Between Stranraer and Girvan, Glenapp Castle in Ballantrae offers luxurious accommodations in 36 acres of gardens and woodland. Dating back to 1870, this 5-star South Ayrshire hotel includes an award-winning restaurant and provides free on-site parking and Wi-Fi. All rooms and suites at Glenapp Castle include a flat-screen TV with DVD player, trouser press, desk, alarm clock, safe, seating area and tea and coffee facilities. Each has an private bathroom with bath, shower, hairdryer, bathrobe and complimentary toiletries. Rooms have views of the sea or gardens. The restaurant offers 3-course Gourmet Dinner, a 7-course tasting menu and also offer Gourmet Lunches and indulgent afternoon tea is also served. An extensive list of wines and champagne is offered. The Castle Restaurant offering classical Scottish gourmet dining, and The Azalea, by Glenapp Castle, offering a more informal dining setting in the heart of our Walled Gardens. Glenapp Castle is around 35 minutes’ drive from Galloway Forest Park. Ayr, Troon and Prestwick Airport are all around 1 hour’s drive north of Ballantrae. This suite comes with 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The suite features a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.