The Fairburn Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (454 reviews)
12-14 Loudoun Street , Mauchline , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendliness of staff
Clean and comfortable facilities
Cons:
Noisy bathroom extractor fan
Unpleasant smells in some areas

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
Clean and comfortable facilities; some mentions of unpleasant smells in specific areas.
Service
9.25
Staff were frequently highlighted as friendly, accommodating, and helpful.
Location
8.79
Convenient location noted; some reviews mention traffic noise.
Room Quality
8.74
Rooms are clean, comfortable, and equipped with good amenities.
Amenities
8.77
Positive mentions of food and various amenities provided in rooms.
Value for Money
8.73
Good value expressed across multiple reviews; affordable pricing for the quality.
Food and Beverage
8.78
Food quality praised, especially breakfast and dinner.
Overall Experience
9.05
General sentiment reflects a favorable and enjoyable stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 00:23

Property Description

Delight in Scottish Hospitality at Fairburn Hotel

Exquisite Dining Experience: Indulge in a variety of home-cooked Scottish dishes including haggis and homemade cheesecakes. The fixed-price menus cater to all tastes, ensuring a culinary delight for every guest.

Elegant & Modern Rooms: Relax in style in our elegant rooms with picturesque views. Enjoy modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities, and complimentary toiletries. The added convenience of an iPhone charger in each room enhances your stay.

Convenient Location: Nestled in Mauchline, with easy access to Kilmarnock and Ayr's scenic coast, Fairburn Hotel offers the perfect blend of tranquility and exploration.

Book now to experience the charm of Fairburn Hotel and create unforgettable memories in the heart of Scotland.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GLA

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per stay when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 454 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 9.25
Location: 8.79
Room Quality: 8.74
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 8.78
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Derek couple gb
10
Fabulous stay, just one night but very glad I booked it, no issues at all.
Pros:

Hotel was fantastic, staff lovely and very hard working, the food at evening meal was very good and breakfast was delicious. We had a great nights sleep in a very large room that was also very clean and comfortable, the shower was great. The beer garden was beautiful in the sunshine. Great visit thankyou.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Fiona solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Ekaterina couple ae
8
Perfect value for money and easy reach to all bigger cities
Pros:

Perfect value for money, clean, extra pillows available, hairdryer is good, tea-coffee, all is fine.

Cons:

The hotel is right on the main city street, without A/C units in the warm weather when the windows are open it was extremely loud from by-passing cars and tractors, although thanks to thoughtful staff, there were ear-plugs left in the room for us, as they probably already knew about this issue.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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George solo_traveller gb
10
Phenomenal stay. Would come back.
Pros:

Very friendly, organised and happy staff. Excellent evening meal. Very well prepared room with lots of attention to detail.

Cons:

Difficult to say much here. But the sausage on my breakfast was low quality and deep fried. But everything else about the stay was perfect.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Peter extended_group ch
9
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Bruce extended_group gb
8
Pros:

Staff were very nice food and room were fantastic

Cons:

Parking a bit away and on a very busy street with lots of traffic all the time

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
7
Good value for money
Pros:

Contemporary furnishings with a Scottish vibe. Pretty window boxes and a pleasant garden. Bedroom very clean and thoughtfully equipped.

Cons:

Very noisy road outside the window. First time I’ve stayed in a hotel that provides ear plugs. Road noise stopped around 11.30pm

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Elaine solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely porridge, lovely stay.
Pros:

Lovely room. Nice and cool despite the heatwave. Blackout curtains and fan and comfortable bed made it easy to sleep. Good bathroom facilities ensuite. Lovely historic building. Likes the spiral stairs. Staff helpful and friendly. Good WiFi. Easy to park in free carpark beside hotel. Nice porridge for breakfast.

Cons:

Breakfast finished a bit early given checkout was available as late as 11am.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Dimitar solo_traveller bg
8
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
7
Nice but disappointing
Pros:

Nice and clean and good service

Cons:

I was very disappointed with the extra £10 charge. We were going to a wedding and we were arriving at 12am . We asked if the room was ready could we drop our bag into the room and we were charged £10 for that. Money for nothing

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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ANDREW solo_traveller gb
10
Very friendly staff and made welcome also good food
Pros:

Small but great hospitality

Cons:

None

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Angela solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Kirsten solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Excellent hotel
Fabulous facilities
Great location and parking
Lovely food
Such a comfortable stay

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
M
Mark solo_traveller gb
10
Pleasant hotel to tour the local area.
Pros:

Courteous friendly staff.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Hazel couple gb
10
Brilliant
Pros:

Fairburn was such a lovely place to stay .The staff were amazing ,and as it was such lovely weather we enjoyed the beer garden .Please eat there as the food is a good price and absolutely delicious

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
J
Janet couple gb
8
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Georgie solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

The hotel was nice and staff very friendly and helpful, breakfast was good.. My parents had the family room which was perfect for them and it seemed to be alot nicer than ours. On the face of it our room which was I think was either 8 or 9 was lovely.

Cons:

The bathroom carpentry left alot to be desired, I'll fitting cupboards and over shooting taps. The boxing in around the shower is terrible and may leak eventually which may need to be looked at. The room was very clean and everything we needed for our one night stay

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Tommy solo_traveller gb
8
Overnight family stay.
Pros:

Perfect for what we needed.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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David family_with_children gb
8
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Craig solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Welcoming

2026-06-24 via Nuitee