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The Moorings

Lochranza, Isle of Arran
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 4
4 star
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Family friendly
Sky TV
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Gorgeous Isle of Arran holiday home with stunning views across the bay
  • Perfect for exploring this wonderful island and all it has to offer
  • Walking distance of Lochranza Castle, Isle of Arran distillery, award-winning visitor centre and the Lochranza ferry terminal
Property code: 77882

This quaint cottage sleeps four guests in two bedrooms plus four canine companions and is perfect for outdoorsy families or couples – with everything from leisurely strolls to serious hikes on offer. Foodies can taste their way around the island, from creamy cheeses to delicious ice cream, whilst wildlife enthusiasts can spend hours spotting the abundance of wildlife. After a busy day exploring, return happily weary to warm your toes against the Aga.

 

Sympathetically renovated, step inside this little cottage to find rustic charm blending effortlessly with modern comforts. Cream walls and wooden floors in parts are complemented by traditional furnishings and splashes of colour in the artwork creating a warm and welcoming home from home.

 

Discard your wellies in the porch, before heading through to the bright kitchen/diner to prepare yourself a delicious meal. Gather everyone together at the table, the perfect spot to enjoy family meals with views over the bay. Relax on the comfortable sofas in the charming living room, reading a good book or watching a movie as your pup snoozes in front of the roaring open fire. Upstairs, the two double bedrooms are light and airy with space for a camp bed or cot if requested. With skylights above the beds, settle for a restful night’s sleep gazing at the stars in the dark skies. Wake with a stroll to Lochranza Castle, breathing in the salty, sea air and sipping a coffee as you potter along the pebbled shores.

 

Venturing outside, the pretty garden is backed by lush hillside and has a seating area and a BBQ perfect for al fresco dining. Spend lazy evenings with a wee dram and relaxed afternoons as the kids and pups scamper and play on the lawn. There is on-road parking in front of the property and a restaurant 1 mile away, the perfect end to a busy day.

  • 2 bedrooms - 2 doubles
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC and 1 separate WC
  • AGA, electric hob, combi microwave oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Open fire and wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Garden with furniture and BBQ
  • Sky TV Essentials with catch up and programme recording
  • Roadside parking, subject to availability
  • Restaurant 1 mile away
  • Shop and pub approx. 8 miles from accommodation
  • Please remember to book your ferry to the Island via CalMac Ferries website as early as possible
  • Please check the ferry crossing time table, available at the CalMac website
  • Short Term Let License Number - NA00097F
  • EPC Rating - G
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 4 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.

The village of Lochranza has a hotel that serves meals using fresh local produce, while the nearby restaurant (1 mile) offers fine dining in a simple cottage. Pebble shores are steps from the front door, with the rugged coastline offering dramatic trails and paths with spectacular views. Visit the ruins of Lochranza Castle before taking the hill path to the Fairy Dell (2 miles) on the coast, a beautiful remote place with fantastic scenery. For those that fancy a dram, take a tour of the Lochranza Distillery and discover the distilling process before sampling the creamy liqueur Arran Gold. Golfers can play a round at Lochranza Golf Couse or further afield at Corrie (6.5 miles) and Brodick (13 miles). Brodick, the main village on the Isle of Arran, has a range of eateries and shops. Hikers can tackle Goatfell (9 miles), Arran’s highest peak, for 360-degree views of the surrounding Firth of Clyde, while the Arran Coastal Way is perhaps Scotland’s finest long-distance walking trail, running 65 miles around the island and packed with amazing wildlife and fabulous scenery. Dont forget to pack your binoculars and look out for deer, golden eagles, red squirrels, seals, all of which can be found on the island and off the surrounding coastline. Find gorgeous beaches on the south of the island with vast stretches of sand at Whiting Bay Beach (21 miles) and Silver Sands (25 miles). Explore the great outdoors with many activities such as sea kayaking, hillwalking and gorge walking, or take the ferry to the Kintyre Peninsula to visit Skipness Castle.

April McKillop

This property is personally managed by April.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 41 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Ajay 2nd August 2024

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wonderful holiday home! we had a lovely time.

Reviewed by Hilary 19th July 2024

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The cottage is gorgeous and cosy, I felt so relaxed here during my stay. Its in a fab location in Lochranza, and you could never get bored of waking up to those views. There was a lovely welcome with some local produce, that I thoroughly enjoyed sampling. Cant recommend it here enough, Ill definitely be back. Thank you!

Reviewed by Eddie 12th July 2024

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Well equipped. Perfect for 4 and digs.

Reviewed by Gillian 28th June 2024

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Lovely, homely, comfortable house facing the sea and the lochranza castle. Everything was great.

Reviewed by Charles 21st June 2024

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This property is well located in a nice village. The view of the castle and the bay from the upstairs was beautiful. Also the proximity to the local hotel, which is a buzzing community enterprise, was good too. It had a lovely enclosed garden for our dog.

Reviewed by Yvette 14th June 2024

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The cottage is full of old world charm and is very well equipped. Comfortable beds and was very clean. Lovely garden with exceptional views over Lochranza. Magical place to stay on a magical Island.

Reviewed by Brian 24th May 2024

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perfect wonderful place to stay and everything you need . This was our second time here and would definitely go back.The garden is secure for the dogs the view is stunning and the welcome pack is the best. I cannot praise this holiday home enough.

Reviewed by Christopher 17th May 2024

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Almost don't want to recommend this property as it was so good - would love to go back! Well equipped, perfect location, and plenty of space. Ignore this review, as I need to book it again!!

Reviewed by Simon 10th May 2024

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Absolutely amazing cottage. Fabulous location and views. So peaceful and relaxing. The welcome pack was great and we visited a few of the producers while on the island. Love love loved it.

Reviewed by John 3rd May 2024

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Reviewed by John 5th April 2024

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Lovely cottage in a fantastic location. We will be definitely staying again.

Reviewed by Christine 15th March 2024

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Excellent location! Cosy and comfortable cottage. Lovely beds and linen! Fluffy towels Enjoyed experimenting with the Rayburn ! Really enjoyed the luxury items that were left for us !

Reviewed by Gail 1st March 2024

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The moorings is such a lovely cottage set in an idyllic place . Scenery spectacular. Bedrooms really big and beds very comfortable. Kitchen has everything you need . Took a bit of getting used to aga but fine once we knew what we were doing Ideal having private garden for two dogs. Would benefit from more comfortable seating in lounge

Reviewed by Janet 16th February 2024

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We had a lovely week on the Island of Arran,When we got to the cottage it was cosy and warm with some tasty goodies ready to eat and drink. Later on there was the ,Wood burner ready to light, wish it had been in the living room! living room open fire not half as warm. Bed very comfy and warm. Idea for those with dogs as its floorboards though out Read morethe house with rugs in some rooms. The views from the cottage across to Castle and beyond are superb. Hide

Reviewed by Daniel 8th December 2023

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This was one of the cosiest, most comfortable, homely cottages we've ever stayed in. We felt at home as aoon as we walked in. Lochranza itself is arguably the most beautiful spot on Arran and the house had stunning views over the loch being set back from the road and in an elevated position. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Sandra 3rd November 2023

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Wow the views were to die for. The beds fabulous, lovely cottage, we could look at the hundreds of stars through the roof windows, I have never seen so many. We did get caught in rush hour though 2 cars drove passed at the same time ha ha. Dogs loved the garden and jumping in the water by the castle. The welcome pack was fabulous would highly recomRead moremend this cottage as it was near damn perfect. Plenty of walks for those that want to. Loved it. Hide

Reviewed by Lynsey 27th October 2023

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Another fab week spent in Lochranza in this lovely house. Location is perfect and the house is well equipped, cosy and comfortable.

Reviewed by Kim 20th October 2023

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Stunning little cottage with just as stunning views. The cottage was equipped with everything we could possibly need, it was clean, tidy, the beds were lovely and comfortable with lovely bedding. It was just perfect

Reviewed by Pauline 29th September 2023

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Absolutely wonderful,perfect location,marvellous views,cosy warm and clean.A wonderful selection of goodies left out by the owners,really enjoyable.Would definitely stay again

Reviewed by Tracey 15th September 2023

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What a fantastic cottage on a fantastic island. It was perfect for two friends looking for a quiet getaway. Two well equipped double rooms, spacious living area with a large kitchen/dining area. The kitchen had everything you'd possibly need, with full instructions/guidance for their appliances. The cottage was gorgeous with so much character and sRead morepace. The views were spectacular, the garden was lovely and a nice area for the dogs to roam. I hope to book this cottage again in the future. Hide

Reviewed by Derek 8th September 2023

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Reviewed by Barry 18th August 2023

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The location is absolutely ideal with views across the Loch and Castle. The standard of maintenance throughout the property is very good and the welcome pack was very thoughtful. Plenty of walks from the cottage and an abundance of wildlife close-by. Would highly recommend the place.

Reviewed by Alan 11th August 2023

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Lovely property in a stunning location opposite the castle looking out to sea. Very well equipped - particularly the kitchen - spotlessly clean and with a lovely welcome pack provided. Perfect.

Reviewed by Mark 28th July 2023

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The Moorings is a fantastic, warm and comfortable place to stay in Lochranza. There is parking outside the cottage for one car (Streetview suggests there isnt) and the rooms are a great size. We were there for two weeks this Summer and didnt need to use either the range or the fire/s, but I can imagineit being even more cosy in the Autumn. The placRead moree was spotless and there was a lovely welcome pack. The kitchen and bedrooms are very comfortable, with wood throughout. Would 100% stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Clair 14th July 2023

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A perfect base for our holiday - beautiful cottage and location. Local produce selection on arrival was a lovely, and much appreciated, touch. Perfect for a week of walks and wild swims. Loved by us, the kids and the dogs too! Thank you!

Reviewed by Joan 30th June 2023

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Beautiful house in a fabulous location. Much more spacious and comfortable than I expected. We loved the decor and art inside, and appreciated the care and thought that has been put into getting the feel of sustainability just right. We also enjoyed just sitting in the garden taking in the view, weather permitting!

Reviewed by Gweneth 9th June 2023

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Reviewed by Patricia 26th May 2023

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Reviewed by Linda 5th May 2023

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Reviewed by Lucy 28th April 2023

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Beautiful cottage in a tranquil location. Fantastic welcome pack full of local Arran produce . Owner great at communicating.

Reviewed by Ann 21st April 2023

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The cottage is warm, comfortable and in an amazing location - wonderful views which changed with the tides and the light. Whilst we never managed to catch sight of a seal, a red squirrel visited, the deer were visible in nearby woods and came down to the loch and an interesting range of birds visited the bird table. Walks - short and long - nearby,Read more and travelling round the island is easy . The cottage is equipped with everything needed for a great holiday - thanks! Hide

Reviewed by Brian 24th March 2023

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Amazing outstanding loved everything the welcome pack was the best ever beautiful cottage the views were so beautiful I cannot praise enough I hated leaving highly recommend to anyone

Reviewed by Stephen 17th March 2023

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Cottage was idyllic. Perfect location and views over the loch and castle. Cottage was very cosy and well equipped. Our two dogs Teddie and Daphnie loved the garden and the walks around the loch . We plan to return soon and would have no hesitation in recommending this cottage if you are looking for a quiet peaceful holiday.

Reviewed by Jennifer 17th February 2023

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The cottage is in a wonderful setting - amazing views over the castle at Lochranza. Welcome pack was great - all local produce and much appreciated. Everything was spotlessly clean and the cottage was well equipped and very cosy. The location means you get to see the contrasting scenery of the north of the island..A very dog friendly place to visitRead more with lots of walks all around the island. We liked it so much we have booked to return again in October this year. Hide

Reviewed by Jo 29th December 2022

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Beautiful cottage, this was our second stay. To look out onto a castle when you get up in the morning is wonderful. Our 3 dogs thoroughly enjoyed themselves, swimming and walking. Would highly recommend to anyone with dogs. Thank you for an amazing holiday.

Reviewed by Harriet 23rd November 2022

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Lovely cosy cottage. Magical lying in bed looking up at the stars. Amazing welcome pack of local goodies. Great views over the loch.

Reviewed by Lauren 11th November 2022

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Such a brilliant cottage in the most beautiful location. Exceptionally dog friendly, the hosts left some locally produced treats as a welcome which was so thoughtful!

Reviewed by Yvette 14th October 2022

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Lovely cottage. Location away from main attractions, but beautiful setting. Would definitely return and very dog friendly.

Reviewed by Susanne 7th October 2022

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Warm cosy cottage. All needs met. Wonderful views.

Reviewed by Peter 30th September 2022

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We enjoyed our stay at The Moorings, our second, very much. It is a cosy, comfortable, beautifully appointed cottage.

Reviewed by Carol 23rd September 2022

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Loved the character and ambience of the cottage, felt instantly at home. Very clean, well equipped and just gorgeous. The location is just perfect and if wed not been able to explore the island would have have been quite happy to relax in the cottage looking at the view and wildlife. Loved it!!

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