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Visiting somewhere new on a vacation is thrilling and few people realize that pets also get excited about a trip to a new place. Each year more and more people are choosing to travel with their pets and when you consider the fact that walking is the best form of exercise and walking with your dog makes it more enjoyable you begin to realize why vacation destinations such as Ayr in Scotland have unique advantages over other places in the UK. Sadly it is often far too difficult to find pet friendly accommodation but in the following article I introduce a couple of places to stay in Ayr which allow pets.

Ayr is a wonderful town on the south west coast of Scotland which is extremely popular with tourists for a variety of reasons. Most commonly people visit the area to explore the many connections with the famous poet Robert Burns. Burns is known the world over for both his amazing use of the Scots language, his most amazing poetry but also for the way he led his life. You do not have to travel far in this part of the country to find either a building associated with the bard or a monument or statue dedicated to him. Ayr itself has a multitude of important building relating to the national poet but it is in the outlying districts that you will find the man’s heart.

Ayr is the main administrative center for this part of Scotland, known as Ayrshire. All around you will notice that the scenery is much greener than many other parts of Scotland and this is due to the generally milder climate and lack of pollution, two of the reasons why Ayr is such a great place to visit with a pet. Imagine walking with your dog in astounding scenery or along an unspoiled, and clean, beach, both of you will love it. If you travel around Ayrshire you may begin to think that you have seen some places before and you may well have done, either on the big, or the small, screen as the area is popular with film makers. The cult classic “The Wicker Man” was shot around here and each year, just down the road from the town, is held an arts and music festival called the Wickerman Festival, well worth a visit and it is family friendly too.

The Wickerman Festival is held in the neighboring county of Dumfries and Galloway but for this article I am concentrating on Ayr and Ayrshire however, before I list the pet friendly accommodation I would like to request that you really take care to ensure that your chosen hotel or guest house does not regret allowing pets in their rooms. Some places make a charge for pets while other may only charge if there is damage or the room requires extra cleaning but if everyone’s pet behaves pet lovers will keep their excellent reputation.

3 Hotels Which Are Pet Friendly

The Swallow Station Hotel

The Swallow Station is a large, 73 roomed, hotel situated in the very heart of the town, overlooking Burns Statue Square right by the train station. Situated 10 minutes from Glasgow Prestwick International Airport this 3 star establishment features a restaurant and bar plus it does not charge extra for pets.

The Horizon Hotel

With superb views over the Clyde to Arran this central hotel gives three star pet friendly accommodation without charging extra for allowing your pet in your room. This establishment is smaller than the previous with only twenty five rooms.

The Savoy Park Hotel

Offering free broadband internet to every one of it’s 15 rooms the three star, family-run,Savoy Park Hotel is a great place to stay. Pets are allowed and they do not charge extra! Also features traditional home made food.

Pet Friendly Ayr Guest Houses

Canter Holm

The 3 star, 6 roomed, Canter Home offers superb pet friendly Ayr accommodation in a lovely Victorian residence close to the center of town. Although there is free internet access throughout the guest house they may make a charge if you have your pet staying with you.

Grange View

Grange View is a small pet friendly guest house with only three rooms. Three star accommodation about two minutes from Ayr town center. Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Well that is the end of our list which although short it is as comprehensive as it could be. In my opinion far too few hotels in Ayr allow pets and even fewer guest houses say pets allowed in their policies. This is really unfortunate but we hope that you manage to make a booking (they can be busy) and that you and your pet have a wonderful vacation.

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