Guests say
Dunmaghlas is a charming cottage praised for its superb location beside the sea, offering tranquility and proximity to local amenities. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable lounge, and the property's suitability for nature lovers and walkers. While some updates and maintenance are suggested, the cottage's spaciousness and homely feel are highlights, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide an accurate score for this category.
The location is highly praised for its quietness, proximity to the sea, local shop, and restaurant. It is deemed perfect for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful retreat.
The property is described as comfortable, with a well-equipped kitchen and a cosy lounge. However, the mention of a bed needing attention suggests that while comfort is generally good, there is room for improvement.
Facilities are adequate with a well-equipped kitchen and efficient heating. However, guests suggest updates are needed, including maintenance on conservatory doors and the addition of a second shower room for convenience.
There are no mentions of gifts or special touches from the owner that would indicate thoughtfulness, so this category cannot be scored. It should be noted that such gestures, if provided, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Looking out over Kilbrannan Sound to Kintyre and just yards from seashore, lovely family home with open fire and conservatory.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, DVDs, Open Fire
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Conservatory: French Doors
Library.
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 4: Single (3ft) Bed.
Electric storage heater, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for open fire included, thereafter available locally. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Garden with patio and garden furniture. On street parking. No smoking. Please note: There is open access to a small stream in the garden.. Panoramic sea views. This attractive detached cottage offering spacious holiday accommodation, furnished and decorated to a good standard, is set on the seashore, just 15 yards from the shingle beach (sand at low tide), just outside of Pirnmill. From most of the rooms and the conservatory you have fantastic sea views over the Kilbrannan Sound towards Kintyre and guests can enjoy the evening sunsets. You can easily walk to the shop and restaurant, 0.25 miles. From nearby Lochranza with its facilities, restaurants and the distillery you can take the short ferry trip to Claonaig and explore a piece of Kintyre. The Isle of Arran has long since been a playground for the Scots, its topography resembles that of a miniature Scotland - a mountainous north and rolling, pastoral south. Arran has many outdoor activities in peaceful, countryside surroundings. The wildlife is outstanding, with deer, pheasant, otter and eagle readily seen in the mountains. There are seal colonies near coastal caves, trails and pathways to mysterious Bronze Age stone circles, and many relaxing angling hours to be enjoyed by streams or sea. 7 golf courses tempt the golfer, whilst history and heritage is catered for at Brodick Castle and various museums. Shop and restaurant ¼ mile, pop-up pub in village 1st Saturday of each month.
Free WiFi
The front garden is not small dog proof.
There is open water in the property grounds.
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 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Crocodile rock
- Mull of Kintyre Lighthouse
- Machrie Moor Stone Circles
- Brodick Castle
- Lochranza Distillery
- Glenashdale Falls
- Isle of Arran
- Goatfell Mountain
Reviews (6)
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David Richard Ar Bott
A lovely location on a beautiful island. Shame that the local bakery has just closed after 120 years and that the nearest butcher is now in Brodick.The shop at Pirnmill was great and so friendlyHouse was also great - I agree with the previous reviewer in that it is in need of an update and could we strongly recommend a Lakeland heated drying rail (I have no financial interest in Lakeland) as we could never dry our outdoor clothes and Storm Amy ensured we had wet clothes all weekIn a perfect world a second shower room would be helpful for 7 people. Luckily some of my family never get up early so we could stagger the washing
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Confirmed Guest
Having stayed at this property a few years ago- it is in need of some updating / maintenance. The conservatory doors are not secure and it leaks. Main bedroom bed is in need of some attention ! Would not return.
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Jessie Bell
This is our third visit to Dunmaghlas and we had a fantastic two week stay with the most fabulous weather. There was only my husband and I for much of the time, along with our 2 Beagles but our son came for a few days after he visited Islay. The purpose of our holiday was to celebrate our Golden Wedding Anniversary which we did over the weekend 16 - 18 May but we were at the Corrie Hotel to celebrate with family and friends. This was where we spent our honeymoon and they made us feel very welcome. Dunmaghlas was a great place for people to drop by whilst we were on the island. The house is in a great position, very quiet on a lovely stretch of coast and with the benefit of a shop and restaurant nearby. We will be back.