Location. The Cariston Hotel is a Victorian townhouse situated in Ayr, just 200 metres from the centre of town, 2.5 miles from Burns Cottage and 10 miles from Culzean Castle. Glasgow Airport is 40 miles away, a 50 minute drive.
Hotel Features. Staff at front desk can advise on local attractions, and there is an informal bar area for drinks. Practical amenities include complimentary parking and a dry cleaning service, and business facilities offered are a meeting room, banquet facilities and an exhibit space.

The Cariston Hotel features two dining options: The Bistro which serves traditional Scottish food in a rustic setting with stripped floorboards and wooden furnishings, and the Brassiere which offers traditional Scottish dishes in a relaxed atmosphere with an open fire.

Guestrooms.The 13 individually decorated guestrooms feature soft shades with wood furnishings and high ceilings. All include televisions, direct dial phones, coffee/tea makers, complimentary newspapers and bathrooms with separate tubs and showers.

Expert Tip. Fully restored to its original state, Burns Cottage, birthplace of well known writer Robert Burns, is 2.5 miles away. Alternatively the 18th century Culzean Castle, with its dramatic cliff top setting and landscaped gardens, is 10 miles distance.