Set within a stunning conservation area of Victorian and Georgian townhouses, this family-run guest house is ideally located within 2 minutes’ walk from the beach. There is free Wi-Fi. Each room has an en suite shower room, a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities and cookies. Boasting a very central position, Bythesea is within easy walking distance of all of Ayr’s attractions. Restaurants, bars and shops are within 5 minutes' walk from the property. Free on-street parking permits can be provided upon request.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Ayr, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
8.9
High score for Ayr
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nainey999
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely comfortable room with fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. The breakfasts were freshly cooked and delicious.
  • Mario
    Italy Italy
    The B&B is extremely conveniently located at walking distance from Ayr Bus Station (the easiest way to reach this town, now that the train station is disrupted) and from the seaside. The comfort of the bedding was a pleasant surprise: those...
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything about it was perfect 😃the photos on booking.Com don’t really do it justice, to be honest we were a little apprehensive. We loved every minute of our stay and the hosts were lovely, very attentive. Perfect room with beautiful views of...
  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Property extremely clean and well kept. Room comfortable and well appointed. Breakfast very professional, and delicious. Effective system to tailor breakfast to your exact requirements. Hosts polite, friendly, helpful and engaging.
  • Pamela
    Canada Canada
    It was super clean and comfortable. The owners were so accommodating and friendly. By far the best breakfasts we’ve had throughout our many trips to Scotland!!!
  • Robert
    United States of America United States of America
    Great owners with nice home and excellent breakfast
  • K
    Kelley
    United States of America United States of America
    We had a lovely stay at By The Sea Guest House. The accommodations were cozy and we could easily walk to shops, restaurants and the ocean. The hosts, Julie and Wilson were so kind and helpful. We enjoyed the breakfast every morning. It was a...
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Best breakfast for a long time. Lovely hosts, who couldn't do enough for you. Parking on street right outside guest house. Would not hesitate to recommend.
  • Luigi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, easy parking, clean room and facilities, very comfortable mattress, helpful staff.
  • Cameron
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the breakfast was worth every penny could not ask for more very good variety to pick from

Managed by Julie and WIlson McIlwaine

Company review score: 9.8Based on 425 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Bythesea Guest House is perfectly situated next to Ayr sandy beach and a 10 minute walk to the shops,bars and clubs.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of ByTheSea Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Beach
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/out
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
ByTheSea Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroSoloUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are kindly requested to inform the property of their estimated arrival time, as staff are not always present. Arrangements will be made for guests to collect keys if the owners are not present. Contact details will be given on the booking confirmation.

Late check-outs are available on request.

Please inform ByTheSea Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

License number: 9965-5347-6138-0799, D

FAQs about ByTheSea Guest House

  • ByTheSea Guest House is 1,950 feet from the center of Ayr. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • ByTheSea Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Windsurfing
    • Beach
  • The prices at ByTheSea Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at ByTheSea Guest House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 500 feet from ByTheSea Guest House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at ByTheSea Guest House include:

    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Double
    • Family