Anchorage Hotel in Prestwick

Dating from 1812 and with views of the Isle of Arran, this casual hotel with a colourful facade is 1.3 miles from Royal Troon Golf Club and 9.2 miles from Ayr Racecourse.The straightforward rooms with en suite bathrooms are named after malt whiskeys, and have TVs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; some have water views.Breakfast is included. There's a casual bar and restaurant with fireplaces and stained-glass windows, plus a garden.