Guests say
Croftbank Cottage in Brodick, Arran, is praised for its superb location, well-equipped kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, and tasteful decoration. Guests enjoy the stunning scenery, wildlife, and local amenities, though some experienced issues with maintenance and a lack of instructions for appliances.
The standard of cleanliness is high, with good quality bed linen mentioned. However, there was a complaint about a scented cleaning product used in the fridge.
The location is consistently lauded for its stunning scenery, wildlife, and proximity to local amenities such as a country house pub, distillery, and cafe.
The cottage is described as having comfortable seating and bedrooms. However, one review mentioned discomfort due to a room being unusable because of ongoing repairs.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, particularly the kitchen. However, there were significant issues with maintenance, heating system complexity, and a lack of instructions for appliances.
There is no mention of gifts or additional thoughtful touches provided by the owner, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
A perfect location for a family island break by the seaside..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Dining area: Woodburner
Kitchen area: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washer Dryer
Bathroom: Bath, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Bunk (3ft) Beds.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burners included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack and doggy extras including 2 dog crates. Enclosed garden with patio, garden furniture, BBQ, firepit and summerhouse. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars; additional on road parking. No smoking. Please note: There are approximately 25 steps to the garden.. With magnificent uninterrupted breathtaking sea views over Lochranza Castle and The Kilbrannan Sound between Arran and Kintyre, Croftbank provides a fantastic base from which to explore the Island of Arran. The cottage has 2 lovely wood burners to enjoy cosy nights after a day out exploring, and a lovely seating area where you can sit and relax and enjoy the most amazing sunsets. There is also a firepit outside and a summerhouse in the garden from where you can take in the views of the loch and castle.
Visit Lochranza Castle, take a tour around the Isle of Arran distillery with award-winning visitor centre where you can enjoy the fascinating whisky-making process. There is a ferry from Lochranza pier to Argyll and visit Claonaig or Tarbert (Loch Fyne). Explore the Arran Coastal Way, a fantastic circular route around the beautiful Isle of Arran, packed with amazing wildlife and magnificent scenery. Other interesting place to visit include, Brodick Castle and Country Park, Heritage Museum, Goat Fell and Glenashdale Falls, or enjoy a round of golf at the local 9-hole course. Beach 50 yards.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (5)
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Lawrence Heslop
Croftbank offers a great location in what is a wonderful part of Arran. Stunning scenery and first class wildlife. The cottage has a very well equiped & designed kitchen, comforable seating, comfy bedrooms & tasteful decoration blending the nostalgic, historical & contemporary all together. Plus all windows look out across the loch and its northern hillslopes. The doorstep amenities available are what you need for a holiday, country house pub: distillery: teashop/cafe: a leisurely golf course and numerous walks of most grades. A grocery shop is lacking however the village store at Pirnmill approx 7 miles down the west coast sells most everything you possibly need. This cottage is a great base for this magical island.
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Confirmed Guest
Croftbank proved to be a disappointment to me and two friends who rented it 6th - 13th June 2025. The property was not as advertised and the owner faied to notify us about the changes before we arrived. She did not respond to two emails from us sent during our holiday to point out the deficiencies. We feel that the owner did not fulfill her part of the contract between us.What were the problems?MAIN PROBLEM:- The main sitting/dining room had been flooded and was still under repair.- In that room the walls were mainly bare plaster with remains of wallpaper, the floor of new screeded concrete with two rugs on it, the coving incomplete. It was dismal.- What made that room unusuable was that the wood-burning stove was disconnected from the chimney and therefore usefless.- The electric heating system is state of the art and we found it too complicated to operate during our stay. (see more comments below).- Because we couldn't use that room, we had to move the dining table and chairs into the smaller room between the front vestible and the kitchen, where there is a working wood-burner. - We could not eat in the kitchen because the breakfast bar seats only two people and there are only two high stools for it.MORE PROBLEMS:- There are no instruction manuals for any appliancs or equipment in the house apart from on how to light the wood-burner in the smaller sitting room.- This meant that we were unable to fully use the washer/dryer (couldn't get it to dry). Additionally it took time and effort to work out how to use the cooking hob. The dishwasher had no instructions either.- We could not work out how to operate the electric heating system.FINALLY:- The inside of the fridge had been cleaned with a highly-scented cleaning product. The small persisted throughout our week-long stay. It tainted dairy products, especially milk, and anything else that was not tightly covered with cling film/aluminium foil.SUMMARY:We were disappointed by the inconveniences listed above.On the other hand, the cottage is well-equipped and the bed linen etc is good quality. The location is superb and the standard of cleanliness high.
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Patricia Lambert
Absolutely loved it and hopefully looking to return with family, brilliant house 👍🏼