Title: Ideal Couples Base for Exploring the Island Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ideal Couples Base for Exploring the Island Holiday home in Isle of Arran with kitchen and deep-soaking bath ![Cottage | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83650000/83647900/83647817/8a23b06b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83650000/83647900/83647817/60629ca4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Private kitchen | Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83650000/83647900/83647817/6b93ad0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83650000/83647900/83647817/5fddb4fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83650000/83647900/83647817/dcf42d34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Ideal Couples Base for Exploring the Island provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi - Parking included ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ideal Couples Base for Exploring the Island Holiday home in Isle of Arran with kitchen and deep-soaking bath This holiday home features a garden, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The holiday home boasts a deep soaking tub and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washer/dryer and a microwave, and other amenities include a stovetop and an electric kettle. This holiday home offers 3 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and a hairdryer. Kitchens offer stovetops, microwaves and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Deep soaking bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower/bathtub combination - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 3 units - Access via exterior corridors - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95200000/95195900/95195897/6fee96eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Allandale House Isle of Arran - 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Cots (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Ideal Couples Base for Exploring the Island Isle of Arran ## About the area Isle of Arran is home to this holiday home. Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal and Shiskine Golf & Tennis Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Brodick Castle Country Park and King's Cave. [Visit our Isle of Arran travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Isle-Of-Arran.dx6182023) [View more Holiday homes in Isle of Arran](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Isle-Of-Arran-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6182023-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=55.52245,-5.301105&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kb%7CqIzjj_%40%3FY%3F%5B%3F%5B%3F%5B%40%5B%40%5B%40Y%40%5B%40%5BBY%40%5B%40%5BBYB%5BBYBYB%5BBYDYDYBYDYDYDYFWDYFWDWFYFWFWFUFWFWHUHUFUHUHUHUHUHSHSJSHSJSHQLSHQJQJQLOJQJOJOLOJOLMLMJMLMLMLKLKLKLKNKLILILINGLINGLGNGLENENELENENCNCLCNANCNALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40NBN%40NBLBNBNDNDLDNDLDNFNFLFNHLFLHLHNJLHLJLJLJLJLLLLLLJLLNJLLNJNLNJPJNJPJPJPJRJPHRJRHRHRHTJRHTFTHTHTFTHTFVFVFVHTDXFVFVDVFXDXDVDXDXBXDXDXBXBZBXBXBZBX%40ZBZ%40X%40Z%40Z%40X%40Z%40Z%3FZ%3FZ%3FZ%3FX%3FZ%3FZ%3FZ%3FZAZAXAZAZAZAXCZAZCXCZCXCXCZCXEXEXCXEXEXEVEXGXEVGVGVEVIVGVGVGTIVGTITITGTITKRITIRIRKRIRKPKRKPKPKPKNKPMNKNMNKLMNKLMLMLMLMJMJMJMJMHOJMHMHMFOHMFOFODMFODMDODOBODMBOBO%40OBO%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%40OAO%3FOAM%3FOAOCOAMCOCOCOEMEOEOEMEOGMGOGMIOGMIMIMKOIMKMKMKMKMMMMKMMMMOKMMOKOKOKQMOKQKQIQMSIQKSISKSISIUISIUIUIUGUIUIUGWGWGUGWGYGWEWGWEYGYEWEYEYCYEYEYCYC%5BCYCYC%5BCYA%5BA%5BCYA%5BA%5BA%5BAYA%5B%3F%5B%3F%5B%3F%5B%3F%5B&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1Zrc6128kwVTgFCjXi4KlC1mhSw=) Isle of Arran, Scotland ### What's nearby - Shiskine Golf & Tennis Club - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles - Arran Heritage Museum - 12 min drive - 10.3 miles - Brodick Castle - 13 min drive - 11.1 miles - Auchrannie Leisure Centre - 14 min drive - 11.0 miles - Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive - 11.4 miles ### Getting around - Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 117 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Café Thyme - ‬10 min drive - ‪Blackwater Bakehouse - ‬3 min drive - ‪Velo Cafe - ‬15 min drive - ‪The Tee Room at Shiskine - ‬4 min drive - ‪machrie bay tea room - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ideal Couples Base for Exploring the Island pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Ideal Couples Base for Exploring the Island? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Ideal Couples Base for Exploring the Island? > Check-in end time: 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ideal Couples Base for Exploring the Island? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Ideal Couples Base for Exploring the Island located? > Situated in Isle of Arran, this holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Shiskine Golf & Tennis Club and within 6 miles (10 km) of King's Cave and Machrie Moor Stone Circles. Torrylinn Cairn and Torrylinn Creamery are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ideal Couples Base for Exploring the Island Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rick 6 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### Ideal weekend getaway Very comfortable weekend break. Lovely cottage in attractive area, ideal to get away from it all for a few nights. Highly recommend this cottage. ##### Rick Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert 9 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Arran is an understated island gem and we’d chosen deliberately to rent somewhere relatively quiet but near to a small town or village. Little did we know just how well we’d chosen. Our characterful cottage had been converted and appointed to a very high spec - and, thanks to an ingenious extension, proved tardis-like to be much roomier than might appear at first blush from the outside. Everything was new and spotless and it was a real delight to enjoy a four-night stay there. The cottage is situated a couple of miles from the beautiful village of Blackwaterfoot - itself another island highlight. Give yourself a treat 😀. ##### Robert Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine 15 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### May stay The cottage was so lovely, had everything you could need. The location was perfect for getting to everything on the Island. The beach was only afew miles down the road was beautiful and quiet! Perfect for Paddleboarding. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f43c15ad-1864-4bde-be91-38090d249a2d-1747316410628.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Katherine Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Irene 30 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This cottage was beautiful! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and wished we could have stayed longer. It was wonderful to have access to strong wifi and a fully functional kitchen. The decor was stylish and the location perfect for a short drive to walks and the pub. It was a delight and we would highly recommend staying here. Thank you for keeping such a lovely cottage , Jan. ##### Irene Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Derek 28 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication ##### Derek Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Lochranza Youth Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Isle-Of-Arran-Hotels-Lochranza-Youth-Hostel.h19303182.Hotel-Information) > > [Macdonald Crutherland House and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-Macdonald-Crutherland-House-And-Spa.h569463.Hotel-Information) > > [Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Glasgow-Hotels-Gleddoch-Hotel-Spa-Golf.h1502522.Hotel-Information) > > [The Tarbet Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Arrochar-Hotels-The-Tarbet-Hotel.h13407451.Hotel-Information) > > [Portavadie](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tighnabruaich-Hotels-Portavadie.h11974275.Hotel-Information) > > [Glenisle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Isle-Of-Arran-Hotels-Glenisle-Hotel.h2810774.Hotel-Information) > > [The Whispering Pine Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Spean-Bridge-Hotels-The-Whispering-Pine-Lodge.h11119972.Hotel-Information) > > [The Douglas Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Isle-Of-Arran-Hotels-The-Douglas-Hotel.h4478795.Hotel-Information) > > [Corrie Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Isle-Of-Arran-Hotels-Corrie-Hotel.h26499484.Hotel-Information) > > [The Busby Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-The-Busby-Hotel.h10004759.Hotel-Information) > > [Coylumbridge Resort Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aviemore-Hotels-Coylumbridge-Resort-Hotel.h520458.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunfermline-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-Queensferry-Crossing.h1152983.Hotel-Information) > > [Cromlix](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunblane-Hotels-Cromlix.h1580309.Hotel-Information) > > [Lochside House Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cumnock-Hotels-Lochside-House-Hotel-Spa.h900570.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Boutique Huntingtower Perth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Perth-Hotels-Leonardo-Boutique-Huntingtower-Perth.h859382.Hotel-Information) > > [Golden Jubilee Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clydebank-Hotels-Golden-Jubilee-Hotel.h664349.Hotel-Information) > > [Moffat Manor Country Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moffat-Hotels-Moffat-Manor-Country-Park.h17709438.Hotel-Information) > > [Ardoe House Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aberdeen-Hotels-Ardoe-House-Hotel-Spa.h23180.Hotel-Information) > > [Glasgow Westerwood Spa & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-Glasgow-Westerwood-Spa-Golf-Resort.h893990.Hotel-Information) > > [Dunvegan House Guest House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Isle-Of-Arran-Hotels-Dunvegan-House-Guest-House.h26447204.Hotel-Information) > > [The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stranraer-Hotels-Portpatrick-Hotel.h13430754.Hotel-Information) > > [Bowfield Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Johnstone-Hotels-Bowfield-Hotel-Country-Club.h1796965.Hotel-Information) > > [Queen of the Loch, Balloch by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alexandria-Hotels-Queen-Of-The-Loch-By-Marstons-Inns.h33716771.Hotel-Information) > > [Auchrannie Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Isle-Of-Arran-Hotels-Auchrannie-Resort.h4140916.Hotel-Information) > > [Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Dalmahoy-Hotel-Country-Club.h21999.Hotel-Information) > > [Parklands Hotel & Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-Parklands-Hotel-Country-Club.h14766742.Hotel-Information) > > [Duck Bay Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alexandria-Hotels-Duck-Bay-Hotel.h30097341.Hotel-Information) > > [Seamill Hydro Hotel & Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/West-Kilbride-Hotels-Seamill-Hydro-Hotel-Resort.h1818213.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Glasgow East Kilbride by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Glasgow-East-Kilbride.h520428.Hotel-Information)