Name: Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate
Address: Auchincruive estate The knowe, Ayr, KA6 5HS, United Kingdom, Auchincruive estate The knowe, Ayrshire, KA6 5HS, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $152 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.6

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Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate

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Auchincruive estate The knowe, Ayr, KA6 5HS, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Annie was a perfect host. Everything about the place was top class. Cleanlieness was faultless and the environment supurb.

Nick

United Kingdom

Excellent time and excellent breakfast <3 loved every minute x

Monique

United Kingdom

I’ve stayed in countless 5 star & boutique hotels, but they could all learn the meaning of ‘immaculate rooms’ & ‘great service’ from the Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate! Perfect venue & location for walks in the country or along the coast - my stay wasn’t long enough! Annie the host, was absolutely lovely & highly knowledgeable about the Ayrshire area! She couldn’t do enough, and the breakfast was fab! I will definitely return!

Peter

United Kingdom

Rural location. A lovely, helpful owner and a very comfortable room with everything we needed

Yvonne

United Kingdom

Annie, our host, was wonderful, being very welcoming, friendly, and informative. The location was exceptional, situated as it was, within a countryside estate with beautiful walks along paths by the River Ayr in wooded surroundings. The accommodation was spotlessly clean and every facility you could wish for was provided. It was particularly nice, at the end of each day, to enjoy the long summer evening sunshine relaxing in the spacious gardens of the accommodation. Ideally located, only short distances away from many of Ayrshire's coastal resorts and picturesque villages. A very wide range of choice for breakfast was offered, provided by our cheery host. In addition, Annie left some very generous 'extras' in the bedroom fridge ready for us to enjoy on our arrival!

Harry

United Kingdom

Annie is a warm and welcoming host. The Delux Suite at the Retreat is incredible. Complete luxury.

Christopher

United Kingdom

A beautiful home in a beautiful setting. A wonderful host who makes you feel so welcome and cooks really delicious breakfasts.

Mcfetridge

United Kingdom

Beautiful apartment in gorgeous surroundings, sumptuously designed and furnished by Annie, the owner. Wonderful breakfasts made and served by Annie herself in her own large and beautiful kitchen. We very much enjoyed meeting and chatting with her and appreciated all her recommendations and help.

Alan

United Kingdom

The breakfast was good. The property was in a lovely location with nice walks, would recommend.

Dawn

United Kingdom

This has to be one of Ayr's best hidden gems Absolutely fantastic place arrived as strangers departed as friends Annie the host is a Wee gem in her own can't wait to revisit

Patrick

United Kingdom

What guests loved the most:
“Annie was a perfect host. Everything about the place was top class. Cleanlieness was faultless and the environment supurb.”

Nick United Kingdom
“Excellent time and excellent breakfast <3 loved every minute x”

Monique United Kingdom
“I’ve stayed in countless 5 star & boutique hotels, but they could all learn the meaning of ‘immaculate rooms’ & ‘great service’ from the Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate!”

Peter United Kingdom
“Rural location. A lovely, helpful owner and a very comfortable room with everything we needed”

Yvonne United Kingdom
“Annie, our host, was wonderful, being very welcoming, friendly, and informative.”

Harry United Kingdom
“Annie is a warm and welcoming host. The Delux Suite at the Retreat is incredible. Complete luxury.”

Christopher United Kingdom
“A beautiful home in a beautiful setting. A wonderful host who makes you feel so welcome and cooks really delicious breakfasts.”

Mcfetridge United Kingdom
“Beautiful apartment in gorgeous surroundings, sumptuously designed and furnished by Annie, the owner. Wonderful breakfasts made and served by Annie herself in her own large and beautiful kitchen.”

Alan United Kingdom
“The breakfast was good. The property was in a lovely location with nice walks, would recommend.”

Dawn United Kingdom
“This has to be one of Ayr's best hidden gems Absolutely fantastic place arrived as strangers departed as friends Annie the host is a Wee gem in her own can't wait to revisit”

Patrick United Kingdom

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Staff 9.9
Facilities9.6
Cleanliness 9.9
Comfort9.7
Value for money9.6
Location9.6
Free WiFi 7.4

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Located in Ayr, Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate offers accommodations with free WiFi and flat-screen TV, as well as a shared lounge and a garden.

There's a private bathroom with hot tub in some units, along with bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer.

Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a à la carte or a Full English/Irish breakfast.

Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate has a terrace.

Ayr Racecourse is 2.9 miles from the accommodation, while Robert Burns Birthplace Museum is 6 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Glasgow Prestwick, 6 miles from Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate has been welcoming Booking.com guests since May 12, 2018

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Free parking

Free WiFi

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Facilities for disabled guests

Airport shuttle

Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Hi is it a private hot tub?

Hi yes it is

Answered on February 2, 2021
How do I pay?its mentioned the price is non refundable & credit card isn't required.bit confused.do we pay on arrival?what is the cancllation policy?

Hi I have had to update policy suggested by this site to eliminate no shows sorry No credit cards bank transfer I f you want to pay deposit thats ok would you like me to call you to reassure you Annie x

Answered on July 28, 2021
do you have parking on premise?

Hi yes lots

Answered on July 28, 2021
Hi if we booked for Saturday 25th July. Would the hot tub be of use? Thanks. My sister in law and soon to be brother in law are getting married on Saturday and we are looking at a hotel for them for the night. Thanks, David

Hi looks ok for silken beige or copper verde room

Answered on July 22, 2020
Is the hot tub available to use at the moment?

Hi yes hot tub will be available when we can re open hopefully soon annie x

Asked about: Double Room with Garden View • Answered on February 5, 2021
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Hosted by Annie

9.9

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Annie

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.

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

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

Area Info *

What's nearby

Ayr Racecourse

2.5 miles
Belleisle Golf Club

4 miles
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

4.5 miles
Royal Troon

5.2 miles
Ballochmyle Golf Club

7.5 miles
Dundonald Golf Course

9.9 miles
Glasgow Gailes

10.6 miles
Culzean Castle & Country Park

12.4 miles

Restaurants & cafes

Cafe/Bar twa dugs

1.2 miles
Restaurant elliots prestwick

2.5 miles

Natural Beauty

Ocean/Sea Ayr beach

1.9 miles
Mountain carrick hills

3.1 miles
Mountain galloway hills

12.4 miles
River Ayr

0 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Prestwick Beach

3.2 miles
Ayr Beach

3.5 miles
Greenan Beach

4.5 miles
South Beach

6 miles

Public transit

Train Ayr Railway Station

3.1 miles

Closest Airports

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

2.8 miles
Glasgow Airport

27.5 miles
Edinburgh Airport

57 miles

* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

Check-in

3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Check-out

10:00 AM - 11:30 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 not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

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

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

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

Please inform Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate 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.

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

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

Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate is 3.1 miles from the center of Ayr.
Room options at Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate include:
- Double
- Suite
From the nearest airport, you can get to Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate by:
- Taxi 10min
- Car 10min
Check-in at Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.
The prices at Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Guests staying at Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.7).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- À la carte
Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Horseback riding
- Walking tours
- Tour or class about local culture
Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate on this page.

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