Luxury Holidays, Weekend Breaks and Short Breaks in Ayrshire
Planning a luxury holiday, short or weekend breaks in Ayrshire? Listed below are Britain's Finest places to stay, visit and eat in Ayrshire to help you plan luxury holidays, weekend breaks and short breaks.
Ayr Racecourse (Attraction / Activity)
2/6 Whitletts Road, Ayr, Ayrshire
Ayr is one of the holders of the Racehorse Owners’ Association’s Gold Standard award, which recognises overall excellence in the experience of owners, their horses and... more
Culzean Castle & Country Park (Garden)
Maybole, Ayrshire
The huge sunken parterre with red-hot pokers are sheltered from the sea only by the Castle itself. The 30 acre gardens retain the grandeur of the... more
Blairquhan Castle (Historic House)
Straiton, Maybole, Ayrshire
Outdoor attractions include the Ice House and Tree Trail. A short walk from the castle is a delightful walled garden which was laid out in the... more
The Turnberry (Ailsa) (Golf Course)
Maidens Road, Turnberry, Ayrshire
The Open Championship course twice came close to being lost when it was used as an air base in both World Wars but Mackenzie Ross was... more
Royal Troon Golf Club (Golf Course)
Craigend Road, Troon, Ayrshire
The wind can play havoc with even the best players in the world. The course has hosted the Open seven times between 1923 and 2003... more
Barceló Troon Marine Hotel (Spa)
8 Crosbie Road, Troon, Ayrshire
With over 35 years of dedicated research into the science of Aromatherapy, Decléor's heritage, unrivalled expertise, pioneering advancements and progressive sensorial experiences has made them the... more
Prestwick Golf Club (Golf Course)
2 Links Road, Prestwick, Ayrshire
Blind holes, monstrous sleepered bunkers accessed by wooden steps, rapid firm and fast greens, some buried in hollows, others raised, mostly small with sneaky borrows. Top... more
Burns National Heritage Park (Attraction / Activity)
Murdoch's Lone, Alloway, Ayr, Ayrshire
Modern facilities, easy access by road or public transport make this an ideal destination for young and old alike... more
The Irvine Golf Club (Golf Course)
Sandy Road, Bogside, Irvine, Ayrshire
'Braid' a 373-yard par four opens the back nine, before the longest hole on the course, 465-yard 'Grandstand' named after the remains of the old grandstand... more
Dick Institute (Museum / Art Gallery)
Elmbank Avenue, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire
Fine art, social, local, industrial and natural history collections are upstairs, and the lending and reference library and contemporary art galleries are on the ground floor... more
The Turnberry (Kintyre) (Golf Course)
Maidens Road, Turnberry, Ayrshire
The view at the short par four 298 yard eighth is magnificent. The hole has blind approach shot to a green which nestles in a rocky... more
Kelburn Castle (Historic House)
Fairlie, Largs, Ayrshire
Part of a 13th century Norman Keep is incorporated into the 1580 Z-plan castle. In 1700, David Boyle, 1st Earl of Glasgow, completed his mansion house... more
Glenapp Castle (Restaurant)
Ballantrae, Ayrshire
On our daily changing, six course gourmet menu you might find a Salad of Ballantrae Crab with Granny Smith Apple and Ginger Beer Jelly, Fillet of... more
Fins (Restaurant)
Fencefoot Farm, Fairlie, Ayrshire
The 60-cover restaurant, which is housed in an old farm building has its own smokehouse attached where they smoke all their own fish. There is also... more
Culzean Castle & Country Park (Historic House)
Maybole, Ayrshire
An exhibition shows the connection of General Eisenhower with the castle, which boasts a fine collection of paintings and furniture, and a display of weapons in... more
Glasgow Gailes Links (Golf Course)
Gailes Links, Gailes Road, Irvine, Ayrshire
Glasgow Gailes, designed by Willie Park Jnr, opened for play in 1892 and is a challenging links amid the quality courses between Troon and Irvine on... more
Lochgreen House Hotel (Hotel)
Monktonhill Road, Southwood, Troon, Ayrshire
There are forty luxurious bedrooms, many of which have views over the gardens, others out to sea. At the Beauty Box Retreat, you can enjoy treatments... more
Enterkine Country House (Restaurant)
Ayr, Ayrshire
Set menus at lunch and dinner might kick off with melon and rose jelly with rhubarb sorbet or Abroath smokie and goat’s cheese soufflé followed by... more
Shiskine Golf & Tennis Club (Golf Course)
Blackwater, Isle of Arran, Ayrshire
Six of the new holes fell into neglect during the first World War leaving now a 12-hole links on the western side of the Isle of... more
Kilmarnock (Barassie) Golf Club (Golf Course)
29 Hillhouse Road, Barassie, Troon, Ayrshire
An impressive links with blind shots, lightning greens, mounds, heather, hillocks and hollows. Some outstanding holes but there are unusually extensive walks between some greens and... more
Auchrannie House Hotel, Spa Resort & Country Club (Small Hotel / Inn)
Auchrannie Road, Brodick, Isle of Arran, Ayrshire
Each of the twenty eight bedrooms has been designed to complement the country house style with panoramic views over Auchrannie's expansive grounds. Rooms in the original... more
Brodick Castle Garden (Garden)
Isle of Arran, Ayrshire
The bog garden has a fine display of primulas together with the formal walled garden with its herbaceous borders, annuals and roses. The gardens are well... more
Bennane Shore (Self Catering)
Lendalfoot, Girvan, Ayrshire
Opened in 2008, this holiday park looks to provide a unique experience, being particularly ideal for boating and kayaking enthusiasts and complete with its own bistro,... more
Vikingar (Attraction / Activity)
Greenock Road, Largs, Ayrshire
Learn about the Vikings´ life and culture from the earliest Viking raids to their defeat at the Battle of Largs in 1263... more
The Ploughman's Rest (Self Catering)
No 1 The Courtyard, Crosbie Mains, West Kilbride, Ayrshire
Amongst those attracted to this part of Ayrshire are those looking to experience its famous golf courses, fishing waters and sailing pursuits around the many isles,... more
Lochgreen House Hotel (Restaurant)
Monktonhill Road, Southwood, Troon, Ayrshire
Begin with a very French boudin of quail on sauteed spinach paired with a sophisticatedly Scottish truffled potato scone. Follow with pan fried fillet of halibut... more
McKechnie Institute (Museum / Art Gallery)
Dalrymple Street, Girvan, Ayrshire
The collection is manily memorabilia relating to the Girvan and Carrick area... more
Doonbank Cottage (Self Catering)
Glenalla Crescent, Alloway, Ayr, Ayrshire
Situated in the picturesque village of historic Alloway in Ayrshire, a short walk to the world famous Brig O'Doon and Burns Cottage, and close to the... more
Turnberry Resort (Hotel)
Turnberry, Ayrshire
The Spa at Turnberry provides the ideal place to relax and revitalise. Heat experiences and relaxation rooms provide the ultimate prelude to advanced, bespoke ESPA treatments... more
The Spa at Turnberry (Spa)
Maidens Road, Turnberry, Ayrshire
At its heart is a wonderful 20m swimming pool offering breathtaking views across the sea towards the Ailsa Craig. Also at the poolside is a welcoming... more
The Hollies (Bed & Breakfast)
4 Station Road, Prestwick, Ayrshire
It was this connection to Charles Rennie Mackintosh which resulted in the house appearing in an episode of ‘Great British Railway Journeys’, presented by Michael Portillo.... more
Brodick Castle (Historic House)
Brodick, Isle of Arran, Ayrshire
The entrance hall and staircase has a collection of 87 stags´ heads and the kitchen has a huge collection of copper pans. Some furniture dates from... more
Glenapp Castle (Hotel)
Ballantrae, Ayrshire
Many of them have coal and log effect gas fires, and all rooms have superb views of the gardens or the coastline. Escape from the world... more
Piersland House Hotel (Small Hotel / Inn)
Craigend Road, Troon, Ayrshire
Small, discreet and reliable - this is a great bolthole... more
Belleisle Golf Club (Golf Course)
Doonfoot Road, Ayr, Ayrshire
The 18th is another par five, a dog leg of 532 yards played across a burn with a deep gully by the green. But the extra... more
Western Gailes Golf Club (Golf Course)
Gailes, Irvine, Ayrshire
The fairways undulate and there are three meandering burns which also protect several greens including 10, 13 and 16 while others, like the sixth, are in... more
Pebbles Spa & Leisure (Spa)
Lendalfoot, Girvan, Ayrshire
Soak up the views in the level deck 15m pool with a disappearing horizon over the sea to Ailsa Craig and beyond. Have a chat over... more
Dundonald Links (Golf Course)
Ayr Road, Gailes, Ayrshire
Revered designer Kyle Phillips created a classic and challenging links course that blends in seamlessly with the natural surroundings. Dundonald has recently played host to the... more
Auchrannie House Hotel, Spa Resort & Country Club (Spa)
Auchrannie Road, brodick, Isle of Arran, Ayrshire
Take a break from your normal hectic schedule and enjoy an indulgent beauty therapy, or one of the wide range of massages. Treatments feature E'Spa products,... more
Enterkine House Hotel and Restaurant (Small Hotel / Inn)
Annbank, Ayr, Ayrshire
The house offers six delightful and comfortable bedrooms, Brownes Restaurant with wonderful views, small sitting room, Garden Room and a magnifient library to wind away hours... more
Braidwoods (Restaurant)
Drumastle Mill, Dalry, Ayrshire
They appreciate the couple’s efforts to source the best Scottish produce for dishes such as seared hand dived Isle of Mull scallops served with an Indian... more
Otterburn House (Self Catering)
Corriecravie, Sliddery, Isle of Arran, Ayrshire
Otterburn House has its own conservatory, with patio doors, and a well-maintained garden for a satisfying spring and summer view. Visitors also have the option of... more