug 2022

• "We had an amazing stay at Bright and Beautiful, the cottage was spottlessly clean upon our arrival and the afternoon tea was just what we needed after a 5 hour drive, thank you so much for this."

  The garden was enclosed and secure, great for our two granddaughters and two dogs. During our stay we had a problem, I contacted Janet and she was brilliant, without her help we would not have known what to do, thank you so much to Janet, she is a gem and the owners should feel privileged to have someone like Janet working for them, she's cares about the cottage but the guests too, wonderful lady. We will definitely return.

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Jul 2022

• "This is a great place to stay with everything that was needed provided."

  The afternoon tea that was left for us was a nice surprise too. Thank you we had a lovely stay & will be back again.

  Reviewed by Iain5.0★May 2022

• "The property was lovely"

  Reviewed by Sylvia5.0★May 2022

• "Just spent a lovely week at Bright and Beautiful with our 3 dogs."

  The property was like a home from home with everything you could want. Location was great with a short walk to a local supermarket and excellent fish & chip shop. Another short walk to the fantastic dog friendly beaches. Afternoon tea on arrival was a bonus - thank you.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Apr 2022

• "Enjoyed a perfect holiday in Bright and Beautiful."

  Loved the welcome tray of goodies. Great garden to relax in. Have enjoyed many holidays here, at all times of the year, and will always look forward to returning to this very relaxing house. Crichton

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Apr 2022

• "This is our second visit at the property it was very thoughtful that the owners left some lovely sandwiches and cakes."

  Brilliant accommodation well equipped spacious and clean . What we liked was the location,supermarket close by and a lovely short walk to the dog friendly beach. We particularly enjoyed walking into Ayr along the coastline. There are lots of other things to do within a short car journey. Weather was lovely and warm.We will be back again.

  Reviewed by Christina5.0★Mar 2022

• "Overall pleasant stay, left detailed feedback on the document provided on how to make the bungalow even better, curtains at the bedroom windows would be appreciated."

  Replacement sofas would be a future consideration with seating for 6 people. Afternoon tea provided was good and a lovely gesture (thanks). Nice quiet cul de sac, pleasant area, nice secure garden for fur babies. Would we stay at Bright&Beautiful again probably Yes.

  Reviewed by Julie4.1★Mar 2022

• "Would highly recommend this house."

  Was immaculately clean through the very spacious rooms. Ideal location right at the beachfront for a nice walk on the beach. Everything you need is already in the house so need nothing. Would definitely return for another fantastic break

  Reviewed by Paula5.0★Mar 2022

• "We had an excellent stay at the cottage."

  It is in a fabulous location, in quiet cul-de-sac but close enough to lots of local places of interest for young and old alike. The cottage was presented very well and was well catered for. Local supermarket and takeaways within walking distance. We hope to return in the future.

  Reviewed by Kenneth5.0★Feb 2022

• "I'm reluctant to say this but I was so disappointed with the cleanliness of the house."

  Cobwebs in kitchen, living room, main bedroom & double bedroom. Both toilets vents covered in thick dust. Radiator in ensuite has years of accumulated dust. Placemats & coasters grubby. Both couches are extremely grubby also with accumulated food down the sides and seams. Skirting boards in each room were in need of a good scrub. I have taken photographs just in case my comments are disputed Given we're living through a pandemic I was astonished. To the positive. Great contained garden for small dog. Very secure and well maintained. Great location and very quiet . Short walk to the lovely beach. Very well equipped kitchen and plenty of towels and bed linen. The afternoon tea was a lovely surprise and very much appreciated. In summary We arrived in the evening so I didn't see the true condition of the house until the next day. I was going to call the number left in case of problems, but I couldn't live with having to move back our for the hours it would have taken to bring it up to the necessary standard. I felt the late check in of 4.00pm and early check out of 10.00pm was extreme. All problems are easily dealt with and if the house was given a much needed deep clean it would a gem of a place.

  Thank you so much for your feedback, its very important to me that you have a great holiday experience at Bright and Beautiful Holiday Cottage and guest feedback helps me to continually improve the property standards. I am most pleased that you enjoyed the afternoon tea on arrival, and the great contained garden for your small dog, the superb location and peacefulness. Pleasing also to hear you enjoyed the short walk to the lovely beach and also the very well equipped kitchen and cottage with plenty of towels etc., My changeover specialist Janet and her team have done a great job all season, as can be evidenced by the many Fantastic reviews received. I am surprised that you didn't contact Janet or Sykes during your stay regarding any cleanliness issue, as her number is shown on the Guest Feedback form that is left for all guests. Had Janet been contacted we would have dealt almost immediately with any cleanliness issues. Our motto at Bright & Beautiful is that 'Cleanliness is next to Godliness'. We take pride in what we do, and Janet takes photographs of each room cleaned just before our guests arrive at 4pm. The photographs are emailed to me to ensure that our standards are always high. Lindsay (Owner) Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen3.1★Nov 2021

• "Bright and beautiful was lovely."

  The property was clean and very well equipped. Very close to sea and local shop as described the location was perfect On arrival we found afternoon tea in the fridge with milk tea and coffee supplied which was a very welcome gesture We loved the the property and had a lovely holiday The garden was secure perfect for our dogs too Property was warm and homely

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Oct 2021

• "It was a lovely cottage."

  Very well equipped ,everything you could need for a holiday and more . Lovely garden and really quiet . The afternoon tea on arrival was a lovely gesture and we all really enjoyed it

  Reviewed by Lynne4.7★Oct 2021

• "Found the holiday bungalow to be very clean, well equipped with plenty of space."

  The garden was well enclosed for our dog. It is only a short five minute walk to the beach which was dog friendly. The walk to Ayr along the footpath by the beach was lovely, the coastline was beautiful. Lots of lovely walks near by which we enjoyed. We have stayed at lots of holiday bungalows and this was one of the best. Close to a co-op and a fish and chip store, that serves the best fish supper we have eaten for years .It was a lovely touch to find an afternoon tea waiting for us after our long journey. Enjoyed our break that much, that we have already booked for next year.

  Reviewed by Christina5.0★Sep 2021

• "First of all we would like to thank the owners for an amazing afternoon tea on ..."

  First of all we would like to thank the owners for an amazing afternoon tea on arrival after an 8 hour journey, a lovely touch

  Reviewed by Michelle4.1★Aug 2021

• "Beautiful bungalow with everything we could possibly need, only think that let it down was the showers was mouldy, the shower head, tray and tiles."

  Walking distance to shops and beach and handy for all amenities.

  Reviewed by Lynne4.4★Jul 2021

• "Bright and Beautiful was just that, Bright and Beautiful."

  It was set up for living in so had every thing that you might need. Even an Afternoon tea for your arrival. Brilliant.

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Jun 2021

• "The cottage is very well equipped and Janet & Lyndsay were very welcoming."

  The afternoon tea that was provided when we arrived was excellent and certainly a lovely touch. Great Chippy, Indian Restaurant and large Co-op very close by. The area in Doonfoot was very clean and also close to Alloway where there are a few restaurants as well as the usual attractions. Not far to get to Ayr and along the coast. Would certainly recommend this property if you are looking for a roomy cottage in this area that is well presented with everything that you could need for a relaxing holiday. I would give this accommodation 5*****. What more can I say. Pete & Babs

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★May 2021

• "Bright and Beautiful in Ayr is fabulous."

  It's very spacious and bright but also has a cosy feel to it. The garden is completely secure so your furbaby cannot escape, there's ample parking on the driveway and it's situated in a quiet cul de sac, although the beach is only a 5 minute walk away. Ayr itself is only 2 minutes up the road by car and is a lovely shopping area and all the big name supermarkets are about. There's so much to see and do in and around Ayr, and the costal roads ate beautiful. I cannot recommend BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL enough, we will definitely be going back.

  Reviewed by Jo5.0★Oct 2020

• "The holiday accommodation was excellent also nice area nice convenient handy shops nice coastal views not too far away"

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Sep 2020

• "I have been to lots of holiday homes over different parts of the country but Bright & Beautiful is the best by far"

  Reviewed by Amanda5.0★Aug 2020

• "Was a fantastic location."

  Safe and quiet. Has everything we needed. The lady went above and beyond. Wine, choc and milk on arrival. We have family in ayr and will definitely be using her again

  Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Aug 2020

• "Good location close to local shop and takeaways."

  Beach is a short walk away great for dogs.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Feb 2020

• "Brilliant location warm and clean bottle of wine and chocolate left and decorated with a small Christmas tree"

  Reviewed by Kerrie5.0★Dec 2019

• "Another fantastic holiday in this beautiful, welcoming house."

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Nov 2019

• "A very nice modern bungalow, for a nice relaxing holiday, plenty of places to visit within a short drive."

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Nov 2019

• "Lovely holiday home, well equipped, clean and in a lovely quiet location."

  Our only criticism is that the fan didn’t work in the en-suite shower room which meant the bedroom window got wet with condensation and there was no shelving in the en suite so nowhere to put your toiletries. Just 2 small niggles, rest was great

  Reviewed by Yvonne4.4★Sep 2019

• "This is a beautiful single story house which was spotlessly clean."

  Beds very comfortable and kitchen is equipped to a high standard - everything you could need. Garden fully enclosed; perfect for our dog. Within 10 minute walking distance to the beach along well laid out paths. Shops along same path in opposite direction which is very handy. A Co-op, Indian Restaurant and a Chippy. We had a lovely holiday visiting most of the local historical sites as well as distilleries a little further afield. We would highly recommend this cottage.

  Reviewed by Shelagh5.0★Sep 2019

• "At first glance the house looked clean when met by the owner but during unpacking I noticed the floors were very dirty and hadn't been washed in a while as my bare feet were filthy walking about."

  The mop and bucket were bone dry and actually had dust in bucket which is how I can confirm this fact. I then had to spend a couple of hours scrubbing the mould and soap scum from shower cubicle which hadn't been cleaned in months. The fridge had mould, the toaster was full of old crumbs and was very grubby as well as a dirty microwave (inside). The cleaning left a lot to be desired. The beds were also very uncomfortable and one of them sagged in the middle. The cushions in the living room also had to be washed as they stank. It's a shame as this is a lovely house in a lovely part of Ayr. Owner needs to double check cleanliness prior to cleaner leaving and renters arriving. Won't be renting again. This is first time in ten years I've put in a bad review.

  Thank you so much for your feedback, its very important to me that you have a great holiday experience at Bright and Beautiful Cottage and guest feedback helps me to continually improve the property standards. The cleaning company spray the quality wooden flooring with wood cleaning solution and then mop floors accordingly. The mop bucket used in the cleaning process is then placed in the garage (The mop bucket you seen was in the hall cupboard). The bed in bedroom 2 has a memory foam mattress. I appreciate memory foam is not to everyone's liking (Memory foam mattresses do tend to dip/sag to match an individuals sleeping position). Some guests prefer memory foam as can facilitate a relaxing sleep. The cushions were brand new and I agree hadn't been washed - had been purchased from a reputable high street retailer and brought to the cottage on the morning of the changeover. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Audrey2.8★Aug 2019

• "Had a great holiday in a perfect location."

  Highly recommend this house.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★May 2019

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