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Avoca cottage with stunning views of the beach and Whiting Bay and The Clyde
Private kitchen
The view
Dining
Kitchen diner and picture window

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 411 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning views of Whiting Bay, Holy Isle and The Clyde WiFi - arranescapes.co.uk

Avoca is a charming period house with stunning views over Whiting Bay. Inside the house has the feel of a beach house with its traditional style, cosy, easy living with all your comforts in mind. Avoca has a kitchen/garden room come diner, lounge, entrance hall with downstairs toilet. There are two bedrooms one with a king size bed and the other with two single beds which can be joined, both rooms have TVs and dressing tables. The bathroom has a double ended bath with shower.

The kitchen/diner has a huge picture window overlooking the beech tree and burn which runs along the side of the garden. In the winter with the leaves off the tree you can sit on the window seats and soak up the stunning view of Holy Isle which are revealed. If that view is not enough all the rooms have windows which face the bay maximising the view and the sunrise. Also giving a prime location to watch the varied ships and naval excersises on the Clyde. The lounge has two sofas and woodburning stove with a 40 inch smart TV. Delightfully appealing and beautifully situated there is a lovely patio at the back which is an e perfect sun trap, surrounding the patio the extensively planted garden bursts with colour.

Avoca sits elevated from the road and looks down onto the village of Whiting Bay which is perfect for the many eating places and cafes, sitting, walking, swimming, beach combing, angling, kayaking, biking and putting. The island also has 7 challenging golf courses. Whiting Bay is surrounded by its many beautiful walks, The Point at Kings Cross, Glenashdale Falls, Giants Graves, Eas Mhor, Kildonan beach for its seals and otters and the forest trails are easy to access for mountain biking.

Or relax and soak up the view and watch the native red squirrel, the yellow wagtail patrol the burn and the swans on the bay that come down for the night from Avocas scenic garden.

Please note: There is a burn running alongside the garden which can be fast flowing during periods of heavy rain.’

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We allow one small dog, please speak to owner. If the customer leave the house a mess the deposit will not be refunded, duvets and pillows on beds etc
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Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number NA00020F

About the area

Isle of Arran

Located in Isle of Arran, this cottage is near the beach. Arran Heritage Museum and The gallery Troon are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal and Brodick Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Kennedy Park, or check out an event or a game at Shiskine Golf & Tennis Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Isle of Arran

What's nearby

  • Arran Art Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Brodick Castle - 17 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Lochranza Distillery - 38 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Isle of Arran Distillery - 39 min drive - 38.6 km

Getting around

  • Ardrossan Harbour Station - 89 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Copperwheat Coffee Shop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Old Pier Tearoom - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pierhead Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Glenisle Hotel & Bistro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Drift Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning views of Whiting Bay, Holy Isle and The Clyde WiFi - arranescapes.co.uk pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stunning views of Whiting Bay, Holy Isle and The Clyde WiFi - arranescapes.co.uk?

As of 4 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stunning views of Whiting Bay, Holy Isle and The Clyde WiFi - arranescapes.co.uk on 27 Oct, 2026 start from S$168, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Stunning views of Whiting Bay, Holy Isle and The Clyde WiFi - arranescapes.co.uk?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning views of Whiting Bay, Holy Isle and The Clyde WiFi - arranescapes.co.uk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning views of Whiting Bay, Holy Isle and The Clyde WiFi - arranescapes.co.uk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning views of Whiting Bay, Holy Isle and The Clyde WiFi - arranescapes.co.uk located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Holy Isle, Arran Aromatics and Arran Coastal Way. Brodick Golf Club and Arran Heritage Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 35 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

ineke l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful stay.......

A beautiful house, nice and comfortable. We have had a wonderful two weeks in Avoca.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Avoca - Whiting Bay.

Ideal property for our week long stay on Arran. Impossible to fault. Would definitely like to stay here again when I return to Arran. I would not hesitate to recommend it to friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2024
Thankyou Andrew I hope you come again Denise
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10/10 Excellent

shona m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and comfortable property. There was everything you could possibly want. Spotlessly clean. Location was perfect. Great views.Denise promptly responded to any queries we had.The only negative was the over bearing number of laminated signs on the walls in every room. Please rethink this and put them into a folder.
View from the front door.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house right by the sea front in Whiting Bay. Close to local shops, a pub, a Thai restaurant. Right by the bus stops but is also drivable to Brodick where there is a Co-op and ferry port. Large spacious bedrooms with clean crisp linen, good sized cosy sitting room with log burner and a supply of board games. Huge well equipped and well designed kitchen diner overlooking the burn outside. Every room faces the sea front so you can see the stunning sunrise from anywhere in the house. Avoca provides everything you need for a wonderful home from home stay, you really couldn’t wish for anything more. Denise is a lovely host who has clearly put a lot of thought, care and love into this gorgeous little house and it was a please to book through her. Honestly, this house is perfect. So sad to leave but we will definitely be back
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Der Gastgeber hat immer schnell geantwortet und geholfen. Der Blick auf die Bay ( aus allen Fenstern) war wunderschön!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2026
Sandra was a great at communicating and asking information about her stay, where to go and what to do. Hopefully all the information was a help. Regards Denise
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love Arran

Avoca is an immaculate and well equipped cottage overlooking Whiting Bay . We enjoyed a pleasant week exploring the island
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Simon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb

What a beautiful cottage and a perfect, relaxing break. Would recommend to anyone. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov, 2020
Thankyou we are glad you enjoyed your stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful house

I loved this house, a lot of thought and effort has gone into making this a special place to stay. We cooked a lot due to COVID restrictions and it was actually a pleasure as the kitchen was so nice and had everything you could possibly need. Great laundry facilities too and even a pulley which was brilliant! (I seriously need to get one). We had a few days of heavy rain but we didn’t mind being indoors as we enjoyed being in the house. We were lucky enough to see a red squirrel in the garden a few times. The garden is fully enclosed so it was great for our dog. The house was clean, comfortable and warm. It made our holiday really relaxing and enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2020
Thankyou Elaine it was a pleasure having you both, next time come see the sunrise and the otters on the beach. Denise
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10/10 Excellent

Francesca T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in Arran

Beautiful house with everything you could need provided. The location was wonderful with the shore just over the road and shops and cafes close by as well as beautiful walks. The house is warm and cosy and the bed was so comfortable! The views of the bay from the house are lovely and we were lucky enough to watch dolphins from our bed on one morning! A fantastic stay and we can't wait to return.
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Avoca- arran

Nice place - would def consider staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

PAUL G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great cottage

Great experience
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becker B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolles Häuschen, traumhafte Insel

Wir hatten dort einen sehr schönen Aufenthalt, das Haus ist traumhaft gelegen und alles prima zu erreichen. Innen ist alles wie auf den Bilder, sehr hell und gemütlich. Schön wäre allerdings eine bessere Aussenbeleuchtung gewesen, die ging leider nicht an und man musste sich den weg mit dem Handy ausleuchten am abend um überhaupt das Schlüsselkästchen zu erreichen. Handtücher wären noch ganz nett gewesen, wir hatte damit gerechnet das diese vorhanden sind und mussten dann am nächsten Tag noch welche kaufen. Alles im allem aber keine unlösbaren Probleme und halb so wild. Wir würden jederzeit gerne wieder kommen. Klare Empfehlung :-)
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing holiday on Arran in beautiful house in a great location

We really enjoyed our holiday in this lovely house. Our first time on the Island of Arran and we had a fabulous time. House is in a lovely location, beach just opposite the house - perfect for early morning dog walks. Lots of great walking, some direct from the door. Weather also very kind to us. Seeing the Otters in the sea from the house, seal spotting at Bennan Head and climbing Goat Fell some of our highlights. House very clean, stylish and well equipped made for a very relaxing weeks holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
We hope you come back to Arran again Many Thanks Denise
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10/10 Excellent

Edwin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely gorgeous

Uitstekend. Mooi, stijlvol.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
We are glad you enjoyed Avoca and hope you will visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa D.

Very clean and cozy cottage. Perfect get-away

Perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Fantastic cottage in a beautiful location!

We had a lovely week’s stay at Avoca with our two young children, 3 and 7 years. The cottage is located in the beautiful quiet village of Whiting Bay and a brilliant place to explore the near by beaches and forest walks. A very well equipped house, spacious and comfortable with lovely views and a great wood burner to relax in front of at night! Would highly recommend. A fantastic cottage in a beautiful location!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Leanne G.

Great

Spot on
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

george s.

best cottage ever

fantastic position fantastic cottage what more could i say except we will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Very well equipped and allyou need to enjoy your holiday

Had a lovely stay- did a lot of walking and had great weather, which does help in Scotland If we ever came back again I would definitely stay in this cottage again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Excellent holiday home in good location

We stayed for a week during the Easter break, we were 2 adults and 2 children. The house was very comfortable, and had everything we needed, including Wi-Fi, much to kid's relieve. The kitchen was really well equipped, and we loved sitting at the picture window, looking over to Holy Island. The garden is beside a burn, and has a lovely tree swing. The location is within walking distance of a couple of decent restaurants, and some small shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thankyou for enjoying our cottage
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10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

A fabulous find

The description of the cottage, the views and the local amenities were spot on. Denise the owner, was extremely helpful and answered all queries quickly. The cottage was absolutely ideal for myself, my husband, 10 and 13 year old daughters and the wee Westie. Spacious, cosy, well equipped and beautifully decorated. Whiting Bay is a super location with just enough local amenities providing goods and services to a standard that meant there was little need to travel far. I would recommend this cottage without hesitation and look forward to returning ourselves.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
It’s wonderful when our guests love Avoca as much as we do. Many Thanks Denise
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10/10 Excellent

Colin C.

Stylish & comfortable holiday home

Second visit as enjoyable as the first. Weather even better. Still plenty to enjoy from a great base. Good local facilities . Property stylish and in immaculate order and with pleasant enclosed garden (tho could use a bigger shade canopy as the rear patio is a sun trap!) Definitely recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

Brigita Bramley

Cosy home from home on the beautiful Isle of Arran

We stayed in January in this lovely warm cosy cottage which is well equipped and with a fantastic kitchen and lovely picture window looking out to Holy Island. You really don't need nor want to leave the cottage as it has a lovely cosy feel and with the log burner, it's perfect. Comfy beds and all the mod cons provided. When venturing out, we were very lucky with the weather and had the most spectacular climb in the ice and snow to the top of Goatfell, as well as other lovely walks in various parts of the island. Highly recommended, thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Fabulous property in great location

Having visited Arran several times before this property was well above expectations. Beautifully decorated, furnished and maintained. Perfect location for access to the South of the island and the Brodick area.
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10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

As pretty as a picture!

As well as a gorgeous location, Avoca Cottage was the perfect place to stay during our week long trip to Arran. Easily found from the ferry, from the moment we stepped through the door we felt like we were at home. The cottage is immaculate and beautifully decorated with the odd seaside accent. We thoroughly enjoyed the fireplace and splendidly appointment kitchen. The walk to the waterfalls nearby was unexpectedly breathtaking, not a hard walk but a wonderful payoff once you reach the observatory deck. I thoroughly recommended Avoca to anyone considering visiting the area. We found it totally perfect and happened to have the best nights sleep there.

About the host

Hosted by Denise Sinclair

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I grew up in Irvine and holidayed on arran all my life. I enjoy walking, sailing, swimming anywhere, my family and dogs.

Why they chose this property

Avoca has a slightly elevated position from the road which give you a stunning view of the Bay, Holy Isle and the Clyde and has amazing sunrises over the mainland and the Heads of Ayr. There is a small burn which runs along the garden which has a wonderful soporific sound.

What makes this property unique

Romantic, cosy, beach house. A stones throw from the beach with amazing views and close to all amenities the village of Whiting Bay has to offer but in a peaceful location.

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