Western House Hotel Ayr

Western House Hotel

Hotel Western House Hotel 4 class

Ayr, Ayr Racecourse, 2 Craigie Road

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An award-winning hotel in Ayrshire, near Prestwick International Airport, with 10 sumptuous bedrooms in the main house, and 39 courtyard rooms offering excellent family accommodation.

Western House Hotel was a winner of the prestigious Visit Scotland Thistle Award for 'Customer Care' 2007 and the Hotel Review Scotland award for 'Scottish Wedding Venue of the Year' 2007 and 2008.

Awarded 2 AA Rosettes for dining, the Jockey Club Restaurant offers an excellent standard of quality and service with an extensive menu to suit all tastes.

Western House Hotel is an ideal base for exploring the surrounding areas, with many shops and golf courses nearby. Burns Country, Culzean Castle and the Island of Arran are within easy travelling distance. Only 10 minutes from Prestwick International Airport.

Rooms: 49
Rate: 55 - 200 GBP


Hotel information

The hotel opened in June 2005 after a GBP 4.7 million refurbishment. The elegant mansion house was built in the early 20th century and offers excellent facilities for both business and leisure, attaining 4-star status in November 2005 and AA Rosette standard dining in Summer 2006. The hotel was winner of the prestigious Visit Scotland, Thistle Award for 'Customer Care' In November 2007.

Hotel Facilities

General:   Parking, Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Garden, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Continental Breakfast, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Free Parking, Elevator, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Safety Deposit Box, Valet Parking, Heating, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly, Ski Storage, Allergy-Free Room Available, Breakfast Buffet, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking
Activities:   Golf Course (within 3 km), Library, Hiking, Cycling
Services:   Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Business Centre, Babysitting/Child Services, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, VIP Room Facilities, Breakfast in the Room, Ironing Service, Bridal Suite, Internet Services, Currency Exchange, Shoe Shine, Packed Lunches, Car Rental, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying

Room information

The courtyard bedrooms are designed in a contemporary style. All rooms have king-size beds which can be converted into twin beds. There is 24-hour room service. Please see individual room details for a complete list of facilities on offer.

Food & beverage

The award-winning Jockey Club restaurant offers modern Scottish cuisine with mouth watering dishes. The adjoining Jockey Club lounge offers an informal lunch and supper menu midweek.

Area information

Due to it's central location in Ayrshire, Western House offers easy access to various attractions for you to enjoy during your stay, such as Culzean Castle, Burns Heritage, the Isle of Arran and various distilleries. For those needing some retail therapy, there is also the new Ayr Central Shopping Centre with many leading department stores on site.

Travel information

By Air
The hotel is just 10 minutes from Prestwick International Airport.

By Car
The hotel is easily accessed by road, via the new M/A77.

By Boat
The ports of Troon and Stranraer are a short distance away.

By Rail
Ayr train station is only 2 minutes’ drive away.

Important information

Children stay free when sharing a room with 2 full paying adults, all meals will however be charged in addition.

Hotel Policies

Check In:   14:00
Check Out:   11:00
Cancellation Policy:   Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, the first night will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 3 years stay free of charge for cots.
All children under 16 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 16 years stay free of charge for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 3.

Deposit Policy: 100 percent of the first night will be charged on the day of booking and is non-refundable.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Internet: Wired internet is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast costs GBP 9.50 per person.

Parking: Free public parking is possible on site.

Pets: Pets are not allowed.


The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Accepted credit cards:   American Express, Euro/Mastercard, Maestro, Switch, Visa