A beautifully maintained victorian villa which is close to the town centre and the railway station. Less than 10 minutes from Prestwick Airport.
Ideal base for golfing parties with the vast variety of South Ayrshire's fine courses on our doorstep. Golf packages can be arranged and be upgraded to include transport, with airport transfers and/or packed lunches.
Turas-Mara is totally Non-Smoking and has recently been tastefully refurbished. All our bedrooms have en-suite facilities with showers, tv with digital freeview, complimentary hospitality tray and many other extras to help you enjoy your stay. WiFi internet access is available. There is private parking at the rear. At the front there is a well tended garden which is overlooked by our dining room. For early departures a takeway picnic breakfast is available.
It is a 5 minute walk from Ayr railway station and the town centre with its vast variety of amenities. Also within walking distance are Ayr Racecourse, Gaiety Theatre, seafront and the Scottish Bowling Centre. Turas-Mara is only 10 minutes by road from Burns Cottage, Burns Heritage Centre, Brig o'Doon and Alloway Auld Kirk.
Transport
Prestwick airport is about 10 minutes by road. Taxis are available or train to Ayr (also about 10 minutes)and it is 5 minutes walk from the station. If you are self drive - when you leave the airport turn left follow signs for Prestwick(A79). Follow the road into Ayr and then go straight at roundabouts past police station and then at next roundabout turn to right at fire station. This road takes you past the railway station keep to inside lane and follow sign at next 2 roundabouts for a713 (Castle Douglas road). This is you in Castlehill Road you will see Morrisons Supermarket. Turn into 2nd road on the left (St Andrews Street)Turas- Mara is on your right.
Restaurants
Breakfast is served from 08.00am to 09.00am (between 07.00am to 08.00am by arrangement). There is a picnic breakfast available for any of our guests leaving before 07.00am. A light supper is available (not included in price) for any weary traveller who just wants to relax.
Important
Turas-Mara Guesthouse are happy to wait up for any guests who will be arriving after 22.30. This is by prior arrangement only and must be indicated at the time of booking, giving your flight number if applicable.
The guest house also provide a light supper for any guests arriving after 21:00 (at an additional cost). Please indicate at time of booking and details will be sent to you.
Cancellation Terms
Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later, the first night will be charged.
In case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All older children or adults are charged GBP 15.00 per night and person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.
VAT and city/tourist taxes: 17.5 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Internet: Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast is included in the room rate.
Parking: Free private parking is possible on site.
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby.
Pets: Pets are not allowed.
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
