Guests say
Old Steading in Brodick receives high praise for its modern, well-equipped, and comfortable interiors, set in a peaceful rural location with beautiful gardens. Guests appreciate the spaciousness, cleanliness, and suitability for families, as well as the proximity to local amenities and attractions. While the heating system may be less effective in winter and access is via a rough track, these are minor concerns compared to the overwhelmingly positive feedback. The property offers an excellent base for exploring Arran and provides a homely, relaxing environment.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as spotless and well maintained, with recent renovations contributing to its high standard of cleanliness.
Guests enjoy the rural, peaceful setting with attractive gardens, and appreciate being within walking distance of Brodick and the castle. The access road is rough but manageable.
The cottage is described as comfortable, warm (in mild weather), spacious, and homely. Some concerns are noted about the heating system in winter, but overall comfort is highly rated.
The property is praised for being well equipped, modernised to a high standard, and offering amenities such as books, games, and a garden house. Minor issues with the back door and heating are mentioned but quickly resolved or not significant.
There are no specific mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
A perfect cottage to relax in after a day exploring the island..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Air source heat pump central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included, remainder available locally. Highchair available. Welcome pack. . Back garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Front garden with patio, summerhouse, sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car; additional on road parking. No smoking.. This charming cottage is recently refurbished, situated about a mile from Brodick and has a lovely summerhouse to enjoy the views from. It is a super base from which to explore the whole island or even manage a day trip to the Kintyre Peninsula. One of the most southerly of the Scottish Isles, Arran encapsulates the grandeur and majesty of Scotland but in miniature form.
The island has several pretty villages on Arran’s stunning coastline which are contrasted by a rugged and mountainous interior in the north. For outdoor lovers, Arran offers mountain biking, paragliding, canyoning, sea kayaking, scrambling and more; you can even book an island safari! The Isle of Arran is a place where you can find a little bit of everything you would ever want from a Scottish island; an ever-changing coastline, dramatic mountain peaks, sheltered beaches, verdant forests, great cultural festivals and a wealth of tasty local produce.
A holiday on Arran packs in a lot of flavours - taste your way around the island as you try creamy cheeses, refreshing beers, traditional oatcakes, tempting chocolates and delicious ice cream. Book a tour at the Arran Distillery to discover the secrets behind the distilling process before sampling a dram of malt whisky or the creamy liqueur Arran Gold. For a unique experience, take a small ferry over to the Holy Isle and you will discover a friendly Buddhist community, where animals roam freely, including Saanen goats and Eriskay ponies. Lamlash Bay also offers sea kayaking and powerboat trips, so you can explore the bay at your own pace. This is a natural paradise with sightings of red squirrels, golden eagles, red deer, otters and seals.
Please note: There are steps in the garden of the property.
Free WiFi
EPC Rating = D
Letting licence no.: NA00323F
Reviews (12)
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Confirmed Guest
The cottage seemed to be recently renovated so everything was spotless. I hope you manage to keep it that way. Very well equipped for those who like to cook and a selection of books and games if it should rain. We only had one rainy day and took advantage of the proximity of Auchrannie spa. Loved the garden and the garden house.
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Confirmed Guest
A great holiday. We saw red squirrels, dolphins and seals on our hikes around the island.👍
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Confirmed Guest
We loved our stay at old Steading. The cottage is so well equipped, comfortable and homely. The gardens are beautiful, so well planted and maintained.