Three bedrooms, an open fire, a library with a glen view, and the beach at the end of the garden.
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.
| Sleeps | 7–8 (3 bed + bunk room) |
| Bedrooms | 3 upstairs + utility bunk room |
| Bathrooms | 2 full bathrooms |
| Heating | Central heating throughout |
| Parking | Private off-road |
| Beach | Direct access from garden |
| Dogs | Welcome (£15 supplement) |
| Let by | Week or short break |
A large, welcoming sitting room with an open fire — the heart of the cottage on long summer evenings. Deep armchairs and a sofa, extensive music collection, and views across the garden towards the sea.
A quieter room with a view directly up the glen — the perfect reading retreat. Packed with books collected over generations, plus an extensive film collection.
A fully equipped kitchen with everything you need for a proper family holiday. Space for preparation and storage, with all the basics supplied.
Full-sized bunk beds off the utility room provide excellent extra sleeping capacity — ideal for children or younger guests. The utility room also serves as the perfect muddy boots and wet weather kit room.
The principal bedroom with double bed and sea views. A comfortable, characterful room filled with pieces collected by the family over generations.
A comfortable double or twin bedroom with views towards the glen. Light and bright with ample storage.
The third upstairs bedroom — ideal for a family with children or a smaller party requiring separate rooms. Cosy and characterful.
Two full bathrooms with plentiful hot water — ideal for larger parties. Deep baths and a power shower available. No queuing for the bathroom in the morning.
The grounds of Woodside are entirely yours — from the walled garden, across the lower garden and down the stone steps to the beach. The same steps Mr. Coates had built in the early 1900s so that guests could be welcomed ashore from his steam yacht.
The informal gardens were laid out by Ronald and Nancy Graham and survive beautifully to this day. Bordered by the remnants of the historic Sannox Wood.
Stone steps — built over a century ago — lead directly from the garden to the shore. Direct private beach access.
A walk up the lane takes you past Sannox Church and the ancient standing stone, and onward toward the start of the glen path.
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 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. We'll make sure everything's ready for them.