MULTI AWARD-WINNING B & B
In the Scottish Hospitality Awards 2017, 2023 and 2025, Carlton Seamill B&B was 3 times voted National Winner in the top category "Scottish B&B of the Year". In recent years (2016 to 2026), we have been either National or Regional Winners in these highly prized awards.
In 2018, we were Shortlisted in the eviivo Hidden Gem (Scotland) Awards. In 2019, we were Regional Winner in the Hotel Awards Scotland 2019. And, in 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026, we were Finalists in the Prestige Hotel Awards.
ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENT
For guests who love traditional Victorian architecture and panoramic Scottish scenery, Carlton Seamill has much to offer. An impressive, stone-built, Scottish Victorian house, dated 1883, Carlton occupies an ideal location at Seamill, on the Ayrshire coast. It enjoys a commanding view, over Seamill shore and beach, to the world-famous Firth of Clyde and the beautiful, mountainous Isle of Arran.
The Rennie Family have cherished Carlton carefully, for over 75 years. With its original period features largely intact, it is a fine example of a Scottish Victorian family home. Guests frequently remark on the house’s relaxing, “get-away-from-it-all” atmosphere and on the craftsmanship, style and graciousness that characterise the Victorian era.
On the ground-floor, the handsome, historically-detailed reception rooms afford magnificent views, over the Rose Garden and the Croquet Lawn, towards the peaks of Arran. Throughout the house, Carlton’s elegant Victorian staircase conveys a feeling of light and spaciousness, leading to the comfortable, first-floor guest-accommodation.
DIRECT BEACH ACCESS
Carlton’s west-facing garden-gate provides easy access to Seamill’s extensive, sandy beach – a stone’s-throw away. Our guests may enjoy walking along the beach on a lovely evening, watching the wheeling flocks of seabirds and the gregarious colonies of seals. Fabulous, red-and-gold sunsets are Seamill's specia
Check in: 16:00 (4:00pm) - 22:00 (10:00pm) (arrivals may be allowed outside this window if your travel plans can't be adjusted however this is subject to availability)
Check out: Before 10:30 (10:30am)
