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Golf-Link-Scotland bring to you just a small selection of the hotels, guest houses and the friendly b&b establishments in the Ayrshire, Galloway and Dumfries & Borders area. Dumfries & Galloway is fortunate to enjoy a rich climate, and as such has some exotic plants wearing a blaze of beautiful colours throughout the seasons.

After crossing through the “gateway to Scotland” you are in the Borders filled with pathways, green hills with some pretty dramatic coastline and that’s before you start to explore the countless castles and ruins on show. There are many less crowded yet stunning golf courses to be found in the Scottish Borders too, so don’t forget to bring your clubs with you.

There is a real wealth of history in the Scottish Borders for you to discover, where fierce battles were won and lost. Steeped in the Jacobite nostalgia where you can see impressive castles where Bonnie Prince Charlie stayed on his way south.

For a real taste of the Scottish War of Independence follow in the foot steps of Robert the Bruce when you include a visit to Dumfries, it was here that John Comyn, Bruce’s rival for the throne, was murdered before the altar at Greyfriars Monastery.

Kilmichael Country House Hotel * * * * *
Glen Cloy
By Brodick
Isle of Arran
KA27 8BY
Tel: +44 (0) 1770 302219
Fax: +44 (0) 1770 302068 enquiries@kilmichael.com
www.kilmichael.com

The Taste of Scotland Country House Hotel of the Year 1998/9. We have won may accolades, including the AAs highest quality award of Red Stars. One of the very few hotels in Scotland to achieve the 5 star classification from the STB. Beautifully secluded in Glen Cloy. Superb award-winning food, excellent personal service. All the bedrooms are tastefully decorated in a traditional country house style. Some have four-poster beds, jacuzzi baths and real flame fires. Comfort, fine wines, log fires, exquisite taste, tranquillity are all to be found at the Kilmichael. TV in all bedrooms, central heating throughout. Pets by arrangement, private parking, fully licensed, vegetarian diets catered for, some ground floor bedrooms. Open Mar-Oct.

Golf View Hotel * * * *
Prestwick
Ayrshire
Tel: +44 (0) 1292 671234
Fax: +44 (0) 1292 671244
welcome@golfviewhotel.com
www.golfviewhotel.com Imbibe golf history and good malt whisky in our Residents’ Lounge and enjoy a stunning elevated view of the Old Course at Prestwick, scene of the very first “Open” Championship held in 1860. Most convenient for Prestwick International Airport, Prestwick Town railway station (Glasgow/Ayr/Stranraer), fast ferries from Northern Ireland to Troon and the major road network. We offer a family-run Victorian home retaining many traditional architectural features. All bedrooms are en-suite, no smoking, with TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Smoking permitted in the Residents’ Lounge. Drinks licence. Tee times can be arranged. Major Credit Cards accepted, with possible surcharge.
Telephone for group, long-stay and seasonal rates.

Stair Inn
Stair, Mauchline
Ayr, South Ayrshire
KA5 5HW
Tel: +44 (0) 1292 591650
sales@stairinn.co.uk
www.stairinn.co.uk Real Scottish inns are about warmth, cosy character, lovely food, beer and good wine in a simple, informal atmosphere, and great personal ‘mine host’ hospitality, all found in abundance here. You are a valued guest, not a number, and the delightful charm and rustic ambiance will strike you as soon as you enter. Nestling in the picturesque country village parish of Stair, 7 miles from Ayr and Prestwick Airport, in the very heart of ‘Ayrshire and Burns Country’, is a quite delightful little authentic Scottish country inn, Ayrshire’s only 3 star inn. So convenient for all these famous Ayrshire golf links and championship courses. Following a recent tasteful refurbishment, expect, and enjoy, lovely country ensuite bedrooms with many quaint and individual touches, epitomizing the tranquil pastoral nature of the setting. Both children and pets are welcome.

Powfoot Holiday Cottages
Dumfries & Galloway DG12 5PJ
Tel: +44 (0) 191 4211831
Fax: +44 (0)191 4211831
Mobile: +44 (0)7834 518566 Bella Vista Cottage
The Old Post Office Cottage

powfoot@mac.com
www.powfootholidaycottages.co.uk Dumfries & Galloway is often referred to as “Scotland in miniature” and it is a beautiful, quiet and unspoilt area. At the end of the Solway Firth lies Powfoot Golf Club which is one of the region’s best yet least well-known courses. It was founded by James Braid in 1903 and is mainly links with amazing views over the Solway to the English Cumbrian mountains (Southerness course is also only an hours drive away.) We offer a choice of two lovely late – Victorian cottages located within the picturesque village of Powfoot. The area has many attractions including a fantastic recently opened spa and good food is only a five minute walk away. Both cottages are very well equipped and can sleep from 1 -14 if required. Open year round. Please refer to our website for further information.

Ecosse Unique Limited
Monksford Road
Newtown St Boswells
Roxburghshire
TD6 0SB
Tel: +44 (0) 1835 822277
Fax: +44 (0) 1835 822618

Swanshiel Cottage, Roxburghshire

reservations@uniquescotland.com
www.unique-cottages.co.uk For over thirty years, Ecosse Unique have been letting holiday cottages to enthusiastic holidaymakers from all over the world, and the name really does sum it up. We are based in Scotland, know Scotland, love Scotland and specialise uniquely in our homeland. Our rigorously vetted holiday cottages are situated throughout Scotland. Many are an escapist paradise, set in quiet glens, beside glorious coastlines, on romantic islands. Others are closer to the central hub, rural retreats which yet give easy access to the ‘sights’ and the main urban attractions. Whatever you’re looking for, we feel sure you will find it in our websites or colour brochure.

Troon House & Flat
10a Union Street
Troon
KA10 6BS
Tel: +44 (0) 1292-314776
Fax: +44 (0) 1292-318888 Bill & Gail Gray
billgray@beeb.net House and flat situated in Troon town centre in a quiet cul-de-sac. Ideally located for golf courses, beaches, restaurants & all transport links. Off street parking for 2/3 cars. The house has 2 double bedrooms & 1 single all with single beds. The lounge has a double sofa bed. The flat has a double bedroom with single beds and a double sofa bed in the lounge. Both accommodations are linked by sun lounge and have full kitchen equipment, centrally heated, linen and towels supplied. Will let together or separately, sleeps 7/11 in total. We are open all year. Cot available on request. Price below is house/flat Inc.
Prices for 2001 Weekly – Both properties

St. Albans Guest House
Clouds
Duns
TD11 3BB
Tel +44 (0) 1361-883-285
Fax +44 (0) 1361-884-534 st_albans@ukf.net
www.scotlandbordersbandb.co.uk Comfortable and elegant 4 diamond accommodation in historically listed Georgian manse, with period furnishings, overlooking small town. Walled south facing garden for guest’s use. Very quiet but only 5 minutes walk from centre of small town. Excellent touring centre – coast 15 miles, Edinburgh 1 hour by car. Newcastle upon Tyne 20 minutes more. West coast only a day trip. Many castles, stately homes and historic sites.
Sorry not suitable for children under 12. Pets by arrangement.
 

Hillcrest Country House
Maidland Place
Station Road
Wigtown
Dumfries & Galloway
DG8 9EU
Tel: +44 (0) 1988 402018 Deborah and Andrew Firth
hillcresthouse@aol.com
www.hillcrest-wigtown.co.uk A beautiful Victorian villa set in peaceful location overlooking Wigtown Bay Nature Reserve. On the southerly outskirts of Wigtown, yet only 10 minutes walk from both the harbour and the town itself. With 30 golf courses within a one hour drive this family run guesthouse offers 5 rooms – all either ensuite or with private bathrooms, a lovely lounge, dining room and separate bar (the only room where smoking is permitted).