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Brig o' Doon House Hotel

Alloway, on the River Doon · Hotel

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A recently renovated riverside hotel in Alloway, next to the bridge and kirk immortalised in Burns's Tam o' Shanter.

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About Brig o' Doon House Hotel

Brig o' Doon House Hotel stands on the banks of the River Doon in Alloway, looking directly across to the bridge, Burns Monument and Auld Kirk that gave Robert Burns the setting for Tam o' Shanter. A multi-million-pound renovation has brought the hotel's rooms and public spaces up to a high standard, with categories ranging from Executive Rooms to the new River Suites and a separate Honeymoon Suite.

Tales Restaurant serves modern menus with river views, including à la carte, breakfast, vegan and low-gluten choices, alongside afternoon tea in the lounges. The hotel also operates Kirkgate House as additional accommodation nearby.

Its location makes it one of the best-placed hotels for exploring the Burns Birthplace Museum and Alloway's literary sites on foot, while Ayr town centre and the beach are a short drive or taxi away.

Reception hours

Monday
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What guests say

Olivia Devlin

I honestly can’t recommend Brig O’Doon enough as a wedding venue. We got married here two weeks ago and are still on cloud nine thinking about just how perfect our day was! 🤍 From the very first stages of planning right up until the wedding day itself, the team at Brig O’Doon could not have been more accommodating, helpful and professional. The whole process was completely seamless, and we always felt so well looked after. A very special mention has to go to our wedding coordinator, Rebecca, who was absolutely incredible. She went above and beyond for us in every possible way - even helping me into my wedding dress that morning! She was an absolute angel throughout the entire day and made everything feel completely stress-free with her calm, reassuring presence. She genuinely couldn’t have done more for us. Everyone commented on how amazing she was, and we feel so lucky that we had her there to help us through the day. Anyone who gets Rebecca as their coordinator in the future has absolutely won a watch! 🤍 The food, atmosphere, service and staff were all incredible, and the venue itself is simply beautiful. The RAD Group really do know what they’re doing when it comes to weddings, and they execute everything so effortlessly. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place to get married and would wholeheartedly recommend Brig O’Doon to anyone looking for their dream wedding venue. Thank you to the whole team for giving us the most incredible day and memories that we will cherish forever! 🤍

2 weeks ago · via Google

David Hampton

Attended a wedding where we stayed the night. My wife uses an electric wheel chair but the hotel is fully accessible. Lifts to all floors. Accessible room was excellent with a view over the river. The wedding was brilliant. The setting beautiful. Food was outstanding. Service outstanding. My only criticism is there is no onsite parking. We found a wee sports complex just round the corner opposite the burns museum. Summary the brig o doon is an exceptional place to stay. By the way the breakfast was to cooked to perfection.

2 weeks ago · via Google

Heather Baird

We got married at Brig o’Doon and I can’t recommend it enough! Lynsey went above and beyond, in the lead- up to the wedding and on the day itself. Lynsey kept us calm and helped ensure everything ran smoothly. I genuinely can’t thank her enough for all her help and support. She even hosted some challenges, which were a huge success, everyone had a fantastic time and I really appreciate all the effort that Lynsey put into hosting and organising for me. The venue was stunning in itself but the staff made sure it was set up and ready for my guests exactly as planned and discussed. The evening bar staff. Michael, Ceejay and Johnny were absolutely brilliant throughout the night. They were friendly, engaging and kept the atmosphere lively, with plenty of laughs along the way. So many of our guests have commented on how fantastic they were, and they really helped make the evening one to remember. I can’t thank everyone enough for all of the hard work and effort to help make the day such a memorable occasion. We truly appreciate everything that was done to make the wedding a success.

a month ago · via Google

Caitlin Kinnear

We celebrated our wedding at Brig o'Doon on the 5th July and had a wonderful day thanks to the amazing team at Brig. Massive shout out to our coordinator Laura who was amazing from start to finish!! Laura was always there when we needed her and talked us through the whole process. The bar staff were also fantastic and extremely accommodating. Would highly recommend Brig for any upcoming events.

4 weeks ago · via Google

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People say this hotel offers delicious food, with specific mentions of hearty meals, excellent venison, and a fantastic lunch menu. They also highlight the beautiful decor, stunning views of the river and gardens, and the overall luxurious atmosphere. Guests consistently praise the friendly, attentive, and helpful staff, especially for weddings and special occasions.

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At a glance

Address
Brig o' Doon House Hotel, High Maybole Road, Alloway, Ayr, KA7 4PQ Get directions
Property type
Hotel
Location
Alloway, on the River Doon
Star rating
4 star
Guest score
8.3 / 10 (900 reviews)
Prices from
£175 per night
Good for children
Yes
Destination
Ayr