Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
01292-264623;
www.eglintonguesthouse.com
;
23 Eglinton Tce; r per person £28;
)
A short walk west of the bus station, this friendly family-run Georgian property has a
range of traditional, tidy rooms. The location, between the beach and the town, is brilliant,
and it offers great value, with comfortable beds and compact en suite bathrooms.
Belmont Guest House££
(
01292-265588;
www.belmontguesthouse.co.uk
;
15 Park Circus; s/d £40/60; )
Com-
fortable, spacious rooms and some attractive original features make this Victorian town
house a decent Ayr address. There's a good-value family room and a relaxed, laissez-faire
attitude.
B&B
Heads of Ayr Caravan Park£
(
01292-442269;
www.headsofayr.com
; sites £20; Mar-Oct)
This caravan park is in a
lovely, quiet location close to the beach. There are various caravans and chalets available
to rent by the week or for a few days. From Ayr take the A719 south for about 5 miles.
CAMPING
Eating & Drinking
Look out for the famous locally-made Mancini's ice-cream around town, often cited as
Scotland's best. Their original outlet is the
Royal Café
at 11 New Road.
BISTRO
Beresford££
(
01292-280820;
www.theberesfordayr.co.uk
; 22 Beresford Tce; mains £11-15;
meals 9am-9pm)
Style and fun go hand in hand at this upbeat establishment serving after-
noon martinis in teapots and luring churchgoing ladies with artisanal chocolates. The food
is a creative fusion of influences based on solid local produce, with Ayrshire pork, west
coast oysters, and Scottish lamb often featuring. Some dishes hit real heights, and are
solidly backed by a wide choice of wines, with 10 available by the glass. Upstairs does
pizzas and other Italian dishes. It stays open as a bar after the kitchen closes. Top service
seals the deal.
PUB
Tam O'Shanter
