Guesthouse
 Turas-Mara Guesthouse

25 Castlehill Road, Ayr, KA7 2HY, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 76 reviews)

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9.7
Exceptional
76 reviews

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 .

James United Kingdom

An ideal location for touring. Convenient to town centre. Jackie was lovely.

Ca United Kingdom

Jackie was a lovely hostess, good breakfast choices. Room was clean modern and well maintained. Location was perfect for exploring Ayr town and surrounding area.

Susan United Kingdom

Everything, no complaints, Jackie was a great host

Michael United Kingdom

From stepping through the front door untill we left Jackie our host was fantastic in every way, nothing was a bother for her, the property is super clean and modern, the bed was amazing, the home cooked breakfast was to die for! You could have a variety of breakfast items, pancakes,fresh fruit, with morning juices,and lots of tea and coffee ( the coffee was ground fresh with beans)...Its central location from the town, we looked at other B & Bs and are so pleased we picked here, would highly recommend this beautiful little find, Jackie went above and beyond..⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Anne United Kingdom

Jackie the host was very friendly and made sure we enjoyed our stay .....nothing was a bother and the breakfast was superb 👌.....lots of choice and freshly cooked to order. Definitely stay again if in the area.

Dawes United Kingdom

Brilliant to find Jackie’s place after an unscheduled overnight stop was needed for us and our 2 little dogs due to cancellation of the Arran ferry. Such a warm welcome for us all and comfortable room and lovely breakfast. Jackie was a star!

Dave Ireland

Jackie, the owner, is an absolute delight and so welcoming. The breakfast was lovely and the room was perfect for our stay.

Cheryl United Kingdom

Lovely little guesthouse. Owner was very polite and helpful. Room was clean, bed was comfy Breakfast was excellent. We got to see a perfect sunset looking over the Isle of Arran. Sent on our way with a cheery wave. Couldn't ask for anything more. Thank you.

Mark United Kingdom

It's was clean, comfy bed ,strong shower and modern facilities

Michael United Kingdom
9.7
Exceptional
76 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “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 .”
    James James United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “An ideal location for touring. Convenient to town centre. Jackie was lovely.”
    Ca Ca United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Jackie was a lovely hostess, good breakfast choices. Room was clean modern and well maintained. Location was perfect for exploring Ayr town and surrounding area.”
    Susan Susan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything, no complaints, Jackie was a great host”
    Michael Michael United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “From stepping through the front door untill we left Jackie our host was fantastic in every way, nothing was a bother for her, the property is super clean and modern, the bed was amazing, the home...”
    Anne Anne United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Jackie the host was very friendly and made sure we enjoyed our stay .....nothing was a bother and the breakfast was superb 👌.....lots of choice and freshly cooked to order.”
    Dawes Dawes United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Brilliant to find Jackie’s place after an unscheduled overnight stop was needed for us and our 2 little dogs due to cancellation of the Arran ferry.”
    Dave Dave Ireland Ireland
  • “Jackie, the owner, is an absolute delight and so welcoming. The breakfast was lovely and the room was perfect for our stay.”
    Cheryl Cheryl United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely little guesthouse. Owner was very polite and helpful. Room was clean, bed was comfy Breakfast was excellent. We got to see a perfect sunset looking over the Isle of Arran.”
    Mark Mark United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “It's was clean, comfy bed ,strong shower and modern facilities”
    Michael Michael United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff 9.9
  • Facilities 9.7
  • Cleanliness 10
  • Comfort 9.8
  • Value for money9.6
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi9.6
High score for Ayr

This property is a 15-minute walk from the beach. 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 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Turas-Mara Guesthouse has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 2, 2006

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Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property Highlights

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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Closest beaches

  • Ayr Beach

    8.5 Very good beach
    3,850 feet from property

  • Greenan Beach

    8.6 Excellent beach
    1.5 miles from property

Guest reviews

9.7
Exceptional · 76 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.9
  • Facilities 9.7
  • Cleanliness 10
  • Comfort 9.8
  • Value for money9.6
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi9.6
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  • James
    United KingdomUnited 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...”
  • Ca
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “An ideal location for touring. Convenient to town centre. Jackie was lovely.”
  • Susan
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Jackie was a lovely hostess, good breakfast choices. Room was clean modern and well maintained. Location was perfect for exploring Ayr town and surrounding area.”
  • Michael
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Everything, no complaints, Jackie was a great host”
  • Anne
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “From stepping through the front door untill we left Jackie our host was fantastic in every way, nothing was a bother for her, the property is super clean and modern, the bed was amazing, the home cooked breakfast was to die for! You could have a...”
  • Dawes
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Jackie the host was very friendly and made sure we enjoyed our stay .....nothing was a bother and the breakfast was superb 👌.....lots of choice and freshly cooked to order. Definitely stay again if in the area.”
  • Dave
    IrelandIreland
    “Brilliant to find Jackie’s place after an unscheduled overnight stop was needed for us and our 2 little dogs due to cancellation of the Arran ferry. Such a warm welcome for us all and comfortable room and lovely breakfast. Jackie was a star!”
  • Cheryl
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Jackie, the owner, is an absolute delight and so welcoming. The breakfast was lovely and the room was perfect for our stay.”
  • Mark
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Lovely little guesthouse. Owner was very polite and helpful. Room was clean, bed was comfy Breakfast was excellent. We got to see a perfect sunset looking over the Isle of Arran. Sent on our way with a cheery wave. Couldn't ask for anything...”
  • Michael
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “It's was clean, comfy bed ,strong shower and modern facilities”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi Jackie Looking 2 book for a weekend break 4th to 6th sept 2 people. We have stayed at your B&B before. Are you only taking bookings for essential workers etc due to covid.
    Hi thank you for your enquiry. Fingers crossed we have more normality by then. We hope to reopen whenever allowed to by government. Just get in touch. Thanks Jackie
    Answered on March 3, 2021
  • how far to ayr racecourse
    Morning thank you for your enquiry. It is about a 5 min drive hope this helps. Jackie
    Answered on April 14, 2022
  • Hi how far walk from train station?
    Hi thank you for your enquiry. It's about 5 mins walk. Hope this helps. Jackie
    Answered on July 5, 2021
  • How far is it to brig a doon hotel as our grandsons wedding is being held there?
    Thank you for your enquiry. It is about 5 mins by road from us. Previous gests have found it convenient for Brig O Doon. Hope this helps Jackie
    Answered on December 12, 2019
  • Can I bring my small dog,and how much please a night.
    Hi thank you for your enquiry. We are happy to welcome small well behaved dogs. There is no charge but sorry not allowed on beds or in the dining room. Hope this helps and if you need any further info please get in touch. Jackie
    Answered on July 9, 2021

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9.9
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Turas-Mara
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.
Language spoken: English
Area Info *
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Ayr Racecourse
    0.9 miles
  • Belleisle Golf Club
    1.1 miles
  • Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
    2 miles
  • Royal Troon
    5 miles
  • Culzean Castle & Country Park
    9.5 miles
  • Dundonald Golf Course
    10.2 miles
  • Ballochmyle Golf Club
    10.5 miles
  • Glasgow Gailes
    10.9 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Various
    0 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Various
    0 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River Ayr
    0.8 miles
  • Ocean/Sea
    1 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Ayr Beach
    3,850 feet
  • Greenan Beach
    1.5 miles
  • Prestwick Beach
    2.9 miles
  • South Beach
    6 miles
Public transit
  • Train Ayr Railway Station
    0.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport
    3.9 miles
  • Glasgow Airport
    29.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Airport
    60 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Turas-Mara Guesthouse

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bingo Off-site Additional charge
  • 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
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
  • Secure parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives
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House rules Turas-Mara Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Check-out

9:00 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.

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

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free
Extra bed by request
£15 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed by request
£15 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed by request
£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

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express 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 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Arrivals outside check-in times can be possible are subject to availability and by prior arrangement only. Please note we cannot accommodate any arrivals after 22.30.

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

  • Turas-Mara Guesthouse is 2,300 feet from the center of Ayr.

  • Turas-Mara Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Bingo

  • The nearest beach is 0.8 miles from Turas-Mara Guesthouse.

  • 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.

  • Check-in at Turas-Mara Guesthouse is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Room options at Turas-Mara Guesthouse include:

    • Triple
    • Twin
    • Double

  • Guests staying at Turas-Mara Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go