Pet Friendly Hotels And Accommodation In Ayr, Scotland
Isn't it great when you go on a vacation to somewhere you have never visited before? Do you find yourself getting excited thinking about arriving in a new place to enjoy some free time? Did you know that pets too can enjoy (and benefit from) a break away from home? Increasing numbers of folk are choosing to take their pet with them on vacation and if you visit a place such as the city of Ayr in Scotland you begin to appreciate the many advantages (for you an your pet) such a place has over other cities in the UK. Unfortunately it isn't very easy finding pet friendly accommodation so I have listed a few Ayr hotels, that allow pets, below.
Located at the mouth of the River Ayr, on the picturesque Scottish south west coast, is the gorgeous town of Ayr. Each year a multitude of visitors arrive to investigate the many places in the town which where frequented by, or have some form of connection with, Robert Burns, the National poet of Scotland world renowned for poems and his lifestyle. Luckily there are a whole host of places to visit if you are interested in the poet's life and works and even more are to be found in the surrounding countryside. Traveling around the area you will also notice a large number of monuments dedicated to, and statues of, the loved bard.
The general area around Ayr is called the county of Ayshire for which the town serves as the main center (administrative). Overall the county consists of lovely lush and green rural and agricultural land and unspoiled coast and beaches. The lack of pollution is immediately apparent with fresh country smells and crystal clear water, just perfect for you and your pet. Animals love both the countryside and the seaside and as you both explore you may start to suffer from a little deja vu. The fact is that this fantastic part of Scotland is incredibly popular with movie makers and countless number of local places have appeared in numerous works including the mystical cult British masterpiece called "The Wicker Man". The Wickerman Festival is held just down the road at the end of July each year, it is a family friendly music and arts festival which is growing in size and popularity and I can not recommend it enough.
Although not far away the Wickerman Festival is actually in the next county, Dumfires and Galloway. However, if you are planning to visit you could just as easily stay in pet friendly accommodation in Ayr or Ayrshire. If you do decide to bring a pet on vacation please take the utmost care to ensure there is no damage to your room. Few hotels and guest houses allow pets and if they have a bad experience they may stop allowing them in future.
3 Hotels Which Are Pet Friendly
The Swallow Station Hotel
The Swallow Station is a large, 73 roomed, hotel situated in the very heart of the town, overlooking Burns Statue Square right by the train station. Situated 10 minutes from Glasgow Prestwick International Airport this 3 star establishment features a restaurant and bar plus it does not charge extra for pets.
Horizon Hotel
The Horizon is another pet friendly hotel found in the center of the town but this establishment is considerably smaller with only twenty five rooms. This 3 star accommodation does not charge extra for pets.
The Savoy Park Hotel
The fifteen room Savoy Park is a tiny bit further away from the very center of town but still within minutes of it. Offering 3 star pet friendly accommodation this excellent family-run hotel also gives a free internet connection (broadband) to each room and there is no extra charge for pets.
Pet Friendly Guest Houses In Ayr
Canter Holm Guest House
The 3 star, 6 roomed, Canter Home offers superb pet friendly Ayr accommodation in a lovely Victorian residence close to the center of town. Although there is free internet access throughout the guest house they may make a charge if you have your pet staying with you.
Grange View
With only three rooms the 3 star Grange View Guest House is located roughly two to three minutes walk from the very center of Ayr. Pets are allowed and there are no extra charges and you will find the owners extremely helpful in making any requirements such as arranging reservations for restaurants and the likes.
Well that is the end of our list which although short it is as comprehensive as it could be. In my opinion far too few hotels in Ayr allow pets and even fewer guest houses say pets allowed in their policies. This is really unfortunate but we hope that you manage to make a booking (they can be busy) and that you and your pet have a wonderful vacation.
