Title: Carrick Retreat - Donnini Apartments Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=32627750&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Carrick Retreat - Donnini Apartments Apartment in Ayr with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Carrick Retreat - Donnini Apartments ![Dining - Carrick Retreat - Donnini Apartments (Ayr)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32630000/32627800/32627750/eb8dc95b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Carrick Retreat - Donnini Apartments (Ayr)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32630000/32627800/32627750/7bf2a43c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Carrick Retreat - Donnini Apartments (Ayr)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32630000/32627800/32627750/2f310b45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - Carrick Retreat - Donnini Apartments (Ayr)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32630000/32627800/32627750/ebb4ad23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Carrick Retreat - Donnini Apartments (Ayr)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32630000/32627800/32627750/b8d747c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located on Ayr Harbour's doorstep, Carrick Retreat offers a serene escape with a large balcony perfect for morning coffee or sunset drinks. This 2-bedroom property features an ensuite bathroom and family bathroom, as well as a sofa bed in the living room. With free parking next door and proximity to Ayr town centre and beach, you're surrounded by endless activities. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Carrick Retreat - Donnini Apartments Summary: Carrick Retreat is a modern two-bedroom apartment located beside Ayr Harbour, offering a relaxing coastal base with balcony views and fresh sea air. Ideal for leisure or business stays, the apartment features a bright open-plan living space, two bathrooms including an ensuite, free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking. Ayr Beach and Ayr town centre are both within walking distance. Travel cot and highchair available on request. The Space: This spacious apartment includes two comfortable bedrooms, a family bathroom and an ensuite, alongside a well-designed open-plan living, dining and kitchen area. The private balcony provides the perfect spot to enjoy morning coffee or unwind after a day exploring the Ayrshire coast. The apartment is accessible by both lift and stairs. Guest Access: Guests have exclusive access to the entire two-bedroom apartment for the duration of their stay, ensuring privacy and comfort throughout. Keys are collected offsite at our hotel, roughly a 5 minute drive from your property. The Neighborhood: Situated beside Ayr Harbour and close to Ayr Beach, the area is ideal for coastal walks and seaside relaxation. Ayr town centre offers a wide range of cafés, restaurants and bars, with popular nearby options including Tempura, Pizzaioli and The Treehouse, plus The Smoking Goat Bar & Grill and the Wellington Bar for drinks. Getting Around: Ayr town centre is within walking distance, with shops, dining and transport links close by. Prestwick Airport is approximately 15 minutes by car, while Glasgow can be reached in around 50 minutes via the A77 or M77\. Ayr train and bus stations provide regular services across the region. Other Things to Note: Donnini Apartments offer a private, home-away-from-home experience. Enjoy professionally styled interiors, premium hotel linen, fluffy white towels and toiletries, all included at no extra charge. #ExperienceMore at Carrick Retreat Check-in: 3pm – 11pm Check-out: 7am – 11am Interaction with Guests: Our team is available to assist with queries or local recommendations during your stay, while always respecting your privacy. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Carrick Retreat Donnini Apartments Apartment Ayr Carrick Retreat Donnini Apartments Apartment Carrick Retreat Donnini Apartments Ayr Carrick Retreat Donnini Apartments Carrick Retreat Donnini s Carrick Retreat - Donnini Apartments Ayr Carrick Retreat - Donnini Apartments Apartment Carrick Retreat - Donnini Apartments Apartment Ayr 5f7dc0e45b9911002b468cf0 ## About the area Ayr is home to this apartment. Ayr Pavilion and Auld Brig are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Culzean Country Park and Eglinton Country Park. Pirate Pete's Family Entertainment Centre and LA Bowl are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ayr travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ayr.dx5583) [View more Apartments in Ayr](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ayr-Apartments.d5583-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.46672%2C-4.64046&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NtlJXRvEaiBVndZ5MZxmvoTgAyY=) Ayr, Scotland ### What's nearby - !["Until standardisation of weights and measures in the 18th century, a "mile" in Scotland could be a variable distance. Generally a Scottish mile was longer than a mile in England, a fact which was immortalised by Robert Burns in his poem "Tam o' Shanter" - "We think na on the lang Scots miles..." After the Union of the Parliaments in 1701, the standard English measure began to be introduced in Scotland, gradually replacing the Lang Scots Mile. The Lang Scots Mile Walk was created in 2002 on the seafront of Ayr to commemorate the town's historical links with Burns as well as to encourage healthy exercise. It was estimated that a 10 stone man or woman walking Lang Scots Mile would burn off 115 calories and a 16 stone person, 184 calories." (June 2017)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5583/848aac3a-3661-425c-a527-fb6724605afb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ayr Beach 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Ayr racecourse ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5583/f7d9b11e-c8fb-4411-9718-78d75e92cb8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ayr Racecourse 3 min drive \- 1.3 miles - Ayr Town Hall 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Ayr Pavilion 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - The Low Green 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles ### Getting around - Newton-on-Ayr Station 6 min drive - Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) 15 min drive ### Restaurants - The West Kirk (Wetherspoon) 11 min walk - The Tree House 11 min walk - Marcos Chippy 10 min walk - Cecchini's 11 min walk - Kitty Cat Cafe 6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Carrick Retreat - Donnini Apartments pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Carrick Retreat - Donnini Apartments? ### What time is check-in at Carrick Retreat - Donnini Apartments? ### What time is check-out at Carrick Retreat - Donnini Apartments? ### Where is Carrick Retreat - Donnini Apartments located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Carrick Retreat - Donnini Apartments Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela M. 12 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely apartment. Our accomadation was changed from The Carrick Retreat to Bay Veiw a couple of weeks before we arrived. On a whole our apartment was very nice and clean, bathroom was lovely with towels supplied, the bed was very comfortable with super soft linen. We had a couple of maintenance issues and one of the arm chairs had a broken leg and the sofa which converts to a bed was quite uncomfortable and also had loose arms. When we called the maintenance issues in the staff were very apologetic and mannerly.This didn't stop us having a lovely stay and would definitely book with you again. ##### Angela M. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Matthew B. 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brilliant View The apartment was spacious, comfortable and with great views out to sea. ##### Matthew B. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 8 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location Disliked: Check-in #### Quiet location We enjoyed our stay at Donnini apartments. Wonderful view out the sitting room window. Check in was a bit of a trial as we couldn't figure where the keys were. After finding them, it made some sense but that was not really an issue. The place was really quiet (nice for us seniors). Smaller than we two Americans were used too but fine for our Scottish friends. We had a really lovely visit. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Tigh Mor](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stirling-Hotels-Tigh-Mor.h23064993.Hotel-Information) > > [Rusacks St Andrews](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Andrews-Hotels-Rusacks-St-Andrews.h21486.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Hotel Inverness](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Inverness-Hotels-Jurys-Inn-Inverness.h20408.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel, Perth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Perth-Hotels-The-Station-Hotel.h4564713.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Bank Chalets](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aviemore-Hotels-Pine-Bank-Chalets.h29344496.Hotel-Information) > > [Macdonald Strathspey Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aviemore-Hotels-Macdonald-Strathspey-Hotel.h2429678.Hotel-Information) > > [New Lanark Self-Catering Waterhouses](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lanark-Hotels-New-Lanark-Self-Catering-Waterhouses.h36326401.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Aberdeen West by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aberdeen-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Aberdeen-West.h1583000.Hotel-Information) > > [UHI Inverness – Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Inverness-Hotels-Cityheart-Inverness-Campus-Accommodation.h18692953.Hotel-Information) > > [Crieff Hydro](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Crieff-Hotels-Crieff-Hydro.h574583.Hotel-Information) > > [Myrtle Bank Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gairloch-Hotels-Myrtle-Bank-Hotel.h20233396.Hotel-Information) > > [The Victoria Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kirkcaldy-Hotels-The-Victoria-Hotel.h4482159.Hotel-Information) > > [Buccleuch Arms Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moffat-Hotels-Buccleuch-Arms-Hotel-Restaurant.h5436640.Hotel-Information) > > [Macdonald Aviemore Woodland Lodges](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aviemore-Hotels-Macdonald-Aviemore-Luxury-Woodland-Lodges.h34755276.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-William-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Hotel.h13407571.Hotel-Information) > > [Red Squirrel, Stevenston by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stevenston-Hotels-Red-Squirrel.h31884764.Hotel-Information) > > [Bentley Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Motherwell-Hotels-Bentley-Hotel.h32118669.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham Duchally Country Estate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Auchterarder-Hotels-CLC-Duchally-Country-Estate-Hotel-Resort.h79023.Hotel-Information) > > [Lochgreen House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Troon-Hotels-Lochgreen-House-Hotel.h12755818.Hotel-Information) > > [Loch Lomond Waterfront Luxury Lodges](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-Loch-Lomond-Waterfront-Luxury-Lodges.h27365911.Hotel-Information) > > [The Millcroft Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gairloch-Hotels-Millcroft-Hotel.h35254076.Hotel-Information) > > [Metro Inns Falkirk](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Falkirk-Hotels-OYO-Metro-Inns-Falkirk.h22202528.Hotel-Information) > > [Hot tub lodge with stunning view](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taynuilt-Hotels-Hot-Tub-Lodge-With-Stunning-Lodge.h59769535.Hotel-Information) > > [Strathburn Hotel Inverurie by Compass Hospitality](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Inverurie-Hotels-Strathburn-Hotel-Inverurie-By-Compass-Hospitality.h12578746.Hotel-Information) > > [Muthu Oban Regent Hotel - Refurbished](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oban-Hotels-Muthu-Oban-Regent-Hotel-Refurbished.h1419323.Hotel-Information) > > [The Park Hotel Peebles](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Peebles-Hotels-The-Park-Hotel-Peebles.h13177753.Hotel-Information) > > [Raven’s Cliff, Motherwell by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Motherwell-Hotels-Ravens-Cliff.h23151361.Hotel-Information) > > [Highgrove House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kilmarnock-Hotels-Highgrove-House-Hotel.h29841477.Hotel-Information) > > [The Esplanade Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunoon-Hotels-OYO-The-Esplanade-Hotel.h6467698.Hotel-Information) ---