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Western House Hotel

66 Craigie Road
Rated 8.7 in 2263 reviews

Western House Hotel in Ayr, United Kingdom, is an elegant retreat renowned for its blend of traditional charm and contemporary comfort. Nestled within the picturesque grounds of Ayr Racecourse, this hotel offers guests a serene setting and easy access to the vibrant town of Ayr. The hotel is an idyllic spot for those looking to explore the scenic beauty and rich history of Scotland's west coast.

The accommodations at Western House Hotel are designed to offer maximum comfort and convenience. Guests can enjoy spacious, well-appointed rooms featuring tasteful décor and modern amenities, ensuring a relaxing stay. The hotel prides itself on providing exceptional service and creating an inviting atmosphere for leisure and business travelers alike.

The culinary experiences at Western House Hotel are equally impressive. The award-winning Jockey Club Restaurant serves exquisite dishes, crafted from locally sourced ingredients, offering a menu that changes with the seasons to provide fresh, flavorful experiences. Guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast, a leisurely afternoon tea, or a sumptuous dinner, each complemented by an extensive wine list.

Western House Hotel also caters to events and weddings, offering elegant spaces that can be tailored for any occasion. The beautifully landscaped gardens provide a charming backdrop for outdoor functions and photography. With its combination of stunning surroundings and attentive service, the hotel is a popular choice for weddings and corporate events.

Situated close to Ayr's attractions, such as the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and Culzean Castle, Western House Hotel provides an excellent base for exploring the region. The hotel offers a quintessentially Scottish experience, complete with warm hospitality and a tranquil setting.

Climate and Weather

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Auld Kirk of Ayr
Auld Kirk of Ayr
Church in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
0.9km / 0.54mi
Prestwick Golf Club
Prestwick Golf Club
Golf course in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
3.8km / 2.4mi
Burns Cottage
Burns Cottage
Cottage and historic house museum in Ayr, Scotland
3.9km / 2.4mi
Robert Burns Cottage
Robert Burns Cottage
Cottage and historic house museum in Ayr, Scotland
3.9km / 2.4mi
Prestwick South Parish Church
Prestwick South Parish Church
Church in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
3.6km / 2.3mi
The Oval
Public park in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
2.7km / 1.7mi
Kingcase Parish Church
Church in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
2.1km / 1.3mi
Rozelle House
Country house in Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
3.5km / 2.2mi
Greenan Castle
Greenan Castle
Castle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Alloway Kirk
Alloway Kirk
Church in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Robert Burns Monument, Alloway
Robert Burns Monument, Alloway
Monument in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Burns Cottage
Burns Cottage
Cottage and historic house museum in Ayr, Scotland
4.5km / 2.8mi
Alloway Parish Church
Church building in Ayr, United Kingdom
4.5km / 2.8mi
Macrae's Monument
Macrae's Monument
Monument in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
6.2km / 3.9mi
Coylton Parish Church
Church building in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
Sundrum Castle
Sundrum Castle
Tower house near Coylton, South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
6.5km / 4mi
Dalrymple Parish Church
Dalrymple Parish Church
Architectural structure in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
8km / 5mi
Bachelors' Club, Tarbolton
Bachelors' Club, Tarbolton
Clubhouse, now museum, in Tarbolton, South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
9.7km / 6mi
Dalmore House and Estate
Dalmore House and Estate
Architectural structure in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
8.8km / 5.5mi
Tarbolton Parish Church
Tarbolton Parish Church
Church building in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
9.6km / 6mi
Helenton Mote
Motte in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
9.9km / 6.2mi
Dunduff Castle
Dunduff Castle
Castle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
9.6km / 6mi
Our Lady of the Assumption & St. Meddan's RC Church
Our Lady of the Assumption & St. Meddan's RC Church
Church in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
9km / 5.6mi
Portland Parish Church
Portland Parish Church
Church building in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
8.8km / 5.4mi
Dunure Castle
Dunure Castle
Castle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
11.5km / 7.1mi
Kilmarnock (Barassie) Golf Club
Golf club in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
10.8km / 6.7mi
Alexander Peden
Alexander Peden
Scottish covenanter (1626–1686)
11.6km / 7.2mi
Burns Monument, Failford
Monument in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
11.8km / 7.3mi
Dundonald Castle
Dundonald Castle
Castle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
12.3km / 7.6mi
Auchans Castle
Auchans Castle
Castle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
12.3km / 7.6mi
Electric Brae
Electric Brae
Slope associated with an optical illusion, in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
13km / 8.1mi
Dundonald Parish Church, Main Street, Dundonald
Church building in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
12.1km / 7.5mi
Dundonald Links
Golf course in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
12.6km / 7.8mi
Lochlea Crannog
Crannog in Tarbolton, South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
13.6km / 8.5mi
Camp Castle Broch
Architectural structure in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
13.2km / 8.2mi
Crossraguel Abbey
Crossraguel Abbey
Monastery ruins in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
15.7km / 9.7mi
Caprington Castle
Caprington Castle
Castle in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
15.2km / 9.4mi
Cloncaird Castle
Cloncaird Castle
Castle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
14.8km / 9.2mi
Baltersan Castle
Baltersan Castle
Château in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
15km / 9.3mi
Auchencloigh Castle
Auchencloigh Castle
Castle in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
15.8km / 9.8mi
Mauchline Castle
Mauchline Castle
Castle in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
15.9km / 9.9mi
Carnell Estate
Carnell Estate
Building in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
15.2km / 9.5mi
Caprington Golf Course
Caprington Golf Course
Golf course in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
14.1km / 8.8mi
Annanhill Golf Course
Golf course in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
16km / 9.9mi
Burns House Museum
Museum in East Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
15.9km / 9.9mi

What to do in Ayr and near Western House Hotel

Auld Kirk of Ayr
Auld Kirk of Ayr
Church in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
0.9km / 0.54mi
Prestwick Golf Club
Prestwick Golf Club
Golf course in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
3.8km / 2.4mi
Burns Cottage
Burns Cottage
Cottage and historic house museum in Ayr, Scotland
3.9km / 2.4mi
Robert Burns Cottage
Robert Burns Cottage
Cottage and historic house museum in Ayr, Scotland
3.9km / 2.4mi
Prestwick South Parish Church
Prestwick South Parish Church
Church in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
3.6km / 2.3mi
The Oval
Public park in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
2.7km / 1.7mi
Kingcase Parish Church
Church in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
2.1km / 1.3mi
Rozelle House
Country house in Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
3.5km / 2.2mi
Greenan Castle
Greenan Castle
Castle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Alloway Kirk
Alloway Kirk
Church in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Robert Burns Monument, Alloway
Robert Burns Monument, Alloway
Monument in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Burns Cottage
Burns Cottage
Cottage and historic house museum in Ayr, Scotland
4.5km / 2.8mi
Alloway Parish Church
Church building in Ayr, United Kingdom
4.5km / 2.8mi
Macrae's Monument
Macrae's Monument
Monument in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
6.2km / 3.9mi
Coylton Parish Church
Church building in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
Sundrum Castle
Sundrum Castle
Tower house near Coylton, South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
6.5km / 4mi
Dalrymple Parish Church
Dalrymple Parish Church
Architectural structure in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
8km / 5mi
Bachelors' Club, Tarbolton
Bachelors' Club, Tarbolton
Clubhouse, now museum, in Tarbolton, South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
9.7km / 6mi
Dalmore House and Estate
Dalmore House and Estate
Architectural structure in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
8.8km / 5.5mi
Tarbolton Parish Church
Tarbolton Parish Church
Church building in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
9.6km / 6mi
Helenton Mote
Motte in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
9.9km / 6.2mi
Dunduff Castle
Dunduff Castle
Castle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
9.6km / 6mi
Our Lady of the Assumption & St. Meddan's RC Church
Our Lady of the Assumption & St. Meddan's RC Church
Church in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
9km / 5.6mi
Portland Parish Church
Portland Parish Church
Church building in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
8.8km / 5.4mi
Dunure Castle
Dunure Castle
Castle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
11.5km / 7.1mi
Kilmarnock (Barassie) Golf Club
Golf club in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
10.8km / 6.7mi
Alexander Peden
Alexander Peden
Scottish covenanter (1626–1686)
11.6km / 7.2mi
Burns Monument, Failford
Monument in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
11.8km / 7.3mi
Dundonald Castle
Dundonald Castle
Castle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
12.3km / 7.6mi
Auchans Castle
Auchans Castle
Castle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
12.3km / 7.6mi

About Ayr

Ayr, located on the west coast of Scotland, offers a blend of historical sites, natural beauty, and cultural experiences. One of the highlights is Ayr Beach, which provides a scenic coastline ideal for leisurely walks and enjoying the sea views. Along the promenade, you can find various cafes and shops that contribute to the local atmosphere.

For those interested in history, Ayr's historic sites are worth exploring. The Ayr Racecourse, known for its horse racing events, adds a unique aspect to the local culture. If you're keen on architecture, the Auld Kirk of Ayr is a significant landmark that showcases the town's rich heritage.

Nature enthusiasts may appreciate Alloway, just a short distance from Ayr, where you can visit Burns Cottage, the birthplace of the famous poet Robert Burns. The surrounding area offers lovely walks along the River Doon, providing a peaceful setting to reflect on the poet's legacy.

The Robert Burns Birthplace Museum is another important site, featuring exhibits that delve into the life and works of Burns. It provides insight into his influence on Scottish literature and culture.

Shopping in Ayr is also a pleasant experience, with a variety of independent shops and local markets. The Ayr Central Shopping Centre offers a range of retail options, making it suitable for those looking to enjoy some shopping.

Finally, Ayr has a vibrant food scene, with several restaurants and pubs serving local cuisine, allowing visitors to sample traditional Scottish dishes. Overall, Ayr presents a mix of relaxation, exploration, and cultural richness, making it a worthwhile destination.




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