A former care home in Ayrshire could become a luxury, high-end hotel and spa if planners give the go-ahead to plans to develop the vacant Hollybush House.
The Hollybush estate includes a large mansion house, several outbuildings, an accommodation annex, an activity centre, and two cottages and under the proposed plans, the annex, activity centre, and cottages will be transformed into guest accommodations for the hotel, while the mansion itself will be repurposed into private luxury residences.
The hotel will offer a spa and wellness retreat, catering exclusively to its guests without any public bar or restaurant services.
According to the submitted plans, no significant structural changes will be made to the grade C listed buildings. Instead, minor alterations, such as interior painting and wallpapering, will preserve the historical integrity of the property.
The developers have emphasised their commitment to maintaining the character of the estate while adapting it for modern hospitality. The project aligns with a broader trend of repurposing historical properties for boutique hotels, a sector that has seen rising demand in recent years.