The Cariston Hotel is a Victorian townhouse situated in Ayr, just 200 metres from the centre of town, 2. 5 miles from Burns Cottage and 10 miles from Culzean Castle. Glasgow Airport is 40 miles away, a 50 minute drive. Hotel Features. Staff at front desk can advise on local attractions, and there is an informal bar area for drinks. Practical amenities include complimentary parking and a dry cleaning service, and business facilities offered are a meeting room, banquet facilities and an exhibit space.