Guests say
Ivy Cottage is praised for its cleanliness, quiet location near a brook, and good self-catering facilities. It's a traditional cottage with a log fire, offering a peaceful stay with helpful owner Sandra nearby. The property is well-equipped, though the narrow staircase may challenge some guests.
Guests consistently noted the cottage was very clean upon arrival, indicating high standards of cleanliness.
The cottage's quiet location is appreciated, close to local attractions and a pub. However, the uphill walk may not suit everyone.
The cottage is described as lovely and welcoming, with a spacious shower room and mild evenings negating the need for a log burner. The narrow staircase could be a minor issue for some.
The property is well-equipped for a self-catering stay, with good facilities and a log fire. Electric heaters effectively warm the space.
While guests found the owner helpful and the property well-equipped, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness.
About this property
This lovely cottage, with beams and wood burner, still retains many of the original features and is within walking distance of the beach..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: TV, Freesat, DVD Player, CD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Single (3ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: ¾ Double (4ft) Bed.
Electric heaters, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Cot and highchair. Small patio with garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Ivy Cottage, located ½ mile from Whiting Bay, is a great base for keen walkers, with Glenashdale Falls on your doorstep. The detached cottage is adjacent to the owners’ home and has been renovated in 2019 to give a modern home, yet retaining many of the original features. The thick stone walls, beams on the ceilings and original internal doors give this property a true cottage feel. The living room is open plan with the dining area and the stairs, bathroom and single bedroom leading directly from this cosy space. The wood burner stove is perfect for the cooler evenings after a long walk around the stunning falls. The upstairs bedrooms have sloping ceilings throughout, so do mind your head, but this adds to the cottage character. A small patio at the front of the cottage has seating for guests to relax in countryside surroundings and listen to the sound of the burn running beside the cottage.
Glenashdale Falls is a popular walk for guests and locals and offers the option of heading further along the forestry tracks to either Lamlash or Kildonan. The cottage is approximately ½ mile from Whiting Bay, mostly downhill, but coming back up to the cottage is more of an uphill climb. Whiting Bay offers a convenience store, post office, coffee shop, restaurant, bar, putting green, bowling green, beach, children’s play park and a golf club which is a few minutes’ drive from the cottage. Beach ½ mile. Shop, pub, and restaurant ½ mile.
Free WiFi
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.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (6)
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Helen Watters
Great location if you want to be close to beach but off the main drag. Fabulous combination of sea and forest.Cottage was good size, comfortable and had everything needed for time away.Sandy provided us with information about where to go etc. very accommodating and friendly.Dog friendly which is getting quite rare these days. Would definitely visit again.
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JOHN GIBSON
Had a nice relaxing break at Ivy Cottage. Good facilities and very clean on arrival.
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Tricia
A great base to enjoy the Isle of Arran and travel round the island. Very quiet location with a bubbling brook near by. Good facilities at the cottage for a self catering stay but also only a half a mile from the local pub which serves good food. Clean and welcoming, easily warms up with the electric heaters which heats the upper floor also. Sandy the owner was very helpful and easy to contact if required.