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HOTELS & CONFERENCES
Dumfries House, Cumnock
Ayrshire, KA18 2NJ
01290 425 959
DUMFRIESHOUSE
Set in 2,000 acres of land, Dumfries House is
a majestic 18th century house with a rich and
scintillating history. Through the year, Dumfries
House hosts a diverse programme of events
ranging from book festivals to tasting nights and
historical reenactments. The house is a popular
attraction with families, who can make a day
of it, roaming the grounds before taking in the
neoclassical architecture of Robert Adam. The
spectacular country home is lavishly furnished with
Chippendale pieces and furniture hand-crafted
by 18th century cabinet makers. Away from the
lavishness of the house itself, an array of woodland
walks weave through the mature trees that
cover the country estate. There’s also a 500-tree
arboretum, a five-acre walled garden and 22 luxury
guest rooms at the Lodge, which has been recently
renovated. Leisure; culture; hospitality; history and
good food. It’s all here at Ayr’s Dumfries House.
SAVOY PARK HOTEL
16 Racecourse Road
Ayr, KA7 2UT
01292 266 112
Savoy Park is a chic boutique hotel characterised
by the playfulness of its decor and the excellence
of its amenities. The first thing that will strike you
upon arrival is the building itself, a historic stone
house capped by a neat slate-grey roof. The
second thing that will strike you is the sincerity
of the greeting you’re extended. The service at
Savoy Park is exceptional, with guests made to
feel genuinely welcome from check-in to check-
out. The family-friendly hotel has a playhouse and
swing set in the garden and a well thought out
children’s menu. With a couple of soft play centres
just a few minutes’ walk from the hotel, Savoy
Park is an ideal base for families visiting Ayr. With
a full Scottish breakfast included, you should have
no trouble rising to greet the day. Savoy Park also
hosts weddings, with the Garden, Oak, Club and
Burns rooms comfortably accommodating up to
120 guests in some style.
DUMFRIES HOUSE
