Carlton Seamill B&B

My girlfriend and I booked this accommodation for two nights for a friend's wedding in the hydro next door. On first entry we met the owner Avril sitting at the door. She had informed us that she had limited mobility and did not inform us what room we had booked. I carried the suitcase upstairs and had to come back down to ask what room it was. The room itself had a musty, damp smell. Window sills were rotting away. Heater on in the corner that smelled like something was burning which is unsafe. The bathroom across the hall had dead flys in the bathtub and a lyno floor that has never been changed (probably since the 40's). We quickly realized that there was no hope we were staying the night. The whole place was unhygienic, and the smell still haunts me to this day. Would not recommend this to anyone and should avoid at all costs. Please save your money because we didn't even check in and couldn't get a refund even asking politely. We ended up staying in a nearby town instead but the whole experience had been shocking and extremely disgusting. This accommodation should not even be allowed to be rented as it is not clean. The only great thing about it is the location and the view but that's all that it has to offer. Avril was kind to us but at this rate she should know better and fix her place if she is renting it out to people for that price. We feel bad as it is her livelihood but she is just scamming people at this point if people continue to have the same experiences and she is not doing anything about it. Please don't bother staying with them unless you are super, super stuck for an accommodation.

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.

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.

A beautiful old Victorian house. It was very clean and loads of character. The owner was very friendly and was great company.

Not exactly an impersonal modern hotel, but a rather worn out grandfathers house, where the lady of the house has lived all her life. She is a great host, although her age does not permit her to be very swift in her movements. Don’t forget to close the shutters at night and you will not hear anything of the busy road. Be prepared for the shared bathroom, of which there is only one in the large house,

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!

An eclectic vintage HOME, ousing with character, Avril the owner is well spoken and an interesting, lovely kind woman, all we required was a clean bed, fresh breakfast and a kind host,, to which was fulfilled,, Avril went above and beyond for our needs and comfort,, i was not in " four in a bed" or a judge,, she is just a lady trying to survive and keep her family home, we will go again

I recently stayed at Carlton Seamill and was wonderfully looked after by the hostess, Avril. Carlton has been Avril's family home for over 70 years and it is a treasure trove of family history and an absolute delight for 'vintage' lovers like me. The view from our bedroom window must be one of the best views in Scotland - over the sea to Arran. The beach is literally seconds away. It felt like a home from home and was a pleasure to be there from the moment we arrived to when we left. Lots of parking and a wonderful full scottish breakfast available. The very opposite of a sterile anonymous hotel. Highly recommended

Me and my partner showed up to the place woman opend the door and said "oh there is 2 off use" to my partner responding yes i booked for 2 people.. the place was stinking a wet dog ,pee ,b.o & old woman. We actual didn't stay the night cause the way she was acting an the fact she sleeps in the room across from you when you book to stay 🤢.. felt like I was taking part in some sort a horror movie so we went back to stay at a friends house after the wedding.. I am also positive dog had peed on My change of clothes so there for she must have been looking about our room 🙈🤢 I personally would avoid the whole vibe you get is terrifying from the minute you pull up to the door. I don't get the sink in the bedroom either or the clutter everywhere on stairs and in the bedrooms. Place needs a whole new refurb and the owner needs help to run the place!