Ayr Accommodation
Ayr is a port town at the mouth of the River Ayr, which flows into the Firth of Clyde, in the southwest of Scotland. Nearby towns include Prestwick and Troon, both famous for their golf courses. Also close by is Alloway, famous as the birthplace of poet Robert Burns.
Glasgow Prestwick International Airport is only 5 miles outside Ayr.
Staying at Ayr Racecourse
Ayr Racecourse has its very own hotel – the four-star Western House Hotel, situated right in the course grounds. The hotel includes 49 rooms. Its Jockey Club Lounge offers lunch and supper menus, and the accompanying restaurant caters for up to 30 guests. You’ll need to book early if you want to secure a room for the 2009 Coral Scottish Grand National Festival. You can book online or phone the hotel on +44 (0)8700 555 510.
Other Ayr Accommodation
Several hotels and guest houses are available in or close to the town of Ayr.
Ayr Hotels and Guest Houses
- 4-star Piersland House Hotel (15 Craigend Road, Troon): tel +44 (0) 1292 314 747
- 3-star Leslie Anne Guest House (13 Castlehill Road, Ayr): tel +44 (0) 1292 265646
- 3-star Savoy Park Hotel (16 Racecourse Road, Ayr): tel +44 (0) 1292 266112
- Horizon Hotel (Esplanade, Ayr): tel +44 (0) 1292 264384
- Old Racecourse Hotel (2 Victoria Park, Ayr): tel +44 (0) 1292 262873
Ayr Bed and Breakfast (B&B) options
- 4-star Daviot House (12 Queen’s Terrace, Ayr): tel +44 (0) 269678
- 3-star Miller House (Miller Road, Ayr): tel +44 (0) 1292 282 016
- Craggallan Guest House (8 Queen’s Terrace, Ayr): tel +44 (0) 1292 264 998
- 3-star Failte Bed and Breakfast (9 Prestwick Road, Ayr): tel +44 (0) 1292 265282
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