Gran's Cottage is a 400 year old crofter's cottage, beautifully renovated with 2 quaint double bedrooms - perfect for your luxury, self-catering holiday.  Situated in the idyllic, peaceful surroundings of Glen Rosa, it is secluded but not isolated as Glen Rosa is only 2 miles from the main village and ferry port, Brodick, on the Isle of Arran.

Gran's Cottage is ideal for a romantic hide-away, for walkers, for honeymooners or for dog-lovers. Imagine yourself relaxing in front of the wood-burner, after soaking in the spa bath, following a day's walking in the countryside enjoying breathtaking views of an unforgettable spot.

Unforgettable cottage

This luxury cottage is fully equipped with free wi-fi and digital t.v. and benefits from an enclosed private garden and driveway. It has been sypathetically restored to included all modern conveniences whilst maintaining its charm and character. The Scottish Tourist Board has graded this cottage at 4 stars, meaning of excellent standard throughout.

Unforgettable location

Arran is a beautiful island off the South West of Scotland. Despite having plenty of restaurants, bars and amenities, it is largely unspoilt with numerous walks, golf courses and the best of Scottish wildlife.  The garden of Gran's Cottage has regular visitors of pheasants, rabbits and red squirrels and further into Glen Rosa, red deer roam the hills and golden eagles police the skies.

Contents

Gran's Cottage is equipped to a high standard with dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge, freezer, microwave, ceramic hobs, electric oven, toaster and coffee machine.  The bathroom includes a spa bath and in-bath electric shower. Gran's has electric storage heaters throughout, together with a wood-burner in the living room. Hairdryer and iron included.

Beds, linen and towels

Gran's Cottage has two bedrooms with double beds (these are attic bedrooms so the ceiling does slope but this adds to the charm of the cottage!)  Beds are made up on arrival with high threadcount eqyptian cotton sheets. Large, soft bath towels, hand towels and tea towels are also provided.

Pets

Dogs are welcome in the Cottage and indeed, the enclosed garden and surrounding location is perfect for them. We do charge an additional cleaning fee of £25 for dogs and this is on the condition that they are kept downstairs, kept off of the furniture and that you bring their own beds.

Cots and high chairs

A travel cot and high chair is available at no extra cost.

TV and broadband

A TV with freeview satelite channels is in the lounge.  Gran's also has free wi-fi and i-pad docking stations as well as a digital radio.

Parking and garden

Gran's Cottage has private off-road parking for up to 2 cars.  The garden is private and fully enclosed with a patio table and chairs. 

Welcome provisions

In addition to towels and bedding, toiletries are also provided free of charge.  These consist of shampoo, conditioner  and soap all made locally at the exclusive Arran Aromatics. Tea, coffee and sugar is also provided, together with kitchen roll, toilet paper, dishwasher tablets, washing powder and other cleaning materials.

Local amenities

The village of Brodick is just 2 miles from Glen Rosa which has a number of restaurants, pubs and two supermarkets.  The larger Co-operative supermarket at the ferry terminal is open from 7am till 10pm every day. The nearet pub/restaurant is 25 minutes walk from Gran's, just over a mile.

How to get there

Ferries can be booked at www.calmac.co.uk and directions from the Brodick ferry terminal to Gran's Cottage are shown on the contact us page.  At peak times of year, it is advisable to book the ferry in advance if you are bringing your car.