We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Ayrshire, UK. We have also included accommodation in holiday homes, guest houses, country estates, country houses, historic buildings and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated January 2024.
Holiday Home.Charming. Superb interior design. Popular among women. A 2000 acre country Estate in Hurlford, Carnell Country Estate offers accommodation 36 km from Glasgow. Free WiFi and free ample parking is available. Each holiday home is furnished with antiques and artwork as well as a fully fitted kitchen. The bedrooms are set up with fine linens, hairdryers, bathrobes and bathrooms with fluffy towels and free toiletries. The 5 bed Garden House has a hot tub (supplement) which can be booked ahead of arrival. Guests can enjoy the gardens and grounds. Access to the tennis court and fishing pond are subject to availability. Each accommodation is prepared for arrival with fresh milk, eggs, bread, butter and juice. All accommodation is pet friendly except for The Flat. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 11 km away.Show full description
I would describe this as the most charming, cool and creative holiday home in Ayrshire. WOW!
Holiday Home.Lively. Popular among women. Set in Cumnock in the Ayrshire region, 2 Bedroom Lodge on Farm with beautiful valley views and walks features a balcony and garden views. The accommodation is 42 km from Prestwick, and guests benefit from private parking available on site, free WiFi and a hot tub. Guests at 2 Bedroom Lodge on Farm with beautiful valley views and walks can enjoy hiking and fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 44 km from 2 Bedroom Lodge on Farm with beautiful valley views and walks. This holiday home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a washing machine. The holiday home offers a terrace. Ayr is 38 km from the accommodation, while Troon is 47 km away.Show full description
This is likely the most LIVELY holiday home in Ayrshire.
Bed and Breakfast.Elegant. Great bar. Popular among couples. A 5-minute drive from the centre of Ayr, this luxury, 5-star bed and breakfast is in the historic district of Alloway. Ayrs and Graces offers home-baking on arrival, lavish suites, free Wi-Fi and free parking. In the morning, breakfast is served between 8:00 and 10:00. Restaurants and bars can be found only 1 mile from Ayrs and Graces, Luxury Bed and Breakfast. Standard rooms have their own personal terrace, a flat-screen TV and a whisky decanter. They also have a deluxe bathroom with mood lighting and a power shower. Alloway, birthplace of Robert Burns, and Ayr Rail Station are less than 5 minutes from the property by car. The Robert Burns Birthplace Museum is 2 minutes' drive. Culzean Castle and Prestwick Airport are a 20-minute drive away.Show full description
Guest House. Beaches is a small family-run guest house featuring a large private garden with gated access to Ayr’s sandy beach. It's set just 5 minutes’ walk from Ayr’s centre with its shopping, dining, and nightlife. With an LCD TV, free WiFi access and garden views, all Beaches rooms also have a private bathroom. Locally sourced produce from Ayrshire farms is used in the full Scottish breakfasts. Free-range eggs, haggis, square sausage and tattie scones are just some of those on offer. Continental options are also available. Secure on-site parking is provided for motorcycles. Troon Golf Course is only a 10-minute drive from Beaches. Ayr railway station is just 1 mile away and has services to Glasgow Central station every 30 minutes, while Robert Burns birthplace museum is a 5-minute drive away.Show full description
Country House.Beautiful. Great value. Featuring free WiFi and a sun terrace, Sandhill House offers pet-friendly accommodation in Troon. Free private parking is available on site. The property boasts sea views and overlooks Royal Troon Golf Club. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have a seating area for your convenience. You will find a kettle in the room. Every room has a private bathroom equipped with a bath. For your comfort, you will find bath robes and free toiletries. There is free shuttle service at the property. The guest house also offers free use of bicycles. Glasgow is 45 km from Sandhill House, while Ayr is 7 km from the property. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 3 km away.Show full description
Holiday Home.Great views. Popular among women. Featuring garden views, Carrick Hills Cosy Croft provides accommodation with an open-air bath and a patio, around 10 km from Ayr Racecourse. This holiday home offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 6.9 km from Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. The holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dunure, like cycling, fishing and hiking. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Belleisle Golf Club is 6.3 km from Carrick Hills Cosy Croft, while Ayr Railway Station is 8.8 km away. The nearest airport is Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 16 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Home.Lively. Popular among women. Situated in New Cumnock, Glen Roe Holiday Lodge offers accommodation with a hot tub on a 75 acre private estate. Offering mountain or river views, each unit comes with a kitchen, a flat-screen TV and DVD player, wardrobe, a dishwasher and a private bathroom with bath and free toiletries. There is also an oven, microwave and a kettle. Glen Roe Holiday Lodge has a private half mile stretch of the River Nith and guests at the lodge can enjoy complimentary fishing. Ayr is 38 km from Glen Roe Holiday Lodge. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 44 km away.Show full description
Holiday Home.Delightful property. Lovely interior design. Featuring garden views, No 1 Ramageton features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 18 km from Ayr Racecourse. This property offers access to a terrace, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. Pollok Country Park is 40 km from No 1 Ramageton, while House for an Art Lover is 40 km from the property. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the holiday home's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. Boasting a Blu-ray player, the holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. A flat-screen TV with streaming services and DVD player, as well as an iPod docking station are available. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. If you would like to discover the area, cycling, fishing and hiking are possible in the surroundings and the holiday home can arrange a car rental service. The nearest airport is Glasgow Prestwick, 14 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This is likely the most BEAUTIFUL holiday home in Ayrshire.
Bed and Breakfast.Popular among couples. Boasting lake views, Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate provides accommodation with patio, around 4.7 km from Ayr Racecourse. The property has river and garden views. The bed and breakfast also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. At the bed and breakfast, units are fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A terrace with an outdoor dining area and mountain views is offered in every unit. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. The nearest airport is Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 6 km from the bed and breakfast.Show full description
Guest House.Creative. Great value. A 10-minute walk from Ayr Train Station, this guest house has bedrooms with free Wi-Fi and is well located for the town centre, beach and golf courses. Inverlea Guest House is elegant and modern and serves a full Scottish breakfast, with vegetarian options. There are many restaurants in the local area. The clean and comfortable bedrooms have tea/coffee and a digital TV. Some have an en suite bathroom. Inverlea Guest House is convenient for Seafield, Prestwick and Royal Troon golf courses.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Stylish. Crofthead Farm House is located in Tarbolton, 41 km from Glasgow and 12 km from Ayr. Free private parking is available on site. Each room has a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and kettle. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and a hairdryer. Crofthead Farm House features free WiFi . Paisley is 36 km from Crofthead Farm House, while East Kilbride is 33 km from the property. The nearest airport is Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 7 km from the property.Show full description
Luxury Tent.Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Popular among couples. Featuring a hot tub, The Stag Pod Farm Stay with Hot Tub Sleeps 2 Ayrshire Rural Retreats is situated in Galston. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Pollok Country Park is 29 km from The Stag Pod Farm Stay with Hot Tub Sleeps 2 Ayrshire Rural Retreats, while House for an Art Lover is 30 km away. The property is non-smoking and is set 25 km from Ayr Racecourse. The spacious luxury tent is fitted with a flat-screen TV. There is a seating area, a dining area and a kitchen complete with an oven, a microwave and a toaster. The property has an outdoor dining area. The luxury tent features a picnic area and a terrace. The nearest airport is Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 21 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This luxury tent has a great location in Galston and beautiful surroundings! And it is very popular among couples travelling to Ayrshire.
Guest House.Trendy. Situated in Lamlash and only 800 metres from Lamlash Beach, Monamore Guest House features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. Boasting luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with DVD player. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and fruits are available each morning at the guest house. The guest house offers garden views and a picnic area. At the guest house, each unit has a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Guests at Monamore Guest House can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Brodick Castle, Garden and Country Park is 11 km from the accommodation, while Machrie Moor Standing Stones is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 54 km from Monamore Guest House.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Unique. Great location. Stonewater House Vegan Bed and Breakfast offers accommodation in Lamlash. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. A TV is offered. You will find a shared lounge at the property. Ayr is 33 km from Stonewater House Vegan Bed and Breakfast, while Troon is 29 km away. The nearest airport is Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 34 km from the property.Show full description
Holiday Home.Charming. Inviting 2-Bed Barn with hot tub near Muirkirk is an accommodation situated in Cumnock, 49 km from Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and 49 km from Celtic Park. With free private parking, the property is 35 km from Ayr Racecourse and 48 km from Hampden Park. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking holiday home features a hot tub. With 2 bedrooms, this holiday home has a patio, a living room and a TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. The nearest airport is Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 33 km from the holiday home.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Great bar. Popular among couples. Between Stranraer and Girvan, Glenapp Castle in Ballantrae offers luxurious accommodation in 36 acres of gardens and woodland. Dating back to 1870, this 5-star South Ayrshire hotel includes an award-winning restaurant and provides free on-site parking and Wi-Fi. All rooms and suites at Glenapp Castle include a flat-screen TV with DVD player, trouser press, desk, alarm clock, safe, seating area and tea and coffee facilities. Each has an en suite bathroom with bath, shower, hairdryer, bathrobe and complimentary toiletries. Rooms have views of the sea or gardens. The restaurant offers gourmet 6-course dining, and indulgent afternoon tea is also served. An extensive list of wines and champagne is offered. Glenapp Castle is around 35 minutes’ drive from Galloway Forest Park. Ayr, Troon and Prestwick Airport are all around 1 hour’s drive north of Ballantrae.Show full description
I think this is the most ELEGANT boutique hotel in Ayrshire. It also has an amazing hotel bar.
Holiday Home.Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Located in Dalry and only 32 km from Ayr Racecourse, Cleeves Cabins Arran Lodge with hot tub luxury provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has mountain views and is 37 km from Ibrox Stadium and 38 km from House for an Art Lover. The property is non-smoking and is set 35 km from Pollok Country Park. With 1 bedroom, this holiday home features a patio, a living room and a TV. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Glasgow Science Centre is 39 km from the holiday home, while Riverside Museum of Transport and Technology is 39 km away. The nearest airport is Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 24 km from Cleeves Cabins Arran Lodge with hot tub luxury.Show full description
Guest House.Great bar. In the heart of Irvine, Braidmead House is just 2 miles from the sandy beaches of the Firth of Clyde. With free parking and free WiFi, the guest house also offers fine Scottish breakfasts. Set in a grand Victorian house, the elegant bedrooms at Braidmead are individually decorated and each has a private bathroom. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee facilities and a cosy seating area. A choice of traditional Scottish breakfast is served daily in the pleasant breakfast room, including continental and vegetarian options. Fresh ground coffee and espresso are also available in the comfortable guest lounge. Braidmead House is a 5-minute drive from Irvine Golf Club and The Big Idea can be reached in 20 minutes’ drive. Neighbouring Ardrossan is a 20-minute drive, offering ferries to Brodick on the Isle of Arran. Kilmarnock is just 8 miles away.Show full description
Holiday Home.Historic property. Great value. Whitestone Cottage in Culzean was the birthplace of Robert Burns' mother, Agnes Broun, in 1732. It is just 800 metres from the entrance of Culzean Castle and Country Park, where Robert Burns' grandfather was a woodcutter. Rooms have a private entrance and feature a TV and DVD Player. Some units have a seating area for your convenience. The Open Plan Suite has an open plan self-catering kitchenette. There are a choice of local places to dine out in Kirkoswald, Maybole and Maidens. Trump Turnberry Resort with its iconic golf courses is only 6 km away. The cottage is surrounded by forest and is only a one mile woodland walk to the beach. Then a further half a mile walk to Culzean Castle and Country Park along the beach where there are panoramic views over the Firth of Clyde to Arran, Ailsa Craig and Mull of Kintyre. Activities such as walking and biking can be enjoyed on site and in the area. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 20 miles away.Show full description
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