Appin Guest House - The boutique-style, modern accommodation at Appin House is a short walk from the town centre. The friendly and comfy Appin House serves a hearty Scottish breakfast. It offers a warm family welcome, excellent value and high standards. Rooms have LCD TVs with Freeview. Your hosts are happy to assist with local information and recommendations. Culzean Castle and Country Estate is 7 miles (11.3 km) away on the rugged Ayrshire coastline.

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.

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.

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.

Turas-Mara Guesthouse - A beautifully maintained victorian villa which is close to the town centre and the railway station. Less than 10 minutes from Prestwick Airport. Ideal base for golfing parties with the vast variety of South Ayrshire's fine courses on our doorstep. Golf packages can be arranged and be upgraded to include transport, with airport transfers and/or packed lunches. Turas-Mara is totally Non-Smoking and has recently been tastefully refurbished. All our bedrooms have en-suite facilities with showers, tv with digital freeview, complimentary hospitality tray and many other extras to help you enjoy your stay. WiFi internet access is available. There is private parking at the rear. At the front there is a well tended garden which is overlooked by our dining room. For early departures a takeway picnic breakfast is available. It is a 5 minute walk from Ayr railway station and the town centre with its vast variety of amenities. Also within walking distance are Ayr Racecourse, Gaiety Theatre, seafront and the Scottish Bowling Centre. Turas-Mara is only 10 minutes by road from Burns Cottage, Burns Heritage Centre, Brig o'Doon and Alloway Auld Kirk.

Bytheseaayr - Set within a stunning conservation area of Victorian and Georgian townhouses, this family-run guesthouse is ideally located within 5 minutes' walk of the beach and Ayr's restaurants, bars and shops. Bythesea has recently been carefully refurbished to provide a host of modern comforts whilst still retaining its original Victorian features. The bright and airy guest lounge provides the perfect setting to while away the evenings, whilst the enclosed patio area is available for a spot of sea air. Both areas are child friendly, and there are even toys for the little ones. Boasting a very central position, Bythesea is within easy walking distance of all of Ayr's attractions, including a children's indoor and outdoor activity centre; Pirate Pete's; Putting Green and Crazy Putting; an indoor leisure centre; Gaiety Theatres; shops; restaurants; and Ayr's beach.

St Andrews Guest House - This cosy guest house is conveniently situated just 300 metres from Irvine town centre, close to bars, restaurants and the town's popular shopping centre. St Andrews Guest House was renovated in 2007 and now features a whisky themed dining room with whisky barrels and literature on the 'water of life'. Golf and whisky packages are a speciality of the guest house, with over 50 golf courses within an hour's drive and 3 distilleries within one hour 30 minutes drive away. The guest house is just a short drive away from Glasgow Prestwick Airport and a free courtesy bus is available for Ryanair passengers (minimum 2 night stay. This service is offered from 08:00 to 22:00, 7 days a week). All of the rooms at St Andrews Guest House are comfortable and are well equipped with en suite bathrooms, colour TV, DVD player and complimentary DVD library. Situated close to the town centre, the guest house offers excellent value for money.

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.

Coila Guest House - Impressive Victorian villa, recently upgraded to provide large en-suite rooms with king-size beds. The guest house is close to the railway station, handy for the town center and Prestwick Airport. Breakfast is a specialty with home-made muffins, fresh fruit salad and salmon available, along with the traditional Scottish breakfast. Golf tee times can be booked - please ask for advice on local courses.

Leslie Anne Guest House - This comfy, refurbished Victorian guest house is 5 minutes from the town centre. The racecourse, seafront and Ayr River Walk are within walking distance. Leslie Anne Guest House is a 5-mile drive from Prestwick Airport and less than 5 minutes from Ayr Railway Station. The station has a 10-minute direct link to the Airport and a 50-minute service to Glasgow. All rooms are en suite and have free Wi-Fi access. Ground-floor rooms are available, and there is private car parking in front of the guest house. Full cooked Scottish breakfast or continental breakfast is offered. A take-away picnic breakfast can be provided for early departures. Leslie Anne Guest House is rated as 3-star B&B by Visit Scotland.