Ayrshire Coast & Gardens 4 course dinner every night
Monday 14 August 2023 to Friday 18 August 2023
£675pp Single supplement £66
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Combine the beautiful vast, landscape of Ayrshire with the charming, seaside town of Troon and you have the perfect base for exploring Scotland’s stunning west coast. Sandy shores, towering mountains, domineering castles and grand stately homes dot their way through this region, which provided much inspiration for National Bard, Robert Burns. Take time to enjoy the bustling harbour and independent boutiques and cafés along Ayr Street in Troon - the stroll from the hotel along the esplanade is a lovely way to spend a summer's day. See the colourful blooms at Greenbank Garden and enjoy the beautiful surroundings at two of Robert Adam's stately homes - Culzean Castle and Dumfries House. Explore the region's maritime history in Irvine's unique Harbourside building, take a virtual tour of two of the awesome vessels housed here.
You're due to be in the capable hands of Carl for this tour, he looks forward to welcoming you on board.
We'd be delighted to request more rooms from the hotel for this popular tour, please send through your booking request and we'll check availability.
Tour code: B3406
Monday
We’ve arranged a warm hotel welcome with tea/coffee and scones.
Tuesday
Spend the morning enjoying your Scottish surroundings. Troon’s esplanade has tranquil views across the water to the Isle of Arran and Ailsa Craig as you make your way into town. This afternoon we’ll visit cliff-top Culzean Castle with over 40 buildings and secret follies to discover in the surrounding Country Park. Designed by Robert Adam in the late 18th century, this treasure trove is bursting with artefacts from one of the oldest clans in Scotland.
Wednesday
Head to Irvine Harbourside to visit the Scottish Maritime Museum where you’ll find a fascinating collection of vessels and personal sea-stories, all housed under a spectacular glass roof! Discover what life would have been like for a 1920's shipyard worker during a unique tenement flat tour. Continue to the peaceful oasis at Greenbank Garden featuring over 3,600 species, all carefully planted with the aim of providing you with inspiration for your own garden.
Thursday
Return to another of Robert Adam’s masterpieces with a guided tour and light lunch at Dumfries House. This pristine 18th century stately home contains an unrivalled collection of Chippendale furniture and is surrounded by intriguing gardens, all part of The Prince's Foundation after being saved by His Majesty King Charles III. Back to Troon where the soft sandy beach is ideal for a summer stroll.
Friday
Take in the scenery during our drive home.
- 4 nights' dinner, bed and breakfast
- Entry to Culzean Castle & Country Park (NTS)
- Entry and 'Shipyard Workers Tour' at the Scottish Maritime Museum, Irvine
- Entry to Greenbank Garden (NTS)
- Guided tour and lunch at Dumfries House
- Free time in Troon
- Welcome tea, coffee and scones at the hotel
- 4 course dinner each evening
- Live entertainment one evening
- An in-house activity evening
- Door2Door travel (save £10pp by meeting the coach)
- Free holiday insurance
- BCH-ABTOT Financial Protection
- Porterage
- Pre allocated seat
- Executive touring coach featuring a refreshment station, reclining seats, reading lights, curtains, foot and arm rests, toilet, safety belts, air suspension and individual air-flow controls
- An experienced, friendly, highly-rated and professional tour driver
- Friendly booking team on hand to answer any questions you might have in the run up to your holiday
- £10 discount for National Trust Members
- Book with just a £40pp deposit (balance due 8 weeks prior)
- LOYALTY DISCOUNT! Book 3 holidays (in any calendar year) and save £15pp, book 4+ and save £20pp, just let us know in special requests that you'd like to redeem your discount
South Beach Hotel, Troon 
- Family-owned hotel within five minutes’ walk to the beach, the Esplanade and the town
- Kitchen offers a 'genuine taste of Scotland' with locally sourced produce
- Our customers rated this hotel 4.6/5 stars in 2022 based on its food & drink, customer service, bedroom comfort and public areas
- Ensuite rooms featuring Digital TV, radio, phone, hairdryer, WiFi, ironing equipment (on request) and hospitality tray
- Restaurant, lounge with garden views and a bar with pool table and SKY
- Garden and covered outdoor terrace
ACCESS: The hotel has no lift so please request level access bedrooms if required. There are some steps to the public areas. Ramps are provided at the front and rear of the hotel.
Please ask us about upgrade options which may be available upon request.
