9.5

239 reviews

Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate

Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate

Auchincruive estate The knowe, Ayr, KA6 5HS, United Kingdom

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Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Spa tub

Golf course

Hot tub

Sun deck

Private entrance

Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate

Escape to the serene Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate, a charming bed and breakfast situated in the picturesque city of Ayr, United Kingdom. Just 3.3mi from the city center, this hidden gem offers a peaceful retreat amidst stunning natural surroundings. With 239 glowing reviews, you can rest assured that your stay here will be nothing short of exceptional.

Step into a world of tranquility as you enter this adults-only retreat. The Retreat at The Knowe boasts a wide range of amenities to enhance your stay, including a spa tub and hot tub for ultimate relaxation. Golf enthusiasts can indulge in their passion at the on-site golf course, while nature lovers can bask in the stunning views of the lake, mountain, and river from the property's private gardens.

Starting from just $166, the Retreat at The Knowe offers comfortable and well-appointed rooms with free Wi-Fi, private entrances, and picturesque views. The friendly staff ensures that your every need is met, and the daily housekeeping service adds an extra touch of convenience. Embrace the tranquility of this unique retreat and create unforgettable memories amidst the beauty of Auchincruive Estate.

Indulge in luxury and comfort at the Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate with their well-appointed room options. The Deluxe Double Room with Bath offers a cozy retreat measuring 183 square feet. Unwind after a day of exploring, and pamper yourself in the en-suite bathroom with a relaxing bath. This room comfortably accommodates 2 adults, making it perfect for couples seeking a romantic getaway.

For those seeking a room with a view, the Double Room with Garden View is the ideal choice. With its spacious 215 square feet, this room offers ample space to relax and enjoy the picturesque surroundings. Wake up to stunning views of the private gardens as you sip your morning coffee. Like the other rooms, this option comfortably accommodates 2 adults.

Please note that smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms to ensure a smoke-free environment for all guests.

At the Retreat at The Knowe, your comfort and satisfaction are the top priorities. With its tranquil atmosphere, beautiful surroundings, and comfortable accommodations, this hidden gem promises a memorable stay. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the serenity of Auchincruive Estate.

Closest airports

Prestwick Airport

2.9mi

Glasgow Airport

28mi

Campbeltown Airport

44.5mi

Edinburgh Airport

56.6mi

Most popular amenities

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Spa tub

Golf course

Hot tub

Sun deck

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Lake view

Mountain view

Garden view

Landmark view

River view

Picnic area

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

Double Room with Garden View in Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate

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Double Room with Garden View

1 Double Bed

215 sqft

Lake view

Mountain view

Landmark view

River view

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Experience pure relaxation and comfort in our Double Room with Garden View, boasting stunning views of the lake, mountains, and landmark. Unwind in the private hot tub, savor a cup of tea on the terrace, and enjoy modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and a washing machine.

Deluxe Double Room with Bath in Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate

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Deluxe Double Room with Bath

1 Double Bed

185 sqft

Lake view

Mountain view

Landmark view

River view

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Indulge in the ultimate luxury in our Deluxe Double Room with Bath. Unwind in the hot tub while enjoying breathtaking views of the lake, mountains, and landmarks. Experience pure relaxation with a spacious private bathroom with a spa tub and enjoy the beautiful terrace for a serene escape.

Deluxe King Suite in Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate

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Deluxe King Suite

1290 sqft

Lake view

Mountain view

Landmark view

River view

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Experience luxury in our Deluxe King Suite, offering 1292 sqft of space with stunning views of the lake, mountains, and landmark. Relax in your private terrace and savor amenities like a bathtub, flat-screen TV, and free toiletries.

Guest reviews

9.5

239 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Rvvw

10

July 2023

Again a perfect 10 for all the right reasons: 1 Communications with host Ann(ie) was clear and prompt to get us to the right place at the right time. 2 The Estate is clearly visible from the road, but not close to the road: nice and quiet. 3 Enough and good parking places on the premisses. 4 The estate does not look very big for the outside but surely is! It has been transformed from a former separate house for preparing for hunting, to a stylish modern villa, with a tea terrace in a huge tree behind the house. 5 Annie took great care in decorating each room and terrace - each room had its own - with great care for consistent style. She loves tigers and in pictures and statues the animals are omnipresent; not the real ones by the way. 6 The kitchen is enormous, yet cosy and beautiful, very clean and great for having breakfast. 7 The garden is well maintained. 8 The bathroom is private and immaculate with thick towels 9 Excellent bed, beautiful and comfortable linnens 10 Across the street - less than a minute away - is de the Burns-Wallace memorial: a pile of stones near the river, just a modest staircase away, easy accessible, with poetry on the pile. 'Worth the detour'! What stands out most is Annies hospitality. With a nice Scottish touch, she is full of stories, advice for day visits, and prepares and serves breakfast the way you wish. For the cereal lover, at least 10 varieties. We choose eggs and croissants with coffee (and tested several cereals). Nothing is a problem for her. She showed us around in her beautiful Estate of which she is really proud, for obvious reasons. This is what we wanted and got plenty of it.

Nothing really - The space between our bed and the big closet was a bit tight but not a problem.

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Julia

10

July 2022

Our host Annie was very friendly and helpful, plenty of parking space available, beautiful location and very quiet. Lots of choice for breakfast. Very convenient for visiting places around Ayr (highly recommend Dumfries House and Culzean Castle). We visited the Bothy Cafe at the River Garden project on our last morning at Annie's suggestion. It's a short walk from the Retreat along the river (open Wed-Sunday) and set in a beautiful garden, with allotment space where they grow their own produce. Very quiet, relaxing and well worth a visit.

We booked Annie's smallest room and we were very comfortable, but there is not a great deal of space to get past the end of the bed to the farther side of the bed.

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Chris

10

July 2023

Everything about the stay from start to finish was tremendous, the host was very welcoming and met our every need , the room was spotless as was the entire property both myself and partner were totally blown away I would definately recommend this to any1 concidering staying here as we will definately be returning guests

The only thing I didn’t like was the fact I had only booked 1 night instead of 2

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Harry

10

June 2022

Annie, our host, was wonderful, being very welcoming, friendly, and informative. The location was exceptional, situated as it was, within a countryside estate with beautiful walks along paths by the River Ayr in wooded surroundings. The accommodation was spotlessly clean and every facility you could wish for was provided. It was particularly nice, at the end of each day, to enjoy the long summer evening sunshine relaxing in the spacious gardens of the accommodation. Ideally located, only short distances away from many of Ayrshire's coastal resorts and picturesque villages. A very wide range of choice for breakfast was offered, provided by our cheery host. In addition, Annie left some very generous 'extras' in the bedroom fridge ready for us to enjoy on our arrival!

The bedroom we had was very pleasant with everything provided, but a little difficult too move around within. Although this wasn't a serious a issue for us, it might have proved to be a little more awkward for those of a 'larger' stature.

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Peter

9.1

November 2022

The location was exactly what we were looking for - quiet, private, but also within ten minutes driving of Ayr. Beautiful property in green, luscious rural location. Generously appointed suite with everything required and welcoming hospitality. Fabulous bespoke breakfast prepared by the wonderful proprietor, Annie. On departure, Annie suggested we might visit nearby Dumfries House, unknown to us. We did, and it was a fabulous experience - thank you!

Just to say that a waterbed is not for everyone!

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Alan

10

May 2022

Beautiful apartment in gorgeous surroundings, sumptuously designed and furnished by Annie, the owner. Wonderful breakfasts made and served by Annie herself in her own large and beautiful kitchen. We very much enjoyed meeting and chatting with her and appreciated all her recommendations and help.

Loved the design of the bathroom, but a shower would have suited us better than the deep bath, which was rather difficult, at our age, to get in and out of. Next time we'll be aware and choose a room with shower in the en-suite.

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Caxy

10

April 2022

If I could give Annie 100 stars I would. The estate itself is stunning, amazing location. The room was, tbh best room ive ever stayed in, in my life, spotless with lots of extra touches. Stayed in room with water bed, spa bath and booked hot tub just wow..so relaxing and enjoyed a lovely bottle of procecco left in room from Annie. The extra touches made this the best weekend away I've ever had...i highly recommended this stay. Annie also puts on a beautiful breakfast, loved chatting with Annie and other guests felt so relaxed and peaceful, sausages especially yummy. Private time in hot tub which was bliss, Annie again provides towels, robes, slippers..everything to keep you toasty hot and pampered when coming out of hot tub and gardens all maintained and delightful. Sat and had tea in garden after breakfast with fresh milk and biscuits Annie also provides, more extra touches. Enjoyed the peaceful countryside in a dressing gown and slippers, all provided by Annie. Annie such an approachable bubbly host who left guest to it but insisted she could help with anything if we needed her. But there was nothing i could possibly ask Annie for other than a hug at the end of stay to thank her for the time of my life. If you want a bliss break with extra touches this is the place to stay..thank you Annie x

You'd be mad to dislike anything..there are no faults..I seen some nutter gave one star...Annie made it clear she would do anything for you to give you the best stay.. how could anyone possibly give this establishment anything other than 10 stars, I've never known any host to bend over backwards as much as Annie did for all of her guests ... so I loved every moment of my stay.

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Peter

10

June 2022

I’ve stayed in countless 5 star & boutique hotels, but they could all learn the meaning of ‘immaculate rooms’ & ‘great service’ from the Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate! Perfect venue & location for walks in the country or along the coast - my stay wasn’t long enough! Annie the host, was absolutely lovely & highly knowledgeable about the Ayrshire area! She couldn’t do enough, and the breakfast was fab! I will definitely return!

Everything was perfection!

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Stuart

10

October 2022

Lovely location; sufficiently nestled away from any main roads so that the only sounds you could here were the river running beside the property and the cows (mooo!). The property was amazing; very modern, clean and comfortable. The proprietress Annie was fantastic, very friendly and accommodating. A great breakfast was also provided. I would highly recommend this B&B and we will definitely be staying here again in the future.

Nothing.

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Angus_lad

8.2

August 2023

The breakfast was excellent with a good choice of cereals and cooked items. The location was ideal for visiting the places we wanted to visit. Our hostess was cheerful and friendly and attended to our needs.

The double room was a little cramped for space between the bed and the wardrobe.

Points of Interest Around Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate

Airports

Prestwick Airport

2.9mi

Glasgow Airport

28mi

Campbeltown Airport

44.5mi

Edinburgh Airport

56.6mi

Amenities of Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Spa tub

Golf course

Hot tub

Sun deck

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Lake view

Mountain view

Garden view

Landmark view

River view

Picnic area

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate

When are the check-in and check-out times for Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate?

At Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate, check-in is available from 03:00 PM until 09:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:30 AM.

Can guests park for free at Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate?

Yes, there is parking available at the Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate. The parking is both free and private, located on site. Please note that a parking reservation is required.

How much does a stay at Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate cost?

The entry-level price at Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate is $166. These rates are subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. Kindly input your dates to view current rates.

Which room categories can I book at Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate?

At Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate, the hotel offers Deluxe Double Rooms with Bath and Double Rooms with Garden View. Both room types are double rooms and can accommodate 2 adults with no children. Smoking is not allowed in either of these rooms, and they both have 1 double bed. The Deluxe Double Room with Bath is 183 sqft in size, while the Double Room with Garden View is slightly larger at 215 sqft.

How can guests spend their time at Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate?

Guests at the Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate can spend their time enjoying a range of leisure amenities. The hotel offers an adults-only environment, ensuring a peaceful and relaxing stay. Guests can unwind in the spa tub or the hot tub/jacuzzi, perfect for rejuvenating after a long day.

For those who enjoy playing golf, the hotel features a golf course where guests can practice their swing and challenge themselves. The sun deck also provides a great spot for guests to soak up the sun and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

The hotel offers additional activities for guests who enjoy being active and exploring the outdoors. Walking tours allow guests to discover the stunning landscapes and natural beauty of the estate. Horseback riding, hiking, and fishing are also available, providing guests with opportunities to connect with nature and engage in outdoor pursuits.

Can I use my credit card at Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate?

No, credit cards are not accepted at Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate. Only cash payments are allowed.