Email Greenan Lodge enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
Other places to stay in and around Ayr
Situated
on the beautiful west coast of Scotland, in the heart of Burns Country,
Greenan Lodge offers guests excellent modern facilities and warm hospitality
recognised both locally and internationally.
Our family-run guest house is situated in a quiet location 5 minutes south of Ayr town centre, nestling at the foot of the Carrick Hills adjacent to Greenan Castle, and a short walk from Greenan Shore.
You get the best of both worlds here, a quiet locale that is ideal for relaxing after a long trip.
Within five minutes drive you can reach notable restaurants, local golf courses, Burns Cottage, Brig O'Doon, coastal walks and town centre shopping.
The famous Culzean Castle Country Park is a 15 minute drive south, why not stop at Electric Brae or the fantastic beach at Croy on the way there!
If you fancy a crack at our world-famous championship golf courses, you
could not be better located as the lodge is less than twenty minutes from
Turnberry, Royal Troon and old Prestwick.
If you don't feel up to this but are still looking for a challenge, then
a round at James Braid designed Belleisle, just down the road, would be
a fine option.
Take in the scenery by day and sample the great food at night in the many quality restaurants that surround us. Then come back for a perfect night.
Greenan Lodge Accommodation
Greenan Lodge is appointed to a high standard with each inviting bedroom
having a character of its own, all tastefully designed to reflect the
lodges modern image.
All bedrooms have luxurious en-suite bathrooms, hostess trays and LCD
televisions.
Enjoy your start to the day with a delicious Scottish breakfast in our
conservatory-style dining room then spend the rest of your day discovering
this lovely part of Scotland.
When you get back you know there is ample, safe, parking in our spacious
driveway.
You can then enjoy the comfort of our large, airy Guest Lounge for your
use only, and ideal for relaxing after a tiring day.
Put your feet up and watch TV for a while.
Dining:
At Greenan Lodge we believe the adage that breakfast is the most important
meal of the day, and our conservatory-style dining room is certainly the
place to complement it.
Help yourself to some cereal, fruit juices, while we cook you the best
of local Scottish produce.
Relax with a bottomless cup of coffee in the genteel surroundings while
you ponder your plan for the day, and just ask for some 'local knowledge'
if required.
If it's a game of golf you fancy, we can help arrange it for you.
Burns:
Born in Alloway, just south of Ayr, Burns was the son of a tenant farmer.
A passionate, inspiring, forward thinking pioneer of his generation, Robert
Burns is regarded as the national poet of Scotland. Born in Ayrshire,
in 1759, Scotland's best loved Bard is famous for his political views,
his love for the lassies and of course his world famous songs and poems
including Auld Lang Syne.
Burns' Cottage - now a museum - is where he was born and enjoyed a happy
young childhood. The traditional 'But and Ben' thatched clay cottage has
been carefully renovated with a documentary film to show visitors what
life must have been like for the family.
Robert Burns' birthplace is within walking distance, as is the Brig O'
Doon immortalised in Tam O' Shanter, with its superb restaurant.
The Burns Heritage Centre sits adjacent to the Brig offering a historical
vision of the Bard and a great wee tearoom!
Castles:
Culzean Castle and Country Park, situated on a cliff-top near Maybole,
is often described as the 'Jewel in the Crown' for the National Trust
of Scotland.
Designed by Adam in 1777, it offers history, romance and culture in a
stunning package. Kelburn, Dean and Brodick are just some of the many
other well-preserved castles which are certainly well worth a visit.
Others which, although now ruins, have their own tales and history to
tell - Eglinton, Dundonald, Greenan, Dunure, Loch Doon and many more.
Greenan Castle sits across from the lodge and Dunure Castle is only minutes
away, picturesquely looking over Dunure Harbour, a perfect little marina.
Catch a breathtaking sunset over Arran as the castle fades into silhouette.
Magical!
Golf:
Ayrshire is well and truly blessed with a range of golf courses to suit
all levels of golfer. With over 40 courses throughout the area, it has
one of the highest course-to-population ratios in the world.
Greenan Lodge could not be better placed for the keen golfer halfway between
the famous Turnberry and Royal Troon championship courses and a few minutes
drive from Prestwick, the scene of the very first Open Championship in
1860.
Why not sample that piece of Golf Heaven that is Turnberry, with its world-renowned
links and get a bit of coaching at the Colin Montgomery Academy while
you're there.
We are less than five minutes from Belleisle, it and Carnoustie are the
only two James Braid designed courses in the country.
Other great challenges on our doorstep include Prestwick St Nicholas,
Glasgow Gailes and Barassie.
That's enough to whet the appetite, and if you are keen to have a go,
then why not let us book your tee-times in advance.
Email Greenan Lodge enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
