The Best Ayrshire Hotels

recommended hotels and other accommodation in Ayrshire

Ayrshire is a historic county on the west coast of Scotland, known for its beautiful coastline, rolling hills, and rich cultural heritage. The region is home to several historic castles, championship golf courses, and a variety of outdoor recreational activities, as well as famous local products such as Ayrshire bacon and Arran whisky.


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Glenapp Castle

Ballantrae

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a stunning baronial house surrounded by 36 acres of gardens and woodland, it offers gourmet, 6-course dining and sumptuous guest rooms

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a stylish and contemporary beach side hotel with scenic views, rooms have a fresh, New England/Cape Cod design and they are well-equipped

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there are relaxing facilities and a relaxing setting at this grand hotel, enjoy the scenic views over the Firth of Clyde toward the Isle of Arran

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this luxurious hotel sits in an elevated spot overlooking the Ayrshire coast, it boasts championship golf, an ESPA spa and 6 restaurants

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set overlooking 2 lochs in expansive parkland, this modern hotel features well appointed, comfortable rooms, some rooms have a patio

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family-run hotel, set on the A77 overlooking Woodland Bay and Ailsa Craig, offering spacious rooms that feature a small kitchenette

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situated overlooking the Royal Troon Golf Course, a grand, period accommodation with magnificent views of the Firth of Clyde

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this seafront hotel offers stylish and contemporary rooms and there is a large terrace where you can take in the views over the Firth of Forth

The Old School

New Cumnock

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former classrooms now make chic bedrooms that are exceptionally spacious and there is a cosy lounge sitting area with warming log burner

The Beeches

Kilmaurs

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a luxuriously appointed B&B with elegant rooms, set in peaceful, open countryside, close to a charming village with trains to Glasgow

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