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Offering inner courtyard views, Miller House Courtyard is an accommodation located in Ayr, 2.7 km from Greenan Beach and 2.4 km from Ayr Racecourse. The bed and breakfast, housed in a building dating from 19th century, is 4.3 km from the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.1 km from Ayr Beach.

We are returning travellers to Miller House. We travel to UK from Australia to visit family and having stayed at Miller House 4 times in the past 10 years we love it. John and his wife are so welcoming and always available if you have questions, or need anything. It's a real family run business, but the great part is you don't feel as if you are staying in someone's house - because the rooms are separate from the main house. We LOVE it and look forward to our next trip.

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9.4
Superb
398 reviews
Price from
£75
per night

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.

Beautiful place to stay. Super clean. The host was so friendly and accommodating. Would highly recommend and will be returning!!!

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9.8
Exceptional
483 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

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.

I am coming back it was awesomenessss

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9.8
Exceptional
234 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

Set within a stunning conservation area of Victorian and Georgian townhouses, this family-run guest house is ideally located within 2 minutes’ walk from the beach. There is free Wi-Fi.

Each room has an en suite shower room, a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities and cookies.

We had a lovely stay at By The Sea Guest House. The accommodations were cozy and we could easily walk to shops, restaurants and the ocean. The hosts, Julie and Wilson were so kind and helpful. We enjoyed the breakfast every morning. It was a lovely and delicious start to the day. We would definitely recommend the bed and breakfast and hope to return someday!

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9.6
Exceptional
418 reviews
Price from
£80.75
per night

An award-winning hotel located in Ayrshire, 5 minutes' drive from Prestwick International Airport and with easy links by rail and road to Glasgow and Edinburgh city centre. Western House Hotel is set in mature landscaped gardens and offers 10 executive bedrooms and suites in the main house, and 39 well appointed modern courtyard rooms.

location easy to find and easy walking to Center of town

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8.6
Fabulous
1,937 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

A warm welcome awaits you at this privately owned 4-star hotel, a fully restored and refurbished Victorian mansion house situated on Ayr's seafront, recapturing the essence of country house hospitality.

The staff went out of their way to help us coordinate a dinner with 12 new found relatives in their dining room. It was fabulous. The staff made it a great success.

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8.3
Very good
2,003 reviews
Price from
£92.81
per night

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. 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.

The staff was excellent and I had a great time.

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8.1
Very good
1,926 reviews
Price from
£75
per night

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.

From start to finish our stay was first class. Reception staff so.friendly and helpful. In the Dining room Jirdan and Michelle were so caring and friendly. Claire on Reception was fabulous, nothing a trouble for her.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,312 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

In the oldest part of town, just 2 minutes' walk from Ayr's sandy beach and the town centre, this charming, family-run hotel offers lovely rooms, tasty Scottish breakfasts and free Wi-Fi and parking.

Next to Ayr's historic St John's Tower, the Arrandale Hotel is just a short stroll from the seafront esplanade, with its wonderful views of Ailsa and Arran. The bus station is just a 2-minute walk away and Ayr Railway Station is less than 10 minutes' walk from the hotel.

Near the town center and walkable. Great staff and services. Good communication.

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8.7
Fabulous
793 reviews
Price from
£46.06
per night

Close to Ayr and Prestwick town centres, The Carlton Hotel has stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi, and a bar and restaurant. Glasgow Prestwick International Airport is a 5-minute car journey away.

The vibrant Logans Bar Restaurant serves meals until 21:00 and has plasma TVs and an outdoor terrace.

Bar and restaurant area beautiful,food was delicious and the staff were very helpful

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8.5
Very good
1,020 reviews
Price from
£104
per night

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    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,937 reviews
    We actually got an upgrade on arrival, originally booked Courthouse rooms, we stayed in the main hotel. It is a beautiful building and the interior design is so respectful of the age of the property. Our room was large and spacious and met all our requirements. We had dinner on the first night really good menu with plenty of choice. Breakfast the first morning was table service and buffet the second due to more guests in the hotel.
    Ryan
    Group
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews
    The views are amazing and with a short walk to the beach the location was too. The apartment looks like it's been done by an interior designer. We were very impressed.
    Alison
    Family with young children
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 96 reviews
    Lovely home in great location. It is beautifully designed and has all the facilities you would need when staying in an apartment. Very clean interior. Loved staying here and having everything on your doorstep...bars, restaurants, supermarkets and easy to park nearby- as advised by the hosts. Easy and clear instructions on how to check in and check out. Would definitely stay again if back in the area. Thank you, Iain.
    Iain
    Family with young children
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 483 reviews
    Lovely and friendly place to stay. Jan and Kirsty could not have been more friendly and welcoming. The premises are immaculate and so well presented. Our room , room 5 , was beautiful and really well furnished, equipped and comfortable. The bathroom was really special and so well designed. Home made shortbread biscuits and a proper coffee machine are lovely touches. Breakfast was all freshly cooked and of top quality...served so cheerfully by Jan! Most definitely recommend highly Even Harris , the Golden Retriever was so friendly.
    Richard
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £110
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,937 reviews
    nice location and lovely design..clean rooms
    Caroline
    Solo traveller
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 483 reviews
    We received such a lovely warm welcome from the owner. Our room was just superb - immaculately clean, very stylish and comfortable with stunning sea views. Breakfasts were freshly cooked, generous and absolutely delicious. The owner, Jan, was the perfect host and is a lovely, warm hearted person (with a great sense of humour!). And the homemade shortbread is the best ever.
    Gill
    Young couple
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 34 reviews
    the property is lovely and very well designed it has everything you need and more
    A
    Anonymous
    Family with young children
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 58 reviews
    Stunning loft apartment with excellent views very spacious and spotless. Location is perfect very central , designated parking space, pet friendly, excellent communication from host, would definitely recommend and will definitely book again in the future.
    Maureen
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 56 reviews
    The flat was comfortable, had a great location and felt like a home away from home. Would have loved to stay longer. Great facilities, nice design and lovely finishing touches. Super location close to the town and beach.
    Ursula
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £135
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 224 reviews
    I’ve stayed in countless 5 star & boutique hotels, but they could all learn the meaning of ‘immaculate rooms’ & ‘great service’ from the Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate! Perfect venue & location for walks in the country or along the coast - my stay wasn’t long enough! Annie the host, was absolutely lovely & highly knowledgeable about the Ayrshire area! She couldn’t do enough, and the breakfast was fab! I will definitely return!
    Peter
    Solo traveller

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