PORTLAND, pet friendly, country holiday cottage in Brodick

Portland rests in Brodick, North Ayrshire, sleeping six in four bedrooms.

The living areas in this ground-floor apartment consist of a kitchen/diner with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher, and a sitting room with Smart TV. The bedrooms consist of a king-size, a double, and two singles, along with a shower room and a bathroom. Outside there is an enclosed rear garden with patio and furniture, and roadside parking. Two well-behaved dogs welcomed, but please, no smoking. You'll find a shop in 0.2 miles, and a pub in 0.1 miles. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Portland is a well-positioned based for a countryside break to North Ayrshire. Note: There are steps to the interior and exterior of the property.

Amenities: Electric panel heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Roadside parking. Enclosed rear garden with patio and furniture. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles. Note: There are steps to the interior and exterior of the property

Region: From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Town: Brodick is the main village on the Isle of Arran, located between the Scottish towns of Sannox and Lamlash. It is recognised for its connection to Mainland Scotland, as well as its resident castle, which was once the seat of the Dukes of Hamilton. While visiting the village, take in tours of Brodick Castle, competitive afternoons at the 18-hole resident golf course, and educational treks to the Arran Heritage Museum. For lunch, Crofters Arran and Cruize Bar Brasserie offer bistro-style cuisine, while the adjacent Co-op has all the necessities. A variety of countryside walking paths, including as Devils Punch Bowl and walks up Goatfell Mountain, are just outside the settlement, while a trip to Tormore will provide clifftop excursions and visits to ancient relics, such as Machrie Moor Standing Stones.