Isle of Arran · Scotland · A family home
A traditional Scottish cottage at the foot of Glen Sannox — mountains behind you, the beach at your door.
Woodside sits at the foot of Glen Sannox with direct access to the beach. Our traditional cottage home has three bedrooms upstairs while on the ground floor, a large lounge with open fire, a library with glen view, two bathrooms, and further sleeping quarters with full-sized bunk beds.
The cottage and its entire grounds are available for your exclusive use — by the week, or short breaks by request. Centrally heated throughout with plentiful hot water for deep baths and a power shower, plus excellent drying facilities for when the Arran weather does what Arran weather does.
There are lovely local walks, varied wildlife, pony trekking, a scenic little golf course at the end of the lane, a friendly local tea room, and a restaurant pub just a walk away.
Dramatic hill walks from the doorstep. Glen Sannox cuts into the heart of the Arran ridge — Cìr Mhòr, Caisteal Abhail, and the Witch's Step await.
Step directly onto the beach. Watch seals on the rocks, catch the light over Bute, or simply let the sound of the sea do its work.
Red squirrels, red deer, golden eagles, seals, and otters. The whole island is a UNESCO-recognised Geopark.
Lochranza distillery just up the coast — home of the Isle of Arran Malt. Tours, tastings, and a fine restaurant with views.
A scenic 9-hole course at the end of the lane. The Arran Golf Pass covers all seven island courses.
Well-behaved dogs are very welcome. The beach, the glen, the quiet lanes — a dog's paradise.
Some evenings at Woodside you never want to end. The armchairs pulled close to the grate, the smell of woodsmoke drifting through the lounge, something amber in a glass from Lochranza just up the coast. Outside, the long Scottish dusk takes its time — the last light fading slowly over the water long after dinner is done.
Pick a record. Find a book. Let the evening stretch.
Woodside has welcomed all kinds of guests over the years. Here's who tends to fall hardest for it.
Sleeps 7–8 across three bedrooms and a bunk room. A beach at the gate, rock pools to explore, and a garden big enough to disappear in. Children love it here.
The Glen Sannox path starts ten minutes from the front door. Goatfell, the Arran ridge, and some of Scotland's finest coastal walking — all within easy reach.
A quiet beach, wide-open glens, and peaceful lanes with almost no traffic. Well-behaved dogs are genuinely welcome — this is exactly the kind of place you'd want to bring them.
No city noise, no pressure. Just the sea, the hills, the birds, and a fire to sit beside. Woodside is genuinely, deeply quiet — the kind that takes a day to get used to.
Sannox golf course is at the end of the lane. The Arran Golf Pass gives access to all seven island courses — including Shiskine, one of Scotland's most beloved layouts.
A library stocked over generations, an extensive music and film collection, and a view of the glen from the reading room window. Come to write, think, or simply read uninterrupted.
Red deer, golden eagle, otter, red squirrel, seal — Arran has them all. The coast road north from Sannox is one of the best places in Scotland to spot them.
Lochranza Malt distillery, fresh Arran langoustines, island cheese, a farmers' market in Brodick. Arran punches well above its weight for eating and drinking.
Woodside has been in the family since 1957, purchased from the Duchess of Hamilton. Air Vice Marshal Ronald Graham, Lord Lieutenant for the County of Bute — the walls hold quite a history.
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