Carraig Dhubh Cottages - Carraig-Dhubh South
North Ayrshire
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Whiting Bay sits on Arran's eastern shore, a quiet village where the Firth of Clyde stretches away and farmland rises inland. Carraig-Dhubh South is a cottage here for six people, with a private garden, barbecue and parking for two cars. The island itself draws walkers and outdoor people—there are trails across moorland and mountains, beaches for swimming, and small cafes and shops within the village.
The layout spreads across two floors. Downstairs holds a living room with a smart TV, a separate dining room with doors onto the garden, a kitchen with electric cooking, and a double bedroom alongside a bathroom with shower. Upstairs are two further bedrooms, each with twin single beds. Bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and heating are provided; the kitchen has what you need to cook from scratch. No smoking inside. One dog or cat is welcome.
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Arrive after 16:00 Depart before 10:00
🚭 No smoking, please
What guests say
We booked last minute through holiday cottages. Overall, I'd say this is a very average house for the price you pay. We paid roughly £600 for 3 nights and for that price, I expect better. We actually left a night early because of the issues. The house overall smells of mould. There is mould in several places in most rooms. The beds are old and creaky and the mattresses are not comfortable, not sure when they were last replaced as also stained. The furniture overall needs an overhaul , the tv for example, from the 2000's, you can pick up a smart tv for next to nothing these days. The kitchen seems like a recent addition and while that was appreciated, we had to wash everything because nothing was clean. The pictures in the previous review are accurate. The best thing about this house is the location, you can't beat it. The views are stunning for some, that will be worth it.
12 months ago · via Google
Certainly not luxury as described! House smells damp. On returning home I had to rewash all our clothes because the damp smell had ingressed to the suitcases, which also had to receive treatment to get rid of the mouldy smell. Information states welcome pack, washing machine in kitchen and accommodation for 4. Should say 2 adults and 2 children. There was no welcome pack or washing machine, though kitchen seems to gave been recently put in. Lounge seating not sufficient for 4 adults to sit comfortably. Seating, including dining chairs, grubby and need shampooing. Kitchen floor covering a trip hazard. Shared washing machine and drier available in a separate building. Bathroom in need of renewal. Mould in shower looks as though no attempt has been made to clean it for years, it stretches to about halfway up shower cubicle. Stained mattress cover but photo doesn't show this well. Lovely views across to Holy Isle and Ayrshire mainland. Large garden.
a year ago · via Google