Guests say
Thornbank offers a spacious and well-equipped stay with stunning views and a desirable location. Guests have enjoyed the property's large rooms, balcony, and garden, making it a great choice for family gatherings. While some maintenance issues have been noted, the charm and potential of the property, along with its friendly owner, contribute to a memorable experience.
Several reviews mention cleanliness concerns, including dog hair on bedding, a smelly hoover, and general tiredness. These issues suggest a need for improvement in this area.
The location is consistently praised for its incredible views and proximity to local attractions. Guests have enjoyed exploring the island and the convenience of nearby amenities.
The property is described as spacious and generally comfortable. However, broken furniture and issues with hot water supply have affected the comfort level for some guests.
The property is well-equipped with amenities like a washing machine, dryer, and dishwasher. Nonetheless, maintenance issues such as broken appliances, peeling paint, and electrical safety concerns have been highlighted.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate the owner's thoughtfulness. Therefore, it is not possible to assess this category based on the reviews provided.
About this property
Situated on the Isle of Cumbrae, this spacious first floor conversion of a Victorian villa boasts stunning views over the bay to the mountains of Arran..
First Floor:
Living room: 40" Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Open Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Sofa Bed (Single)
Bathroom: Bath, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for open fire included. . Lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking.. This holiday home is only yards from the shoreline and a 5-minute walk from Millport town centre on the Isle of Cumbrae. There is a sandy beach with tropical palms fronting the promenade, and yachts are moored out in the sheltered bay. The town offers cafés, shops, bars and a bistro. The Isle of Cumbrae offers a truly relaxing escape, and is hugely popular with cyclists and walkers, yet is just a 10-minute water crossing from mainland Ayrshire on ferries which run very frequently during the summer. A haven for wildlife, Cumbrae attracts migrant birds from around the world and the flora of the island is equally varied, and a visit to the island’s Marine Research Station with it museum and aquarium is a must. There is a water sports centre on the island offering various courses including kayaking and canoeing. Millport is also the home of Europe’s smallest cathedral and Britain’s narrowest house. Newtown Bay in the village offers sheltered anchorages and secure moorings. Beach 50 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.
Free WiFi
EPC Rating = E
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.
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Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (12)
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David McCallum
We did have a lovely holiday, however I want to point out a few things with reference to the apartment.On arrival there were no logs, it does state that the first logs are provided. There were however several empty log bags left in basketThe ash bucket was also left half full (had not been emptied).The appointment was warm on arrival back soon became cold as the heating system stopped working (we now know this was due to lack of oil). We also discovered that there were no logs available to purchase, due to shops either not having any or not being open. To spend Saturday evening and all of Sunday without any hot water, with two young children is not really acceptable and we were unable to locate alternative accommodation.The internal door handle was loose, with screws falling out, I had to tighten these, luckily, I did manage to find some screw drivers. The shower also kept coming away from the wall, again I had to tighten the grub screw to secure it.The light was not working at the top of the stairs; we therefore had to balance on a chair at the top of the stairs to change the bulb.The freezer was full of ice and contained out of date items, I had to defrost it before we could use.The window sill in living room is damaged/rotten, the left-hand chair in the window and the 2-seater couch are both broken (these were highlighted in previous reviews of the property).I have been in contact with the property owner both during our stay and afterwards, unfortunately they have not replied to my last email or message. They did mentioned a partial refund when we first contacted them, but we have had nothing since our return.The apartment has a lovely outlook, was an ideal size for what we needed and is well equipped. Had these few things been seen too before our arrival we would have had a much better start to our holiday.
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Heather Talbot
The house was spacious and well located. It was well equipped particularly in the kitchen although we found the oven difficult.The owners have put a lot b of thought into making this a family friendly place and we enjoyed our stay
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Philomena
The property had several issues affecting our stay. Front room plastered walls unfinished. Couch was broke, unsightly decay in the front window sill. No logs for the open fire. Shower broken held on by a zip tie. Radiator in bedroom not working. Oven doesnt heat up and unsightly pile of bins in corner. patio a mess. Mould on windows upstairs and stain on bed. Paint peeling off ceiling. Key jammed in lock for main door to accommodation. No light in the steep stairs. This property needs urgent attention and should not be habited until attended.