Sanda View Cottage

With its stunning views across the Kilbrannan Sound to Sanda Island and the Mull of Kintyre, this charming stone cottage on the Isle of Arran is the perfect retreat for couples or small families. With its varied coastline, majestic mountains, gorgeous beaches and intriguing forests, Arran is known as miniature Scotland. The surrounding countryside offers a wealth of outdoor activities from walking to canoeing and is home to some of Britain’s most elusive wildlife, such as red squirrels, otters, eagles and basking sharks.

Situated on a smallholding next to the owners’ house, this delightful cottage occupies an elevated position just off the Ross Road on the south-west coast of Arran. With its rich colours and warm wood tones throughout, the property feels warm and comfortable, making it a great place to return to after a busy day exploring.

You enter into the hallway with its convenient storage for wet coats and muddy boots. From here, you can move into the spacious open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. With the staircase dividing the living area, guests can feel snug and cosy in front of the wood burner in the lounge, whilst still spending time with those in the kitchen or at the dining table. The kitchen is well-equipped with everything you’ll need.

Upstairs, there is a double and a single room, both decorated beautifully and with captivating views. Both rooms have contemporary en-suites – one shower room and one bathroom.

Outside, Guests are welcome to feed the free-range chickens, where you will also find an area with outdoor seating. As the owners run kennels on-site, up to three dogs are welcome in the property and dog daycare is available by arrangement.

• 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 single
• 1 en-suite bathroom and 1 en-suite shower room
• Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave and washing machine
• Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
• Electric and central heating included
• Ample enclosed off-road parking available
• Wi-Fi included
• 2 dogs welcome
• Shop 6 miles and beach, pub and restaurant 1.5 miles
• Smart TV/DVD with Sky film package and Bluetooth sound bar in lounge and TVs in both bedrooms
• Dog day care available – please pre booking with owners
• Guests are welcome to help feed the chickens and pigs, and help collect the chicken’s eggs
• Please note - at the point of booking the cottage please also book your passenger/car ferry to the Isle of Arran through CalMac Ferries

You can get to Arran via a ferry (taking just under an hour) from Ardrossan Harbour to Brodick. Once there, you’ll find there is lots to see and do. Arran is well-known for its local produce from cheese to oatcakes to ice cream, so be sure to sample some of these delights. There is also Arran Distillery (26 miles) with its visitor centre and shop where you can enjoy a wee dram, or the new Lagg Distillery only 1.5 miles away. Lagg also has a cafe and pub.

For those wanting to get out and enjoy the varied scenery, Arran’s largest mountain is Goatfell (15 miles) and there are some spectacular views on the ascent and at the summit. Glen Rosa (15 miles) is also stunning where you can visit the ‘blue pool’ for a quick dip.

For coastal walks, head to one of the many pristine beaches on the island. Kildonan Beach is one of the most beautiful and it boasts incredible views across Pladda to the mainland; you may even be joined by some seals. Brodick Bay (16 miles) is also attractive and has many activities on offer. The town itself has a range of shops and eateries. Whilst here, you can also visit the National Trust Scotland’s Brodick Castle and wander around the building and gardens with its waterfall and woodland. For history, you could visit Arran’s Heritage Museum near Brodick to learn about the island’s past.