Shannochie Cottages - Isle Of Arran

Overview

• Arran is a haven for wildlife - Golden Eagles, Hen Harriers, Grey Seals, Red Deer, Porpoises, Red Squirrels, the list is endless. Regular visitors “Harry” the Hare and “Phil” the pheasant can be seen from the cottage windows! In spring, the lambs are gambling around the garden fence! Wildflowers are abundant. 

• For the more energetic, play golf on all seven courses – 9 holes at Machrie, Lochranza, and Corrie, 12 holes at Shiskine, to 18 holes at Lamlash, Brodick, and Whiting Bay – all challenging in their own way! Tennis Courts, Squash court, and Bowling Greens are dotted around the island too!

• Walk the Coastal Way, take in Glenashdale Falls, Eas Mor Waterfall, the King’s Caves, the stunning sight of Corrie Lochan, be entranced by the most spectacular vista from the top of Goatfell, or just sit back, relax and unwind watching the sun setting over Kintyre.

• Go Pony Trekking, hire a bike, try Paragliding, build sand castles with the kids - Torrylinn beach is one of Arran’s secrets, about a mile of sand and one of the quietest on the island, your own private beach!

• For that little bit of retail therapy visit the many craft shops, from pottery to woodcarving (just up past Kilmory Church), paintings to spinning (just turn right at Butterhill)! Arran Aromatics, Isle of Arran Distillery, and Torrylinn Creamery (where you can still watch the cheese being made) are a must.

• Treat yourselves to the fine dining in many restaurants/hotels using local produce – the Lagg Hotel (just down the road!), Kildonan Hotel (just up the road!), Coast in Whiting Bay and the Lighthouse at Pirnmill, just a few recommended by previous guests.