Ayrshire is situated on the west coast of Scotland, and unlike the rest of Scotland enjoys a mild climate, making it an ideal location all year round.
Ayrshire has stunning scenery; a fascinating history told through its many castles and ruined abbeys, bag loads of outdoor, activities some of the finest golf courses in the world, beautiful country parks and gardens, as well as bustling market towns ideal for a shopping trip.
Ayrshire has a wealth of attractions and activities, and through this page we hope to show you some of the many attractions that make Ayrshire an ideal location to escape too.
Castles
Blairquhan Castle
Blairquhan Castle is situated about 20 miles southeast of Prestwick.
Culzean Castle
Culzean Country Park situated south of Prestwick.
Dean Castle
Dean Castle and Country Park situated the town of Kilmarnock, east of Prestwick.
Dundonald Castle
Dundonald Castle situated in the village of Dundonald, northeast of Prestwick.
Dunure Castle
Dunure Castle located in fishing village of Dunure, south of Prestwick.
Greenan Castle
The castle is situated on the south of Ayr Beach.
Ayrshire's landscapes range from lush rolling hillsides to white sandy shores, majestic craggy cliffs and caves, medieval forests, dramatic moorlands and small friendly villages.
Ayrshire has stunning scenery with a fascinating history told through its many castles and ruined abbeys, bag loads of outdoor activities with some of the finest golf courses in the world, beautiful country parks and gardens, as well as bustling market towns ideal for a shopping trip.
Ayrshire Paths
The Ayrshire Paths initiative provides, sensitively managed, well sign-posted routes for all capabilities of walker.
Ayrshire Coastal Paths
The Ayrshire Coastal Path from Glenapp to Skelmorlie linking existing natural beaches and walkable shore terrain.
Rivers
Ayrshire is blessed with six principal salmon rivers, each of which has its own character. There are only 37 miles between the mouth of the most southerly river, the Stinchar, and the Irvine and Garnock estuary in North Ayrshire. There can be few areas in Scotland with as wide a range of productive salmon rivers in such close proximity. www.fishpal.com/Scotland/?dom=ScotlandLoch
Ayrshire has many scenic and unspoilt lochs, and for most of the time visitors may feel that they have the waters all to themselves. www.ayrshirescotland.com/fishing/lochfishing.html www.middletonfishery.co.uk/
www.craufurdland.co.uk/fisheries/
Seafishing
Boats can be hire in many of the local fishing towns on the Ayrshire coast. www.seafishingscotland.com/ www.welcometoscotland.com/
Ayrshire enjoys over 30 golf courses, ranging from woodlands to links courses. The following are all with an easy walk or drive of The Hollies:
Local Authority Courses
Old Prestwick Course
St Nicholas Course, Prestwick
St Cuthbert's Course, Prestwick
Royal Troon Golf Club, Troon
Dundonald Course, near Troon
Glasgow Gailes, near Troon
Western Gailes Course, near Troon
In Ayrshire we are fortunate to enjoy many forms of Equestrian activities such as horse racing at Ayr Racecourse to various forms of riding lessons at Ayr Equestrian Centre to trekking at The Shanter Centre, to name but a few of the many equestrian centres we have in the area.
A warm Scottish welcome awaits all our guests at The Hollies where a guest can expect the highest level of service and comfort. With the same superb attention to detail, all our rooms have a sophisticated elegance with a strong sense of history and charm.
Our bedrooms are decorated simply and stylishly to allow the guest to relax and escape in the comfort of an elegant room. Each bedroom comes with sparkling white bathrooms or shower rooms, and is fully equipped with all those little touches you could possibly want, regardless of the occasion.
Guests can look forward to crisp white bed linen and fluffy white towels for that sense of luxury, with HD LCD freeview televisions with PC interface internet TV, hairdryers, tea and coffee making facilities, along with an iron and ironing board in every room. Plus all our rooms have access to free Wireless Broadband Internet via your own laptop, enabling you to keep you in touch no matter where you are.
A hearty Scottish breakfast awaits all our guests in the sunny Breakfast Room, where a cooked breakfast of eggs, bacon and sausages can be enjoyed along with a full selection of cereals, cheese, fruit juice, fruit and yoghurts. All Special Dietary needs can be accommodated with prior notice.
A warm Scottish welcome awaits all our guests at The Hollies where a guest can expect the highest level of service and comfort. With the same superb attention to detail, all our rooms have a sophisticated elegance with a strong sense of history and charm.
Our bedrooms are decorated simply and stylishly to allow the guest to relax and escape in the comfort of an elegant room. Each bedroom comes with sparkling white bathrooms or shower rooms, and is fully equipped with all those little touches you could possibly want, regardless of the occasion.
Guests can look forward to crisp white bed linen and fluffy white towels for that sense of luxury, with HD LCD freeview televisions with PC interface internet TV, hairdryers, tea and coffee making facilities, along with an iron and ironing board in every room. Plus all our rooms have access to free Wireless Broadband Internet via your own laptop, enabling you to keep you in touch no matter where you are.
A hearty Scottish breakfast awaits all our guests in the sunny Breakfast Room, where a cooked breakfast of eggs, bacon and sausages can be enjoyed along with a full selection of cereals, cheese, fruit juice, fruit and yoghurts. All Special Dietary needs can be accommodated with prior notice.
