Turnberry is a small village on the South Ayrshire coast, Scotland, six miles north of Girvan, situated on Turnberry Bay with a 2km of beaches. Turnberry is famous as the home to one of the world’s first purpose-built golf resorts. Equipped with two championship 18-hole courses, a 9-hole course, a pitch and putt and golf academy. The Ailsa course opened in 1903 and hosted the first Open Championship in 1977. A second championship course was added in 1912 now known as The Westlin Turnberry Resort. This is an exciting links course with fantastic scenery and ocean holes. The Colin Montgomerie Links Golfing Academy was built in 2000. Turnberry, although dominated by golf, is an area of historical interest, Turnberry Lighthouse was built in 1873 and stands on the coast near Turnberry point on the site of the ruins of Turnberry Castle, believed to be the birthplace of Robert the Bruce, slighted in 1310 to keep it out of English hands and never re-built. Turnberry is a popular tourist resort with the Turnberry Hotel, lodges and cottages, offering country club facilities and an Outdoor Activities Centre. National Trust for Scotland maintains the nearby Culzean Castle 1777, and country park with visitor centre, activity playground, restaurant and shops.
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Places to Stay near Turnberry
Trump Turnberry Resort (0.83 miles)
Located on the stunning Ayrshire coast just 55 minutes from Glasgow Airport and 30 from Prestwick, Turnberry is recognised as one of the world's finest resorts.
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Turnberry Links (1.15 miles)
Set just 10 minutes' walk from the famous Turnberry Golf Course, this luxuriously appointed ground floor apartment has been designed and furnished expressly with the discerning holidaymaker in mind. One of a number of smilar ... More | visit website
Dunure Inn (6.35 miles)
Competely refurbished Inn in stunning harbourside setting. All rooms en-suite overlooking the picturesque harbour with views along the Ayrshire coast. Close to the world famous Burns' cottage. Traditional food served in harbourside restaurant, comfortable lounge ... More | visit website
Woodland Bay Hotel (7.88 miles)
Imagine being lulled to sleep by gentle waves and exploring rock pools in the bay. Far enough from the city for complete relaxation, yet near enough for easy access to ... More
Sunnyside (10.27 miles)
Quality 4-Star accommodation next to Alloway, birthplace of national poet Robert Burns, on the A719 coastal route on the south side of Ayr. We are praised for our friendly service, spacious well furnished double, ... More | visit website
Ivy House Hotel (10.94 miles)
Located in the Heart of Burns Country, just 5 minutes from Ayr Town Centre and 100 metres from Burns Cottage, The Ivy House is one of Scotlands Hidden Gems. This Country House Hotel is ideal ... More | visit website
Belleisle Country House Hotel (11.01 miles)
Belleisle House Hotel is situated in Historic Burns Country in Alloway Ayr. The area is steeped in hisory and the opportunity to play wonderful golf courses in the area renowned for quality golf. This special ... More | visit website
Garth Madryn (11.48 miles)
Old Racecourse Hotel (11.54 miles)
We pride ouselves on traditional fayre, with bar meals and real ales.Located less than 1 mile from the centre of Ayr, and 1/2 a mile from Belleisle and Seafield Golf Courses.
... More | visit websiteKilmore Cottages (11.67 miles)
The cottages form part of a charming 4 star luxury former farm steading and is set in 30 acres of lush green hills. Bordered by the river Doon made famous by our national bard Robert ... More | visit website
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