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A great coastal property with superb views over the bay.

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8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Whiting Bay
  • Place, Arran Art Gallery
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ayr Racecourse
  • Place, Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick)
    ‪113 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A great coastal property with superb views over the bay.

A great coastal property with superb views over the bay.. Ground Floor:

Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner

Dining room.

Kitchen: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher

Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer

Games Room: Table Tennis, Pool Table, Smart TV

Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet

Bedroom 2: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Single (2ft 6in) Bed

Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet

First Floor:

Bedroom 3: Cabin Single (3ft) Bed, Cabin Single (3ft) Bed, Cabin Single (3ft) Bed

Bedroom 4: Double (4ft 6in) Bed

Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Air source heat pump heating (underfloor on ground floor), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair.. Front garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. With stunning views over Whiting Bay, Gowanhill is the ideal property for friends and family alike to enjoy a fantastic island escape. Situated in the village of Whiting Bay with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and a useful range of small independent shops. Local amenities include Arran Art gallery with a pretty courtyard garden, a golf course, pitch and putt, and community activities throughout the season. A family-friendly forestry trail leads to the spectacular Glenashdale Falls and the prehistoric Giant’s Graves.

For refreshments, the local cafés offer a vibrant spots for morning coffee and a tasty bite. There is a local bar at Eden Lodge is in walking distance. The nearby village of Lamlash provides safe anchorage for visiting yachts and the pier is a hub of activity. For a unique experience, take a small ferry over to the Holy Isle and you will discover a friendly Buddhist community, where animals roam freely, including Saanen goats and Eriskay ponies. Lamlash Bay also offers sea kayaking and powerboat trips, so you can explore the bay at your own pace.

Wildlife is in abundance throughout the island, including sunbathing seals, red deer and red squirrels, and you can take a boat trip to see minke whales, dolphins, and porpoises. The island of Arran is always referred to as Scotland in miniature with a landscape of rolling green hills, spectacular sea views and stunning mountain vistas. Arran truly has something for everyone from the impressive Brodick Castle and Gardens, a tour round the Arran Distillery or a visit to the cheese shop and Arran Aromatics. A ferry can be taken from Lochranza to Claonaig to explore the Kintyre Peninsula.

Free WiFi



There are steps or steep slopes in the garden.

We highly recommend that you book your ferry as soon as possible as ferries get very busy. You can call Calmac on 0800 066 5000. For ferries that travel to Orkney are Northlink Ferries 08001114422 and Pentland Ferries 0800 688 8998.

Scottish Letting Licence No: NA00143F

Suitable for up to 2 pets
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Holy Isle. Features include laundry facilities. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 12 minutes by car from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal and 12 minutes from Arran Coastal Way
As a guest of this cottage, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Isle of Arran cottage is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Fishing

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number NA00143F
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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