Jim and Kate Mackintosh are delighted to introduce our two self catering holiday cottages on the beautiful Scottish Island of Arran. Rosa Cottage and Shurig Cottage have been newly renovated from old outbuildings with an interesting history into two terraced holiday cottages with lots of character and more than a hint of luxury. Our holiday cottages have lovely views across open countryside to the hills beyond. The cottages share a large enclosed front garden and to the rear we have an acre of woodland to explore and spacious private off road parking.

Stylish Self Catering

Rosa cottage sleeps 4 in two bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin. A pull down double futon in the living room is available for occasional additional use (by arrangement).

Shurig cottage sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms 1 double, 2 twin. In addition there is a pull down double futon in the living room as above.

Both holiday cottages are beautifully fitted out and extremely well equipped for a self catering holiday. Both have king sized beds in the spacious master bedrooms, an upstairs bathroom with shower and a downstairs shower room with toilet.

The kitchen equipment includes -   cooker, f/freezer, dishwasher, microwave oven, toaster and a full range of kitchen utensils. The living rooms are equipped with television, DVD player and hi-fi system.   Being fully heated and well insulated the cottages are comfortable both summer and winter.   Both self catering cottages have patios with garden furniture to relax on and barbecues are available.

Laundry

In addition there is a separate laundry facility with automatic washing machine and tumbler dryer.

Outdoor Clothes Drying Room

For golfers/walkers etc we have a drying room for outdoor clothes (just in case it rains!).  Just hang up your wet gear at the end of the day, turn on the dehumidifier and your outdoor clothes and boots will be fresh for the next days outing.

Restricted Mobility

For those with restricted mobility, our holiday cottages are designed for easy wheelchair access. There is wide level decking from the car parking area to the doors. The doors are wide with roll over thresholds. There are toilet /shower rooms downstairs and double futon beds in the living rooms.

Wifi Broadband

We have recently extended our wifi broadband to both cottages so whether you like to surf the net or just keep up with you e-mail, all you need is your wifi equipped laptop or iPhone.

The perfect base for your holiday

Hamilton Cottages occupy a picturesque setting at Shedog  on the edge of Shiskine village. Shedog lies about 9¹/2 miles from the main ferry terminal at Brodick and about 17 miles from the small ferry terminal at Lochranza.

Shedog is a perfect base to allow you to make the most of your self catering holiday on Arran. We are ideally situated for cycling, walking, bird watching, golfing, fishing, pony trekking or just relaxing!   Within a few miles there are some of Arran’s best amenities and attractions. The picturesque harbour village of Blackwaterfoot is 1³/4 miles away. Here you will find a beautiful beach, village shops, hotel (with bar, restaurant and swimming pool), Cairnhouse Riding Centre, Trout Fishery, tennis courts, bowling  and the famous Shiskine 12 hole golf course.

The Balmichael Centre lies about 1¹/2 miles in the opposite direction. At Balmichael you will find something for everyone – quad biking, golf driving range, laser clay pigeon shooting, helicopter rides, children’s play areas, gift shops, pottery and tearoom.

Machrie Moor with its impressive standing stones, Machrie golf course and Machrie beach are all within a few miles of us.

If all this sounds too exhausting bring a good book and just relax. Arran is the perfect place to slow down and just enjoy the relaxed pace of island life.

Pets are allowed by arrangement only. Our self catering cottages are strictly no smoking.