queens terrace is considered to be ayr’s premier seafront location, with victorian and georgian town houses framing the spectacular backdrop to the sea. bythesea is also just 5-10 minutes from brig o' doon at alloway, the birthplace of robert burns.

ayr is a superb base for touring the south-west of scotland. the top national trust attraction is culzean castle, only 20 km from ayr. robert burns was born in ayr and an excellent visitor centre is a must. there are many great golf courses in and around the town, with open championship venues of royal troon and turnberry only a short drive away. glasgow is less than one hour by train.

burn's cottage (5km) - birth place of scotland's national poet robert burn's. nearby is a centre which is dedicated to his works. blairquhan castle (16km) - a lived in castle which is home to mr hunter-blair. arrangments can be made for small groups to go for morning coffee and veiw th castle and the wonderful gardens and grounds. culzean castle (16km) - magnificent castle built high on the cliffs beside the sea. the grounds are walks are quite breathtaking even in winter.

ayr is a seaside twon with fantastic shopping areas. the hotel overlooks the firth of clyde to arran. nearby attractions include culzean castle, isle of arran and a fantastic family farm park. there are numerous fantastic golf courses nearby including turnberry, prestwick old course and royal troon

due to it's central location in ayrshire, western house offers easy access to various attractions for you to enjoy during your stay, such as culzean castle, burns heritage, the isle of arran and various distilleries. for those needing some retail therapy, there is also the new ayr central shopping centre with many leading department stores on site.

known as robert burns’ country, ayrshire is home to burns’ cottage and heritage centre in alloway, just a few minutes' drive from canter holm. the cottage aims recreate the lifestyle during the time of scotland's greatest bard whilst the heritage centre, next to brig o' doon (where legend has it tam o' shanter was chased by witches) enables you to learn about the life and times of the poet and his famous cronies. nearby you can also visit ayr race course or culzean castle and gardens. alternatively, why not try your hand at water-sports, fishing or bowling. there are a number of beautiful walking routes nearby, please ask at the house for more information. if you are looking for a peaceful round of golf, there are a number of popular courses nearby, including: turnberry and royal troon (just 20 minutes from ayr); belleisle; seafield; and dalmilling. golf packages are available on request.

ayr is located at the heart of burns country, on the very route taken by tam o'shanter to alloway in burns' famous poem. the b&b is just minutes from the brig o'doon at alloway, the birthplace of robert burns. chalmers is ideal for an overnight stay if attending a wedding at local hotels such as the brig o'doon, fairfield house, western house and the savoy park. chalmers is located within 30 minutes of some of the best golf courses in the world, including tornberry, royal troon, old prestwick, dundonald links (loch lomond), western gailes and irvine bogside. ayr racecourse is a 5-minute taxi ride away. from ayr's lovely sandy beach you can enjoy views of the isle of arran, ailsa craig and beyond. from the seafront, you can follow the promenade southwards to the river doon estuary or northwards to the mouth of the river ayr, passing the children’s play area, indoor pool and leisure centre. chalmers bed and breakfast is also close to all the coastal and countryside delights of beautiful ayrshire, the home of open golf, with championship golf courses and renowned public courses such as beautiful belleisle.

ayrshire, on the south-west coast of scotland, attracts many visitors every year. ayrshire is accessible via the new m77 motorway, which links it to glasgow. ayrshire is blessed with remarkably beautiful coastlines and countryside. there are rugged rocky cliffs and miles of fine sandy beaches,historic villages and ancient farmland set amid rolling green hills and meadows. ayr is located at the heart of burns country, on the very route taken by tam o' shanter to alloway in burns’ famous poem. from ayr's lovely sandy beach you can enjoy uninterrupted views of the isle of arran, ailsa craig and beyond. you can take a leisurely stroll along the promenade, soaking in the fine, fresh sea air.

the hotel is conveniently located close to prestwick airport, just 8 minutes by taxi or car from the airport terminal. the good location and easy access to the area’s major road network make the hotel a great base for visiting the very best of ayrshire links golf courses including royal troon, turnberry and old prestwick. in 2009, the open golf championship will visit turnberry. the hotel is also virtually adjacent to ayr racecourse, the venue for the ayr gold cup and the scottish grand national. the vibrant town centre of ayr is just 10 minutes away and the area boasts some of the best shopping centres in south-west scotland. the city of glasgow itself is about an hour away by road. the hotel is a great base for exploring all that south-west scotland has to offer and is just a short distance from the car and passenger ferries to ireland and the enchanting isle of arran. the hotel also makes a comfortable and relaxing base for exploring the wonders of burns country, including burns national heritage park. the hotel is also conveniently located for business guests, with many business centres close by, including the adjacent heathfield retail park, and of course prestwick airport, british aerospace and goodrich.

ayrshire has a wide range of visitor attractions across the county; castles and historic trails abound with many famous sites of interest and ruins to be explored. there is also an abundance of family attractions and outdoor sports facilities. ayrshire is world famous for its golf courses and it boasts 3 open championship courses: the ailsa at turnberry; prestwick; and royal troon. it was recently announced that the open championship will return to ayrshire at turnberry in 2009. in addition there are a host of quality links courses such as kilmarnock barassie, glasgow gailes, western gailes, the dundonald, irvine bogside, west kilbride, the turnberry kintyre and prestwick st nicholas.

ayr provides a rich tapestry of history for visitors as well as a wide range of golf courses for low to high handicappers. sample the wide choice of restaurants and bars and hospitable local pubs which make this an ideal getaway destination.

boasting panoramic views over the clyde to the isle of arran, and only 5-minutes’ walk from ayr town centre, the hotel presents itself as the ideal base from which to explore the beauty of ayrshire. the hotel is a highly recommended choice for golf breaks, with over 30 superb courses in the ayrshire area. why not take advantage of the hotel’s complimentary tee-off booking service, available to all guests? if you want a break from the golf course, the hotel’s location is also close to many attractions, including ayr's long sandy beach and a large play park. only a short drive away from glasgow prestwick international airport, the horizon hotel is the perfect choice for those visiting the 'burns an' a' that! festival' and the homecoming in 2009.

chris and jennifer extend a warm welcome to their comfortable victorian guest house. ideally positioned for guests to enjoy ayr’s shopping centre and wide variety of bars and restaurants, leslie anne guest house is also an excellent base to explore ayrshire, south west scotland and the clyde coast. the guest house is situated close to ayr town centre and railway station with links to prestwick airport (5 miles) and glasgow airport (30 miles). ayrshire’s famous golf courses are all nearby. all bedrooms are en-suite and ground floor rooms are available. we offer full cooked scottish breakfast or continental breakfast. private parking. internet facilities

in the heart of the bustling town of ayr, with views of the isle of arran and the mull of kintyre, the hotel is perfectly situated for business and leisure guests. in the heart of burns country, with burns cottage and the robert burns national heritage centre nearby, the hotel is a great base for a short break. world-famous golf courses including troon, turnberry and prestwick are just the pick of the 22 courses which are available within a 20-mile radius. alternatively, you could visit culzean castle and country park, or take a short ferry across to the isle of arran. if all else fails, just kick off your shoes and spend the day on one of the many beaches along this beautiful coast. the hotel operates a non-smoking policy in all public areas and in the bedrooms. please note that over the christmas and new year period the sebastian coe healthclub will have restricted hours, as will the arts restaurant which is also closed from the 24th - 26th and the 30th - 31st december 2008 and the 1st of january 2009.

you are invited to feel welcome and comfortable at this professionally operated hotel, one of ayr's leading family-run establishments for over 40 years. located in the heart of ayr, just a few minutes' walk along tree lined avenues from both the town centre and ayr's beach and promenade. during your stay, you can enjoy friendly personal service and traditional home made food. plenty of free parking with security lighting and a 24-hour night porter service are available to make things easier. take advantage of the free broadband internet in every room, or step outside and unwind in the beautiful and secluded country garden.

ayr racecourse is only 11 minutes away by car or that little bit longer if you decide to walk. you cannot beat the hotel for its up to date information and coverage of the racing at ayr racecourse. transport to and from the racecourse can be arranged, from luxury chauffeur driven packages to minibus transport. ayrshire has three fantastic salmon rivers: the stinchar, the doon and of course ayr, all of which are easily accessible from the ayrshire and galloway hotel. there are adequate trout fishing facilities on both river and loch. fly fisheries are easily reached. these are normally stocked with steelheads, brown trout and rainbow trout. fishing on the doon and all your fishing holiday can be arranged by the team at the hotel. hotel staff can organise your golfing arrangements. the hotel is ideally situated for the 2009 golf open championship held at turnberry. history and heritage loom large with a list including the very splendid culzean castle, nearby dundonald castle and other country parks and castles at kelburn and dean. for the burns enthusiast or even just the casual visitor, a trip to the burns national heritage park is a must. you can enjoy the audio-visual interpretation of tam o'shanter experience before strolling along the road to visit burns cottage.

this is a beautifully refurbished victorian property situated on the same road as prestwick international airport. new to active hotels. the beechwood consists of two adjoined houses, one in which your hosts live and the other is completely for guest use. this gives you the independence of a hotel at sensible guest house prices. situated in an ideal position for those passing through prestwick international airport. early breakfasts can be arranged for early departures (please mention at the time of booking). late check ins can also be arranged if noted at the time of booking. the beechwood is surrounded by many golf courses, making us a golfer's haven. we are also in walking distance to the award winning town centre of ayr, which boast many shops, bars and restaurants.

nearby attractions include burns cottage museum and culzean castle. the hotel is perfectly situated for you to take full advantage of all of ayrshire's wonderful golf courses.

a beautifully maintained victorian villa which is close to the town centre and the railway station. less than 10 minutes from prestwick airport. ideal base for golfing parties with the vast variety of south ayrshire's fine courses on our doorstep. golf packages can be arranged and be upgraded to include transport, with airport transfers and/or packed lunches. turas-mara is totally non-smoking and has recently been tastefully refurbished. all our bedrooms have en-suite facilities with showers, tv with digital freeview, complimentary hospitality tray and many other extras to help you enjoy your stay. wifi internet access is available. there is private parking at the rear. at the front there is a well tended garden which is overlooked by our dining room. for early departures a takeway picnic breakfast is available. it is a 5 minute walk from ayr railway station and the town centre with its vast variety of amenities. also within walking distance are ayr racecourse, gaiety theatre, seafront and the scottish bowling centre. turas-mara is only 10 minutes by road from burns cottage, burns heritage centre, brig o'doon and alloway auld kirk.

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situated in the town centre, this hotel is the ideal choice for leisure breaks or business needs. the swallow station hotel is the oldest and most famous hotel in ayr, adjacent to burns statue square, overlooking the railway station, through which thousands of victorian tourists used to flock from industrial glasgow to the wonderful beaches here. with newly refurbished comfortable bedrooms and a direct link to scotland's most exciting city, this landmark hotel is the ideal base for a business or leisure trip into south west scotland. ayrshire is scotland's gateway to ireland, offering direct sea cat ferry services from troon to belfast, stena line ferry services from stranraer to belfast and flights from prestwick international airport to dublin. with the country's top racecourse, host of the scottish grand national, and some of the greatest golf courses in scotland on your doorstep, you can be assured of a thriving atmosphere at this comfortable hotel.

the staff can provide help and assistance with local knowledge regarding transport, golf and racing. gaiety theatre: 450 m - a popular ayr theatre, with a variety of performances each month. burns cottage: 3.1 miles (5 km) - birthplace of scotland's national poet, robert burns. nearby is a centre dedicated to his works. culzean castle and country park: 11.8 miles (19 km) - situated on the coast, this 18th century castle and its grounds are amongst the most striking and popular in scotland.

the kirkton inn is in the village of dalrymple 6 miles southeast of ayr, just off the a77. it is said to be the village which inspired the musical the "brigadoon". it is between two open golf champion courses, turnberry and troon and in the heart of ayrshires 30+ golf courses. ayr racecourse is 6 miles away and excellent salmon and trout fishing on the river doon is on our doorstep. the town of ayr 6miles away is a great shopping centre with all the large shops and a selection of good private outlets. culzean castle and counrty park is 20 minutes away standing impressively on the cliffs overlooking the golden sands of the firth of clyde. scotland's national poet, robert burns was born in alloway only 3 miles from the inn and many tourists do enjoy visiting the tourist centre there. the inn is just off the a77, the main route from scotland to the irish ferry terminals at cairnryan and stranraer.