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Property |
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Banlicken |
Isle of Arran, Islands, Scotland |
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One-off feature |
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Completely private with dramatic and commanding sea views, but also sheltered in a wild garden, at the end of its own 3/4 mile track, on the unspoilt West coast of the Isle of Arran. Banlicken is the sole remaining house on one of a series of small farming townships, or clachans, strung along the steep west coast Arran hillside with beautiful views to Kintyre. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Mountainous / Near the Sea / Beachfront / Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family |
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Bedrooms:
| 5 |
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Guests:
| 12 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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An idyllic, romantic and remote feeling self catering holiday house, situated on the side of a heathery hill, perfect for families or romantic couple. From the house there is easy access to coastal walks for spotting otters, dolphins, porpoises and seals and an easy climb up the hill will reward you with breathtaking scenery, sea eagles and numerous species of birds or just sit and enjoy the beautiful sunsets over the sea. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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The house is between the coastal villages of Pirnmill and Machrie which have a restaurant and tea room, golf course, tennis court, beaches, caves and bronze age stone circles. North is enchanting Lochranza with its ancient Castle, whisky distillery and scenic harbour where you can see seals and otters. Deer also graze along the shore and on the popular golf course. The Waverly, the last paddle steamer on The Clyde makes its regular summertime visits to the quay. From here you can also do a bit of Island hopping on the Cloanaig Ferry across to Kintyre, Gigha, Islay and Jura. For keen walkers and climbers there are beautiful gentle coastal walks to catch glimpses of porpoises, minke whales, dolphins, basking sharks, otters and birds; and for the more energetic hill walker there are dramatic routes through valleys, past waterfalls, up hills and to lochs all with stunning views, birds and wildlife. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| Despite the sense of complete remoteness, the property has good road and ferry access for both Glasgow's Prestwick and Glasgow International airport. 55 minute ferry from Ardrossan. |
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Nearest airports:
| Ferry then 15 miles |
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Nearest train station:
| Ferry then 100 metres |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| Brodick |
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Nearest bus stop:
| 1 mile |
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Car Hire:
| Advised |
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Nearest restaurant:
| 10 miles |
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Nearest beach:
| 200 metres |
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Nearest shop:
| village shop 4 miles; supermarket 10 miles |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Jenny Thomson |
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Contact Phone No. |
01506 881688 / 07710 405334 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Beach within 30km / Birdwatching / Climbing / Cycling / Fishing / Golf within 30km / Horse Riding / Walking
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Interior Facilities |
Cot / Highchair / Dishwasher / DVD player / Internet Access / Linen provided / Log Fire / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
The house is beautifully decorated combining comfortable and contemporary with outstanding sea views. There are 5 lovely bedrooms all with sea views. Bedroom one has a kingsize bed and its own staircase. Bedroom two is a twin. Bedroom three is a bunk room. Bedroom four is a single. Bedroom five is a separate byre / cottage family room with en suite (king size bed, single bed and bunk beds; sleeps 5). There are two bathrooms. The kitchen diner is large and well equipped and overlooks the sea. The cosy sitting room has open fire, TV, Sky and DVD. There is a games room with table tennis.
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Exterior Facilities |
Garden / Parking / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
Around the house and small cottage are the ruined remains of what was once a small clachan or farming community. There is a stream running through the garden, a large barn used as a games room, and an overgrown path through woods which leads down the hill to the pebbles and rock pools of the seashore. The outside patio area is perfect for al fresco dining, when the weather allows.
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Further Details |
From the house there is easy access to coastal walks for spotting otters, dolphins, porpoises and seals and an easy climb up the hill will reward you with breathtaking scenery, sea eagles and numerous species of birds or just sit and enjoy the beautiful sunsets over the sea. There are many local activities, wildlife and bird watching, hillwalking, climbing, 7 golf courses, fishing, boat trips, pony trekking, historic castles and standing stones, beaches and caves. Excellent restaurants, Shops and local produce close by.
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Conditions of
Rental |
Inclusive of all linen, electricity, coal for fire. Special rates available for 1 or 2 couples for romantic or 'get away from it all' breaks in Mid or Low Season for short breaks or weekly bookings. Low/Mid Season - short break for 1 couple £375 - For 2 couples £600. Low/Mid Season - weekly rate for 1 couple £575 - For 2 couples £800. Last minute deals also available.
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Other Information |
Child Friendly / Pet Friendly / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about Banlicken |
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Banlicken is remote, stunningly beautiful, but also welcoming with a real family feel to the house. The accomodation is roomy, well appointed and feels very much like a home. The lush gardens are a mixture of the wild and the cultivated with rambling outbuildings to explore. The views are to die for. And there are no neighbours! Bliss. We spent our time walking, drinking and talking. We saw otters, seals, eagles, deer, breweries and distilleries.
Steve, Derbyshire, Jun 2010 
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The house is beautiful, and the area absolutely outstanding in all respects.
The Camb-Hams, Cambridge UK, May 2011
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I don´t want to come back- I want to stay the rest of my life...
We (two familys including 5 children and one grandmother) had the chance to spend a week at Banlicken. It was perfect
Sara, Hamburg, Apr 2011
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Banlicken cottage is wonderful in its own right, large and well furnished with all the utensils needed for a holiday. It is beautifully set, with wonderful views of the sea, notably to the west which has the advantage of some of the most stunning sunsets I have seen.
Dave, Doncaster, May 2011
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