A warm welcome awaits you at this privately owned 4-star hotel, a fully restored and ... more
refurbished Victorian mansion house situated on Ayr's seafront, recapturing the essence of country house hospitality. Great care has been taken to preserve the unique ...
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The McKever Belleisle Country House Hotel is ideally situated on its own Ayrshire estate ... more
with spectacular views. Ideal for the key sites linked to the heritage of Robert Burns.The Belleisle Golf Course, with its 2 championship courses, is within walkin...
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The Fairfield House Hotel basks in a picturesque seafront location on the Ayrshire coast ... more
in the heart of Rabbie Burns country with spectacular views across the waters of the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of ArranSumptuously furnished and appointed Fairf...
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Advantages: Beautiful scenery, lovely people good base to visit other cities Disadvantages: Scottish parliament let the area down in terms of funding, despite it's heritage value
I have always been drawn to Scotland, partly because my grandparents were Scots. We had many holidays in places like Newton Stewart when I was growing up, but when I decided to take my own family on a "pilgrimage" about seven years ago, it had to be Burns Country we visited (my Dad was born on Burns night, so it was only fair to see what all the fuss was about). We now go to Ayrshire at least once a year, occasionally twice or more.
Ayr and the surrounding areas has everything you could wish for in a holiday destination. The countryside is both spectacular and soothing, but you are never far away from something to do if you wish. It is also uncannily warm at times due to the gulf currents arount the coast. The area is steeped in history, and not just the 18th century Burns period. You can go from various castles (including ...
Alslad36 19.09.2006
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Advantages: Great food, great surroundings Disadvantages: None
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Finally we were served coffee and petit fours. We took these in the conservatory lounge overlooking the golf course.
In total, including our bottle of wine, after dinner drink and soft drinks, our bill came to £95 which was quite reasonable for the establishment and the service quality we had received.
So if you are holidaying in Ayr this year, or like me you live in the areqa, be sure to treat yourself to dinner in the Ivy House!
Website www.theivyhouse.uk.com
Bon Appetit!
Helen Bradshaw
29 July 2002 ...
Advantages: Value for money - ambience - great food Disadvantages: out of town so car or taxi required
I had heard the rumours and needed somewhere to take my wife for our anniversary so why not treat ourselves and I am glad we did!
The Ivy House was above my every expectation. The food (get to it in a moment) was exceptional, the staff were pleasant and extremely helpful, the ambience relaxing, overall a real treat for the senses.
We were seated in the spacious covered conservatory and on a cooling summer evening it was warm but not stifling. The table presentation was classic in white linen with silver cutlery. The menu was clear and well presented in a hardbound cover, the wine list extensive with something for everyone. Although the wine was a touch expensive in comparison to other establishments I didn’t mind when compared to the unbelievable value offered by the main menu.
Starters for £3 to £6; Main plates from £8 to ...
