Set within a stunning conservation area of Victorian and Georgian townhouses, this family-run guest house is ideally located within 2 minutes’ walk from the beach. There is free Wi-Fi.

Each room has an en suite shower room, a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities and cookies.

Boasting a very central position, Bythesea is within easy walking distance of all of Ayr’s attractions. Restaurants, bars and shops are within 5 minutes' walk from the property. Free on-street parking permits can be provided upon request.

This is our guests' favorite part of Ayr, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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ByTheSea Guest House has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 27, 2010

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Located in the top-rated area in Ayr, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

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

FREE parking!

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Max adults: 2
Double Room
  • 1 queen bed
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Twin Room
  • 2 twin beds
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  • 1 twin bed and
  • 1 king bed
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  • The staff speaks English

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About ByTheSea Guest House

Welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 27, 2010

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  • Is breakfast included in price

    There are variable rates some with breakfast and some rates show room only.


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    Answered on December 2, 2019
  • Where park your car is it near accommodation

    You can park nearby and we provide a parking permit free of charge.


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    Asked about: Double Room • Answered on December 2, 2019
  • Hi do you have hair dryers in your rooms?

    Yes there are


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    Answered on June 11, 2021
  • Is there a tv in room

    All our rooms have Televisions.we also have a guest lounge with Sky TV.


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    Asked about: Double Room • Answered on November 24, 2019
  • we are 5, can a single bed be added to either a twin room or the double

    We have the triple room and either a twin or double would be better for you


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    Answered on November 22, 2019
  • Any ground floor accommodation?

    Yes we have one twin room which is en-suite on the ground floor.


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Managed by Julie and WIlson McIlwaine

Company review score: 9.6 Based on 228 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property
13 years of experience

Property info

Bythesea Guest House is perfectly situated next to Ayr sandy beach and a 10 minute walk to the shops,bars and clubs.

Languages Spoken

English

Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Ayr Racecourse
    1 miles
  • Belleisle Golf Club
    1.3 miles
  • Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
    2.4 miles
  • Royal Troon
    4.5 miles
  • Culzean Castle & Country Park
    9.5 miles
  • Dundonald Golf Course
    9.6 miles
  • Glasgow Gailes
    10.3 miles
  • Ballochmyle Golf Club
    10.9 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Waterfront
    0.4 miles
  • Restaurant Treehouse
    0.5 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Saffys cafe bar brasserie
    0.5 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Stagedoor cafe
    0.5 miles
  • Cafe/Bar JD Weatherspoons -The West Kirk
    0.5 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Ayr Beach
    400 feet
  • Greenan Beach
    1.6 miles
  • Prestwick Beach
    2.6 miles
  • South Beach
    4.9 miles
Public transit
  • Train Ayr Railway Station
    0.6 miles
Closest Airports
  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport
    3.8 miles
  • Glasgow Airport
    29 miles
  • Edinburgh Airport
    60.2 miles
How to get to ByTheSea Guest House from Glasgow Prestwick Airport
    Taxi
    Free parking is available.
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Amenities of ByTheSea Guest House Great facilities! Review score, 9.7
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Beach
  • Windsurfing Off-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Chocolate/Cookies
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/out
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safe
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives

This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules ByTheSea Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Check-out

6:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Solo ByTheSea Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Guests are kindly requested to inform the property of their estimated arrival time, as staff are not always present. Arrangements will be made for guests to collect keys if the owners are not present. Contact details will be given on the booking confirmation.

Late check-outs are available on request.

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

Please inform ByTheSea Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about ByTheSea Guest House

  • ByTheSea Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Windsurfing
    • Beach

  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from ByTheSea Guest House.

  • Guests staying at ByTheSea Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at ByTheSea Guest House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The prices at ByTheSea Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at ByTheSea Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Single

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to ByTheSea Guest House by:

    • Taxi 15min

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at ByTheSea Guest House (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Street parking
    • Free parking

  • ByTheSea Guest House is 1,950 feet from the center of Ayr.