The Shieling is a spacious apartment located on the seafront in Lochranza on the Isle of Arran, offering panoramic views over Kintyre and Loch Fyne. The ground floor apartment features a living room with Sky TV, a well-equipped kitchen, three bedrooms, and a bathroom with a bath and shower. Guests can enjoy the enclosed lawned garden with garden furniture and private parking for two cars. The village of Lochranza offers a distillery, restaurant, and easy access to ferries to explore Kintyre and nearby islands.
Arran is a natural paradise known for sightings of basking sharks, porpoises, seals, red squirrels, golden eagles, red deer, otters, and seals. Visitors can explore mystical standing stones, prehistoric burial sites, Viking burial mounds, and natural caverns such as King's Cave. The island's coastline features picturesque villages while the rugged interior offers mountainous terrain. Arran also boasts a variety of local produce including jams, seafood, cheeses, whisky, and beer, making it a food lover's paradise.
With seven golf courses, Arran is a popular destination for golfers, while adrenaline junkies can enjoy mountain biking, paragliding, canyoning, sea kayaking, and scrambling. The beach is only 50 yards away, and guests can visit local landmarks such as Machrie Moor Stone Circles and the Royal Castle of Tarbert. Travelers are advised to book ferries in advance and consider travel insurance for delays or cancellations. Overall, The Shieling offers a comfortable and scenic base for exploring the beauty and activities of the Isle of Arran.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!