The best accommodations Southwest

The Selkirk Arms boasts a reputation as both the best hotel and the best restaurant in Kirkcudbright. In its 18th century building, the sixteen rooms are all different, very modern and equipped with a bathroom. The service is attentive, in both accommodation and catering, where the appetizing menu features Scottish classics, but also more inventive things, of French or Asian inspiration. You can choose between the bar or the restaurant. A must in the region!

Surrounded by golf courses, close to one of the most famous racecourses and only 5 km from Prestwick Airport, this hotel has a high quality restaurant and bar area. It has 49 comfortable rooms, tastefully decorated and named after famous racecourses. Everything has been thought of to make your stay pleasant: courtesy tray, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer, safe, mini-bar. As a guest of the hotel you will have free access to The Gym Group gym in Heathfield park.

Just a stone's throw from the train station, in the east of the city, this classic and comfortable establishment offers 8 rooms with private bathrooms, comfortable mattresses, television, courtesy tray, hairdryer, iron, double glazing and central heating. A DVD player and films are available on request. The beautiful Victorian house is impeccably clean and guests have been welcomed here since 2005. There is also a lounge-bar, also open to non-residents, perfect for an evening by the fire.

Built in 1899, it is one of the best homes in Scotland to taste the famous malts. Logical, when we know that it was the residence of the Johnnie Walker family (founder of the eponymous whisky)! The hotel has two restaurants: Pierslan's Walker Bar & Restaurant and Red Bowl Restaurant, for two different atmospheres. The rooms have a very classical style, as does the whole establishment. Take advantage of your stay to stroll in the magnificent park of the hotel. The place, very famous, is often reserved for weddings.

The excellent Savoy Park Hotel has been one of the most highly regarded hotels in the area for over 50 years. For half a century, the same family, the Henderson family, has been running it. Its front with manor house areas contains 15 quality bedrooms, with shower rooms and tasteful decoration. There is also a restaurant available - with excellent home-cooked dishes -, a 24-hour reception with doormen and a garden on site. The rooms are comfortable and elegantly decorated. Downtown and the beach are only a few steps away.

The New Lanark Mill Hotel has skillfully taken advantage of its historic walls, in an old village production building, to create 38 beautiful double and family rooms with bathrooms and contemporary furnishings. The views over the Clyde are breathtaking and the hotel also has a restaurant, gym, sauna, steam room and a 16-metre swimming pool. There's even a large roof terrace. You can also choose one of the 8 independent cottages overlooking the River Clyde (minimum stay 2 nights).

The Cairndale Hotel and Leisure Club offers great facilities in a splendid building at affordable rates. It has 91 rooms, all with en suite bathrooms, elegantly furnished and decorated, for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Take advantage of your getaway to relax at the spa - unless you prefer to work out in the fitness room? -which has a fairly comprehensive menu of beauty and wellness treatments.

This multi award-winning establishment, both for its hotel and restaurant part, is a nugget. Here, everything is taken care of and orchestrated to make your stay as pleasant as possible. The spacious rooms have super king sized beds and all the comforts and little extras that make you feel at home immediately. A bar area on the ground floor or a well-stocked library with soft armchairs invite you to relax.

At the gates of Galloway Forest Park, near Loch Trool, this traditional inn has two double bedrooms with walk-in showersand the possibility of adding a bed for three people. The setting is very peaceful and the restaurant is just as famous as the hotel, thanks to its successful and inventive pub food. The complete, homemade Scottish breakfast is perfect to start a day of hiking or outdoor sports on the right foot. Ideal for staying and eating close to nature!

This adorable house near the centre is very well kept and offers 5 bedrooms, double or twin, with en-suite, adjoining or on the landing. The interiors are clean, simple and bright, with a large dining room and a veranda. There is also a small garden and the owners, Fay and Dane, are very helpful. You can dine on site, by reservation. In the lounge available to residents, you will find all the brochures and tourist maps you need to fine-tune your excursion programme.

Anchorlee Guest House is a magnificent th century Victorian house where four large rooms with bathrooms are offered by Olive and Alastair. The decoration is very cute and hot drinks and fresh milk are available to guests, who can also relax in the garden. The room was very clean and the breakfast was very good. The breakfast was very good. Book by phone to see if prices below online are available.

Built in 1860, this listed Victorian house and its four bedrooms (double superior, twin, executive and luxury) are not lacking in charm. All of them have a private bathroom, adjoining or on the landing, and their furniture brilliantly mixes modern and old. They have kept their original and authentic features: cast iron staircase, fireplaces, decorated cornices. The garden is very pleasant and the train station is only three minutes away on foot. J.M. Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, lived at the neighbouring address.

In a large country house, Braefield has two beautiful double bedrooms with TV, courtesy tray, en-suite bathrooms, one of which is on the landing. Caroline and David moved in in 2007 and have made major renovations to make the space even more enjoyable. The breakfast is particularly praised, as well as the very comfortable bedding. Fancy a packed lunch or a picnic? Caroline will prepare it for you upon request.

How can you not fall in love with Nithbank? That's what happened to Melanie and John, the owners, who welcome you to their beautiful country home. It was once the residence of the Duke of Queensberry. Here, tranquillity and comfort are king: spacious rooms, modern facilities, calm... Period features have been preserved in each room and are combined with quality facilities. You will be pampered with many attentions: homemade scones on arrival and other delicacies...

Ayr, a town located in Scotland, offers a variety of homestay options for travelers. Among the best homestays in Ayr is Barns Serviced Accommodation, located close to Ayr Racecourse and the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. Beaches is a small, family-run guest house with a large private garden and access to Ayr's sandy beach. Beechwood Ensuite Guest House is ideally situated between Ayr and Prestwick, just minutes from the airport. Inverlea Guest House is just a 10-minute walk from Ayr station and offers rooms with free Wi-Fi. ByTheSea Guest House is a family-run guest house set in a conservation area of Victorian and Georgian houses. Havenwood overlooks the garden and offers a terrace and patio. The Doonleigh suite is close to Ayr Racecourse and the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. Burnside Guest House is a Victorian house just 100 meters from Ayr beach. Savoy Park Hotel is a family-run, professionally managed hotel. Maze Serviced Apartment features a bar and free Wi-Fi. Kilkerran Guest House is a 10-minute drive from Prestwick Airport. These accommodation options offer travelers a comfortable and convenient stay in Ayr.

Located 10 minutes from downtown and close to the golf courses, this hotel, with its white facade enhanced by Virginia creeper and its turrets, has 14 rooms, including 2 family rooms. All rooms are en-suite and private.

The Bell's Wynd restaurant has been recognized for its quality food and generous portions. The Copper Bar, on the first floor, is a popular local hangout for locals and tourists alike, with a wide selection of real ales and Scotch whiskies.

A spacious residence in the middle of a park and sheltered from any noise nuisance. The staff is friendly, the public areas are pleasant and the lounge has a fireplace. A fitness centre is also available.

This Biggar hotel is located in the heart of Biggar. A former Victorian building, it has an undeniable charm. Each room is unique, with a decoration designed with elegance and simplicity, in a permanent search for authenticity and comfort. The rooms are with view on garden or street, and quiet. Parking can be done nearby, on the street, and is free of charge. If you wish to dine or have a drink, your hosts can book a restaurant for you 2 minutes walk away, which is also an excellent pub: The Crown Inn.

The very friendly farmhouse of Castle Creavie opens its doors to visitors all year round, with several types of accommodation. Charlie and Elaine are helpful hosts who continue to manage their farm and welcome their guests. The youth hostel is more like a guesthouse and consists of a large room with four beds, a lounge area and an adjoining kitchen. For more comfort, two apartments are available for rent for two or six people and all the expected amenities are included. The offer is ideal if you are travelling with friends.

This beautiful hotel is located in a castle on the Clyde River. It welcomes its visitors for overnight stays, but also for themed stays: cycling holidays, fishing holidays and country holidays, to take full advantage of the setting and relax in sumptuous surroundings. Each room is named after a famous Scottish castle, and the hotel even has a bridal suite called Balmoral. Indeed, it is also a popular wedding venue and honeymoon establishment. For a stay at the height of romance!