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Cruickshanks Boutique B&B

–Great location - show map
+10 photos
Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Free WiFi

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Historic Setting: Cruickshanks Boutique B&B in Whiting Bay offers a 5-star experience within a historic building. The adults-only property features a beautiful garden and free WiFi, providing a tranquil retreat. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with bathrobes, free toiletries, and showers. Additional amenities include a fireplace, garden views, and a work desk, ensuring a relaxing and productive stay. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy an à la carte breakfast with full English, Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The outdoor seating area and patio offer scenic views, perfect for a leisurely start to the day. Local Attractions: Located 61 km from Glasgow Prestwick Airport, the B&B is near Brodick Castle (18 km), Machrie Moor Standing Stones and King's Cave (32 km each), and Lochranza Castle (36 km). Hiking enthusiasts will appreciate the surrounding scenery.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fabulous B&B, lovely hosts, awesome breakfast, comfortable lounge and lovely stay. It was particularly useful to be able to charge my Electric Vehicle overnight on the drive using the wall mounted charger.”
  • Dominik
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent breakfast with a good choice of options on the menu.”
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Our hosts were welcoming and knowledgable, aiming to help us make the most of our trip. The B&b has so many homely touches and beautiful gardens. The room was fantastic after a busy day of exploring. Breakfast and little treats like cakes were super!”
  • Anonymous
    Spain Spain
    “Nanette and Rob were so nice and very good hosts. They are always happy to help. The breakfast was fantastic. Nanette’s muffins and granola delicious. They lit a fire for us which was really nice. It felt like home. The room had so many details:...”
  • Boxall
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely accomodation and hosts were excellent. Definitely recommend.”

Managed by Rob & Nanette Cowieson

Company review score: 9.5Based on 15 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are Rob (a Scottish Geologist) and Nanette (an American HR professional), and have lived for most of our adult lives in Glasgow visiting Arran regularly and especially when hosting visitors. Having travelled extensively we wanted to establish a place which combined the best of all the great places we have stayed in, and to offer visitors help in making the most of a visit to Scotland and in particular, Arran. Between us we have quite a range of interests and many with an outdoor focus: walking, climbing, cycling, kayaking, fishing and bird watching; also Scottish history, archaeology, genealogy, interior decoration, cooking & baking, (with special interest in food intolerances and preferences) and malt whisky.

Property information

A little bit of Island luxury. Boutique bed and breakfast in Whiting Bay, Arran. A peaceful and intimate base from which to explore everything that the Island has to offer. With hosts to make you comfortable and advise on whatever activities take your fancy. Awarded AA Guest Accommodation of the Year, Scotland 2018/19. We bought the property in 2015 and have spent the intervening time sympathetically converting a beautiful 19th century house into a comfortable and welcoming destination. Peace and luxurious relaxation are main things on offer in addition to any help or advice about how you might like to spend your time on Arran should you require it.

Neighbourhood information

One of us would say that geology is the basis for most things; conspicuously true in Arran’s case with its’ distinctive divide between the mountainous north and lowland south, a direct result of spanning the Highland Boundary Fault - a geological feature which marches across Scotland separating Highland from Lowland. Given that Arran has a circumference of 56 miles, this plays directly to the description Scotland in Miniature and as the island is only 40 miles from Glasgow International Airport, what better and easier location to sample Scotland? All the classic elements are here: highlands, lowlands, moors, glens, castles, forests, wild beaches, whisky, deer, sheep and eagles.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: NA00497F