What's Ayrshire like?

Ayrshire is a friendly place known for its restaurants and bars. Learn about the local heritage of Ayrshire at top landmarks like Brig O'Doon and Culzean Castle. Ayr Beach and Ayr Racecourse are other popular sights to see.

Where are the best places to stay in Ayrshire?

We have 382 Ayrshire accommodation options with prices starting at GBP 9. Choose one of our 817 deals and get discounts of up to 35%.

Below are the number of accommodation options by star rating in Ayrshire and the surrounding area:

• 11 5-star accommodation from GBP 75 per night
• 163 4-star accommodation from GBP 37 per night
• 146 3-star accommodation from GBP 27 per night
• 14 2-star accommodation from GBP 19 per night
• 2 1-star accommodation from GBP 21 per night

Here are our travellers' top 5 places to stay in Ayrshire:

Glenapp Castle

• Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Spa

Ardwell Ayrshire B&B

3-star B&B in Mauchline

• Free breakfast • Free parking • Walkable location

Bythesea Guest House

Upscale guesthouse within easy reach of Ayr Beach

• Terrace • Walkable location

Daviot House

Beachfront guesthouse within easy reach of Ayr Beach

• Free parking • Free WiFi • Walkable location

Golf View Guest House

Upscale guesthouse by sea in Prestwick

• Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Attentive staff

How to get to Ayrshire

What is the closest airport to Ayrshire?

• Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick), 7 mi (11.3 km) from central Ayrshire

What are the closest train stations to Ayrshire?

• Ayr Station (5.2 mi/8.4 km from the city centre)
• Newton-on-Ayr Station (5.4 mi/8.8 km from the city centre)
• Prestwick Town Station (6.6 mi/10.7 km from the city centre)

Things to see and do in Ayrshire

What is there to see in Ayrshire?

• Ayr Beach
• Brig O'Doon
• Ayr Racecourse
• Culzean Castle
• Rugby Park

What is there to do in Ayrshire?

• Royal Troon Golf Club
• Turnberry Golf Club
• Dumfries House
• Heads of Ayr Farm Park
• Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Other popular Ayrshire attractions

• Burns Monument
• Irvine Beach
• Holy Isle
• Kay Park
• Girvan Beach

When is the best time to visit Ayrshire?

• Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 18°C)
• Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 1°C)
• Rainiest months: December, October, January and November (average 144.15 inches of rainfall)

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