The Hotel

Dating back to 1812, with deep roots in the seaside town of Troon, The Anchorage Hotel peeks out across the West coast to the distant Isle of Arran.

Spacious rooms feature en-suite bathrooms and are kitted out with TVs, hairdryers and hot drink-making facilities.

Traditional dishes or fresh locally sourced produce are served in a restaurant featuring wood-panelled walls and roaring fires. Alternatively, guests can dine in the large garden area which is open in the summer months.

The hotel serves as a great base for those who want to enjoy the scenic beauty of the West of Scotland as well as for those looking for entertaining outdoor activities. With twenty challenging courses in the surrounding area, the place is ideal for a golfing break.

Groupon’s Guide To Ayrshire

Honoured as Rabbie Burns’ birthplace, Ayrshire’s tumbling crags and coastline are hallowed ground for conquering wayfarers. 

Drenched in military history, this south-westerly county is home to more than 40 stone castles, and has seen struggles fought by Robert the Bruce and William Wallace. Battles of a more sporting nature take place today across some of Scotland’s finest links golf courses, which stretch across the region’s dramatic beaches and up into the hills. Famously the only place in Britain ever visited by Elvis Presley, Ayrshire is amply connected by Glasgow Prestwick International Airport, which lets visitors sample its culture, landscape, and exquisite local malts.