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Shona
and David Paterson look forward to extending a warm welcome to you at
the Beechwood Guest House in Ayr, a beautiful refurbished Victorian house
within walking distance of Ayr's award winning town and shopping centre.
The Beechwood consists of two adjoined houses, one in which your hosts live and the other for the use of guests.
This unique set-up allows you the independence of a hotel but at sensible guest house prices.
The Beechwood Guest House Accommodation
Our rooms are all en-suite and for your additional comfort and enjoyment have a hairdryer, television, tea and coffee facility, full-length mirror, luggage rack, central heating and easy chairs and table.
We have worked hard designing the rooms and you should find them to be decorated to the highest standard and in excellent taste.
You may also enjoy one of our sea view rooms looking straight across
to the beautiful Isle of Arran.
Late arrivals or early check outs can be arranged with ease.
Room 1:
Room Description:Two single beds with ensuite shower room and toilet.
Single sofa bed can be used for third person/child but would not recommend
for lengthy stays. Ground floor room with hand rails to reach for the
less able.
Room Type:Standard
Maximum Occupancy: 3 People
Room 2:
Room Description: Double bed with single bed. Can put in second single
bed (please request when booking)
Room Type:Superior
Room 3:
Room Description: Economy double room. Smaller than superior rooms but
perfectly packaged. Ideal for one night stay before or after a flight.
Room Type:Standard
Room 5:
Room Description: Economy double room. Smaller than superior rooms but
perfectly packaged. Ideal for one night stay before or after a flight.
Room Type:Standard Maximum Occupancy: 2 People
Room 4 and 6:
Room Description: Double bed and single bed. Can be twin/double or family.
Room Type:Superior
Maximum Occupancy: 3 People
Arran Suite:
Room Description: Two bedroom suite with private shower and toilet. One
family room with double and single bed. One twin room with two single
beds. Sleeps 5 comfortably. Can take 6 with extra bed.
Room Type:Standard
Maximum Occupancy: 6 People
Full Guest House Let:
Available for full guest house lets, please contact us for a quotation.
We can sleep up to 20 in separate beds, ideal for golfing holidays.
Things to do in the area:
Golf Packages:
The Beechwood is surrounded by many golf courses, making us a golfer's
haven. Golf holidays arranged including tee off times, Itineraries and
transport.
Golf in South Ayrshire:
The Beechwood is right in the heart of Scotland's 'Golf Coast' near to
the championship courses Royal Troon, Turnberry, Western Gailes, Glasgow
Gailes, Kilmarnock, Barassie and Irvine Bogside.
The most notable is Prestwick, the Birthplace of Open Championship Golf
and mecca to golfers the world over. The first Open Championship was held
at Prestwick in 1860. The 'Open' was played 24 times at Prestwick - the
last in 1925 - thereafter the crowds became too large.
The choice of courses is endless. South Ayrshire's municipal courses
offer superb golf and good value, especially Belleisle, Lochgreen and
Darley.
These excellent courses are extremely popular with visitors and locals
alike.
Packages, including tee-off times to suit all standards and budgets, can
be tailor made.
Ayr Racecourse:
Ayr is Scotland's premier racecourse, hosting both Flat and National Hunt
fixtures. Normally holding at least 25 days racing every year Ayr is host
to the Scottish Grand National, the Ayr Gold Cup and a host of other valuable
races during it's 12 month racing programme.
The highlight of the jumping season is undoubtedly the Scottish Grand
National, held in April, just a couple of weeks or so after the Aintree
equivalent with many top performers taking in both races. None have so
far emulated the great Red Rum who won both races in 1974
Isle of Arran:
Often referred to as 'Scotland in Miniature', the Isle of Arran within
a short compass captures many aspects of the beauty of Scotland as a whole,
from towering granite peaks inviting hill walkers and climbers to peaceful
sandy bays overlooked by palm trees growing in the warm climate of The
Gulf Stream.
The wildlife is outstanding, with deer, pheasant, otter and eagle readily
seen in the mountains. There are over 100 species of birds.
There are colonies of seals near coastal caves, trails and pathways to
mysterious Bronze Age Stone Circles, and many relaxing angling hours to
be enjoyed by streams or sea.
7 challenging golf courses tempt the golfer, whilst history and heritage
is catered for at Brodick Castle and various museums.
The Waverley:
The famous Waverley - the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world.
It is thought that this famous ship is probably the most photographed
ship in the world!
Built on the Clyde in 1947 - to replace the original Waverley that sunk
off Dunkirk in 1940, the Waverley was originally built to sail only between
Craigendorran & Arrochar in West Scotland.
It is amazing to think that she now sails right round Britain offering
regular trips on the Clyde, the Thames, South Coast of England and the
Bristol Channel with other calls at various ports & piers throughout
the UK.
1 doesn't get you much these days, but in 1974 it bought a 693-tonne paddle
steamer! Mounting running costs left the then operators no choice but
to withdraw Waverley from service with the idea of preserving this unique
ship.
The Paddle Steamer Preservation Society (PSPS) stepped in and took over
the helm - for the princely sum of 1. It is a credit to the Society and
supporters that the Waverley became more than a museum and now operates
a full programme of cruises from Easter to October.
Burns Cottage:
Now fully restored to its original state forms the heart of Burns National
Heritage Park - a unique encounter with Scotland's most exceptional man.
Set among the delightful scenery of historic Alloway, Burns National Heritage
Park is an unmatched opportunity to experience Scotland's National Poet.
Like a storybook castle, this fantastic example of Robert Adam's genius
stands dramatically on a cliff with superb views across the sea to the
mountains of the Island of Arran. Between 1777 and 1792 Adam converted
an old fortified towercastle for David Kennedy, the 10th Earl of Cassillis,
creating at Culzean (pronounced "Cullane") probably the finest
Georgian castle in Scotland. Its Circular Saloon and Oval Staircase are
acknowledged as Adam's final masterpiece.
Glasgow Prestwick International Airport is under 2 miles from the guesthouse
on the same road. We can arrange taxis to get you there or you can take
advantage of the train link to the airport which is just around the corner
from the Beechwood (Newton-on-Ayr Station). This handy link gets you to
the airport in around 5 minutes. We are also on the bus route to the airport.
Customer Service is our number one priority! We can assure you that during
your stay at The Beechwood we will do our very best to look after you.
Getting there:
By Train
Trains from the airport to the Newton-on-Ayr Station (just around the
corner from the Beechwood) run every 15 minutes past the hour, the last
train being at 11.15 pm. The service takes only a couple of minutes, Newton-on-Ayr
being the second stop.
From Newton-on-Ayr to the Airport they are also around 15 minutes past
each hour. The first train is at 5.45 am in the morning.
To get to us from Newton-on-Ayr Station come out of the station, walk
up to the main road ahead, turn left, and we are about 1 minute walking
on the left hand side.
By Taxi:
A taxi from the airport will cost you about 5 to 6 depending on the time
of day you are travelling. Fares are more expensive before 6 am or after
12 pm. Taxis wait to pick up travellers out-side the airport and there
are always plenty there.
Email The Beechwood Guest House enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
