Guests say
Craigard Cottage in Brodick is praised for its cosy atmosphere, excellent location for exploring Arran, and well-equipped kitchen. Guests appreciate the cleanliness, spaciousness, and proximity to local amenities and scenic walks. Many found it comfortable and enjoyed the garden wildlife. Some feedback suggests improvements are needed for certain furnishings and maintenance, and a few guests noted a lack of welcoming touches. Overall, the cottage offers a pleasant and convenient base for a holiday, with most guests expressing a desire to return.
Most guests found the cottage very clean and well-kept, though a few mentioned issues such as tired sofas, dirty cushions, and the need for a deep carpet clean.
The location is highly praised for its convenience to Brodick, local walks, and attractions, with a quiet garden and easy access to the sea and trails.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable and cosy, but some noted low ceilings upstairs, worn-out sofas, and bedding in need of replacement.
The cottage is well-equipped with kitchen and utility facilities, but some guests mentioned chipped crockery, damaged pans, and minor maintenance issues such as broken locks and non-working fans.
A few guests suggested that small welcoming touches, such as milk or local produce, would enhance the stay. While these are not guaranteed, their absence was noted.
About this property
Countryside views and easy access to Arran’s spectacular countryside make Craigard Cottage a favourable choice for a relaxing break.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Range, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Utility Room: Washer Dryer
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Landing: Games, Toys
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Roll Top Bath With Shower Attachment, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Central heating (underfloor on the ground floor), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate (top of stairs only). Enclosed rear lawned garden with patio and picnic bench. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are 5 steps to the garden and the driveway is shared.. Craigard Cottage is an attractive red sandstone cottage which has been fully renovated to provide a contemporary and stylish self-catering holiday home. The cottage sits in a tranquil setting where the garden is surrounded by trees, and the mountain tops can be seen peeking over the top in the distance. The house has been beautifully decorated and furnished to a high standard and offers a bright and spacious living environment. There is a wood burner in the living room for cooler evenings, or on a warm summer’s day open up the patio doors from the kitchen/dining room and enjoy the spacious patio and rear enclosed lawned garden. This makes an ideal spot for a barbecue or letting the outside in while you dine. While relaxing you can hear the flowing sound of a stream running across the back of the garden where trees give you plenty of privacy and the opportunity to spot red squirrels. This is a tranquil spot to relax and enjoy your holiday. The utility room has a useful space for drying wet outdoor gear, or storing coats, boots and luggage.
Upstairs the master en-suite bedroom allows light to stream in through the two Velux windows making this a lovely and bright space. It overlooks the rear garden and enjoys views towards the mountain tops and sea. The twin room boasts views towards and sea from one window and across countryside from the other. Otters have even been spotted playing in the sea from the bathroom window. The landing area has been transformed into a small play area for children with bean bags and a selection of toys and games for the kids to enjoy.
In front of the cottage is Craegard House which is a large sandstone house that sleeps six and has been renovated to the same style as Craigard Cottage. They share the driveway but both properties have their own parking spaces. Located in the conservation village of Corrie where there is a children’s play area and hotel which serves food and drink to non-residents and regular live music, this is a great location for holidaying on the isle of Arran. It is only 6 miles from the main village of Brodick. For the adventurous the start of the Corrie route to the summit of Goatfell and other walking trails are nearby.
Craigard Cottage can be booked together with Craegard House (UKA426) to accommodate up to 10 guests.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
Bedroom 1 has a low beam (limited headroom).
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
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: NA00506F
Reviews (17)
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Confirmed Guest
Functional, but you can tell it's managed by a business and not an individual owner. One of the sofas was seriously broken to the point where you felt like you were sitting on the floor. Dirty cushions on the sofa (maybe blood stains, but we're not sure), lights not working, fans available for hot weather but not working (one of them had no fuse in it, the other just did nothing) d,amp stains throughout the upstairs from prior leaks in the roof. Dodgy patchy paintwork and polyfilla patches where previous issues have been sloppily covered up. Honestly it felt more like a student rental than a lovely cottage getaway.I tried to contact The Arran Team about something on the first night and it was clear I was just speaking to someone on a call desk and not someone with any knowledge of the property who would be able to help me there and then. They weren't interested in anything I had to say, they just wanted to get me off the phone asap. I was promised a call back but I never heard anything all week - good job it wasn't urgent!It did suit us fine with 2 young kids but overall the cottage is crying out for some TLC and could be made a lot more welcoming and lovely, instead it was just "ok".One other thing to keep in mind - the cottage is next to a very fast flowing stream, the noise is constant, something to keep in mind if you're going away for some peace and quiet (you don't notice it after a while but it is always there, especially at night)
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Lindsey Todd
Lovely cottage. A lovely stay,with so much room and so well equipped . Fantastic
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Confirmed Guest
A great cottage to stay at on Arran, Arran is a place with lots to do and see if you like the outdoors. With long and short walks in the hills.