Isle of Arran - self-catering cottages & campsite- Glen Rosa

Self-Catering Cottages & Campsite ~ Glen Rosa ~ Isle of Arran

Gloriously situated in Glen Rosa, just outside of Brodick on the Island of Arran are these two five star, self-catering cottages and campsite. The cottages and campsite are truly special places to stay, either for a short break or a longer holiday. The quality and luxury of the cottages is matched only by the magnificent location, one of the best on Arran. Here in Glen Rosa you will find scenery that is equal to the best in Scotland and the chance to see rare flora and fauna such as the Golden Eagle. You can be at one with nature at the celebrated and unspoilt Glen Rosa campsite or, if it’s luxury you wish, then either Gran’s Cottage or Reaper Weary offers it, in spades!

Graded Five Stars in the category of Self-Catering by the Scottish Tourist Board.

Transport

Arran is the jewel in the firth of Clyde and is one of the most accessible of all the Scottish Islands. There are two ferry ports on the mainland, the main one being the Ayrshire town of Ardrossan; the other is Clonaig, Mull of Kintyre. For those who wish to leave their cars on the mainland there is a comprehensive bus service, bikes and cars are available for hire.

Glen Rosa

Glen Rosa is a rural idyll just outside the main port village of Brodick, ideally located for the holidaymaker who wishes to escape from it all but would like the convenience of the village nearby, while the beauty and wildness of the Glen is on the doorstep. Guests staying at the cottages have access to some of the fields at Glen Rosa Farm, where there are some lovely private picnic spots.

The Island is famous around the world for it’s geographical importance and Glen Rosa is known as one of the best examples of a glacial valley in the U.K. Scottish Natural Heritage has recognised Glen Rosa as a SSSI site (Site of Special Scientific Interest.) Twitchers and wildlife spotters will be spoiled in Glen Rosa; not only are golden eagles regularly seen but also merlin, kestrel, hen harrier, buzzard as well as many other species. Deer feed all year on the hills and there are plenty of sheep, horses, red squirrels, pheasants, partridge and wee birds around Glen Rosa Farm. Around the Island it is possible to see basking sharks, dolphins, otters and badgers.

Island Life

There are many activities one can enjoy on Arran, from pony trekking, fishing, tennis, mountain climbing and a plethora of fantastic golf courses. If you prefer slightly more unusual activities, why not indulge yourself in a bit of paragliding, quad biking or dawn expeditions with the National Trust. Or just indulge yourself in some of the tearooms and restaurants dotted around the Island, some of which have a built reputations and won awards off the Island.

Time has no meaning on Arran except, when all too quickly it is time to leave.

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