About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate in Ayr offers a bed and breakfast experience with a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a lounge, outdoor seating area, picnic spot, and family rooms. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a hot tub, spa bath, and private bathrooms with bathrobes. Additional amenities include a washing machine, tea and coffee maker, and free toiletries. Free on-site private parking is available. Prime Location: Located 6 km from Glasgow Prestwick Airport and 5 km from Ayr Racecourse, the property is near Royal Troon (14 km) and other attractions. Highly rated for its friendly host, delicious breakfast, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This place is fantastic and Annie is amazing. High-end decor and attention to detail. Wonderful stay
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A welcoming host, fabulous breakfast & very nice facilities.
  • Roland
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    From the location you could easily do a nice walk along the river ad see some beautiful nature. Breakfast was made to order and always enough. Hosts where friendly and easy to talk to. Nearby town has excellent fish and chips as well as some...
  • Joan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent, friendly and helpful. We were going to a wedding and the owner organised a taxi both ways which was a great help.xx
  • Mckenzie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    perfect location. 10 minutes from Ayr town centre where we were visiting. Room was spotless and tiva very high standard. Breakfast was excellent and thoroughly enjoyed our 'wee chat' with Annie who was the perfect hostess. Will definitely be back...
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly hosts, breakfast was lovely and plentiful. Our room was perfect, water bed, hydro bath with shower, private garden with hot tub, good value, would certainly return.
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Annie is the perfect host - nothing is too much trouble. She has a beautiful home and makes you feel very much ‘at home’. The rooms are very comfy with quality furnishings and the bedrooms also have direct access to your own relaxing part of the...
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Annie is the most amazing, kind, generous host, nothing is too much trouble. Absolutely gorgeous house in beautiful grounds and countryside. A luxury stay, we had a beautiful room, the waterbed was amazing my husband after being skeptical is now...
  • Danny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The water bed ,the breakfast And the host Annie was the best host ever She made us feel at home and couldn’t do enough for us
  • Isabel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Peaceful. Spacious. Host very friendly and accommodating.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Annie

Company review score: 10Based on 152 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We enjoy hosting and would love you to visit, we are always looking for new ways to pamper guests. we love stories and story telling, we have shitzus which love everyone very relaxed wee dogs chilled and make us chilled too lots of history and tourist opportunities to share and learn together great fun. We are currently installing Hot tub updating page when ready

Property information

I would like to introduce to you retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate is set in a historical wood of 114 acres, the house was a former shooting cottage built in the arts n crafts period 1930s with an amazing location by the banks of the river Ayr. Your country retreat, rest and relax in a period property, with a unique considered design for your enjoyment. Ayr river walks, surrounded with woodland wildlife and birdsong The ardesia room has a firm orthopaedic mattress, with private shower room, allocated to this room private the silken beige room has heated water bed double whirlpool ensuite, the copper verde suite has king size heated water bed, and large shower ensuite plenty of private safe parking, all rooms have their own private garden and sitting space with tables, chairs and parasols. All floors are tiled, with one or two steps in some areas. There is a hot tub in garden area which can be pre booked at property with Annie, contact property for this and any other requests to make your stay more memorable We have a private taxi, and trips can be arranged hosted by Annie(ambling with Annie) great fun. Only 5 mins to Ayr town centre in car, 10 mins to Prestwick.

Neighbourhood information

Dumfries House 10 mins by car away, Burns tourist attractions first one at the bottom of the garden the Burns Cairn Burns cottage and museum 10 mins away by car Culzean Castle 20 mins away by car The Knowe is perfectly located for all attractions, Ayr River Walks on app you cn walk 45 miles or more, cycling, and horse riding. Ayr beach 10 mins away by car

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Living Area

  • Dining area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Fast free WiFi 62 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Ironing service
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm

    General

    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Electric blankets
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Iron

    Wellness

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      Additional charge

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 20:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 10:00 to 11:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 05:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Kindly note there are 3 small dogs living on site but are not allowed in the bedrooms or in the guest areas.

    Please inform Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 05:00:00.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate