The Judge's Rest

11/02/2024

Wishing all my guests a Happy Valentines Day on Wednesday!💝
Here's a peek at the accommodation provided, either for a golfing break, visiting friends and relatives or just enjoying the beautiful Ayrshire coastline. Great eateries nearby. Come and visit www.thejudgesrest.co.uk

We are also pleased to announce that our Short Term Let licence SA-00072-F is now in place.👏👏

04/12/2023

Here are five great recommendations for visitors to the Judge’s Rest in Ayr.
For a fantastic pizza try the newly opened The Pizzaioli Ayr which has a great atmosphere and service to match; Alternatively try the Clocktower cafe restaurant on Auchincruive estate for coffee and cake or a beautiful meal in a lovely setting; If you are just looking for a cocktail or drinks try the T-bar Ayr its live music or The Smoking Goat with its good vibe. Renaldos Ices also not to be missed!
All tried and tested this weekend😃👍💕👏

02/12/2023

Brrr it’s certainly cold these days at Greenan Castle but the scenery is beautiful with the frost and light covering of snow. And I know someone who is just loving it all!❄️🐾☃️💕 Take care and enjoy!

15/10/2023

Tamfest is a festival like no other filled with fun, music and accessible arts that runs throughout all of October. Inspired by the poem, 'Tam O'Shanter', by Ayrshire's bard Robert Burns, this is a unique celebration of Halloween. 

07/10/2023

Want something to do if it’s raining in Ayr?
Why not visit the MacLaurin Art Galleries at Rozelle House to see the permanent display of wonderful Tam O’Shanter paintings by Alexander Goudi. They are evocative and capture the pace of Burns’ famous poem.
The gallery is located in an historic mansion, surrounded by beautiful grounds and also boasts a tea room too. It is just a two minute drive from Burns Cottage and only five minutes from Ayr town centre.
The exhibition was highly recommended by recent guests staying at the Judge’s Rest. Whether you are an art lover or a Burns fan it is certainly a worthwhile visit!

10/09/2023

For those of you who may have missed the Air Show yesterday.💕👏👏👏

16/08/2023

Not to be missed, glad to see it back!👍💕👏✈️

16/08/2023

Isn’t this amazing!😲💕

Finished some big surf in Prestwick today. Take me to the beach baby! Thanks to Sheron for giving me the opportunity to paint her house 😀

10/05/2023

The Heads of Ayr Farm Park is a must go attraction for all the family. Here’s their latest news!😍🐮

Heads of Ayr Farm Park has shared some amazing photos of a new hours-old Highland Calf.

15/04/2023

Well done Glasgae!👍👏💜

30/03/2023

Nowadays if we return bottles some companies will give us a refund.

Apparently not a new concept, been going for 100 years, only difference is we don’t get prosecuted anymore. Maybe that should be reinstated too!🤪👍👏

18/03/2023

The Ailsa Terminator (Paddy’s Milestone)

Its always a pleasure to photograph Ailsa Craig, especially when its looking this good.
I like the way the light is glancing off that tower (A third of the way up middle right).
Interesting fact: Ailsa Craig is home to one of the largest gannet colonies in the world with about 36,000 breeding pairs.

11/03/2023

Fabulous images of Ayrshire at its best. Thank you Peter Ribbeck!👍💕👏

Peter Ribbeck Photography

08/03/2023

Bound to be good because it’s Scotland and it’s Sir David Attenborough, now that’s a good combination!

A new five-part BBC nature documentary presented by Sir David Attenborough will highlight the wildlife of the British Isles, and Scotland will be featured in the series.

21/02/2023

What a fascinating story. So glad Kay’s curling stones are staying in Ayrshire. I remember being shown around the factory many many years ago!👍👏👏🥌🥌

Ailsa Craig has been quarried for its micro-granite since the mid-nineteenth century for the specific purpose of producing curling stones. Kays Curling, based in Mauchline, has the exclusive rights to the Ailsa Craig granite. But Ayrshire came very close to losing this long-standing business... 🥌

Read more here: www.ayrshiremagazine.com/kays-curling/

13/02/2023

A tiny town in Ayrshire in the quarter finals of the Scottish Cup tonight!!! Go the Mighty Darvel - enjoy the night ⚽️❤️👏

23/12/2022

I wonder how long the baubles will last on the tree this year, when there’s trouble afoot!💕🐾
Wishing all my guests a wonderful Christmas and best wishes for 2023. Love from Liz (and trouble!)💜🎄☃️🥰

27/09/2022

October is nearly here which means its nearly time for TAMFEST 2022! 🎃

With exciting, spooky events running all throughout the month we can’t wait to get involved with the Tamfest celebrations! 🎉

We’ve got two exciting shows coming to The Gaiety as part of Tam Fest – Tam O’ Shanter and Other Tales (tickets: https://bit.ly/3JnnL0a) and Murder Mystery – The Lost Soul of the Lingering Laird (tickets: https://bit.ly/3CctDaS) 💀

Tam O’ Shanter and Other Tales will also be touring Ayrshire as part of The Gaiety on Tour programme! 🦇

And there’s much more happing all month long, like The Haunting of Rozelle House, Tam’s Sunday Club, Auld Ayr Tours and tons of music, dance and street food on the 30th of October! 👻

Check out the full TAMFEST schedule here: https://www.tamfest.co.uk/events/

28/08/2022

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15/08/2022

Fancy a week long break in Ayr with magnificent sunsets, long sandy beach, Culzean Castle nearby, Gold Cup horse racing in an historic town with great eateries.
Now available Sept 13th- Sept 20th 2022.
Book online www.the judgesrest.co.uk or email [email protected].
Availability due to cancellation.

08/03/2022

SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL, AYR 2022.
Accommodation available for Coral Scottish Grand National weekend: Fri 1st April till Sun 3rd April. Quality self catering close to town centre with king size bedroom and triple bedroom.
£350 for up to five persons for the two nights.
PM me if interested. Thank you!🏇🏆🏇

06/03/2022

I love sailing round Ailsa Craig on the Waverley, would highly recommend.👍💜🥌

Paddle Steamer Waverley Set to Return to Ayr & Girvan For 75th Anniversary 🚢⚓️

PS Waverley will return to Ayr & Girvan harbour’s this year as part of Waverleys 75th anniversary, the sailings for Ailsa Craig will leave Ayr & Girvan on July 18th & August 1st/15th, it’s the first time that Waverley will call at both Ayr & Girvan in many years.

Fill details and times can be found via the link below 👇

https://waverleyexcursions.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Model-Rail-2022-Brochure.pdf

04/03/2022

Too good not to share! Enjoy a trip to Ayrshire👍💜

Join Robin McKelvie as he shares why you too must visit Ayrshire & Arran during 2022.

26/02/2022

A new historic walking trail in Ayr for my guests to try, full of lesser know facts. Pick a dry day and enjoy!🥾🥾💕
https://destinationsouthayrshire.co.uk/shadows-of-the-past/?fbclid=IwAR1TxOt4XBlaaD0GyYY7pE_Of31fHux982TqwRkAX-bJQS9Ves8DVZJysYM

25/01/2022

You don’t need Whiskipedia to tell you it is Burns Night! Hope you’re all enjoying a dram wherever you are. Slainte Mhath!🥃

02/01/2022

Happy New Year to my four legged guests and their well behaved owners! 💝🐾
May 2022 bring all you wish for, especially health and happiness 🙏💜
Love from Liz and Purdey at the Judge’s Rest Xx

21/12/2021

Wishing all my guests a very, merry Christmas. Thank you for staying at the Judge’s Rest. Keep safe during these uncertain times, be kind to others. If times get hard just keep yer bunnet on.🎄⛄️💜🎁🎉🥰

11/11/2021

Remembering…❤️

30/10/2021

Remember: Clocks go back this weekend.

06/01/2021

Brrr colder than ever but great to be allowed outdoors to enjoy the bright sunshine. Now relaxing with a wee glass of wine in front of a roaring fire 🔥🍷. Keep safe everyone👍🐾💞