Guests say
Gowanhill is praised for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and beautiful garden with wildlife. The location is ideal for family holidays, with proximity to the beach and local amenities. Guests appreciate the well-equipped house, though some minor maintenance issues and challenges with the letting team are noted.
Guests consistently describe the property as spotlessly clean, very clean, and well-maintained, indicating high standards of cleanliness.
The property's location is highly regarded for its lovely views, proximity to the beach, and a good selection at the local shop, making it an excellent base for a holiday.
The reviews highlight the property's comfort, mentioning its spaciousness, lovely garden, and cosy features like the log burner. However, one mention of the house being slow to warm up slightly lowers the score.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a superb garden, BBQ, and games room. However, some minor damaged items, unpredictable hot water, and an issue with the oven switch indicate room for improvement.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, so it is not possible to score this category.
About this property
A great coastal property with superb views over the bay..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Games Room: Table Tennis, Pool Table, Smart TV
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Single (2ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 3: Cabin Single (3ft) Bed, Cabin Single (3ft) Bed, Cabin Single (3ft) Bed
Bedroom 4: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Air source heat pump heating (underfloor on ground floor), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair.. Front garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. With stunning views over Whiting Bay, Gowanhill is the ideal property for friends and family alike to enjoy a fantastic island escape. Situated in the village of Whiting Bay with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and a useful range of small independent shops. Local amenities include Arran Art gallery with a pretty courtyard garden, a golf course, pitch and putt, and community activities throughout the season. A family-friendly forestry trail leads to the spectacular Glenashdale Falls and the prehistoric Giant’s Graves.
For refreshments, the local cafés offer a vibrant spots for morning coffee and a tasty bite. There is a local bar at Eden Lodge is in walking distance. The nearby village of Lamlash provides safe anchorage for visiting yachts and the pier is a hub of activity. For a unique experience, take a small ferry over to the Holy Isle and you will discover a friendly Buddhist community, where animals roam freely, including Saanen goats and Eriskay ponies. Lamlash Bay also offers sea kayaking and powerboat trips, so you can explore the bay at your own pace.
Wildlife is in abundance throughout the island, including sunbathing seals, red deer and red squirrels, and you can take a boat trip to see minke whales, dolphins, and porpoises. The island of Arran is always referred to as Scotland in miniature with a landscape of rolling green hills, spectacular sea views and stunning mountain vistas. Arran truly has something for everyone from the impressive Brodick Castle and Gardens, a tour round the Arran Distillery or a visit to the cheese shop and Arran Aromatics. A ferry can be taken from Lochranza to Claonaig to explore the Kintyre Peninsula.
Free WiFi
There are steps or steep slopes in the garden.
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. We also recommend taking out travel insurance in case of delays and cancellations.
Scottish Letting Licence No: NA00143F
Nearby points of interest
- Kildonan Castle
- Brodick Castle
- Machrie Moor Stone Circles
- Kildonan Beach
- Goatfell Mountain
- Isle of Arran
- Glenashdale Falls
Reviews (10)
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Sue Walker
Gowanhill is a lovely, comfortable, spacious, beautifully equipped and spotlessly clean home. The very large garden is superb with lots of different areas including beautiful mature trees and lovely views. We thoroughly enjoyed playing in the garden and watching the squirrels and a great variety of birds. We had a most enjoyable and happy holiday based in Gowanhill.
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Confirmed Guest
Great family holiday in this lovely cottage. Super garden for our grandaughter (and dog) to run around in, and only a few minutes down to the beach.
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Richard Pipe
Perfect holiday cottage. Superb location. Family loved every minute. We hope to return next year. We fed the birds in the feeder and the garden red squirrel was a bonus . Just needed a BBQ. Thank you