An excellent country house hotel set in a magnificent mansion, dating back to 1905. Lochgreen House is set amidst 30 acres of woodland and is conveniently located to Royal Troon Golf Club.
GUESTROOMS
40 deluxe en-suite guestrooms; 25 of which have been recently added. 32 of the rooms are located in the main house, while guests can also choose from 7 Courtyard Rooms or the Lodge.
FACILITIES
Award-winning restaurant, Brasserie, Malt Room Bar and private gardens. Yachting, clay pigeon shooting, quad biking, archery and horse riding can all be enjoyed locally.
ACCOMMODATION REVIEW
Lochgreen House Hotel is set amidst thirty acres of woodland and landscaped gardens adjacent to the famous fairways of Royal Troon and stands as a perfect reminder of a bygone era. Built by the Morton family in 1905, the house features fine wood panelling throughout, with light oak in the hall and study and cherry in the dining room. Meticulous attention to detail remains the hallmark of Lochgreen House, which has developed into one of Scotland's finest country houses.
Up to very recently, Lochgreen House offered only 15 guestrooms but a completely new section, comprising no less than 25 superb new bedrooms, has now been added to the hotel. Such major refurbishment can sometimes ruin the aura of a place such as Lochgreen but the new additions have been completed extremely tastefully and have in no way compromised the original ambience. Guests can now choose between a fine selection of 32 rooms in the main house; opt for one of the seven Courtyard Lodges or choose the Lodge accommodation.
One of the highlights of any visit to Lochgreen House is the innovative cuisine offered in the classic setting of the dining room. Proprietor and master chef, Bill Costley was for many years a member and coach with the Scottish Culinary Team and this is reflected in the extensive selection of gourmet dishes. In terms of dining, guests can choose between the main restaurant or the brasserie, while the Malt Room, tucked away in a corner of the study, houses an impressive range of malt whiskies and is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxed drink.
ONLINE GOLF TRAVEL RATING
One of the finest country hotels in Scotland, recent refurbishment has transformed Lochgreen House and it is an ideal base for playing all the golf courses in the area from Royal Troon to Irvine Bogside and Turnberry Ailsa.
Located less than a mile from Royal Troon, off the A78 route and approximately nine miles north of the town of Ayr.
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS
Lochgreen House, Monktonhill Road, Southwood, Troon KA10 7EN
Tel: + 44 1292 313343. Email: lochgreen@costley-hotels.co.uk.
The service tends to be formal but the overall atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. With flair in evidence throughout, cooking is in a classic vein, while the dishes can be quite elaborate.
Parkstone Hotel, Esplanade, Prestwick KA9 1QN
Tel: + 44 1292 477286. Email: info@parkstonehotel.co.uk.
The kitchen's enthusiasm and commitment to quality local ingredients is much in evidence.
The lamb is tender, while the warm banana pancakes with toffee sauce is a must.
Fouters Bistro, 2A Academy Street, Ayr KA7 1HS.
Tel: + 44 1292 261391. Email: qualityfood@fouters.co.uk.
Freshly caught fish along with meat and game from the hills and pastures of Scotland are the essential ingredients of the distinctive cuisine of this excellent basement restaurant.
Braidwoods, Drumastle Mill Cottage, Dalry KA24 4LN
Tel: + 44 1294 833544. Email: keithbraidwood@btconnect.com.
Situated north of Irvine, this unfussy restaurant is housed in 200-year-old whitewashed former millers' cottages. The menu is simple, while open fires add to the intimate ambience.
Lochgreen House Hotel is set amidst thirty acres of woodland and landscaped gardens adjacent to the famous fairways of Royal Troon and stands as a perfect reminder of a bygone era. Built by the Morton family in 1905, the house features fine wood panelling throughout, with light oak in the hall and study and cherry in the dining room. Meticulous attention to detail remains the hallmark of Lochgreen House, which has developed into one of Scotland's finest country houses.
