Marina Inn - Overlooking the picturesque harbour in Irvine's harbour-side district, the Marina Inn offers good-value accommodation close to Irvine's sandy beach and railway station. Next to the Magnum Leisure Centre, the Marina Inn is also just 700 metres from the town's indoor shopping centre. Prestwick Airport is 8 miles (13 km) away. Comfortable rooms are offered with en suite or private bathroom facilities. Some rooms have a beautiful harbour view. Refurbishment work has now been completed on 5 new rooms on the ground floor. All rooms are spacious, with en suite bathroom facilities and a 32-inch wall-mounted flat-screen TV with Freeview digital channels and a DVD player. Guests also have access to a free DVD library. The rooms have ironing facilities, hairdryers, radio alarm clocks and tea/coffee making facilities. Work has now started on the upstairs rooms and this work should be completed by July 2009.

Failte Bed And Breakfast - On the west coast of Scotland, in the heart of Robert Burns country, this privately owned bed and breakfast offers free Wi-Fi and parking and is well known for its good food and Scottish hospitality. Failte Bed and Breakfast is located on the A79, only a 5-minute drive from Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Newton-on-Ayr Railway Station is only 2 minutes' walk away, with regular trains running to and from the airport. There is also a bus stop outside Failte with regular services to Glasgow's city centre. The restaurants, pubs and shops of Ayr's town centre are just a 15-minute walk away. Ayr Racecourse and Northfield Bowling Complex are also both within easy walking distance and the area is also excellent for golf and fishing. All of the rooms have hairdryers, TVs with Freeview digital channels, toiletries, tea/coffee making facilities and biscuits. A full cooked Scottish breakfast or a lighter continental breakfast is included in the price.

Grange View Bed and Breakfast - This stylish Victorian house is 2 minutes' walk from Ayr town centre and rail station, with ground-floor en suite rooms, off-street parking and a free shuttle to/from Prestwick Airport (on request). Grange View offers Scottish hospitality in a homely environment. Each room has Wi-Fi access, Freeview digital TV, a DVD player and a hospitality tray. Breakfast is sourced from local producers and is included in the rate. Owners Ross and Joanne can help with restaurant reservations, golf bookings, spa treatments, travel arrangements or local places of interest. Early/late arrivals and early breakfasts can be arranged on request.

Firhill - Situated on a quiet street, less than 1.5 miles (2 km) from Prestwick Airport, Firhill offers en suite accommodation, free wireless internet access and tasty full English breakfasts. With a convenient location, this charming bed and breakfast is one of the closest to Prestwick Airport. The airport is just 5 minutes away by road and the main train and bus links are just a few minutes' walk away. Firhill is family-run by your hosts, Sandy and Marion, who take great pride in providing a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and tasty breakfasts, home-cooked to order. The bed and breakfast has just 2 rooms, ensuring guests receive a friendly, attentive personal service. Both rooms are en suite and are comfortably furnished and pleasantly decorated. Free wireless internet access is available throughout. This 100-year-old home is perfectly situated between the main street and the beach, with both just a leisurely 5-minute walk away. Free parking is available for guests' use.

The Hollies - Just a short stroll from Prestwick town centre, this elegant Victorian townhouse provides stylish accommodation with convenient access to Glasgow Prestwick Airport and the M77/A77 Glasgow Road. Boasting a fusion of modern comforts with period features, The Hollies is a chic B&B enjoying excellent transport links around Prestwick and Ayrshire. In addition to the airport and main roads, Prestwick train station is just a 2 minute walk away. An ideal base for golfers, the Hollies is just a 2 minute walk from Prestwick Old Course, the birthplace of The Open, and a 10 minute drive from Royal Troon, the Open Championship course.

Golf View BandB - The Golf View in Prestwick overlooks Prestwick Old Course and is minutes from rail and air links, 20 other golf courses, tennis and sailing. The sea and beautiful Arran can be seen from the elegant guest lounge on the first floor, where you can also enjoy a drink. Your warm, friendly hosts provide excellent service. The 6 beautiful rooms are charming and come with crisp linen, fluffy towels and plenty of little extras. Enjoy a gourmet breakfast in the dining room overlooking the golf course.

Belvedere - Belvedere Guest House offer comfortable, relaxed accommodation from an elevated position. Enjoy a wonderful view across Brodick Bay towards Goat Fell. The private guest house has an in-house clinical aromatherapist, hypnotherapist, reflexologist and Reiki master. Optional one-to-one personal exploration in complete confidence can be made available. The Belvedere serves quality cuisine and can cater for vegetarians.

Irvine Guest House - The Irvine Guest House is in Irvine town centre, a 1-minute walk from the main shopping area, bars and restaurants. There is free private parking and free wireless internet access. Convenient for road, bus and rail links, the Irvine Guest House is a good base for a relaxing stay in Ayrshire. Every room has a TV and tea/coffee. Most rooms are en suite (shower and toilet), while some have access to private facilities.

Abbey Cottage - Abbey Cottage is a charming B&B offering very clean, stylish budget accommodation 5 minutes from Prestwick Airport. The Prestwick B&B is walking distance from public transport, the beach and numerous restaurants and bars. Prestwick has over 50 golf courses in the surrounding area.

The Arrandale Hotel - In the oldest part of town, just 2 minutes' walk from Ayr's sandy beach and the town centre, this charming, family-run hotel offers lovely rooms, tasty Scottish breakfasts and free Wi-Fi and parking. Next to Ayr's historic St John's Tower, the Arrandale Hotel is just a short stroll from the seafront esplanade, with its wonderful views of Ailsa and Arran. The bus station is just a 2-minute walk away and Ayr Railway Station is less than 10 minutes' walk from the hotel. Quiet and peaceful, each of the comfortable en suite rooms is individually decorated and is named after one of the islands on Scotland's West Coast. Breakfasts are freshly cooked to order and include locally produced bacon, sausages and free-range eggs. There is a huge range of malt whiskies available in the cosy residents lounge bar. The Arrandale is family owned and run and your hosts, Iain and Linda, can help arrange golfing breaks and provide local information.