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Mcaras view An exceptional holiday experience.

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, stereo

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mcaras view An exceptional holiday experience.

Mcaras View has special views to the sea at the front and top of Goat Fell at back of Property.

The lodge is of high quality standard of decor within. Owners make sure of offering a pleasant and welcoming stay for all guests.
Walking distance to the village of Blackwaterfoot village approximately 20minutes downhill.
Village you will find Kinloch Hotel, Blackwaterfoot Lodge Hotel, Shiskine Golf House. All wonderful eating places for breakfast lunch and dinners.
Beach walks alongside the Shiskine Golf Course looking over to the Mull of Kintyre, can be a spectacular sight.

Lodge is equipped with all cooking facilities to enjoy chill days inside. Power showers in each of en suite bathroom and main bathroom. Oil central heating, easy to regulate by programmer.
Games and creative materials for children and young people to enjoy in their holiday time at Mcaras view.
All bedding is inclusive of the price of holiday. Cupboards are stock with tea coffee sugar and chocolates for guests to enjoy.

Washing Machine and Dishwasher within Lodge. Hairdryer and hair straightners are also supplied for guest to use if they wish.
Wi fi available within the Lodge.

Property manager

Kris Maxwell

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Shiskine Isle of Arran

What's nearby

  • Shiskine Golf & Tennis Club - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • King's Cave - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Machrie Moor Stone Circles - 12 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Brodick Castle - 17 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blackwater Bakehouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Thyme - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lagg Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Machrie Bay Tea Room - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Machrie Bay Golf Course and Tearoom - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mcaras view An exceptional holiday experience. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mcaras view An exceptional holiday experience.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mcaras view An exceptional holiday experience.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mcaras view An exceptional holiday experience. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Shiskine Golf & Tennis Club and 3 mi (4.8 km) from King's Cave. Machrie Moor Stone Circles and Torrylinn Cairn are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Mcaras view An exceptional holiday experience. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A home away from home. Our second stay at this fantastic lodge within 3 months. Our first trip was as a family with 3 young children and the most recent trip with my father and sister. Everything you could need ever need inside and outside from children’s colouring and games to condiments to views of the sea and the most beautiful starry nights. A welcome bottle of wine and chocolate on arrival and Kris was a fantastic host. Thank you very much, hopefully we will be back again very soon
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend in June
Overall v clean and pleasant but having no towels available was an experience ! Just assumed there would be towels at the lodge ,maybe host could remind visitors to bring towels Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful holiday
Kris is very attentive, excellent communication and has prepared a very comfortable place to call home for your entire stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like all the reviews have said, the house was spotless and had everything we needed. We had 2 red squirrels passing in the morning, a pheasant, rabbits, and bird song. The swallows had arrived too and were very entertaining! Thank you to Kris for making our 3 day break so relaxing and we will definitely return. Janet and Duncan, Ayr
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace & quiet
Lodge had everything we needed for perfect stay, great views. Managed to see the red squirrel & the Highland cows at the bottom of the drive. Kris was great, allowed us to check in earlier as we got an early boat. Everything spotless & tidy. Recommend to everyone if you need a place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay on arran
We really enjoyed our stay. The property was as advertised and had everything we needed for our break. The communication from the owner was good and he helped us quickly when required. The location is peaceful and we would recommend this lodge to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denis S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Spacious and bright lodge, quiet and a great base for exploring the island. Nice welcome from Kris, easy to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A home from home
The title describes everything. Very well appointed, warm and welcoming. The perfect quiet retreat to come back to after a day spent exploring. One of the features of Arran is its wildlife and the lodge has cheeky inquisitive red squirrels all around. A treat of a retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from Home
Family stay for a long weekend before the schhols go back... absolutely loved it, the surroundings are beautiful ( Pheasant's, Red Squirrels etc) and the property itself was fantastic ... we loved every part of it.. hoping to stay again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
The property was perfect, clean very spacious except having a 3 year old with us. Definitely will book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Lodge
We had a fabulous stay at the lodge. So peaceful and well appointed. The interior is so tasteful and comfortable, and has everything you need. We enjoyed watching a variety of wildlife whilst relaxing on the deck. Kris was a great host and we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Evelyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mascaras View
The lodge was exceptionally clean and so much care taken to provide everything we could possible need. We had a contest to see which of us could discover something we might have used - we came up with one item, but even so managed perfectly well without it! The extra items, like hand washes, hand creams, and room fresheners, were so welcome - as was the ‘welcome’ gift.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal location and home away from home
Beautiful property with all the comforts of home. The setting was perfect and not far from Brodick and even closer to Blackwaterfoot. Clean cabin with ramp or steps. Large TV and all the kitchen supplies you would need. The only thing to know before you go, is this property does not provide bath Towels but that IS listed in the aminities online, i just failed to read it. Host was great and responded quickly to any questions we had! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lodge!
We come to Arran every year (2 adults, 2 children ages 8&6) and often stay in Lochranza but went for a change this year. We found this wonderful lodge in quiet surroundings which is a short walk from Blackwaterfoot where there is a nice beach. It's also close to Kings Caves for a short, flat-ish hike which we all thoroughly enjoyed. We used the lodge as a good base to go for bike rides as well as a bit further afield - Goat Fell, Brodick Castle and up towards Loch Tanna near Catacol. The lodge itself is superbly equipped with everything you could possibly need! Everything is spotlessly clean, and is one of those places that feels cosy and warm. We had Kris's number for any questions, and he left the key for us to easily get into the lodge. The welcome gifts were very well received - thank you!! It was a lovely cosy place to come back to in the chilly evenings and relax in the peaceful surroundings. Thank you to our hosts for providing such a warm and welcoming place to spend a few days of adventuring!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denis O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Solitude
Well furnished. Everything provided for self-catering, which I did due to Covid. I found the area very quiet which is what I wanted. Probably a lot busier in the Summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely lodge
We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Mcaras View. It was cosy clean and very comfortable. The location was quiet and private and a very nice 15 minute walk to Blackwaterfoot. The lodge had everything you would need for a holiday and we would highly recommend it. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
quiet and restful
Good, clean, everything to hand. Excellent location and remarkable chalet
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Arran getaway
Overall very satisfactory
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ross M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scotland in Miniature
We thoroughly enjoyed our ten day visit to Arran, and it was made all the better with the great accommodation provided by Kris and Patricia. We would definitely stay again at this property.

10/10 Excellent

Fraser P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic family break
Had a great time here with my wife and elderly mother. The accommodation was in perfect condition and we had a lovely surprise on arrival with a bottle of wine in the fridge and some chocolates. The location is perfect for our favourite hobbies - golf, walking and beach. Everything needed was provided and of good quality. Only suggestion would be to put the wall mounted TV on a swivel bracket as it's difficult to watch from the sofa due to window reflcting on the screen. Would love to come back again next year. Thankyou.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert B., Sheepscombe Glos

Liked: Cleanliness
Reliving memories on Arran
Nothing much changes on Arran even after 35 years. Mcaras View was an ideal spot and immaculately presented. Our host couldn't have been more welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elspeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Holiday
Home from home and spotlessly clean. The lodge was on a lovely well maintained quiet site close to Blackwaterfoot. Very welcoming owners, would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay
The marac Lodge was a great little break away from the city. The lodge was spotless and we had a lovely little gift when we arrived. The area the lodge is in is so nice and quiet and just up the road from a brilliant beach where ours boys played for hours. If you want a nice relaxing quiet place to stay this is the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linsey W., Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay and lovely lodge
We are just back from a week in Mcaras view. The photos do not do the place justice, a really lovely place and perfect for exploring the island. They have everything you need and more to cook in and lovely decking out the front to sit and enjoy the world go by. The hosts are lovely and super helpful too. I would not hesitate to recommend staying here.