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Your Questions Answered
Find answers to the most common inquiries about your stay at Turnberry Rest Holiday Apartment.
How far are the nearby towns?
Maidens – 2 miles
Girvan – 6 miles
Kirkoswald – 3 miles
Maybole – 7 miles
Ayr – 15 miles
Prestwick – 19 miles
Troon – 24 miles
Stranraer – 34 miles
Glasgow – 52 miles
Edinburgh – 97 miles
How far are the local attractions?
Turnberry Golf Course & the Hotel – 0.8 miles
Belleisle Golf Course – 15 miles
Troon Golf Course – 24 miles
Crossraguel Abbey – 5 miles
Culzean Castle & Country Park – 5 miles
Dunure Castle – 10 miles
Loch Doon Castle – 30 miles
Dundonald Castle – 27 miles
Maidens Beach – 2 miles
Turnberry Beach – 0.8 miles
Girvan Harbour – 6 miles
Culzean Bay – 8 miles
Turnberry Lighthouse – 2 miles
Electric Brae Optical Illusion – 8 miles
McKechnie Institute Museum & Gallery – 5 miles
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum – 13 miles
A D Rattery Whiskey Experience – 3 miles
Ayr Race Course – 16 miles
Heads of Ayr Farm Park – 13 miles
Galloway Forest Park – 17 miles
Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park – 44 miles
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park – 72 miles
How far are the local amenities?
Asda Supermarket in Girvan – 5 miles
Co-op Food in Maybole – 6.5 miles
Little K's Kitchen Grocery in Maidens - 2 miles
Turnberry Post Office – 0.5 miles
ATM (Cashpoint @Asda Girvan) – 5 miles
Girvan Community Hospital - 4.7 miles
Maybole Medical Practice - 7 miles
Prestwick Airport – 22 miles
Glasgow Airport – 54 miles
Edinburgh Airport – 89 miles
What is the minimum stay? Can you take bookings for any less time than this?
Our minimum stay policy is detailed on the booking system and does change depending on the time of year. Please enter your proposed dates and you will be notified if the duration is less than the minimum
Can I bring my dog?
We welcome your well behaved friend at a small extra cost, up to two dogs per stay. Unfortunately, we do not allow cats or any other pets in the house. Each dog has a supplementary charge of £50 per week.
Is there a car park?
Yes. There is ample free car parking at the apartment
Who do I contact to gain access to the apartment?
At the time of booking, you should have received an email containing the details below.
For any queries or issues at all, please contact the apartment manager using telephone number sent to you after the booking was confirmed:
On Arrival
IT IS VITAL THAT YOU CONTACT THE APARTMENT MANAGER ON THE NUMBER PROVIDED, BEFORE YOU TRAVEL AND CONFIRM YOUR CHECK IN TIME. Please leave a voice message or send a text message if the phone is temporarily turned off. Having arranged an arrival time with us, we will then be there to greet you and familiarise you with the apartment’s facilities. Check in times should ideally be between 12pm & 5pm, although you may be able to arrive slightly outside these times if you give us prior notice. Please contact us also a few days before the arrival date to confirm arrival date and time and again 1-2 hours prior to arrival. If you are unexpectedly delayed please keep us informed. The telephone signal in the Turnberry area is not always reliable, so please to send an SMS or WhatsApp message if you cannot get through.
What Time is Check In and Check Out?
Check-in is available from 2pm on the day of arrival and check-out is 11am on day of departure
When Do I Need To Make Payment?
We request a 20% deposit at the time of booking, and the remaining balance 28 days prior to arrival. We will notify you in advance that the payment is becoming due. The deposit is refundable if you cancel within the cancellation period and in alignment with the policy.
Is there disabled access to the apartment?
There is a ramp to access the apartment block. Our apartment is on the ground floor
There is a small door bar/normal part of the frame of the front door, as there is on any front door, which is approximately an inch/2.5 cm high and an inch/2.5 cm deep
There is a step up to the showers, in both the en-suite and main bathroom, which is approximately 9 inches/23cm high
Are there walk-in showers?
There are separate showers in the two bathrooms. There is a step up to the showers, in both the en-suite and main bathroom, which is approximately 9 inches/23cm high
Does the apartment have a shower and bath in each bathroom?
Yes, both bathrooms have a shower and bath in each. One bathroom is en-suite to the master bedroom and the second bathroom is accessed via the hallway.
How many bedrooms are there?
There are 3 bedrooms, 2 sleeping 2 people and the third room sleeping 2 adults and a child
Can the beds be arranged as doubles or twins?
Two of the three bedrooms can be arranged as doubles or twin rooms. Third room has a trundle bed where 2 adults and a child can sleep. Please ensure you enter your requested bed set up when booking
Do you provide towels and linen?
Yes, free of charge
Do you provide washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets and laundry washing detergent?
Yes, free of charge
Do you provide crockery, cutlery and cooking equipment?
Yes, crockery and cutlery is supplied. Also, most cooking equipment is supplied, baking trays, saucepans, oven proof dishes etc.
Do You Provide Fast Broadband?
Yes, free of charge. You will find the WIFI password next to the router
Do you provide Cable/Satellite TV?
Yes, free of charge. Sky TV package + Netflix
Are There Children's Games available at the apartment?
Yes, we have a good range of board games and card games in the apartment
Are There Books For Me To Read?
We have an interesting selection of fiction, non-fiction and cookery books available. You are welcome to do a book swap with the paperback fictional novels.
Is there a bus stop near the apartment?
The apartment is 5 minutes’ walk from the local bus stop
Do you have a hospital or doctors surgery nearby?
Yes, Girvan Community Hospital is 4.7 miles (7 minute drive) away
Alao Maybole Medical Practice is 7.0 miles (11 minute drive) away
Do you offer Breakfast?
Yes, we do.
We organise the breakfast for you free of charge at Balkenna Village Tea Room which is only 2 minute drive from the apartment on A77 towards Girvan. (9.00 – 12.00)
Breakfast at prestigous Turnberry Club House is also available at an extra cost of £10 per person. (08.00 – 12.00)
Are there nearby restaurants or eating places?
There are a number of eating places within a short drive. Pls see the details below.
Turnberry
0.8 miles on A719 (2 minute drive) - Trump Turnberry Club House
0.8 miles on A719 (2 minute drive) – Trump Turnberry Hotel (1906 & Grand Tea Lounge & Bar)
0.9 miles on A77 (2 minute drive) - Balkenna Village Tea Room
1.7 miles on A77 (3 minute drive) - Dowhill Farm
1.9 miles on A719 (6 minute drive) - King of Scots: Turnberry Lighthouse
2.1 miles on A719 (5 minute drive) - Wildings Hotel & Restaurant
2.2 miles on A719 (5 minute drive) - Ropes Bistro
Kirkoswald
2.6 miles on A77 (4 minute drive) -Souters Inn
Girvan
5.0 miles on A77/B741 (8 minute drive) - China Moon
5.1 miles on A77/B741 (8 minute drive) - 88 Chinese Take Away
5.3 miles on A77/B741 (9 minute drive) – Maly’s Cafe
5.3 miles on A77 (10 minute drive) - Yasmins Fine Indian Cuisine
Maybole
7.1 miles on A77 (11 minute drive) - The Greenside Restaurant
Ayr
15.2 miles on A77 (25 minute drive) – Many places
How far is the beach?

How far is the Trump Turnberry Hotel and the golf course?
The hotel is just 5 minute walk or 2 minute drive from the apartments
Can we use the Trump Turnberry Hotel’s bar and restaurants?
Yes you can. Please contact the hotel directly on 01655 331000 for details and reservations
Can we use the Trump Turnberry Hotel’s facilities, swimming pool, gym and spa etc.?
Yes you can. Please contact the hotel directly on 01655 334060 for details of prices for their services
Experience the Charm of Turnberry Rest
Book your stay at Turnberry Rest Holiday Apartment and immerse yourself in the beauty of Scotland. Enjoy our comfortable accommodations with stunning garden views, and take advantage of our proximity to local attractions.
Whether you’re here for relaxation or adventure, Turnberry Rest is your perfect getaway.
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