The Old Racecourse Hotel is a Visit Scotland 3 star rated hotel located in an elegant part of Ayr in the South West of Scotland. The hotel boasts complimentary Wi-Fi bar with real ales a restaurant it's own private gardens and provides ample private parking. A speedy comfortable rail connection will take you to the centre of Glasgow one of Britain's premier cities and a superb shopping and cultural centres. The Old Racecourse Hotel lies in the heart of Burn's country being close to Burn's Cottage the Monument and the Auld Brig O'Doon featured in his famous poem Tam O'Shanter. Ayr is a popular holiday resort as well as being a shopping and market centre. It is a very old town; there was a settlement here long before a Scottish King named William the Lion gave it a charter and protected it with a castle in 1200. Nothing is left of the castle but there are still plenty to see. The name reveals that the racecourse was once at this side of town. The current facility is Scotland's premier horse racing venue and plays host to the Scottish Grand National in April and the Scottish Gold Cup in September. The hotel is conveniently located for over 30 fine golf courses including Old Prestwick which initiated the first ever Open in 1860 and Royal Troon and Turnberry - both of which still host golf's premier Championship every few years. Indeed the Championship was at Royal Troon in July 2004 and will be held in Turnberry in July 2009.

All our rooms are ensuite with free Wi-Fi televisions and tea/coffee making facilities.

We are happy to provide guests with ample private parking and a large private garden.

Style:

• Unique
• Traditional
• Rustic
• Homely
• Comfortable

Rooms Facilities:

• Desk with lamp
• Non-smoking
• Trouser press
• Wireless internet connection
• Desk
• Hairdryer
• Colour television

Bed Details:

• Standard double bed
• Super king-size
• Twin (single beds)
• Double bed

Bathroom Details:

• En suite
• Shower

Amenities:

• Restaurant
• Non-smoking (throughout)
• Lounge
• Internet access (wireless) in public areas
• Bar

Parking:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Number of Rooms: 7

Number of Floors: 2

Smoking Policy: No smoking

Dining Facilities:

• You are free to dine either in the bar area or the restaurant. The menu is the same in both. We serve suppers from 5:00pm with high tea available between 5:00 & 6:30pm.

Children Policy: Children welcome

Child Facilities:

• Highchairs

Check In Time: 14:00:00

Check Out Time: 11:00:00

Reception Closing Time: 21:00:00

Pet Policy:

• No pets

Recreation:

• Walking
• Tennis courts - outdoor
• Squash court
• Sightseeing tours
• Theatre
• Tennis courts - indoor
• Shopping
• River
• Playground
• Museums/galleries
• Shopping - boutique
• Sailing
• Nightclubs
• Golf - driving range
• Fly fishing
• Karaoke
• Horse racing
• Golf - miniature
• Golf
• Garden
• Football field
• Fishing
• Dancing
• Cricket pitch
• Cycling
• Bowling alley
• Beach nearby

Business Facilities:

• Internet connection (wireless)
• Printer
• Photocopier
• Meeting rooms
• Fax machine

Directions:
At the Holmston roundabout turn left. Take 1st road on left. Continue on this road until you come to a small roundabout . Go straight through. You are on Belmont Road. Continue on this road over the level crossing. At the crossroads go straight through and then immediate right into Ewanfield Avenue. At the bottom of the road turn right and then take the 1st road on the left (Corsehill Road). Continue on Corsehill Road until you come to the traffic lights turn right and we are on your right.;