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Dunollie

Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Ideal for couples, friends or small families looking to explore the Isle of Arran
  • Walking, cycling, hiking, fishing all there to be enjoyed
  • Visit Brodick and Lochranza Castles, Kings Caves and Goat Fell

 

Overview
Property code: CA117

Enjoy glorious views over Whiting Bay to the Holy Isle from the patio of this pretty cottage on the eastern edge of the Isle of Arran.

Perched on its own little hillock, this cosy cottage is perfect for small families, with a large grassy garden edged by a burn and superb panoramic sea views.

 

The house is arranged on one level, with rooms leading off a central hallway where there’s plenty of space to hang coats and leave bags. On wet days or after a good day exploring, bring the gang in through the useful porch and leave sandy outdoor gear there, or get it straight in the washing machine in the utility room.

The living room is especially welcoming, with a dual aspect boasting beautiful sea views – sit back in the little bay window and use the binoculars to watch wildlife or spot boats in the bay, or on colder evenings, turn on the electric fire and cosy up in front of the TV. The compact kitchen includes everything you’ll need to keep the family fed, and even has a dishwasher to make clearing up a breeze; with a separate dining room with seats for six, dinner can be a part of your precious family time. With two comfortable bedrooms, one double and one twin, plus a bathroom with a shower and a bath, you’ll settle right into this lovely home.

 

Outside, older kids will love exploring the wraparound garden edged by a burn and livestock fencing, and there’s room enough for a game of cricket or football too. Younger kids will need to be supervised, but will love a spot of hill-rolling down the many grassy slopes or a game of hide and seek.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • TV with Freeview
  • USB ports in bedroom & living room
  • Private garden with garden furniture and BBQ 
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Please note that the garden is bounded by a small burn and livestock fencing but is not fully enclosed – therefore small children and dogs must be supervised.
  • Please note – property is not wheelchair accessible
  • No gate across driveway
  • Short Term Let License - NA00385F
  • EPC rating – G
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

It's just 300 metres down the hill to the shores of Whiting Bay and the village, which has a nice art gallery to browse on rainy days, and a few eateries dotted along the coast road offering some tasty homemade goodies, and nice views over the bay. The sand and pebble beach stretches for a mile at low tide and its shallow waters are perfect for younger children to paddle and beachcomb safely. Whiting Bay Golf Club is 150 metres along the road from the house for any keen golfers, and there's a clubhouse on-site with a snack menu too for those who prefer to spectate.

There are plenty of walks in the local area, from strolls along the coast – it's about 2 miles to Kingcross Point for a fantastic view across to Holy Island – to forest hikes like the 3-mile circular walk up to Glenashdale Falls and the Giant's Graves. For older families, there is a whole range of more challenging trails locally, including the King's Cave circuit near Blackwaterfoot, a 3-mile walk from the hills down to the craggy shoreline, and a steep climb up to the top of Holy Island with a pleasant shoreline return, totalling around 4 miles.

April McKillop

This property is personally managed by April.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 34 guest ratings

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Overall equipment
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Reviewed by Heather 30th March 2024

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Reviewed by Rob 10th February 2024

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Lovely wee cottage in Whiting Bay with nice elevated views over the bay. Really enjoyed staying at Dunollie.

Reviewed by Peter Matthew 21st October 2023

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Dunollie is superb! It is in a beautiful location with lovely views. It is very well appointed and probably the best equipped cottage that we have ever stayed at. We had a wonderful time. The weather was surprisingly good, as the East Coast got battered, Arran was calm and sunny. We thank the Agent, Mr Colin Syme, who was most welcoming and attentiRead moreve. He was excellent. Hide

Reviewed by Edith 7th October 2023

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Lovely cottage in a beautiful location , a safer fence to make the property secure for dogs would be good. Enjoyed our stay

Reviewed by Liz 30th September 2023

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Comfortable cottage once we got it warmed up. Good situation with great views and privacy. Kitchen a bit tight.

Reviewed by Gilly 23rd September 2023

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We really enjoyed our stay at Dunollie. It was clean, had everything you need for a comfortable stay and is perfectly located to enjoy everything Arran has to offer. Our dogs loved playing in the garden. Being able to see Holy Isle appear and disappear in the mist from the cottage, was a fabulous surprise. We also enjoyed visiting bunnies and the rRead moreed squirrel. The complimentary bottle came in handy for a BYOB meal at the Shore on the night of our arrival, which was just a few minutes walk away. Hide

Reviewed by Kate 16th September 2023

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Reviewed by Kate 9th September 2023

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Reviewed by Diane 19th August 2023

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Lovely cottage and a bottle of wine waiting, a lovely touch. Would definitely book again as its location is within easy access to the ferry, lots of dog walking in the area without having to use the car. Hadn't been to Arran before but found it unlike anywhere else, the sea looking out to Holy Island, the mountains. Lovely food to be had around theRead more island. Was surprised by how reasonably priced everything was. Rodrick Castle was an absolute joy to visit and I would urge people to visit. Hide

Reviewed by Michael 17th June 2023

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Lovely cottage. Very peaceful location.

Reviewed by Ian 10th June 2023

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Reviewed by Stefanie 20th May 2023

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Das Cottage ist wunderschn in sehr guter Lage mit fantastischem Blick und ein toller Startpunkt fr Wanderungen. Als deutsche haben wir leider das Heizungssystem nicht verstanden.

Reviewed by Richard 13th May 2023

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Lovely quiet area , cottage very well equipped and comfortable.

Reviewed by Angela 6th May 2023

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We were very happy with Dunollie. Good location, very private, close to the sea (a brief but steep walk to get back to the cottage) and lovely walks nearby, to the hills and waterfall. The cottage was comfortable, warm and well equipped. We found the beds very comfortable and slept well. The garden was perfect for the dog to play in and we enjoyed Read moresitting outside, with views of the sea and Holy Isle. Would happily recommend and, indeed, re-visit. Hide

Reviewed by Dennis 29th April 2023

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Reviewed by Deborah 15th April 2023

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Reviewed by Graham 10th April 2023

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Reviewed by Joanne 1st April 2023

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Had the most amazing week at Dunollie - the early Spring weather brought us beautiful cloudless blue skies, gentle shimmering sea views, friendly wildlife and from the cottage's higher position, we had amazing views of the Easter Pink Moon. The cottage was also so very comfortable and well equipped and the views from the front garden are outstandinRead moreg - we'll definitely be back. Hide

Reviewed by Jake 24th February 2023

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Nice Cottage and location overall. However, Fully enclose the garden (make it more dog friendly) There was dirty bedding left in the property upon our arrival and we had to wait a further 2 hours+ for this to be sorted. Clean bedding wasnt already on the beds and this also had to b sorted.

Reviewed by Rob 22nd October 2022

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Would happily recommend or return to Dunollie. Not a 'modern' property on the inside but in good order and kept immaculately clean. Nice feel and atmosphere too. Lovely view over the bay. Quiet.

Reviewed by Gwen 8th October 2022

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Nice wee cottage with great views.Perfect for a quiet get away.

Reviewed by Maureen 1st October 2022

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Reviewed by David 17th September 2022

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Reviewed by Anne 3rd September 2022

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Beautiful location and has a wonderful feel , very spacious, but very old and outdated.

Reviewed by Ann 27th August 2022

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Great views ,very clean ,needs updating, never the less a great cottage

Reviewed by Susan 6th August 2022

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Perfect house in a perfect location. Great view from the beautiful garden.

Reviewed by Morag 30th July 2022

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Reviewed by David 25th June 2022

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Spacious, quiet, comfortable and well-equipped cottage in a great location and with lovely sea views. We had a wonderful week and would recommend it

Reviewed by Jenny 18th June 2022

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The accommodation is superb, and the location beautiful.

Reviewed by Brian 21st May 2022

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Reviewed by Robert 14th May 2022

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Reviewed by Lesley Ann 30th April 2022

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The cottage was ideal for our break and our dog Molly loved it as well, especially the garden. The kitchen was very well equipped, there was plenty of crockery and glasses, the bed very comfortable and the views from the lounge were terrific - across to the Holy Isle and Whiting Bay beach. The beach is great for a walk with the dog and we even spotRead moreted an otter one morning. The porch was great for leaving wet coats, boots and dog towels. Also, the bottle of wine was most welcome and appreciated. Hide

Reviewed by Helen 16th April 2022

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We absolutely loved this cottage and would recommend it wholeheartedly as a perfect place to stay on the beautiful island of Arran.Clean, comfy, homely, spacious, nice garden, pet friendly and well located. Reasonably priced and professionally managed. It was a pleasure to come back to in the evening and felt like a home from home. If you want to eRead morescape from the fast paced modern world then this island and this cottage will be just what the doctor ordered. Our German shepherd also loved it! Hide

Reviewed by David 9th April 2022

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The house is ideal for an island break although a little tired externally. Inside, the kitchen could do with an upgrade. The access hill from the village is very steep and elderly/infirm people would find it difficult to walk up. Car pretty essential. That said none of these comments would stop us returning as we had a very pleasant break in a tranRead morequil setting. Hide

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