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The Cottage

Three bedrooms, an open fire, a library with a glen view, and the beach at the end of the garden.

Woodside Cottage between a rhododendron and a conifer, with a mountain peak behind
Woodside Cottage's long white front and lawn, with autumn trees behind
Woodside Cottage from the gravel drive, with climbing plants on the walls and hills behind
Woodside Cottage from Sannox, white among the trees across calm water
Woodside Cottage and its gravel drive in sunshine, with mountain peaks behind
Overview

A home that breathes the island

Woodside is a traditional Scottish cottage steeped in family history — in continuous use by the same family since 1957. It sits at the very foot of Glen Sannox, one of Arran's most dramatic glens, with the mountains rising directly behind and the beach just steps from the garden gate.

The entire cottage and grounds are available exclusively for your party. No shared facilities, no other guests — just you and Woodside.

Centrally heated throughout with plentiful hot water. Excellent drying facilities for wet and muddy walking kit. Dogs welcome by prior arrangement.

Quick facts
Sleeps6 (3 bedrooms)
Bedrooms3 upstairs
Bathrooms2 full bathrooms
HeatingCentral heating throughout
ParkingPrivate off-road
BeachDirect access from the garden
DogsWelcome (£15 per dog)
Let byWeek or short break
Downstairs

The ground floor

The lounge: leather sofas around the open fireplace, under a beamed ceiling
The library: a floral sofa and armchairs, full bookshelves and a grandfather clock
The Lounge & Library

A large sitting room with an open fire — the heart of the cottage on long summer evenings. Deep armchairs and sofa, a curated library stocked over generations, and views across the garden. A quieter reading room looks directly up the glen.

  • Open fire
  • Deep armchairs
  • Garden & sea views
  • Curated library
  • Smart TV
  • Wi-Fi
The kitchen: a range cooker set into the stone fireplace, and a table by the open door
The kitchen: a wooden dresser, a tall fridge-freezer and a painting on the white wall
The kitchen: a pine table and chairs in front of the stone chimney breast and range cooker
The scullery: a sink under the window, a dishwasher and open shelves
The Kitchen

A fully equipped kitchen with everything you need for a proper family holiday. Plenty of space for preparation and storage, with all the essentials supplied.

  • Fully equipped
  • Oven & hob
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Dishwasher
Bathroom: a bath and basin below the window, with white tiles edged in black
Bathroom: the bath in the foreground and a door open at the far end
Shower room: wood panelling, a shower cubicle, a towel radiator and a window
Bathrooms

Two full bathrooms with plentiful hot water — one with a deep bath, ideal for soaking after a long day on the hills. Power shower also available.

  • 2 full bathrooms
  • Deep bath
  • Power shower
  • Plentiful hot water
Sunlit lawn with a tree trunk and red rhododendron flowers in the foreground
A hammock slung between trees on the lawn, with pink flowers in the foreground
Open lawn under tall bare trees, with dark shrubs along the edge
Lawn between a conifer and pink rhododendrons, with the sea beyond
A picnic bench on the lawn, with bare trees and mountains beyond
An upturned white boat on the grass by a stone wall, with daffodils and the sea beyond the trees
A picnic bench on the lawn, with bare trees and mountains beyond
Sunlit lawn with a tree trunk and red rhododendron flowers in the foreground
Open lawn under tall bare trees, with dark shrubs along the edge
The Garden

The informal gardens were laid out by Ronald and Nancy Graham and survive beautifully to this day. Stone steps lead directly from the lower garden to the beach — the same steps built over a century ago for guests arriving by steam yacht.

  • Direct beach access
  • Lawned garden
  • Private & enclosed
  • Garden furniture
Upstairs

The bedrooms

Master bedroom: a double bed with a floral cover, a wooden chair and a bedside lamp
Master Bedroom

The principal bedroom with double bed and views over the garden and sea. A comfortable, characterful room filled with pieces collected by the family over generations.

  • Double bed
  • Sea view
  • Wardrobe storage
Twin bedroom: two single beds with white covers and folded towels, a lamp beside each
Bedroom Two

A comfortable twin bedroom with views over the garden and sea. Light and bright with ample storage.

  • Twin beds
  • Sea view
  • Storage
Single bedroom: a single bed, a ladder-back chair and a dark wooden chest
Bedroom Three

The third upstairs bedroom — ideal for a smaller party or child's room. Cosy and characterful with garden views.

  • Single bed
  • Garden view
  • Storage
Bunk beds, a floral armchair and a television in a room with pine panelling
Utility & Boot Room

The practical heart of the house for outdoor enthusiasts — the perfect landing zone for muddy boots and wet weather gear after a day on the hills or the beach.

  • Drying facilities
  • Boot room & storage
  • Washing machine
  • Dedicated dog sleeping area
Bringing your dog?

Well-behaved dogs are very welcome at Woodside — the beach, the glen, and the lanes make it a genuine paradise for them. A supplement of £15 per dog applies. Dogs sleep in the utility room and are not permitted in the bedrooms or on the furniture.

Please bring bedding for your dog and mention them when booking.

Need more space?

Woodside can accommodate larger groups on request. Get in touch and we'll be happy to discuss what's possible.

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