In the heart of Irvine, Braidmead House is just 2 miles from the sandy beaches of the Firth of Clyde. With free parking and free WiFi, the guest house also offers fine Scottish breakfasts. Set in a grand Victorian house, the elegant bedrooms at Braidmead are individually decorated and each has a private bathroom. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee facilities and a cozy seating area. A choice of traditional Scottish breakfast is served daily in the pleasant breakfast room, including continental and vegetarian options. Fresh ground coffee and espresso are also available in the comfortable guest lounge. Braidmead House is a 5-minute drive from Irvine Golf Club and The Big Idea can be reached in 20 minutes’ drive. Neighboring Ardrossan is a 20-minute drive, offering ferries to Brodick on the Isle of Arran. Kilmarnock is just 8 miles away.