Burnside Guest House

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

About this property

Historic Setting: Burnside Guest House in Ayr offers a 4-star experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden views and a quiet street setting. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, free WiFi, and modern amenities such as TV and electric kettle. Family rooms and ground-floor units are available. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are provided, including full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Local specialties, warm dishes, and pancakes enhance the morning experience. Convenient Location: Ayr Beach is a 2-minute walk away, while Ayr Racecourse lies 1.3 mi from the property. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 3.7 mi distant. Highly rated for its beach access and convenient location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

  • Located in the top-rated area in Ayr, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Availability

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See what guests loved the most:

John
United States United States
“Wonderfully decorated and very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and great chat with the host!”
Nick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I visited Ayr to retrace my childhood holiday memories and pay tribute to my late parents. Burnside took me back to traditional guest houses with high ceilings and armchairs. It's a lovely place, very warm and welcoming. I had a great stay, and...”
Kelly
United States United States
“Burnside is in a beautiful location very near the firth and on a quiet street. The room was fresh and clean, the decor was lovely and breakfast was delicious. Burnside is a treasure and we’d love to return one day.”
Janice
United States United States
“A step back in time. Exceptionally comfortable and quaint. Delicious traditional Scottish breakfast! Short walk to the beach or center of town.”
Carrie
Canada Canada
“Great location, comfortable bed, nice host and amenities!”
Claire
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I liked the comfort and cleanliness and refreshments . Delicious breakfast”
Georgette
United States United States
“Close to beach and a short walk from the high street. Lovely rooms and our bath was amazing. The breakfast was wonderful and the host gracious and friendly. He went above and beyond and ran a load of laundry for us as our bags were lost, and...”
Jenny-lynn
Canada Canada
“The old world charm was excellent and the beautiful duvet was amazing!”
Nancy
United States United States
“Great location, lovely old building, pleasant and helpful host. Fabulous breakfast”
Andy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very clean, comfortable bed. Close to seafront and restaurants Nice character room.”

Managed by Paul McLarty

Company review score: 8.9Based on 386 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Neighborhood info

Ayr is a seaside town with a mile of safe sandy beach to enjoy. The town centre is within a 5 minute walk and offers a variety of shops but the restaurants are exceptional. You will be provided with a guide to all the best restaurants in Ayrshire. If you like golf you have come to the right place with about 40 excellent courses in Ayrshire including championship courses. Alternatively you may wish to visit Culzean Castle or Dumfries House. Kids love Pirate Petes adventure area and the Heads of Ayr Farm Park. Plenty to do for all ages.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Burnside Guest House

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

Burnside Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are kindly requested to inform Burnside Guest House of their estimated time of arrival. This can be noted in the Special Request box when booking or by contacting the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Burnside Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

License number: D, SA-00435-F

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