Guesthouse Turas-Mara Guesthouse
Beach. Property has access to beach-related activities.
25 Castlehill Road, Ayr, KA7 2HY, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 96 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Excellent breakfast : the order was individually cooked and of excellent quality . Well-located lodging just a few minutes walk from Ayr station and town centre . .En-suite w.c. and shower much appreciated .
United KingdomAn ideal location for touring. Convenient to town centre. Jackie was lovely.
United KingdomFood was very good and location was great for shops and seaside. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful and let us check in early
United KingdomEverything. Breakfast was outstanding, the proprietress was friendly, attentive and fun. The rooms were big by UK standards, very clean and very comfortable. Walking distance from everything.
United States of AmericaReally nice couple,rooms very modern and clean,very central location
United KingdomOwners could not do enough for us I will highly recommend this place to anyone coming to ayr for work or pleasure And situated in a great location for shops and restaurants 5min walk to town
United KingdomGeneral friendliness and efficiency of the landlady Jackie. Excellent breakfast catered to your wishes/requirements each morning. Suitable, and not oppresive, adherance to the current social distancing and personal hygiene requirements. Easy parking and easy access into the town and local amenities.
United KingdomJackie did everything in her power to make our stay very enjoyable, safe (including Covid secure) and was most helpful. She coped very well with my allergies including gluten free and oat free diet and was a very valuable source of information for the area. She showed us on a map where we could walk our dog, which was a quiet walk around the block as the busier road is quiet in the evening and also it was only a 5 min drive to the dog-friendly beach. We never made it to the river, but it sounded lovely. The room was very spacious, well heated and with the windows closed we slept very well as we did not hear the road at all - and this despite us living in a quiet cul-de-sac. The house is very secure. Our dog loved it there and he can be fussy. The bathroom was very spacious, with a lovely walk in shower. The beds were very comfy. We hope to be back soon.
United Kingdombreakfast was fantastic, loads of choice, safe place to stay re covid
United KingdomThe host jackie was very friendly and accommodating very relaxing stay
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Turas-Mara is a beautifully maintained, family-run guest house offering good food and free Wi-Fi. Both Ayr town center and Ayr Rail Station are less than half a mile away.
There are 4 golf courses within a 3 miles radius of the property, including Belleisle, Dalmilling, Prestwick and Prestwick Saint Nicholas Golf Clubs and bespoke golf packages can be arranged.
Turas-Mara is totally nonsmoking. All the bedrooms have a TV with digital Freeview, and facilities for making tea and coffee.
There is private parking at the rear. At the front there is a well-tended garden which is overlooked by the dining room. For guests leaving before 07:00 a takeaway picnic breakfast is available.
This is our guests' favorite part of Ayr, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.4 for two-person stays.
Located in the top-rated area in Ayr, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go
Free Parking Available On Site
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Popular Beaches Nearby
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Ayr Beach
Swimming
3,850 feet from property
See what guests loved the most:
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James
United Kingdom“Excellent breakfast : the order was individually cooked and of excellent quality . Well-located lodging just a few minutes walk from Ayr station and town centre . .En-suite w.c. and shower much appreciated .” Read more
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Ca
United Kingdom
“An ideal location for touring. Convenient to town centre. Jackie was lovely.”
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Trisha
United Kingdom
“Food was very good and location was great for shops and seaside. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful and let us check in early”
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Motravelin
United States of America“Everything. Breakfast was outstanding, the proprietress was friendly, attentive and fun. The rooms were big by UK standards, very clean and very comfortable. Walking distance from everything.”
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Craig
United Kingdom
“Really nice couple,rooms very modern and clean,very central location”
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Sam
United Kingdom
“Owners could not do enough for us I will highly recommend this place to anyone coming to ayr for work or pleasure And situated in a great location for shops and restaurants 5min walk to town”
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Chris
United Kingdom
“General friendliness and efficiency of the landlady Jackie. Excellent breakfast catered to your wishes/requirements each morning. Suitable, and not oppresive, adherance to the current social distancing and personal hygiene requirements. Easy parking and easy access into the town and local amenities.” Read more
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John
United Kingdom
“Jackie did everything in her power to make our stay very enjoyable, safe (including Covid secure) and was most helpful. She coped very well with my allergies including gluten free and oat free diet and was a very valuable source of information for the area. She showed us on a map where we could walk our dog, which was a quiet walk around the block as the busier road is quiet in the evening and also it was only a 5 min drive to the dog-friendly beach. We never made it to the river, but it sounded lovely. The room was very spacious, well heated and with the windows closed we slept very well as we did not hear the road at all - and this despite us living in a quiet cul-de-sac. The house is very secure. Our dog loved it there and he can be fussy. The bathroom was very spacious, with a lovely walk in shower. The beds were very comfy. We hope to be back soon.” Read more
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Linda
United Kingdom
“breakfast was fantastic, loads of choice, safe place to stay re covid”
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Theresa
United Kingdom
“The host jackie was very friendly and accommodating very relaxing stay”
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About Turas-Mara Guesthouse
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Hosted by Jackie (owner)
Jackie (owner)
Turas-Mara is a beautifully maintained Guest House offering comfortable rooms, good food and free parking. All rooms have complimentary WiFi, ensuites and many other extras included to help you enjoy your stay. Where possible we use local produce and homemade products. We are within easy walking distance of the railway station, shops and all the town facilities. An ideal place to relax and enjoy all the surrounding area has to offer. So why not give us a try.
We like meeting people and providing our guests with comfortable well maintained accommodation. A place to kick of your shoes, put your feet up, relax and feel at home. We are always available to assist in any way we can to help you fully enjoy your stay. We like walking, doing puzzles, watching sport and babysitting our grandchildren real action people. Billy goes to the gym and I am always saying I will. Maybe one day but i think i would rather try golf again..
Turas-Mara is less than a 5 minute walk from Ayr Railway Station. Also only a 5 minute walk from a variety of restaurants recommended by previous guests and the Town Centre. There is 10 pin bowling, indoor and outdoor play areas and seafront all within 10 minutes. All our rooms have DVD players and we have some DVDs you can borrow if you forget to bring your own. There is an award winning Farm Park 10 minutes drive. Culzean Castle and Dumfries House are 20 minutes drive. We are situated in the heart of Burns Country. Golfers will be spoiled for choice with the vast number of courses on our doorstep including 2 Open venues. There is horse racing throughout the year. Scottish Bowls in July, Ayr Flower Show in August and the Air Show in September.
Languages spoken: English
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Ayr Racecourse0.9 miles
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Belleisle Golf Club1.1 miles
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Robert Burns Birthplace Museum2 miles
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Royal Troon5 miles
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Culzean Castle & Country Park9.5 miles
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Dundonald Golf Course10.2 miles
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Ballochmyle Golf Club10.5 miles
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Glasgow Gailes10.9 miles
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Restaurant Various0 miles
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Cafe/Bar Various0 miles
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River Ayr0.8 miles
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Ocean/Sea1 miles
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Ayr Beach Golden sandSwimming3,850 feet
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Train Ayr Railway Station0.2 miles
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Glasgow Prestwick Airport3.9 miles
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Glasgow Airport29.3 miles
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Edinburgh Airport60 miles
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Amenities of Turas-Mara Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
View
- Garden view
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Bingo Off-site Additional charge
- Beach
- Horseback riding Additional charge
- Bowling Additional charge
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking
- Fishing Additional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
- Tennis court Off-site Additional charge
Living Area
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- iPod dock
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- TV
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies
- Fruit
- Bottle of water
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
- Books, DVDs or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
General
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- The property makes efforts to reduce food waste
- Single-use plastic straws not used
- Single-use plastic cups not used
- Water-efficient toilets
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Most food provided at the property is locally sourced
- Most lighting throughout property uses energy-efficient LED bulbs
- All windows are double-glazed
- Green spaces like (rooftop) gardens at the property
- Bicycle rental
- Bicycle parking
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.
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
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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£15 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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£15 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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£20 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
Turas-Mara Guesthouse 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 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
The fine print
Please can guests expecting to arrive after 19:00 please give an estimated time of arrival in the comment box of their booking form.
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 Turas-Mara Guesthouse 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 Turas-Mara Guesthouse
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Room options at Turas-Mara Guesthouse include:
- Triple
- Twin
- Double
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The nearest beach is 0.8 miles from Turas-Mara Guesthouse.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Turas-Mara Guesthouse (subject to availability):
- Parking on site
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Free parking
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Check-in at Turas-Mara Guesthouse is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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Turas-Mara Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Bowling
- Tennis court
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Horseback riding
- Beach
- Bingo
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Guests staying at Turas-Mara Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Italian
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- American
- Buffet
- À la carte
- Breakfast to go
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Turas-Mara Guesthouse is 2,300 feet from the center of Ayr.
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The prices at Turas-Mara Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
