Guests say
Crarae offers a spacious, well-equipped cottage in a stunning coastal location, perfect for families and groups seeking beautiful views, wildlife, and easy access to walks and beaches. Guests consistently praise the layout, comfort, and proximity to nature. While most found the property clean and comfortable, some noted issues with damp, maintenance, and occasional cleanliness concerns. The majority of guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the thoughtful touches, though a few experienced maintenance problems. Overall, Crarae is highly regarded for its location and space, making it a popular choice for a relaxing holiday on Arran.
Most guests found the property clean and tidy, but several reviews mention issues such as damp smells, stained carpets, dead insects, and a need for a deep clean. While many were satisfied, a minority experienced significant cleanliness concerns.
The location is universally praised, with guests highlighting the idyllic coastal setting, proximity to the beach, beautiful views, and easy access to walks and local attractions.
Guests frequently mention comfortable beds, spacious layout, and suitability for families and those with mobility issues. Some noted issues with heating and damp, but overall comfort is rated highly.
The cottage is described as well-equipped with good self-catering facilities and spacious living areas. However, some guests reported maintenance issues such as worn flooring, damp, drainage problems, and minor appliance faults.
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
Enjoy stunning uninterrupted views of the Firth of Clyde from the living room and two of the bedrooms of this coastal cottage, which sits directly across the road from the water.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 4: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Heated Towel Rail, Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil fired central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Enclosed front garden with garden furniture. Enclosed rear garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. Crarae Cottage is a charming, 4-bedroom cottage located on the picturesque Isle of Arran in Scotland. Situated in a stunning coastal setting, this cottage offers a perfect retreat for families and friends. Crarae features a total of four bedrooms, providing ample space for a family or a group of friends.
The cottage boasts an open-plan living space with a wood burner and stunning sea views, allowing you to relax while gazing out at the picturesque coastal scenery. The kitchen is equipped with modern appliances and amenities, making it a practical and convenient space for cooking and meal preparation. It’s a great place to relax with family and friends and it provides a dining area where you can enjoy meals together.
The cottage is ideally situated right opposite the sea, offering easy access to the shoreline, sandy beach and beautiful coastal walks, cycling and hillwalking. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate local wildlife, including seals, dolphins, otters and sea birds which can be seen from the property. Sannox Bay itself, a hotspot for kayaking, windsurfing, and paddleboarding, is just a 5-minute walk away.
The sandy beach at Sannox Bay will appeal to both children and adults alike and is a perfect spot to engage in wild swimming, water sports and to enjoy the rugged beauty of the coastline. For hillwalkers and climbers of all abilities, there is easy access on foot to a range of paths and routes. For golfers, Corrie Golf Club is a ten-minute walk away. This is the ideal place to create lasting memories with family and friends, while experiencing the natural beauty of Arran’s coastline.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Letting Licence no.: NA00793F
EPC Rating = D
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (12)
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Alan Henderson
Beautiful home and perfect location for our stay in Arran. Short drive to any amenities, spectacular view to wake up to each day, and good walks locally for our dog.
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Confirmed Guest
Fantastic location, couldn’t beat the idyllic coast line location. A great home to stay with the family for the week with all the self catering facilities you would need. Clean tidy and great layout
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Linda Blair
Great cottage overalll , heating a bit hit and miss bit of a smell of damp prob due to this, some internal upgrades needed ... floors.. some wood floors wearing bathroom lino poor quality carpets , also slaters in bathroom prob due to some damp issues , great location but price steep for a week on arran !!