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 3 stars has been awarded to Hope Cottage by the Scottish Tourist Board. The property is inspected annually by Visit Scotland's grading inspector. 3 stars equate to - "it is a very good standard with attention to detail in every area". |
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Staying at the cottage you can
relax in peaceful surroundings close to main village amenities, a 5 min
walk away -
these include :
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The Island has
so much to offer the visitor with activities for all ages to enjoy. Ideal countryside for walkers & climbers. New activities like quad-biking, gorge walking & kayaking take their place alongside the long time favourites of golf, tennis, putting, bowling and horse riding. The variety of sights around the Island make "sight - seeing" a real pleasure from the mountains, moorland, seascapes and the famous gardens at Brodick Castle - all there for your enjoyment and offering all kinds of challenges to the photographers and artists. The Isle of Arran Heritage Museum offers an insight to a past way of life. Even further back in time are the ancient stone circles at Machrie Moor. |
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Nearby are the Kings Caves
where according to legend, Robert the Bruce had his legendery encounter
with a spider !
Wildlife offers possible
sightings of the elusive golden eagle, dolphins, sharks, and seals are
a common sight.
Red deer abound and an otter can be spotted if you are lucky ; huge varieties of wild birds frequent the shoreline. Blackwaterfoot has a fantastic
sandy beach, picturesque harbour & world famous golf course (
Shiskine ).
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The nearby Kinloch Hotel
offers :
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world famous Shiskine Golf Course is only a 10 minute walk away. The
unique 12 holes has many blind holes including the "crows nest". There is also tennis, bowling & putting as well as a tearoom & a sports shop. 4 miles up the coast is Machrie, where there is another charming golf course, tennis & putting. There is also a tearoom. Indeed there are 7 golf courses on the Island - each one very different with it's own spectacular views & challenges. |
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There is also :
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Places to see :
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