Carlton Seamill B&B, nestled in a serene setting, offers a warm welcome with breakfast and stunning views from the garden. Connect to WiFi, unwind on the terrace or challenge yourself at the outdoor tennis court.
53 Ardrossan Road, Seamill, West Kilbride, Scotland, KA23 9NE
What's nearby
Craft Town Scotland - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
OVO Hydro - 55 min drive - 65.5 km
Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre - 55 min drive - 65.8 km
Buchanan Street - 56 min drive - 67.4 km
Hampden Park - 61 min drive - 69.8 km
Getting around
Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 26 min drive
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 39 min drive
West Kilbride Station - 4 min drive
Fairlie Station - 8 min drive
Ardrossan Town Station - 9 min drive
Restaurants
The Waterside - 13 min walk
the kings - 3 min drive
The Twa Dugs - 3 min drive
The Salt Cot - 7 min drive
Basebowl - 7 min drive
About this property
Carlton Seamill B&B
Carlton Seamill B&B is a great choice for a stay in West Kilbride. Guests can enjoy the outdoor tennis courts, and scuba diving, snorkeling, and water skiing are nearby. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.
At a glance
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Hotel size
3 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
What to do
Cycling nearby
Horse riding nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Outdoor tennis court
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property is professionally cleaned.
Property Registration Number No.
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Carlton Seamill B&B?
Yes, dogs are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Carlton Seamill B&B?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Carlton Seamill B&B?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at Carlton Seamill B&B and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
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Reviews
Carlton Seamill B&B Reviews
6.0
Good
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6.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
7.2
Staff & service
5.6
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2025
Beautiful Victorian home with original features, lovely garden leading onto the beach, great atmosphere and location. Avril is a lovely host and person.
Emily
Emily, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2023
A beautiful old Victorian house. It was very clean and loads of character. The owner was very friendly and was great company.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 31, 2024
Grand old guesthouse set in a beautiful location right on the water front. Walking distance to local amenities too. Great customer service from the owner. Went for the full Scottish breakfast, was great, and huge.
More of an older traditional guesthouse, with great history, rather than a modern hotel.
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2025
Lovely B&B full of character
Avril was a lovely host, very chatty and friendly and knew a lot about the area and it's history.
We were attending a wedding at the Seamill Hydro which is only a couple of houses along from the B&B, super handy!
Our room was clean and comfortable. The house has a lot of character and original features. The view from our room was amazing, looking right out to the sea and Arran.
You can walk through the back garden out onto a path along the sea front which also leads down to the beach, spent the morning after breakfast walking along it and enjoying the great weather!
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 9, 2024
Avril is a lovely person with great knowledge about the local area and attractions. The view from the double room is outstanding. There is ample parking and its a very good base. The garden is huge and backs onto a coastal walj so you can access the beach from there. It's a very traditional bed and breakfast. The rooms aren't en-suite which may not suit everybody
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jun 30, 2025
Please read and consider before booking!
My friend and I booked this B&B because of the price for a one night stay and the amazing view as advertised. However, we do not believe this should be a verified or listed property on Hotels.com. We appreciate that the owner, probably 20 years ago, was able to run this property smoothly. However, due to its current state, it is not suitable for guests. We have a lot of respect for the owner, considering it’s her family home, but perhaps she cannot see the serious issues, full stop; overbearing smell of urine, clutter, jobbie stains on bathroom mats, storm damage on walls, and build up of dirt. The woman was kind and we could tell she was passionate about the property, but she openly spoke about past guests being displeased with their experience. Please think about this review before you book, as it was a real shame for us and now feel mislead. I wish we had seen the low reviews before booking.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Oct 28, 2024
The host was extremely friendly and knowledgeable of the area and Scotland
Karena
Karena, 2-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jul 26, 2025
Host was very friendly but the property is tired and doesn’t smell very fresh. We left the breakfast.
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2023
We stayed in aVictorian building and not an hotel. Our accomodation was larger and more grand than any cabin on our 30 years of cruising! We went for an evening wedding, Avril gave us a door key and we walked a few yards to the Seamill Hydro.
rab
rab, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jun 26, 2024
The only good thing about this property was the view over the sea. On arrival we were spoken to like naughty children for arriving to early.
Hazel
Hazel, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2024
A real bed and breakfast experience
Avril offered us a real bed and breakfast experience, meaning we felt like we were invited to stay the night in her home. We had a long interesting chat in the morning. If people want more of a "quick-and-easy" hotel experience, perhaps this is not the place for you. The room was beautiful with view on the sea, the house was very nice: we felt like the time had stopped for a bit which is exactly what we were looking for. Many thanks Avril for making our stay so enjoyable.
M D ANDREWS
M D ANDREWS, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jun 2, 2025
Did not take credit cards for payment.
Sid
Sid, 2-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jun 16, 2025
Worst ecsperiance ever
We got to B&B and the woman toke a while to come to the door when we entered the house their was. A very heavy smell of. urine we went. Over to my friends house and. We. Just drove home again we couldn't sleep there let alone eat breakfast which she kept going on about
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Apr 23, 2025
Owner tries hard but that's it..
The owner tries hard but I suspect is struggling. Could be an amazing place but needs a lot of work. In it's present form doubt it would pass a health and safety check. Permanent, permeating all pervasive awful smell probably from old perhaps damp carpets. This is not a 100 pound a night stay however you look at it: halve that and it might make more sense for an overnighter.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Aug 27, 2022
This place has obviously won awards in the past - but the owner seems to have lost the passion for creating a welcoming, clean and friendly service. The place generally felt grubby and tired.
We also requested (and she approved) an early breakfast due to business commitment. The food came for one person 5 mins before we had to leave and the other guest left hungry.
Rosie
Rosie, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Nov 17, 2023
Was quite uncomfordable as room/house is very old. Room was freezing at night with only small heater provided. Avril is very kind however we will not be returning and cannot recommend.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jun 2, 2025
We absolutely do not recommend Carlton Seamill B&B.
Although it is in a lovely location, and the owner, Avril is very friendly and kind, the condition of the building leaves a lot to be desired.
The ceiling was leaking in two different places every time it rained, and our room was not even the top floor of the building. The constant dripping made it difficult to sleep, with the additional worry that the plaster would fall in.
The building needs some serious maintenance.
Additionally, carpets and rugs had a very strong smell of dog/urine, even in the breakfast room. We waited a long time in that room for our breakfast to be served.
Sally
Sally, 2-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jul 4, 2022
Advertised as dog friendly, yet they kept panicking about the dog and not allowed her into the dining room for breakfast while not allowing her to be left alone in the room.
The room was run down, the pipes were making a constant noise, the shower hardly worked.
And the best for last, the communal areas and dining room smelled of urine and B.O.
All in all the worst place that made someone who has been touring the world - and could never be bothered to write a review - to write his first.
Jani
Jani, 2-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jun 21, 2023
Unclean dining area had dirty breakfast dishes and open food in the mid-afternoon. Guest lounge was unavailable for use because it was entirely filled with stored items. Very steep narrow stairs and very tight split-level communal bathroom were entirely inaccessible for disabled patron. Prepayment for three-nights accommodation was retained by proprietor even after disabled guest booked accommodation elsewhere. I would not recommend this place for anyone (disabled or otherwise) to stay. The sharp-tongued proprietor was very unwelcoming!
Donna
Donna, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 27, 2022
Ideal for an overnight stay
This is an old house and the decor, fittings and furniture is relative to age.
The elderly lady that owns the B&B is lovely and caters for the individuals needs. She allowed us to book in early so that we could attend a wedding nearby on time. We also had a full Scottish beakfast and although it was fantastic dont expect quick service as due to her age the lady works at her own pace. This is not a criticism as she made our breakfast to order and we also enjoyed her company as she sat at the dining table chatting wirh us for the duration of our meal.
William
William, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Mar 13, 2020
This property should be closed down, it was in a truly disgusting state of repair. The place has a really bad smell of mould and urine.
The owner may be trying her best but I dont believe it should be open for business.
The bathroom was filthy, the place is cluttered and most of the carpets and bedding is threadbare.
McKinnon
McKinnon, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2020
The welcoming and helpful nature of the owner as they were on hand to help out with information regarding transport and routes of how to get home.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 13, 2019
Good location &well looked after but property requiring a bit TLC
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Aug 6, 2019
Very disappointed with the B&B. The pictures from the Webb site are very excellent until we arrived at the property, the house is very run down and needs a lot of work doing to it. We will never stay there again. The whole house has a bad smell to it.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 10, 2019
Victoriana
Great stay. Lovely old house full of mementoes from Avril and her family's life. Great breakfast, freshly cooked. Brilliant views to the sea. Very comfortable beds and clean bedding. Shared bathroom but wasn't a problem for us. Sinks in the room.