Ploughman's Bothy, (sleeps 4 four plus one doggie companion), is located on Ivy Cottage Farm, on the upper slopes of the lovely Corriecravie Valley in Arran's south-west corner, overlooking the sea towards Kintyre.
The old ploughman would hardly now recognise the Ploughman's Bothy, which is a skilful reconstruction made to high modern standards. Original features such as the stone end-wall and the old fireplace, complete with its cooking 'swee', have been retained and form a nostalgic backdrop to the present Bothy lounge. The dining room extension affords fantastic sea and valley views. There is a cosy wood burning stove and underfloor heating for added comfort. A characterful spiral staircase leads to the twin and double bedrooms. There is a well-appointed kitchen with all modern conveniences. Patio doors lead onto a paved terrace and there is parking for one car in the adjacent courtyard. One dog is welcome by prior arrangement.
Access to the site lies down a stone and concrete track from the road, and there is further pedestrian access down a rough track to the shore, with a breathtaking panorama of sea, land and sky from the top of the braes. There is an opportunity to see otters, seals and migratory birds along the rocky shoreline, with its rugged geology and rockpools.
Pony trekking, golf course, indoor swimming-pool and long sandy beach all at nearby Blackwaterfoot.
Short breaks available, minimum 3 nights, outside of July and August – please enquire.
Getting there by railway:- take the Calmac ferry from Ardrossan Harbour station to Brodick. From ferry terminal, take the 322 bus service to Blackwaterfoot via the Southend. Ask the driver to drop you at the stop in Sliddery, from which carry on up the hill out of the village in the same direction as the bus. Our track is on your left, marked by a sign indicating Far Horizons Holiday Cottages, just before the road drops steeply into the Corriecraivie valley.
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