Guests say
Ivybank Cottage offers a charming and cosy base for exploring Arran, with guests consistently praising its fantastic location, beautiful views, and proximity to local amenities. The cottage is well-equipped and clean, making it ideal for couples and those travelling with dogs. While some guests noted minor maintenance issues and a lack of homely touches, the overall experience is positive, with the convenience and scenery more than compensating for any shortcomings.
Most guests found the cottage to be very clean, though one review mentioned crockery and cutlery needing a good scrub before use.
The location is highly praised for its stunning views, easy access to local amenities, and proximity to walks and the beach.
Guests appreciated the cosy atmosphere and efficient heating, but some found the cottage and bathroom small, and the stairs awkward for those with mobility issues.
The cottage is well-equipped with new appliances and a good kitchen, but some guests noted missing items, lack of instruction manuals, and minor maintenance issues.
There were no welcome gifts or extra touches mentioned, and some guests noted the absence of basics like milk on arrival. Please note that gifts or welcome packs are not guaranteed.
About this property
Ivybank cottage is situated within the village of Lamlash, offering stunning views over the sea to the Holy Isle..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 28" Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Wet Room: Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Air source heating system, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, cot and highchair. Welcome pack. . Shared rear garden with decking. Small patio with garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car, additional off road parking available nearby. No smoking.. Situated in the village of Lamlash, adjacent to the owner’s home and only yards from the shore, this property offers stunning views over the sea to the Holy Isle. This is a modest, little old cottage kept cosy by an air source heating system, with the toilet and shower downstairs. Lamlash has four pubs with restaurants, as well as two tea rooms and a pretty bay full of sailing boats. From here, you can hop onto a small ferry from the jetty to the Holy Isle. The cottage has a hilly garden behind and from the top, guests can enjoy splendid views of the village and the bay. Seals live on Lamlash Bay and other bays around the island, and can always be seen resting on the rocks. Arran is a fantastic place to see sea otters, as well as basking sharks and porpoises which are sometimes spotted. Close by, visit the natural cavern known as King’s Cave which inspired Robert the Bruce. Visit the famous standing stone circle at Machrie Moor, which is located in a stunning and mystical setting, on the flat valley floor with a dramatic mountainous backdrop; a photographer’s dream. There are many ancient pre-historic burial sites around the island, the most well-known is the Giants Graves in Whiting Bay. Lamlash is the ideal centre from which to visit these attractions and there is a very good bus service, should people not want to drive.
The island has a scattering of pretty villages on Arran’s stunning coastline which are contrasted by a rugged and mountainous interior in the north. This is a natural paradise with sightings of red squirrels, golden eagles, red deer, otters and seals. You can even join an island safari! If you need inspiration for your picnic, beach barbecue or dinner then Arran offers it all on a plate and in your drinking cup! From jams, relishes, oatcakes, seafood, cheeses and chocolate to whisky and beer you will then have to plan one of many walks on the island! With seven golf courses it is easy to see why this island holds such an appeal for golfers. For adrenaline junkies, Arran offers mountain biking, paragliding, canyoning, sea kayaking, scrambling and more! Take the ferry from Lochranza to Claonaig to explore Kintyre with the ferries to Islay, Jura and Gigha easily accessible. Beach 20 yards. Shop 100 yards, pub and restaurant 30 yards.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at 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 (7)
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Liz Clunie
Original holiday accommodation was cancelled so this was a bit of a "panic buy", and at £500 more than the original price, an expensive one. The cottage is tiny, with awkward stairs not suitable for anyone with mobility issues. The shower room is miniscule, care should be taken for anyone above average height. I was bemused by the lack of baking trays, but our lovely hostess said we should ask. Unfortunately the crockery & cutlery all needed a good scrub before it could be used. Also bemused by the lack of instruction manuals for the kitchen equipment, so the oven timer couldn't be set.Lamlash is a fabulous village with 4 pub/restaurants, a decent co-op within 5 mins walk, some great walks from the cottage and nearby. The beach is great, and the view from the living room window is better than any telly!Check your mobile reception before you book, as some networks are not available in Lamlash.
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STUART A GING
The cottage was nice and ideal for eati g out
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Julie Hemsley
Ivybank is the same cottage I stayed in 45 years ago & nothing much had changed as I remember!We arrived after a long journey very cold & wet & we had to go to the back door as the front door was hard to open we were told.We walked in to a very chilly room,cosiness would have helped in this situation.There wasn't even a bottle of milk in the fridge although we had brought our own fortunately.The bathroom was tiny which didn't really matter but the tap was broken so hand washing was a bit of a challenge.The photo advertising the cottage showed a back courtyard with a nice table & chairs.It was quite messy & not the furniture as shown on the blurb.Having said all this,the cottage was very clean,the heating, under our control,very efficient & the kitchen well equipped. The white goods were all new too.It did lack a little homely touch but the position of the cottage really compensated for the above.I feel we paid rather a lot for the view & convenience.