Craigbank

Kids will love splashing about in the shallow burn that runs along the bottom of this cute country cottage, and with both beach and amenities in the village within easy reach, it makes for an ideal family getaway.

The house has a modern finish, with a great master bedroom in the eaves and some lovely little touches like teddies in the children’s bedroom.

The well-equipped kitchen has everything you’ll need to feed your hungry holiday-makers, with an electric oven and hob, plus a fridge/freezer and a microwave for those quick dinner fixes. The washing machine is useful on wet days – and with a river in the garden, there may well be many of those, while the table on the patio outside the kitchen door is perfect for alfresco meals on summer evenings when nobody is quite ready to retire inside. The table in the living/dining room folds up, so on colder nights put it away after meals and there’s more space for everyone to relax with a film or a board game. The second bedroom has a bunk with a double on the bottom and single on top, which will cover a wide range of family set-ups, and the downstairs bathroom has a bath with shower over, so rinsing the days adventures away should be relatively painless.

Upstairs, the king-size bedroom is a real sanctuary, with dual-aspect windows, comfortable chair and sofa, plus a TV/DVD player. The only downside we can see is that you may find it hard to leave in the morning.

The garden is a dream for older kids and supervised youngsters with a stream begging to be paddled in and a visiting friendly heron to feed, and parking is no issue with plenty of space to the front and back of the house.

Please note there is a refundable £150 security deposit for this property payable closer to the start of your holiday.

• 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size bedroom, 1 bedroom with bunk beds (lower bunk is a double bed and upper bunk is a single bed)
• 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
• Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine
• Flat screen TV with Satellite, TV/DVD, Video
• Wi-Fi
• Enclosed garden, garden furniture
• Pubs and hotels within 500m
• Off road parking at the front and back of house

Just 5 miles from the ferry port at Brodick, the house is in great location for exploring the island. It's 500 metres to the shores of Lamlash Bay with views across to Holy Isle, and around half a mile to the shops and cafes in the village. The children will love the cute ferry ride across to Holy Isle, and there are wild ponies to spot on the many pretty trails before you make your return trip. Have a go at crabbing from Lamlash pier while you're there, and don't miss popping by the very popular Old Pier Tearoom for some home-made goodies before wandering home. Those looking for a longer walk will enjoy the coastal and forest boardwalk stroll from Lamlash to Whiting Bay, which is around 6 miles with many points of interest along the way, including a variety of wildlife, the Viking Grave and an Iron Age Fort. Check the tide times before setting off though as the route is cut off for around an hour at high tide. Another great walk from Lamlash for older families is to Glenashdale Falls and on to the Giants Graves before finishing again in Whiting Bay, which is also around 6 miles long and boasts some spectacular views over the island and the bay.