Guests say
Craegard House is a spacious and well-equipped cottage in a stunning, peaceful location with spectacular sea views and abundant wildlife. Guests appreciate its proximity to Brodick and Corrie, making it ideal for exploring Arran. The house is comfortable and family-friendly, with a lovely garden and thoughtful touches. Some areas could benefit from updating, particularly the mattresses, kitchenware, and bathrooms, and occasional cleanliness issues have been noted. Overall, it offers a memorable stay in a beautiful setting.
Most guests found the property clean and tidy, but several reviews mention issues such as mould in the bathroom, litter in the garden, and floors being overly wet on arrival. Some cleaning standards could be improved, especially in high-traffic areas and with baby equipment.
The location is consistently praised for its breathtaking sea views, peaceful setting, and easy access to Brodick and Corrie. Guests enjoyed watching wildlife from the windows and found the area perfect for exploring Arran.
Guests generally found the house spacious and comfortable, but several noted that mattresses are worn and would benefit from replacement. The house can feel cold in winter, and some minor maintenance issues affected comfort for a few guests.
The house is well equipped with kitchen and laundry facilities, but some items such as pans, towels, and bathroom fittings are in need of updating or repair. Occasional issues with drains and a lack of certain kitchen utensils were mentioned.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as a Christmas tree, wine, and chocolates, though these are not guaranteed. The owners responded quickly to maintenance issues, and the house is generally well prepared for families.
About this property
Nestled under the island’s highest mountain, Goatfell, this large detached property with an enclosed garden is a great choice for outdoor enthusiasts..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Smart TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen: Woodburner, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer
Utility Room: Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Roll Top Bath With Shower Attachment, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Large, enclosed, lawned garden with picnic table. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are steps and slopes in the garden and the driveway is shared.. Craegard House is a traditional red sandstone detached house with sea views across the Firth of Clyde. The property sits within a large enclosed garden where guests can relax and enjoy the views. Behind the house is Craigard Cottage (UKA407) which sleeps four guests and has been renovated in the same style as the house.
The property is fresh and bright and has been furnished to provide all the comforts you need for your holiday. A wood burner in the kitchen and living/dining room provide an attractive focal point and a cosy feel for the cooler evenings. The living/dining room overlooks the front garden and across to the sea. This allows guests to dine together with a view. There is one bedroom and shower room on the ground floor, which could be suitable for guests with limited mobility. The bedrooms all provide plenty of storage and still have their original fireplace recesses. The upstairs bedrooms have a sea view and are very spacious. The bathroom upstairs has a roll-top bath which is a great way of relaxing after a day’s walking. Outside the property there is a picnic table for guests to use and the large garden is fully enclosed. The garden has a tiered area at the top with steps leading down to the flat grassed area. This is a great place for children and all the family to enjoy some outside fun together. The entrance porch and utility room provide space for storing outdoor gear.
For walking enthusiasts the property is situated close to the Corrie route to the summit of Goatfell and other walking trails. If you enjoy looking for wildlife, seals and otters can often be seen from the windows and the occasional basking shark. Craegard House is located in the peaceful village of Corrie which has a children’s play park and a hotel serving food and drink and offers regular live music. The main village on the island, Brodick is just 6 miles away.
Craegard House can be booked together with Craigard Cottage (UKA407) to accommodate up to 10 guests.
Free WiFi
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.
Scottish Letting Licence No: NA00505F
Nearby points of interest
- Brodick Castle
- Crocodile rock
- Machrie Moor Stone Circles
- Cathedral of the Isles
- Goatfell Mountain
- Isle of Arran
- Glenashdale Falls
- Lochranza Distillery
- Garrison House
- Cumbrae Heritage Trail
Reviews (18)
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Matthew Gaskin and Sarah Gaskin
Arran is such a stunning island, very peaceful and full of wonderful nature we saw a Golden Eagle, Hen Harriers, Comorants , Seals and more besides. The house itself has outstanding views and is spacious and comfortable., perfect for a family. Corrie has a hotel within walking distance which serves excellent food and again more beautiful views. The house is near Brodick which has restaurants, cafes and a lovely beach. A fantastic family holiday!
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Irene Bryson
All we needed for our visit to Arran. Very clean and well equipped kitchen/utility area. Lovely cared for garden which was pleasant to sit in.
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Confirmed Guest
This is our second stay - the house is in a fantastic peaceful location beneath the Corrie ascent to Goatfell. The house is very comfortable however it could do with a little TLC with some areas looking tired.A tricky lock on the back door and wobbly taps in the bathroom had not been fixed from our last visit 2 years ago. More importantly the bathroom drain outside the kitchen window was blocked on arrival, though this was attended to very quickly when we reported it. Having said that we would definitely rebook in the future and had a wonderful time.