Some excerpts from the website of Piersland House Hotel that might be useful
Getting to both Troon and Prestwick
Airport is easy. The main A/M77 Glasgow to Stranraer (and the ferries to Northern Ireland) trunk road skirts both Prestwick and Troon on the landward side and at the A77/A78 roundabout north of the
Airport Monkton Lodge follow the well posted signs for Troon and as you go over the railway bridge and enter the town you cant miss the hotel on the right hand side, right opposite the clubhouse and first tee for Troon Portland
Golf Club. The M77 is easily linked to, south west of Glasgow city
centre off the main M8 Edinburgh motorway which cuts through the
centre of the city. Prestwick
Airport is now Scotlands leading hub serving Ireland, London Stansted and Western Europe, courtesy of Ryanair. Car and van hire is available at the
airport as well as a
24 hour taxi rank. Useful local
taxi numbers are 01292 474445, 01292 311449 or 318600. Main rail links are to Troon station, with a half hourly service weekdays (hourly on Sundays) to/from Glasgow Central and Paisley (for Glasgow
Airport) - and to/from Ayr and Prestwick
Airport. Hire a car Our car hire partners can arrange car hire for you everything from compact saloons to 4 x 4 and luxury vehicles, at highly competitive rates, brokered personally for you. Available from all the major Scottish cities and
airports, including Prestwick
Airport - the nearest branch to the hotel for pick up and drop off.
www.scotland-carhire.co.uk and fill in the online enquiry form there. Or why not hire a classic car for the touring holiday or break of your dreams. We can help arrange the
tour of your choice in the car of your dreams. Self drive
tours whether in a classic car, luxury vehicle or 4x4.
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Piersland House Hotel is one of the most fabulous
wedding reception venues anywhere in Troon and Ayrshire, and for that matter - Scotland. Set in 2 acres of beautiful landscaped
gardens, perfect for
wedding photographs and arrival
drinks, it is also a superb venue for marquee receptions for those summer days on manicured green lawns. Where your every need and whim will be our top priority here and we will incorporate a whole array of special touches to just 'make your day'. The hotel itself, a building once a private residence, still retains the outstanding architectural features which once made it a family home to the grandson of Johnnie Walker. Today it is a cosy retreat, well and long established in Troon of providing hospitality to
wedding guests over the generations. For a civil or religious ceremony, the Conservatory Chapel accommodates up to 80 guests. And recognising that no two
weddings are the same, the management team and chef are keen to discuss varying needs and wishes for the style of
wedding, menus and
drinks - using a combination of your ideas and wishes with our knowledge and expertise, to create something truly special and individual. The romantic charm and elegance of Piersland, coupled with delicious food and attentive service makes it such an ideal location for
wedding ceremonies and receptions. A superb setting for photographs. Private and secluded. Unique and memorable. Romance and Piersland House are synonymous. For ceremonies and receptions, Piersland House Hotel is a remarkable venue of great class and style. Realize your dream of a fairytale Scottish
wedding - in the perfect setting for a magical
celebration. Scores of
celebrations and satisfied customers have been greatly touched, even bowled over by our own special marriage of a truly atmospheric, wonderful Scottish hotel with the
beauty yet tranquillity of its remarkable Clyde Coast surroundings. From the ceremony (in the hotel if you wish, civil or religious), to the strains of a traditional piper welcoming the guests, memorable photographs in spectacular settings, and stunning food with great entertainment. Piersland House Hotel provides the authentic total Scottish
wedding experience. Booking a
wedding here is not the customary frustrating experience, nor the anonymous transaction. All our friendly staff are there for you to ensure that from the time you call on us until the moment you leave our care, a
wedding at Piersland House Hotel is a memorable experience. to download our
Wedding brochure to download our
Wedding menus
Piersland House Hotel Craigend Road, Troon Ayrshire, KA10 6HD. T: +44 (0) 1292 314 747 F: +44 (0) 1292 315 613 E:
reservations@piersland.co.uk. Welcome to Piersland House Hotel. Ayrshire hotels of real quality, comfort and style just dont come better than this. Set in lovely landscaped grounds, Piersland House Hotel has been at the forefront of providing hospitality and hotel accommodation to Troon and Ayrshire residents and visitors alike for nearly 50 years. The original Piersland Lodge was built as a private residence in 1899 by the renowned Scottish architect William Leiper, and the home for Sir Alexander Walker, grandson of Johnnie Walker, founder of the internationally famous Scotch whisky firm, Johnnie Walker. Piersland House Hotel is a Grade A building. All its original features have been retained as it was built in 1899 by William Leiper, including elaborate wood carvings, leaded window panes, grand stone fireplaces, extensive wood panelling and a Jacobean embroidery frieze worked by the Tapestriere to King George V. The hotel has been sympathetically refurbished over the years in keeping with the buildings grace and quality with heavy window drapes, fine wallpapers and fabrics. And, keeping to the whisky theme, each
bedroom is based on a malt whisky distillery or family. Autumn Gold Getaway - The prefect Autumn Getaway from only £60.00 per person, per night*. Includes accommodation,
breakfast and a 3 course meal from our
bar menu, complimentary
parking, VAT and service. *Minimum 2 night stay. Summer Getaway Retreat - Why fly abroad this summer when we have some of the best coutryside in the world on the west coast. Enjoy a summer Getaway retreat from only £74.00 per person*
dinner, bed
breakfast. Available May to September. *Minimum 2 night stay. Enjoy a magnificent oak panelled
restaurant that is one of Troons best. This is wonderful
room that appeals to resident diners and locals alike and in June 2006 has undergone a fabulous redesign. It is an ideal venue for everything from special occasions and
celebrations to intimate, romantic
dinners for two. The hotels
terrace is wonderful for alfresco eating during the summer and the hotel is also one of the outstanding Ayrshire
wedding venues. The hotel is located opposite the famous Royal Troon Championship Links
Golf Course, world renowned location of the British Open
Golf Championship. Ideal for weekend breaks, romantic breaks and short breaks in Ayrshire,
golf breaks in Ayrshire, extended holidays and vacations in Scotland, for touring Ayrshire and Burns Country, and for visiting the enchanting Isle of Arran too. A delightful award winning country house style hotel, retaining an authentic and rather special country house charm and infomality: relaxing, luxurious, a little indulgent - welcoming fires, comfortable furnishings and spacious
rooms, with vases of fresh flowers and piles of books and magazines to enjoy. And a passion for fresh local produce which remains undimmed. or view our specials. Piersland House Hotel Company Ltd Company Reg No: SC057933 Company Reg
Office: 15 Craigend Road,Troon, KA10 6HD. Edinburgh City Hotel. Edinburgh Capital Hotel. Piersland House Hotel Three miles from Prestwick International
Airport and one mile from Troon Railway Station
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This is a wonderful setting in the Ayrshire town of Troon for small
meetings,
seminars and company training events. Small, discreet and a venue where there are not lots of other
meetings going at the same time so you know the staff at The Piersland can look after your needs and those of the delegates. Just on the outskirts of Troon this is an excellent venue for away sessions with work teams or for high impact company
business planning - being out of the
office environment enables attention to be directed at the task in hand. A one or two night stay will help forge team spirit, and also allow for consideration to some outdoor activities. After all, Royal Troon
Golf Course is on the hotels doorstep. The
meeting room has its own entrance if required and overlooks the hotels
gardens. When looking for your next
meeting venue in Troon or Ayrshire consider The Piersland Hotel as one of your options.
Exercise the mind in the peace and tranquillity of Ayrshire country. Piersland House Hotel is a haven amidst the stress of everyday life. A secluded, luxury country house style hotel, in a secluded location in the delightful little Ayrshire town of Troon, offering a retreat rarely found so close to the bustle of town and city life. It is the perfect
meeting venue with a choice of
rooms and settings for day or residential courses. Privacy is assured and there are
quiet breakout areas whilst the surrounding countryside offers the option of outdoor, teambuilding pursuits. And professionalism, unbeatable service and attention to detail are the hallmarks of Piersland as a venue for corporate events in Scotland. The quality of the environment here will enhance the quality of your event and make your whole stay excellent value. State of the art
conference equipment is available on request. A range of
buffet, table dhote and a la carte menus served in a
Private Room, our Walker
Room - or in our RedBowl
Restaurant to surprise and delight all tastes. As a Four Star Hotel, we offer the comfort, service levels and food that bring our clients back again and again. For the perfect
conference or
meeting, Piersland House Hotel is the refreshingly different venue. For a preview of our facilities. Exclusive use of the whole hotel can be arranged too - and we will collaborate closely with your event organisers to tailor to their specific requirement and to make the burden of organisation easy. And using local knowledge and contacts, we can arrange relaxing or challenging extra-curricular activities - from
golf, off-roading, shooting or fishing, to great watersports.