About Smithston Farmhouse
Situated in Ayrshire’s Doon Valley, the Smithston Farmhouse offers bed and breakfast accommodation on a working farm. This property offers free parking and lies within a ten-minute drive of Ayr.
The three letting rooms offer en-suite facilities and amenities such as central heating, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, full length mirrors, and free Wi-Fi. Rooms are non-smoking and are serviced daily.
Facilities at the Smithston Farmhouse include a garden and courtyard, laundry and dry cleaning (fee), drying facilities, and luggage/cycle storage. Plus, guests can relax in the communal TV lounge.
Guests are welcomed with a hot drink and homemade cake and can enjoy a freshly cooked farmhouse breakfast on each morning of their stay.
This farmhouse lies within a 25-minute drive of the Great Steward of Scotland’s Dumfries House Trust and within 35 minutes of Kilmarnock and the Dean Castle Country Park.
Positive Reviews
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Peaceful countryside setting
This rural bed and breakfast at a working farm in Ayrshire enjoyed a tranquil setting by the River Doon, near Patna village. Moreover, guests could take walks around the farm to see its sheep and cattle. Drivers liked the free parking and commented that it was easy to reach Ayr for shopping and dining plus the seafront, racecourse and railway station. The direct access to the A713 also made it simple to reach Glasgow Prestwick Airport plus regional attractions, beauty spots, golf courses and beaches.
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Positive views about rooms and shared amenities
The rooms at this farmhouse property were reportedly spacious, well-cleaned and well-appointed. Features like the flat-screen TVs and cosy beds also appealed. Many guests admired the lovely countryside views. Shared facilities like the inviting lounge and pleasant gardens also won praise. Budget-minded reviewers remarked that the room rates were competitive so they got decent bang for their buck.
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Yummy farmhouse breakfasts and warm welcome
Travellers often commented that they were warmly greeted by friendly, knowledgeable and obliging hosts who offered hot drinks on arrival. Diners loved the extensive and delicious farmhouse breakfast featuring cooked options plus Scottish favourites like porridge and kippers. Animal owners welcomed the pet-friendly policy.
Negative Reviews
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Occasional free Wi-Fi grumbles
The free Wi-Fi service was welcomed by many travellers. Nevertheless, there were occasional claims that the network suffered from poor speeds or a spotty signal.
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Minor bathroom issues reported
According to several critics, the shower cubicles and towels in the bathrooms were rather small. Guests in certain rooms were also slightly disappointed that they didn't have en suite bathrooms.
negative:
Rural location was inconvenient for non-drivers
Non-drivers sometimes commented that the location was a little out of the way, adding that there was a dearth of dining options and amenities in the immediate vicinity.