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Gailes
Hotel is a privately owned and proudly independent hotel situated in the
heart of Ayrshire, Scotland, near to Troon, Ayr and Irvine and Prestwick
Airport.
The Gailes Hotel offers distinctive modern accommodation with a boutique feel to it, four star rooms some with plasma screens, internet access and warm decor ensure the bedrooms are a home from home luxury; for that special occasion or small group the unashamed luxury of the Penthouse Apartment and Spa is pure decadence.
The Gailes Hotel Accommodation
Rooms:
We're extremely proud of the level of bedroom accommodation offered to
our guests at both Gailes Hotel in Irvine and our sister property Old
Loans Inn in nearby Troon.
Maintained to the most exacting standards and recently refurbished with plush new carpets and soft furnishings our bedrooms offer a great combination of comfort, service and value.
Gailes Hotel can offer its guest a choice of standard, deluxe and Penthouse Suite bedrooms all offering fantastic value for money.
The Gailes Hotel is in the perfect location to appreciate Ayrshire with many of the rooms having beautiful views over the surrounding golf courses and out towards the Isle of Arran.
Our 41 modern bedrooms are available for single, double/twin or family occupancy and for extra comfort and versatility, we chose super-king size beds which can separate to become twin beds.
Our family rooms also have additional beds to allow us to accommodate two adults and up to two children age 16 years and under.
We also have two specially adapted rooms on the ground floor suitable for less able guests. These rooms have adequate space for wheelchair access and a specially adapted bathroom. We have a lift to allow easier access to our first floor bedrooms.
Whether for business or pleasure, a short break, golfing holiday or an overnight for a wedding, we're certain that you'll be more than impressed by the standard of our hotel bedrooms.
All of the spacious, modern bedrooms include:
· En-suite facilities with both shower and bath.
· Super-King size beds
· TV Screens
· Satellite Channels
· Scottish Toiletries
· Tea and Coffee making facilities
· Free WiFi Access
· Private off road Car Parking
For that extra special occasion we can upgrade your room to include a bottle of Champagne, fresh strawberries, chocolates and dressing gowns for that added touch of luxury.
The Gailes Hotel Penthouse Suite:
The elegant Penthouse Suite offers unadulterated luxury. With it's own
well appointed lounge, private dressing room and relaxing spa and sauna,
it's the ideal place to indulge yourself.
The suite boasts the following:
· Private Lift and Entrance
· Air Conditioned Lounge
· Plasma Screen and Surround Sound
· Fully Fitted Kitchen
· Three Luxury Ensuite Double Bedrooms
· Luxurious Spa with Sauna, Steam Room and Whirlpool Bath
Impeccable service, laid back elegance and a refreshingly relaxed attitude all combine at The Gailes Hotel and Zest bar and restaurant to offer guests a most welcoming stay.
Ideal for golf and leisure breaks, weddings, conferences or simply an evening out enjoying fine food and wine with friends, The Gailes is perfect for all occasions.
The restaurant and bar areas are informal and relaxed and with a choice of both a modern contemporary and simply traditional menu, using local suppliers of produce where possible, there is surely something for everyone.
The Lagavulin Suite has been carefully designed to cater for weddings,
conferences and banquets, whilst the spacious rooftop terrace overlooking
the Isle of Arran is simply stunning.
Have a look at some spectacular wedding photographs taken at The Gailes
Hotel.
For the golfer Gailes is just a little bit special. Encircled as it is
by three Championship links golf courses and the neighbouring Driving
Range, the location has all the benefits of a 72-hole Scottish Links Golf
Resort combined with that warm and welcoming feel of a personal golf hotel.
Gailes Hotel and Restaurant look forward to welcoming you, whatever the
occasion.
Wining & Dining:
Zest is the restaurant at The Gailes Hotel but it's much more than another
hotel restaurant.
Offering a wonderfully relaxed ambience, you will love the stylish and
luxurious interior which combines warm walnut wood and sumptous soft furnishings
to create a modern, elegant look.
At Zest, the luxurious elegance and the casual inviting ambience combine
both in the design and the menus to create a quality dining experience
right in the heart of Ayrshire.
The wide range of delicious and tempting dishes are loving created using
only the finest ingredients, using local suppliers where possible.
From brunch to lunch, literates to evening a la carte, its always a good time to visit Zest.
Weddings & Events:
The Gailes Hotel offers the Ayrshire Bride and Groom a breathtaking wedding
and banqueting suite with stunning rooftop garden and luxurious penthouse
suite combining to create a perfect setting for the perfect wedding in
the west of Scotland.
Enjoy a sumptious meal with your guests in the beautifully appointed Lagavulin suite and later why not step onto the covered and heated rooftop garden and terrace with your evening guests where they can enjoy a relaxed barbecue or light buffet.The elegant rooftop garden and terrace is enchanting whatever the season.
As the vows are taken, be surrounded with the soft scent of summer, bask in the warm glow of autumn, sparkle in a winter wonderland or enjoy the splendour of spring. It is also possible to have a civil or religious ceremony at The Gailes.
The Gailes Hotel Wedding Package Includes:
· Exclusive use of The Lagavulin Suite for your Wedding Meal and
Evening Reception*
· Exclusive use of The Talisker Lounge in which to welcome your
guests.
· Red carpet welcome.
· Our Master Of Ceremonies to help co-ordinate your day.
· Personalised wedding menu as selected.
· Table plan and place setting cards.
· Use of cake stand and ceremonial sword for cutting of the cake.
· Complimentary use of The Brides Room - a private dressing room
with en-suite facilities for the Bride's exclusive use.
· Complimentary overnight accommodation with full Scottish breakfast
for the Bride and Groom in our Bridal Suite.
· Reduced overnight accommodation rates for wedding guests.
· Beautiful gardens and feature fireplace for photograph opportunities.
· Complimentary transfers next day for the Bride and Groom to Prestwick
International Airport.
· Special wedding gift for the Bride and Groom from all at The
Gailes.
The Gailes Hotel Platinum Package:
· The Gailes Penthouse Bridal Suite with beautiful Lounge and private
Dressing Room - the perfect setting for the Bride, her Mum, and the bridesmaids
for their preparations on the morning of the wedding.
· Welcoming brunch and a chilled bottle of champagne on arrival
for the Bride and her attendees
· Relaxing Spa and Sauna within The Gailes Penthouse Bridal Suite
· Exclusive use of the Rooftop Garden and Terrace for your Wedding
Ceremony and photographs
· The Rooftop Garden and Terrace which will be heated, covered
and lit as required for your evening guests to enjoy their Buffet or Barbecue
with stunning views towards the beautiful Isle of Arran
· Overnight stay in The Gailes Penthouse Bridal Suite for your
first night as newlyweds
· Traditional Scottish breakfast the following morning in your
private dining area within The Gailes Penthouse Bridal
Suite or on the Rooftop Terrace:
At Gailes we're delighted to have worked with a large number Wedding Professionals
offering a range of services. To help you find what you're looking for
we've created a special Gailes Hotel Wedding Service Directory for you
to have a look through providing information on everything from photographers
to booking your band.
Find Out More about The Gailes Hotel Wedding Service Directory
Facilities:
Gailes Hotel prides itself in both the quality and range of facilities
on offer to the guest. As well as being a high quality hotel it also has
its own branded restaurant, Zest; a suite of meeting rooms and conference
facilities and a superb wedding venue.
The following facilities are all available at Gailes Hotel:
Accommodation:
· 41 Twin/double fully ensuite bedrooms
· Penthouse Suite
· Private Car Parking
· Short breaks and Packages
· Online booking
Conferences and Business Meetings:
· Up to eight separate conference rooms
· Photocopying, word processing and office facilities
· Wi-Fiinternet access with broadband connection
· Dedicated conference co-ordinator
Wining and Dining:
· Zest Bar and Restaurant
· Rooftop terrace
· Ground floor conservatory
· Private dining areas
· Full festive programme
· Online restaurant reservations
Weddings and Celebrations:
· Dedicated wedding co-ordinator
· Full festive events programme
· Seating for up to
· Complete Business
· Complete Team Building
Activities:
Golf & Leisure
Ayrshire has plenty to offer the visitor, from its links with the Scottish
Bard, Robert Burns, through to world famous golf and some of the best
sailing waters in the United Kingdom. Horse riding, hunting, shooting
and fishing can all be arranged for guests in conjunction with nearby
estates and increasingly outdoor activities and extreme sports are becoming
more available.
Castles and historic trails abound with many famous sites of interest and ruins to be explored and a host of attractions associated with Burns.
On a sporting level, top quality horse racing takes place throughout the year at Ayr Racecourse and Premier League Scottish football can be watched at Kilmarnock Football Club and of course the Open Championship is played every few years in the county with the 2009 event being played over The Ailsa Course at Turnberry.
With the opening of the new M77 motorway the city of Glasgow is now only twenty minutes from much of Ayrshire and that opens up a range of world famous museums and galleries, arguably the best shopping outside of London and top class theatre, concerts and festivals.
For touring, Loch Lomond is less than an hour's drive and the capital
city of Edinburgh less than two hours.
Whatever your primary reason for visiting Ayrshire there are plenty of
secondary ones to keep you occupied during your stay.
Golf in Ayrshire:
Ayrshire is world famous for its golf courses and it boasts three Open
Championship courses The Ailsa at Turnberry, Prestwick and Royal Troon
. The recent Open Championship at Turnberry showcased the west coast of
Scotland better than any brochure ever could.
In addition there are a host of quality links courses such as Kilmarnock Barassie, Glasgow Gailes, Western Gailes, Dundonald, Irvine Bogside, West Kilbride, the Turnberry Kintyre and Prestwick St Nicholas.
In Ayr and Troon you'll find three of the best municipal courses in the country at Lochgreen and Darley and Belleisle while other inland courses also provide a challenge including the excellent Brunston Castle near Turnberry or Loudoun Gowf Club just outside Kilmarnock. Prestwick also has a third course, the inland layout at St Cuthbert's.
Visitor Attractions:
Ayrshire is well placed to offer the visitor plenty of things to do. It
has a wide range of visitor attractions across the county and Castles
and historic trails abound with many famous sites of interest and ruins
to be explored and an abundance of family attractions and outdoor sports
facilities.
History and heritage loom large with a list including the very splendid Culzean Castle, nearby Dundonald Castle and other country parks and castles at Kelburn and Dean. Robert Burns was born in nearby Alloway and there are now attractions showcasing his life and works and in May every year a festival of the arts, Burns an' a" That, celebrates his influence.
For the Burns enthusiast or even just the casual visitor a trip to the Burns National Heritage Park is a must. You can enjoy the audio-visual interpretation of Tam O'Shanter Experience before strolling along the road to visit Burns Cottage. Continue the experience with a visit to Souter Johnnie's Cottage or the Bachelor's Club.
For the family how about the Heads of Ayr Farm Park, Vikingar, Loudoun Castle Theme Park or experience a bit of industrial heritage at the Scottish Maritime Museum.
Family leisure centres include The Magnum, Galleon Leisure Centre and The Citadel in Ayr. Other outdoor and sporting facilities include the Newmilns Snow Centre which is about fifteen minutes from Kilmarnock and offers dry slope skiing and snowboarding facilities.
Directions:
Getting to Gailes Hotel Irvine:
Gailes Hotel is located on the northern outskirts of Irvine and only a
couple of miles from Troon. The other main Ayrshire towns of Ayr and Kilmarnock
are both less than fifteeen minutes drive on dual carriageway roads and
Glasgow itself is not much more than half an hour by road via the M77.
The Gailes Hotel sits just off the A78 at the Meadowhead Roundabout.
If you come off the roundabout the hotel is signposted sitting between
North Gailes Driving Range and Glasgow Gailes Golf Club.
The A78 joins onto both the A71 (to Kilmarnock and Glasgow) and the A77
(to Ayr and Stranraer to the south and Glasgow to the north).
If coming from Glasgow we would suggest following the signposts for Irvine.
The turn off is the Bellfield Interchange on the A77 heading south at
Kilmarnock. Take the sliproad from the A77 and take the fourth exit signposted
Troon and Irvine. It is also signposted for ferry traffic. Follow the
signposts for Irvine joining the A71 until it comes to the A78.
Follow the signs for Prestwick Airport and Ayr on the A78 until exiting at the Meadowhad Roundabout which is signposted Gailes. Within a quarter of a mile you will come to a smaller roundabout which you take the second exit, signposted Gailes. The hotel is two hundred yards on the right hand side.
Prestwick Airport is only ten minutes drive from Gailes Hotel. On leaving
the airport car park turn right at the roundabout and follow the A79 until
the roundabout.
At the roundabout join the A78 on the filter lane and follow to the Meadowhead
roundabout. Take the slip road and the first left at the roundabout. Within
a few hundred yards you will come to a smaller roundabout which you take
the second exit, signposted Gailes. The hotel is two hundred yards on
the right hand side.
Glasgow Airport sits to the west of the city itself and whilst it is still possible to use the M8 towards the City itself and then join the M77 it is also possible to take the more direct route from the Aiport to Irvine. On leaving Glasgow Airport follow the signs for the M8 - at the roundabout for the M8, take the 2nd exit onto the A737 ramp to Irvine Merge onto A737 and follow the road til it joins with the A78 at Irvine.
Follow the signs for Prestwick Airport and Ayr on the A78 until exiting at the Meadowhad Roundabout which is signposted Gailes. Within a quarter of a mile you will come to a smaller roundabout which you take the second exit, signposted Gailes. The hotel is two hundred yards on the right hand side.
The P&O Ferry Terminal at Troon is only four miles from Gailes Hotel.
On leaving the port turn left onto North Shore road and follow the road
heading north along the beach road.
The road turns to the right at Barassie over the bridge.
At the junction turn left onto the A759 until the roundabout and take the first exit at the small roundabout, do the same at the next small roundabout following the signs for Dundonald Links. On passing Dundonald Links on your left you will then come to the final roundabout. Turn left taking the first exit and the hotel is in front of you to the right.
Email The Gailes Hotel enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
