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Reviews of Retreat at The Knowe Auchincruive Estate

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

#9 of 18 B&Bs and Inns in Ayr

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Review score

Based on 187 B&B reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing not to like

    Very friendly hosts, breakfast was lovely and plentiful. Our room was perfect, water bed, hydro bath with shower, private garden with hot tub, good value, would certainly return.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    10
    We should have stayed longer!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Annie is the perfect host - nothing is too much trouble. She has a beautiful home and makes you feel very much ‘at home’. The rooms are very comfy with quality furnishings and the bedrooms also have direct access to your own relaxing part of the garden. The breakfast is amazing and set us up for the day ahead. Thanks for a perfect stay and the extra little treats.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    10
    Relaxing stay in luxury surroundings just perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Annie is the most amazing, kind, generous host, nothing is too much trouble. Absolutely gorgeous house in beautiful grounds and countryside. A luxury stay, we had a beautiful room, the waterbed was amazing my husband after being skeptical is now a complete convert, jacuzzi bath and our own private garden and hot tub. Dressing gown and slippers, Prosecco in the fridge and other welcome gifts. Breakfast was made to order at a time of our choice and served in the most beautiful kitchen. We were made to feel welcome and very quickly relaxed. This is a hidden gem not to be missed we will be recommending to everyone and hope to visit again soon.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2024

    10
    Of our 12 day trip this was the best stop
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water bed ,the breakfast And the host Annie was the best host ever She made us feel at home and couldn’t do enough for us

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    8.0
    Perfectly adequate for our stay.
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room slightly cramped. No toilet brush and no milk for coffee in the room.

    Peaceful. Spacious. Host very friendly and accommodating.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    10
    Absolutely amazed, best sleep ever in water bed .
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all , Ann has thought of everything and then some .

    Absolutely amazing place.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2024

    10
    Phenomenal place phenomenal hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    By far the best place I have stayed, the owners treat you like family, the breakfast was amazing, the room was absolutely stunning and spotless. Not 1 fault, not 1!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Beautiful surroundings. Everything you need provided. Breakfast brilliant. Annie was the perfect hostess would definitely recommend

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    10
    This is a 5 star plus experience, it is truly amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    This is a 5 star plus experience, it is truly amazing. What can I say Annie is the most amazing host, she goes out her way to help and assist with any of your needs, I did feel like I was part of the family. I will definitely recommend this accommodation simply fabulous. The accommodation has a water bed! Had my doubts but it was amazing had a great sleep. The whole accommodation oozes luxury, lots of quirky bits which I love as this makes it very interesting. Breakfast was fab, exceptional choices of cereals, fruit, etc and also hot cooked breakfast made to order by Annie, which was excellent and plenty of choice. The grounds are lovely, there are two hot tubs, unfortunately we did not get the opportunity of using due to the wet July weather, but look forward to using on a return visit. We stayed 2 nights met a lovely family from South Africa we were all there for the Open golf in Troon. Very friendly indeed. Annie recommended the Clock Tower restaurant for dinner, which is on the Estate and it did not disappoint, the restaurant was lovely, staff all friendly, food delicious and very reasonable, would recommend. Will definitely return as it was a truly an great experience, thanks for everything Annie.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2024

    10
    Amazing place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Lovely place to stay & Anne is an amazing host it’s like visiting family she’s so welcoming, would definitely recommend.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2024

    9.0
    Ideal for our requirements for golf tournament in Troon.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Outstanding breakfast with great hostess.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2024

    10
    If you are in the area I would definitely recommend staying here!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    .

    We loved everything about this property and wished we were staying longer! Breakfast amazing, spotlessly clean bedroom and bathroom with plenty of towels and a choice of shower gels depending on your mood! Location was lovely and great walks available from the property. Garden areas were really pretty and it was great to see so many birds in and around the property. Highly recommend d staying here and the host Annie was very welcoming.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2024

    9.0
    Great location, excellent host
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night

    The water bed wasn’t for us, but that is personal preference.

    Annie is a great host. Very clean room and a lot of effort has gone into the furnishings. Excellent directions, good parking. Breakfast is excellent. Location was great as we were visiting Dumfries House.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2024

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water beds took a bit of getting used to.

    Great location, Annie was a fabulous host and the accommodation is immaculate

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A jacuzzi bath instead of a shower.

    Remote. Easy parking. Quirky. Clean. Great host.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2024

    10
    A real gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The weather.

    The privacy afforded during our stay. The beautifully decorated room and, of course, the delightful host. There is also outside seating for each room, sun umbrella & cushions. Treats when you arrive, including a mini fridge in your room which contained bottled water, Processo & fizzy water.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great place to stay. Lovely welcoming host, good size room, quiet, clean and comfortable with own garden to relax in. Breakfast was also good and plenty of time to check out in the morning.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    10
    Delightful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didn’t like the water mattresses.

    Excellent breakfast. Ideal location, quiet, near olaces and people we wanted to visit.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    10
    Cracking!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing.

    Quiet location with the sound of nearby river. Super room and bathroom. Host was absolutely lovely. Breakfast best ever.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    10
    Great host ,great location,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all not to like

    Everything,exceptional host and location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    10
    Thankyou Annie your a star , would love to come back in the near future
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing we didn’t like

    Our stay was so relaxed and comfortable. Annie was such a lovely warm lady who made us feel so welcome . Our room was very comfortable first time experience of a water bed , not disappointed slept so well with no discomfort like I normally do . Breakfast was very satisfying and filling .

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked the location, and the host was very friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was excellent! Slept on a waterbed for the first time, and surprisingly had a good sleep 😃

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Absolutely superb. Annie was a great host with great communication. We were checking in late and Annie was very accommod
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is nothing not to like

    Great property, very well kept very clean and great decoration

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    Fab stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything - breakfast was fabulous and the bed was super comfy (it’s a water bed in the King suite). Excellent location for Ayr races and a lovely pub within 20 mins walk.

    Stayed in April 2024

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