Marina Inn - Overlooking the picturesque harbour in Irvine's harbour-side district, the Marina Inn offers good-value accommodation close to Irvine's sandy beach and railway station. Next to the Magnum Leisure Centre, the Marina Inn is also just 700 metres from the town's indoor shopping centre. Prestwick Airport is 8 miles (13 km) away. Comfortable rooms are offered with en suite or private bathroom facilities. Some rooms have a beautiful harbour view. Refurbishment work has now been completed on 5 new rooms on the ground floor. All rooms are spacious, with en suite bathroom facilities and a 32-inch wall-mounted flat-screen TV with Freeview digital channels and a DVD player. Guests also have access to a free DVD library. The rooms have ironing facilities, hairdryers, radio alarm clocks and tea/coffee making facilities. Work has now started on the upstairs rooms and this work should be completed by July 2009.

Harbourside Hotel - BandB - Close to Irvine's sandy beach, the railway station and the shops, this family-run bed and breakfast is just 10 minutes from Glasgow Prestwick Airport and offers a free shuttle service. When staying a minimum of 2 nights, the Harbourside Hotel - B&B offers a free courtesy bus service from and to the airport, between 08:00 and 00:00, 7 days week. The bed and breakfast has a great location, just a matter of metres from Irvine Railway Station, the Rivergate undercover shopping mall and the town's shops, bars and restaurants. Irvine's picturesque sandy beach is just a short stroll away. The Harbourside specialises in golf and whisky tours of the area and is located next to Glasgow Gailes golf course. All of the en suite rooms have TVs, videos, fridges, microwaves and tea/coffee making facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available in most of the rooms. Breakfast is included in the price.

Irvine Guest House - The Irvine Guest House is in Irvine town centre, a 1-minute walk from the main shopping area, bars and restaurants. There is free private parking and free wireless internet access. Convenient for road, bus and rail links, the Irvine Guest House is a good base for a relaxing stay in Ayrshire. Every room has a TV and tea/coffee. Most rooms are en suite (shower and toilet), while some have access to private facilities.

Craggallan Guest House - This lovely guest house is a 5-minute walk from the town centre, and a friendly, clean and comfortable place to stay and enjoy Ayrshire. Craggallan is a family-run business in a quiet, attractive conservation area. The promenade, shopping centre and all amenities are only a short walk away. The bedrooms are en suite and furnished to a high standard with bright, modern, co-ordinated furnishings. Full English breakfast is included in your room rate.

Grange View Bed and Breakfast - This stylish Victorian house is 2 minutes' walk from Ayr town centre and rail station, with ground-floor en suite rooms, off-street parking and a free shuttle to/from Prestwick Airport (on request). Grange View offers Scottish hospitality in a homely environment. Each room has Wi-Fi access, Freeview digital TV, a DVD player and a hospitality tray. Breakfast is sourced from local producers and is included in the rate. Owners Ross and Joanne can help with restaurant reservations, golf bookings, spa treatments, travel arrangements or local places of interest. Early/late arrivals and early breakfasts can be arranged on request.

8 Regent Park - Next to the prestigious Prestwick Golf Club, 8 Regent Park offers comfortable guest house and self-catering accommodation, next to Prestwick Rail Station and just 1 mile from Prestwick Airport. Completely refurbished in July 2009, 8 Regent Park offers contemporary, stylish rooms, with modern en suite facilities and a TV. The guest house boasts a spacious lounge and a sleek kitchen, with dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave and fridge. Conveniently, 8 Regent Park is a brief walk from the idyllic beach and many restaurants, pubs and shops. Ayr Race Course is a 10-minute drive away. Free Wi-Fi internet access and free parking are available to guests.

Chalmers Bed and Breakfast - With free parking and free wireless internet access, this beautiful Victorian property is located in Ayr, 15 minutes from Glasgow Prestwick Airport, with private transfer services available. Chalmers is 5 minutes from Ayr bus and railway stations with a free pick-up and drop-off service offered. Private transport to and from Glasgow Prestwick International Airport is available 24 hours a day and can be arranged by contacting Graeme or Ann at Chalmers. The bed and breakfast is within walking distance of Ayr's excellent shops, bars, restaurants and the lovely sandy beach. Chalmers is also just 15 minutes' walk from Ayr College and the West of Scotland University campus.

Appletree - The family-run Appletree offers a warm welcome, free parking, free Wi-Fi and an excellent breakfast, all just 2 km from Prestwick Airport and 1 km from the train station. Express bus routes to Glasgow and Edinburgh are 200 metres away and both Prestwick town centre and the seafront are a 5-minute walk away. Appletree has been refurbished, but maintains many of its 19th-century features and has a large garden. All rooms on the ground floor and feature an LCD TV/DVD/CD combo, built-in Freeview and an iPod dock Old Prestwick, St Nicholas and St Cuthberts golf courses are within walking distance, and championship courses are a short drive away. A swimming pool, 2 fitness centres, cricket, tennis and indoor bowls are 500 metres away.

The Arrandale Hotel - In the oldest part of town, just 2 minutes' walk from Ayr's sandy beach and the town centre, this charming, family-run hotel offers lovely rooms, tasty Scottish breakfasts and free Wi-Fi and parking. Next to Ayr's historic St John's Tower, the Arrandale Hotel is just a short stroll from the seafront esplanade, with its wonderful views of Ailsa and Arran. The bus station is just a 2-minute walk away and Ayr Railway Station is less than 10 minutes' walk from the hotel. Quiet and peaceful, each of the comfortable en suite rooms is individually decorated and is named after one of the islands on Scotland's West Coast. Breakfasts are freshly cooked to order and include locally produced bacon, sausages and free-range eggs. There is a huge range of malt whiskies available in the cosy residents lounge bar. The Arrandale is family owned and run and your hosts, Iain and Linda, can help arrange golfing breaks and provide local information.

The Hollies - Just a short stroll from Prestwick town centre, this elegant Victorian townhouse provides stylish accommodation with convenient access to Glasgow Prestwick Airport and the M77/A77 Glasgow Road. Boasting a fusion of modern comforts with period features, The Hollies is a chic B&B enjoying excellent transport links around Prestwick and Ayrshire. In addition to the airport and main roads, Prestwick train station is just a 2 minute walk away. An ideal base for golfers, the Hollies is just a 2 minute walk from Prestwick Old Course, the birthplace of The Open, and a 10 minute drive from Royal Troon, the Open Championship course.