An excellent four-star country house hotel set in 2 acres of landscaped gardens opposite Royal Troon; Piersland House was built in 1899 for the grandson of Johnnie Walker (of whisky fame).
GUESTROOMS
30 en-suite guestrooms, including 15 cottage suites in the grounds and a selection of different room types in the main house. Each room is based upon a malt whisky theme and boasts excellent room amenities from trouser press to mini-bar.
FACILITIES
Award winning Brasserie restaurant, bar and landscaped oriental gardens. Horse riding, fishing and clay pigeon shooting are among the activities that can be enjoyed locally.
ACCOMMODATION REVIEW
Boasting a magnificent location opposite Royal Troon, Piersland Lodge, as it was known, was built in 1899 by renowned Scottish architect, William Leiper as the home for Sir Alexander Walker, grandson of the Johnnie Walker of Scotch whiskey fame. Now a Grade A Listed Building, all the original features remain, including wood panelling, stone fireplaces, wood carvings and a Jacobean embroidery frieze worked by the Tapestrière to King George V. Having remained in the Walker family until 1956, Piersland House is now a leading country house hotel.
Set in almost two acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, including an oriental garden, Piersland House Hotel overlooks Royal Troon Golf Club, which has hosted no less than eight British Open Championships, most recently in July 2004 and also in 1997, when Justin Leonard captured the Claret Jug. Piersland House offers a choice of dining and guests can either choose to sample the award-winning Brasserie Restaurant or opt for something lighter in the less formal bar area.
There are 30 en-suite guestrooms at Piersland House Hotel and somewhat appropriately given the origins of the house, each bedroom is based upon a malt whiskey distillery or family. There is also a good choice of rooms here and guests can choose from the 15 cottage suites located in the main grounds or go for one of the standard or larger superior rooms in the house itself. And though all the rooms retain an original charm, each one is equipped with good room amenities from tea and coffee making facilities and mini-bar to trouser press and hairdryer.
ONLINE GOLF TRAVEL RATING
Along with Lochgreen House, Piersland House Hotel is one of the best country house options in the Troon area. Convenient to Royal Troon, it is also ideal for play at Prestwick, Western Gailes and Glasgow Gailes.
Situated off the A78 route, just a few hundred yards from Royal Troon Golf Club and less than eight miles south of Irvine.
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.
Boasting a magnificent location opposite Royal Troon, Piersland Lodge, as it was known, was built in 1899 by renowned Scottish architect, William Leiper as the home for Sir Alexander Walker, grandson of the Johnnie Walker of Scotch whiskey fame. Now a Grade A Listed Building, all the original features remain, including wood panelling, stone fireplaces, wood carvings and a Jacobean embroidery frieze worked by the Tapestrière to King George V. Having remained in the Walker family until 1956, Piersland House is now a leading country house hotel.
